That's it from us at Essex Live this week - thanks for joining us.

We'll be back on Monday from 08:00 with the latest news for the county.

Have a great weekend. 

Chris Bell
BBC Look East weather

Tonight will be dry with cloud, but also some clearer spells with light winds throughout, allowing mist or fog patches to develop and a patchy frost to form in places by dawn.

Minimum Temperature: 2C (36F).

Tomorrow any fog will slowly lift and clear during the morning to leave a fine and dry day tomorrow with some sunny spells and light winds. You can get the latest forecast here. 

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, external for fog overnight in Essex.

Image source, Getty Images

Fog patches are expected to form in the early hours of Saturday, becoming dense in some places.

Drivers are being warned about possible travel disruption and difficult driving conditions.

Nick Alliker
BBC Essex

Here are the top stories from Essex:

• Essex Police has arrested 16 people on suspicion of immigration offences after they were found in a lorry in Halstead
• An assistance dog has been left with puncture wounds after he was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier in Clacton
• More than 6,000 motorists were caught not wearing seat belts in Essex last year, new figures have revealed 

A total of 16 people have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after they were found in a lorry in Halstead.

Image source, Google

Essex Police says the ten men and six women were discovered inside the vehicle, which was parked on the Bluebridge Industrial Estate yesterday after reports of voices coming from inside. 

The force says the group will now be handed over to immigration enforcement officers.

An assistance dog has been left with puncture wounds in his chest after he was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier in Clacton.

Image source, Tendring District Council

Kubuli, a black Labrador, was walking with his owner, who uses a wheelchair, on Monday in Langham Drive when he was bitten by the brownish-coloured dog. 

Tendring District Council says it is working with the police to trace the Staffordshire bull terrier's owner - who apologised before running off. Kubuli required five stitches and a course of antibiotics.

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

Thanks to Alan Conran who emailed us this great photo from Holland-on-Sea this afternoon. 

Image source, Alan Conran

It's a nice sunny afternoon in Essex - we'll bring you a full weather forecast a bit later. 

In the meantime feel free to email us or tweet us, external any pictures of Essex you'd like to show off.

Sadly there are no Essex teams in the FA Cup this weekend - however there is still plenty of action from our sides in the county.

• Southend United look to get their play-off push back on track as they travel to promotion rivals Barnsley
• Bottom of the table Colchester look for three points as they take on Wigan who sit second in League One
• Bowers & Pitsea take on Morpeth Town in the semi-finals of The FA Vase, external

Five men arrested after a man died in Grays last month have been told they'll face no further police action

Image source, Google

Officers were investigating after Kane Reading, 27, was found with serious injuries on the Thurrock Trade Park on 7 February.

It was thought he'd been involved in a road crash while riding a quad bike.

If you missed last night's Crimewatch, you're able to see the reconstruction of the shooting of John 'Goldfinger' Palmer below.

A £50,000 reward is being offered for information about the 65-year-old's murder.

More than 6,000 motorist were caught not wearing a seat belt in Essex last year, new figures have revealed.

Essex Police say many people are still putting their lives at risk by not buckling up - 50 years since the first law on wearing seat belts was passed.

Nationally, more than 3.3 million drivers were caught in 2015.

BBC Weather Watchers

You'd think it was summer looking at this picture from BBC Weather Watcher, judy.

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/judy

She sent it to us from Tiptree Heath - and it's a little less overcast there than it is here in Chelmsford. 

If you'd like to submit a great picture of Essex, you can drop us an email or a tweet, external.

Southend Echo

A GP has called for the NHS bosses who presided over a political wrangle, which has kept a £2.5m scanner mothballed, external for 18 months, to be sacked.

This afternoon will be cloudy with some bright or sunny spells developing in places. 

Feeling slightly cooler than yesterday although winds remaining light through the day. 

Maximum Temperature: 8C (46F).

You can stay up-to-date with the latest weather for Essex here.

Nick Alliker
BBC Essex

Here are the top stories for Essex this lunchtime: 

• An 86-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife who was shot dead in a care home in Walton-on-the-Naze
• A £50,000 reward has been offered to help catch the assassin of notorious criminal John "Goldfinger" Palmer
•  Essex County Cricket Club have signed Australian fast bowler Matt Dixon on a two-year deal

Ben Fryer
BBC Essex Sport

Essex County Cricket Club have signed Australian fast bowler Matt Dixon, external on a two-year deal.

Image source, Getty Images

The 23-year-old, who holds a British passport, will be available to play across all three formats. 

The right arm fast bowler has played for the Australia U17s & U19s in his short career to date.

Police investigating the murder of convicted conman John "Goldfinger" Palmer say they've had a number of new leads following a Crimewatch appeal last night.

The 65-year-old was found dead in his back garden in June last year. Officers say the killing had "all the hallmarks" of a professional hit.

Det Ch Insp Stephen Jennings said the force had a "really positive response" from the public, but are still appealing for more information.

Here's what we know about the De Le Mer House shooting to date:

• Monday 28 December: Rita King, 81, was found dead at the De La Mer House in Walton-on-the-Naze
• On the same day, Mrs King's husband, Ronald, 86, is arrested on suspicion of her murder
• Tuesday 29 December: Ronald King is charged with the killing of his wife Rita King
• Friday 11 March: Ronald King pleads not guilty to murder
• Monday 4 July: The date set for Mr King's trial 

Gareth George
BBC Look East

Pensioner Ronald King looked frail as he entered Chelmsford Crown Court on crutches today. 

He was helped by two prison officers and told he could remain seated during the 10 minute hearing. 

He wore a grey coat and top as he pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife. 

Gareth George
BBC Look East

Ronald King has been remanded in custody after he denied murdering his wife at her care home. 

During a brief hearing, which lasted 10 minutes, the 86-year-old of Cedar Close, Walton-on-the-Naze, spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea. 

Mr King will stand trial on 4 July. There was no application for bail.