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Police say the suspect knew the victim, who was found unresponsive at a property in Grays.

League Two side Forest Green Rovers sign Colchester midfielder Ben Stevenson and ex-Bristol City player Opi Edwards.

Multiple Olympic champions Laura and Jason Kenny will lead the GB cycling team at this summer's Tokyo Games.

Ben Stokes and Joe Root are on the winning side for Durham and Yorkshire respectively, while Notts tie with Lancashire.

Lola's owner said the pet - stolen in Cornwall - was found when police stopped a motorhome in Essex.

Daniel Chapman - now known as Alexander Martin - discussed child sexual fantasies with other men.

Samit Patel lights up a damp night in the T20 Blast as he rescues Notts against Derbyshire, after Glamorgan beat Middlesex.

Colchester United sign Ipswich Town midfielder Alan Judge and Plymouth Argyle striker Frank Nouble - both on a two-year deal.

Guitarist Stuart McClung died after being hit by a car driven by Bandile Xozumti.

Donald Ralph was strangled to death in his bungalow of 50 years, jurors hear.

Belgian authorities allege the man was a member of a people-smuggling network.

The son of Justin Edinburgh, who died after a cardiac arrest, says more lives could be saved.

There is anger in the travel sector over how the government has made decisions over the green list.

A judge says a "litany" of safety failings have been found over a prolonged period.

An 83-year-old step-relative was beaten until he bled and then killed in his home, a court hears.

Kent agree a three-year deal with Essex's Matt Quinn to begin in 2022, but he returns immediately on loan.

Rabbi Rafi Goodwin needed hospital treatment for head injuries.

Plot-holders tell how growing their own has helped them deal with grief and sustain mental health.

Two hospitals are told to improve their maternity services after whistle-blowers raised concerns.

Birmingham Bears beat Northants to top North Group, while Sussex hammer Essex to maintain their 100% South Group winning record.