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A man and a woman standing outside a shop. They are both wearing white T-shirts with the words "Universal Studios Rainham" printed on the front.

How Universal Studios almost came to Essex

Universal almost came to the UK in the 90s, but it would be 35 years until it pushed on with plans.

A person is walking from left to right outside a polling station, which appears to be a church building. A sign reading polling station is tied to green metal railings outside the church.

Where are local elections in Essex taking place?

Voters can make their voices heard at several locations in the county.

Lincoln Button wearing his school uniform, which is a green sweater that has a green polo top underneath. He has short brown hair and is smiling at the camera while sitting in a classroom.

Mother denies murdering five-year-old son at home

Claire Button, 35, will face a trial in September.

Jackie Thacker wearing a black dress with white flowers on it. She has grey hair and is smiling while standing in a field.

'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnel

Those living on the Lower Thames Crossing route tell of their despair at being uprooted.

MP Jen Craft, wearing a blue jacket and black top with shoulder-length hair, uses sign language as part of a House of Commons debate

MP opens Parliament debate with sign language

The Essex MP leads a debate on the introduction of a programme of British Sign Language classes.

A collage of an image of Oliver Powell wearing a white hard hat and orange hi-vis, smiling into the camera, and a close-up of a gaping hole on the side of his white van.

Police admit tool theft probe was 'below standard'

Ch Insp Tony Atkin apologises to Oliver Powell over the handling of the investigation in Essex.

Wooden bird boxes lined up next to each other on a table. They all have small holes on the front for a bird to get inside.

Prison inmates get creative to boost bird numbers

Prisoners have been hard at work creating bird boxes during a series of workshops.

A young boy dressed in a green school sweatshirt and polo shirt has a half smile on his face. The background shows school equipment and trays.

Mother in court accused of murdering young son

Claire Button appears in court after her son was found unresponsive 10 days before Christmas.

Lincoln Button wearing his school uniform, which is a green sweater that has a green polo top underneath. He has short brown hair and is smiling at the camera while sitting in a classroom.

Inquest opens after five-year-old boy dies at home

A coroner adjourns proceedings for the time being after his mum was charged with his murder.