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'Portas pilots' town centres named
Twelve town centres have been named as the first "Portas pilots", entitling them to funding and expert advice as they seek to regenerate high streets.
Police seize £4m fake coins in haul
Fake coins totalling more than £4 million have been discovered during raids in Hertfordshire and Essex as well as in Enfield, north London.
Plymouth named most bike-friendly
Cyclists seeking the UK's most bike-friendly location should plump for Plymouth, according to a survey.
Delays on M25 after fatal crash
Drivers on the M25 endured long delays after a section of the road was shut along the Essex stretch following a two-lorry fatal accident.
Four deny part in sham marriages
A solicitor from Hertfordshire and three other men have denied involvement in a scheme to arrange sham marriages.
Man tells of vodka factory blast
A Peterborough man who survived a blast at a factory where illegal vodka was being made has said he is still having treatment for his injuries almost a year later following an inquest into his colleagues' deaths.
£25,000 offered for jug information
A £25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the recovery of a medieval jug stolen from a museum.
Sports fans warned of road delays
Fans heading to football and rugby finals at Wembley and Twickenham have been advised to use alternative routes because of lengthy tailbacks after a motorway crash.
Medal day 'miserable' for Pendleton
Olympic champion cyclist Victoria Pendleton has revealed that winning a gold medal in Beijing was the "most miserable day" of her life.
Protest held over GM wheat study
Hundreds of protesters have gathered near a scientific research centre where a genetically modified wheat crop is being grown.
Boy accidentally hanged himself
A Hertfordshire toddler died after accidentally hanging himself with a window blind cord as he tried to see his friend out of a window, an inquest heard.
Match-fix player faces appeal delay
A London sports agent and a former Essex cricketer jailed over match-fixing face a wait to find out if appeal judges think their convictions are unsafe.
Jail mutiny pair given longer terms
Two convicted criminals who attacked prison officers and held a mutiny inside their jail near Huntingdon have been handed longer sentences.
Appeal by spot-fix cricketer
A former Essex player who is the first county cricketer in England to be prosecuted for spot-fixing is launching a challenge against his conviction.
Delay warning after motorway crash
Motorists have been warned to expect delays on a southbound stretch of the M1 after a crash involving a car and a coach.
Man detained over wife's lake death
A man who drowned his wife in a Suffolk lake after 16 years of marriage has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act.
Rapists have sentences doubled
Two men locked up for raping an 11-year-old girl in Luton had their sentences more than doubled by the Court of Appeal.
Solicitor appointed as trustee
An arts charity in Essex which supports less able and disadvantaged people is to benefit from the expertise of a solicitor.
Hedgehog rescued from carrots tin
A hedgehog found with his head stuck in a tin of carrots in Norfolk has been nursed back to health.
Carers open up in Vitalise video
Carers looking after loved ones with dementia have opened up about their experiences in a video made by national disability charity Vitalise, which has a centre in Essex.
M25 shut after fatal lorry crash
Drivers face rush-hour chaos after the M25 was initially closed in both directions in the Essex section following a fatal crash involving two lorries.
Business as usual, says Stansted
Passengers were advised to check in as normal at Stansted Airport despite the first of a wave of strikes by ground staff in a row over rosters.
Look out for tagged Marsh Harriers
Bird enthusiasts are being encouraged to report sightings of Norfolk marsh harriers which have been tagged as part of a study.
Beattie made false benefits claim
A former England football defender from Ipswich - once dubbed the new "Bobby Moore" - has admitted falsely claiming benefits.
Man claimed cash for footballer son
An Ipswich man falsely claimed disability benefits for his son despite the fact the 24-year-old was a semi-professional footballer, a court has heard.
Donation to pay for puppy training
A new puppy will soon be assisting people with disabilities thanks to a donation from a dog training club in Norfolk.
Runners smash relay marathon record
Runners across the UK including in Hertfordshire believe they have broken the record for distance relay running in a challenge which has generated £100,000 for Brain Tumour UK.
Party in the park supports hospice
Essex partygoers can enjoy entertainment and sport in a park in aid of a hospice supporting youngsters with life-limiting illnesses.
Cafod Lent appeal raises £8 million
Aid agency supporters have raised £8 million to help provide clean drinking water to poor communities around the world, with residents in Leeds and East Anglia quadrupling last year's total donations.
Jubilee events get funding boost
Communities across the country, including Colchester, will be marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in style thanks to more than £292,000 in lottery funding.
River crossing toll charges to rise
The river crossing toll charge on the M25 at Dartford is to rise in the autumn, the Government announced.
Airport ground staff set to strike
Stansted airport is to be hit by seven days of strike action by ground staff belonging to the GMB union.
Stabbed police dog scoops award
A police dog from Ipswich who helped with the arrest of an armed man despite being stabbed has been honoured at a special awards ceremony.
Yarl's Wood protest probe blocked
Three senior judges have blocked an attempt to force an independent inquiry into the way authorities reacted to a protest at an immigration removal centre in Bedfordshire.
Hosepipe ban exemption for firms
Embattled gardening businesses in East Anglia have been granted a 28-day reprieve from the hosepipe ban.
Childcare 'needs to be overhauled'
Childcare in the UK needs to be overhauled to make it more affordable and of a good quality for families, a report from a Norfolk MP suggests.
1,000 refinery jobs under threat
Nearly 1,000 jobs were in jeopardy on Sunday amid reports that an oil refinery that went bust is likely to be closed and turned into a storage terminal.
Man hurt in plane crash
A man was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a small plane crashed in a field.
Fry and Laurie reunite for film
Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, who first met at Cambridge University, are set to be reunited for a new animated film based on the work of Oscar Wilde.
Plea over cannabis factory death
Detectives have issued a fresh appeal over the death of a man whose body was found in a cannabis factory in Essex.
Why referees get decisions wrong
The ability of football referees to make correct decisions is impaired by hot and cold weather, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Bedfordshire.
Scheme helps youths have their say
Disadvantaged young people across London and Essex are having their say on issues that matter to them thanks to a new charity partnership.
Partridge in a pair of TV shows
Alan Partridge is to give fans a glimpse into his native Norfolk after comic Steve Coogan signed a new deal to bring the character back to TV.
Footage ruling goes against police
A landmark High Court ruling has blocked an attempt by the police to seize large quantities of TV film footage shot during high-profile evictions at the Dale travellers' site in Essex.
Pub fight villagers toast success
Villagers in Cambridgeshire are celebrating after winning another round of a battle to revive a historic pub where allied airmen drowned their sorrows during the Second World War.
O'Leary agrees X Factor return
Colchester-born Dermot O'Leary has signed up to return to The X Factor, hosting the show for a sixth series.
Minister in dual fuel plants pledge
The Government has revealed eco-friendly dual fuel power plants could be made eligible for cash incentives after the issue was raised by the Norwich South MP.
Sex assault sailor detained
A Royal Navy sailor who groped a female colleague under her pyjamas during a deployment to the Middle East has been sentenced at court martial to 11-and-a-half months in military detention in Colchester.
Unemployment rate drops by 2.8%
Unemployment in East Anglia fell by 6,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.
East Anglia still faces jobs woe
A jobs expert has called for caution despite statistics showing unemployment in East Anglia dropped in the first quarter of the year.
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