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Photos show flames rising from trees and grassland during wildfire in south Essex. Photos by Essex Fire Service

Photos show flames rising from trees and grassland during wildfire in south Essex
A huge wildfire broke out in south Essex yesterday afternoon as firefighters once again spent they day dealing with several major incidents.

Road works are taking place across Essex

Roads closed for a period of up to 18 months in Essex

Readers have their say on whether barbeques should be banned

'I’ll never forget the screaming' - Your views on banning barbecues on beaches

Fire - Firefighters battles this blaze at an industrial unit in Thurrock (ECFRS)

'Help us to help you' - The biggest Essex fires this month amid firefighter warning

Woman rushed to hospital after crash on major road in south Essex

Woman rushed to hospital after crash on major road in south Essex

Reports of traffic queuing as A13 partially blocked in south Essex after crash

Reports of traffic queuing as A13 partially blocked in south Essex after crash

Gang leave young man with head injuries in serious high street assault

Gang leave young man with head injuries in serious high street assault

Photos show aftermath of multi-vehicle crash which closed major Essex road

Photos show aftermath of multi-vehicle crash which closed major Essex road

'Incredible' support thanked after one of largest field fires ever seen in Essex. Photos: Essex Fire and Rescue Service

Farmers on quad bikes help crews in 'one of largest field fires ever seen in Essex'

Police break down door 'in seconds' with chainsaw as warrant executed. Photo: Essex OSG / Twitter

Police break down door 'in seconds' with chainsaw as drugs seized in raid

Some of the fires crews dealt with on one of its busiest days this summer. Top photos - Essex Fire and Rescue

Fire service's plea this weekend after one of its 'busiest 24 hours' this summer

Multiple food and drink businesses have opened so far this year.

Listed: The new Essex restaurants and bars that opened their doors this year

Essex households are being urged to be vigilant due to a rise in rogue traders

Essex households urged to be vigilant amid rise in rogue traders

Sport

Barracudas Activity Day

Barracudas Activity Day
We have joined together with Barracudas Activity Day Camps to offer one lucky winner a free week 15 - 19 Aug 2022 at the Colchester Barracuda camp for your child. Confidence boosting adventures this school holiday for 4 ½ to 14 year olds.

Comment: Lionesses' victory a triumph in more ways than one

Comment: Lionesses' victory a triumph in more ways than one

England are European Champions (Pic. PA)

Recap as England becoming European Champions after beating Germany

In Memoriam - Steve Dukes raised £88k in memory of his dad Charlie.

Premier League kitman raised £88k for charity in memory of late father

Isabel, Ferne, Claire and Iain McLindon pictured together

Ferne, 13, dreams of becoming a Paralympian after losing legs to leukemia

BBC Eastenders to move to different channel as bosses confirm Wimbledon schedule change

Eastenders to move to a new channel as BBC bosses confirm major schedule change

Didi has spoken out on her condition to help others with their self-confidence (pics: SWNS)

Meet the Essex woman with rare condition which means one leg is twice size of the other

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National Sport

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp congratulates Darwin Nunez

Jurgen Klopp will not lose sleep over the transfer dealings of other clubs

Open champion Cameron Smith is two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship

Cameron Smith two off the lead ahead of FedEx St Jude Championship final round

Rio Olympic Games 2016 – Day Nine

On This Day in 2014: Another unbeatable display from Usain Bolt

Daniel Evans, of Britain, pauses during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta

Dan Evans takes first set of tournament off Pablo Carreno Busta but Brit falls

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets Erling Haaland

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says patience will pay off for Erling Haaland

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Donations - The Partridge family

Family supports Thurrock residents with food donations

So, will fire cuts lead to more deaths?

So, will fire cuts lead to more deaths?

Jim Cooper Picture: PETER JACKSON

Robinson: Isthmian League term unlikely to restart in early April

National News

A part of a £45m furnace leaves the motorway after travelling along the M53 heading to Essar’s Stanlow refinery

In Pictures: Widest load on British roads?

Afghans queue for an evacuation flight

Patel expresses ‘tremendous pride’ in Afghanistan evacuation effort

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech

Labour to call for energy price cap freeze this autumn

A collection of British newspapers

What the papers say – August 14

Israel Palestinians

Eight Israelis injured in shooting attack in Jerusalem’s Old City

Sam Vestey is campaigning for hidden disabilities to be more recognised by the blue badge scheme (National Star/PA)

Disabled student launches campaign to make blue badges more inclusive

Summer weather Aug 13th 2022

Thunderstorms to hit north of UK while south continues to sizzle

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