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A close-up of a bee sculpture painted in black and turquoise with a fish scale pattern on its body.

Sculpture trail creates buzz in city

A swarm of 30 giant bees go on display to help raise more than £100,000 for a local hospice.

A bundle of plastic football figures on round green bases with large heads. They are England players wearing the white Euro 96 kit while Alan Shearer is in a grey strip and David Seaman in a red one

Big Heads bringing collectors together 30 years on

Though Corinthian stopped making football figures in 2011, collectors are still going strong.

Several long lines of cars queueing up on a field. It is dark. The cars' tail-lights are shining red.

Fans 'stranded' after Justin Timberlake concert

Concert-goers say it took several hours to leave the venue as car parks became gridlocked.

A woman holding a flag with Justin Timberlake standing outside a red phone box alongside the words "welcome to Essex".

Justin Timberlake fans travel from US to Essex for concert

Fans from as far as California descend on Chelmsford to attend a new three-day festival.

Justin Timberlake, a man in his mid-40s, stands on a stage holding a microphone stand. He is wearing a grey suit jacket and a necklace made of pearls. He has short brown hair and brown stubble and has a neutral expression. Another man playing a trumpet is in the background. The background is red.

Why are so many world-famous music stars performing in Essex?

Justin Timberlake, Smashing Pumpkins and Bryan Adams are among those coming to the county.

Black smoke rising above trees into the sky at Chelmsford City Racecourse. In front of the trees is a large car park with many cars. In front of them is a low-lying red roofed building. People can be seen walking up to a tented entrance to the venue.

Car fire may disrupt journeys to Timberlake gig

Crews are tackling a blaze on the A131 and drivers are warned to plan journeys to the festival.

Justin Timberlake wearing a suit and bow tie in front of a yellow and red background.

Crowds prepare for Justin Timberlake at festival

Up to 25,000 people are expected to watch the 10-time Grammy Award winner's opening performance.

Two police officers in uniform are talking to a person whose face has been hidden from view. They are standing in front of a wooden building.

Eight arrests in immigration and slavery inquiry

Police visit businesses in Essex to check on welfare and legal status of workers.

Almost 2,200 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year

The number of incidents has risen since a drop in the pandemic, although serious injuries are down.