Matt Lee
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New: A man whose death is at the centre of an ongoing murder investigation in Brentwood has been named.
Essex mum accused of killing son as Brentwood 'murder' victim named by police
Police were called to an address after concerns for the teen's welfare were raised
www.essexlive.news
October 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
New: A man whose death is at the centre of an ongoing murder investigation in Brentwood has been named.
Thousands of people visited the #Essex pub on its first day in business
Wetherspoons 'disappointed' after pub vandalised 24 hours after opening
Thousands of people visited the pub on its first night in business
www.essexlive.news
October 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Thousands of people visited the #Essex pub on its first day in business
Police are currently at the scene of a 'serious incident' in #Brentwood
Police spotted attending 'serious incident' in residential street
Officers have urged the public to avoid 'harmful speculation' at this stage
www.essexlive.news
October 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Police are currently at the scene of a 'serious incident' in #Brentwood
The vehicle was responding to an emergency at the time of the crash #Colchester
Police officer rushed to hospital after van flips in crash
The vehicle was responding to an emergency at the time of the crash
www.essexlive.news
August 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The vehicle was responding to an emergency at the time of the crash #Colchester
Seven men are in court today in connection with alleged violent disorder during protests outside The Bell Hotel in Epping.
My colleague is in court providing live updates 👇
My colleague is in court providing live updates 👇
Live updates as men due in court over alleged incidents at protests
They are due to appear in court after being arrested and charged
www.essexlive.news
August 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Seven men are in court today in connection with alleged violent disorder during protests outside The Bell Hotel in Epping.
My colleague is in court providing live updates 👇
My colleague is in court providing live updates 👇
Virginia McCullough said she "wondered if my parents loved me or I was a burden" as a child. She has spoken about the Great Baddow murders in a new documentary released today.
Ginny McCullough says parents were 'too strict' as she breaks silence on murder
Ginny McCullough has spoken out for the first time since she was jailed for life for the murders of her parents, John and Lois, in 2019, and then lived with their bodies for four years
www.essexlive.news
June 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Virginia McCullough said she "wondered if my parents loved me or I was a burden" as a child. She has spoken about the Great Baddow murders in a new documentary released today.
I'm currently trying to get the ICO to investigate an FOI appeal of mine from April, but there is a 19-week backlog for them in allocating cases to investigators. Guess I'll have to wait until around September for them to start looking into it 🙃
a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
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June 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I'm currently trying to get the ICO to investigate an FOI appeal of mine from April, but there is a 19-week backlog for them in allocating cases to investigators. Guess I'll have to wait until around September for them to start looking into it 🙃
A former Met Police sergeant has denied up-skirting offences and exposing himself in Essex 👇
Former police officer denies up-skirting offences and exposing himself in Essex
He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday (May 16)
www.essexlive.news
May 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A former Met Police sergeant has denied up-skirting offences and exposing himself in Essex 👇
Reposted by Matt Lee
They say it'll be the first time the third arch has been open to the public in decades
Popular Chelmsford bar opening new beer garden with a twist
They say it'll be the first time the third arch has been open to the public in decades
www.essexlive.news
April 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
They say it'll be the first time the third arch has been open to the public in decades
Absolutely heart-breaking. He was moved by the council to a care home 40 minutes away because it was 'a cheaper option when his needs changed'
Woman's time with dying husband cut short as he was forced to move care home
He was moved to a care home 40 minutes away because it was 'a cheaper option when his needs changed'
www.essexlive.news
January 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Absolutely heart-breaking. He was moved by the council to a care home 40 minutes away because it was 'a cheaper option when his needs changed'
Essex county councillors are discussing the possibility of postponing May's local elections and local government reform. You can follow it live here 👇
Full Council Meeting - 10 January 2025
YouTube video by ECC Democracy
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January 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Essex county councillors are discussing the possibility of postponing May's local elections and local government reform. You can follow it live here 👇
The Times is reporting that 9m+ people could lose the chance to vote in local elections this year.
Clacton MP Nigel Farage was very clear when I asked him whether votes in #Essex should go ahead in May 👇
Clacton MP Nigel Farage was very clear when I asked him whether votes in #Essex should go ahead in May 👇
Farage says 'dictators cancel elections' as questions remain over local polls
There are question marks over whether May's local elections in Essex will go ahead
www.essexlive.news
January 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Times is reporting that 9m+ people could lose the chance to vote in local elections this year.
Clacton MP Nigel Farage was very clear when I asked him whether votes in #Essex should go ahead in May 👇
Clacton MP Nigel Farage was very clear when I asked him whether votes in #Essex should go ahead in May 👇
Rolling countryside, beautiful villages and (many) highly-recommended eateries. It's easy to see why #Uttlesford is such a popular place to live
Essex area with gorgeous countryside where house prices keep rising
It's an incredibly popular place for people to live
www.essexlive.news
January 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Rolling countryside, beautiful villages and (many) highly-recommended eateries. It's easy to see why #Uttlesford is such a popular place to live
Breaking: Two teenagers are among three arrested after the death of a woman on Christmas Eve
Teenage boys among trio arrested after fatal Christmas Eve crash
A woman in her 60s tragically died after a collision on Christmas Eve
www.essexlive.news
January 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Breaking: Two teenagers are among three arrested after the death of a woman on Christmas Eve
The emergency department, acute medical unit and medical wards at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford have had visitor access restricted 👇
Essex hospital partially closed to visitors due to illness fears
It comes after some hospitals asked visitors to wear face masks again
www.essexlive.news
December 31, 2024 at 10:14 AM
The emergency department, acute medical unit and medical wards at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford have had visitor access restricted 👇
👋 I'm back! After a wonderful Christmas break, I'm back covering the Essex news beat again. I'm on the NYE/NYD shifts onwards so if you've got any stories feel free to send them my way!
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December 31, 2024 at 8:45 AM
👋 I'm back! After a wonderful Christmas break, I'm back covering the Essex news beat again. I'm on the NYE/NYD shifts onwards so if you've got any stories feel free to send them my way!
📞 07553 968061 (WhatsApp)
📧 [email protected]
🔒 [email protected]
📞 07553 968061 (WhatsApp)
📧 [email protected]
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Breaking: A football hooligan who was involved in 'tragedy' chanting has been named as a serving Essex Police officer.
He has been banned from attending football matches for three years.
He has been banned from attending football matches for three years.
Football hooligan who chanted about tragedy named as Essex Police officer
He will now face misconduct proceedings
www.essexlive.news
December 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Breaking: A football hooligan who was involved in 'tragedy' chanting has been named as a serving Essex Police officer.
He has been banned from attending football matches for three years.
He has been banned from attending football matches for three years.
It seems as though there has been a worrying number of fatal crashes in Essex in recent days and weeks.
Tragically a young man became the latest to die on Essex's roads before Christmas with a crash overnight 👇
Tragically a young man became the latest to die on Essex's roads before Christmas with a crash overnight 👇
Teenager killed after motorbike and car crash in Essex
Sadly the young man died at the scene
www.essexlive.news
December 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM
It seems as though there has been a worrying number of fatal crashes in Essex in recent days and weeks.
Tragically a young man became the latest to die on Essex's roads before Christmas with a crash overnight 👇
Tragically a young man became the latest to die on Essex's roads before Christmas with a crash overnight 👇
A woman arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody
Boy, 5, killed after serious incident named and pictured for the first time
A woman arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody
www.essexlive.news
December 17, 2024 at 3:54 PM
A woman arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody
The shoplifter tried to get away but was chased down by the volunteer cop in #Southend
Cycling Tesco shoplifter chased down and arrested by volunteer cop
The shoplifter tried to get away but was chased down by the volunteer cop
www.essexlive.news
December 14, 2024 at 10:16 AM
The shoplifter tried to get away but was chased down by the volunteer cop in #Southend
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is making a visit to Essex today. Presumably it won't be a trip for lunch.
Kemi Badenoch: 'Lunch breaks are for wimps and sandwiches are not real food'
Lunch breaks are for wimps, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has declared.
www.lbc.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is making a visit to Essex today. Presumably it won't be a trip for lunch.
Essex's top police officer has warned that around 200 police officers could be cut due to a shortfall in finances
Essex police chief warns of possible cuts due to £34m funding blackhole
Around 200 police officers could be cut due to a shortfall in finances
www.essexlive.news
December 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Essex's top police officer has warned that around 200 police officers could be cut due to a shortfall in finances
Nigel Farage to Alastair Campbell about Brexit: You are the worst sore loser
Also Nigel Farage:
Also Nigel Farage:
December 5, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Nigel Farage to Alastair Campbell about Brexit: You are the worst sore loser
Also Nigel Farage:
Also Nigel Farage:
Exclusive: An elderly woman, 90, was made to wait 24 hours for an ambulance as she 'screamed in agony' after breaking her leg.
Her son feared she might die from the pain due to the wait
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Her son feared she might die from the pain due to the wait
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Elderly woman left "screaming in agony" while waiting 24-hours for ambulance
She fell at her care home and had to wait a day for an ambulance to arrive
www.essexlive.news
December 5, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Exclusive: An elderly woman, 90, was made to wait 24 hours for an ambulance as she 'screamed in agony' after breaking her leg.
Her son feared she might die from the pain due to the wait
www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...
Her son feared she might die from the pain due to the wait
www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...
Farleigh Hospice faces an extra £250k cost and it's Chief Executive has warned the Budget puts "a greater squeeze" on their finances
Essex hospice warns of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead after Labour Budget
The increased costs are the equivalent of five registered nurses or the direct running costs of their children’s bereavement service
www.essexlive.news
December 4, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Farleigh Hospice faces an extra £250k cost and it's Chief Executive has warned the Budget puts "a greater squeeze" on their finances