Mariam Issimdar
BBC Local Live

  Friday 13 November  

• 21:50: Gunmen open fire at the Bataclan nightclub as the band Eagles of Death Metal perform, shooting people at the bar before moving upstairs to kill concert goers on the balcony

• 22:15: French armed police arrive, shooting at one gunman who blew himself up

• 23:15: Two hostages behind a door tell police captors are wearing explosive vests
• 00:18: Police behind metal shields entered the room to be met by a hail of bullets.
• Minutes later the siege is over; 90 people were murdered in less than three hours

This is how local media are covering the Nick Alexander inquest:

• The Essex Chronicle is reporting that the parents of Paris attacks victim Nick Alexander have paid tribute to their "precious son"., external
• The girlfriend of Nick Alexander describes how she tried to save "the love of her life", external, reports the Colchester Gazette.
• The main story on the East Anglian Daily Times website tells how Paris attack victim Nick Alexander from Essex "died in his ex-girlfriend's arms"., external.
• And the Evening Standard, external reports on how the ex-girlfriend of Brit Nick Alexander, killed in Paris attacks, tells how she tried to shield him from gunfire.

Patrick Byrne
BBC News

• Nick Alexander's family attended St Andrew's Church, in Weeley, where rector David Newman said: "I have known Nick for over 20 years, he attended the church when he came to visit his parents." 
• His girlfriend Polina Buckley was in New York when he died and wrote on Facebook: "Three years ago on this day I met you. I fell in love the moment I laid eyes on you." 
• Ian Birrell, who founded the Africa Express music project with Blur's Damon Albarn, described him as a "hero". 
• Musician Yusuf Islam, commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, tweeted that Mr Alexander worked as his tour merchandiser last year. "Sending love and condolences to his family," he wrote. 
• Joe Trohman, lead guitarist of the rock band Fall Out Boy, also paid tribute to him on social media, describing him as a "great guy". 

Image source, Polina Buckley

Profile of Nick Alexander shot dead at Paris Bataclan music venue November 2015:

• Born and brought up in Colchester, Mr Alexander attended St James's Primary School and Colchester Royal Grammar School. He went on to study at University in Liverpool. 
• He was introduced to the music scene by his sister Zoe who was also a merchandiser for touring groups. 
• He managed a number of nightclubs in London, where he lived when not on tour as a band merchandiser. 
• Over his music career he supported a number of groups and individuals including Damon Albarn, Alice In Chains, Scissor Sisters, Sum 41, MGMT, Cat Stevens, Fall Out Boy, The Black Keys and Eagles Of Death Metal.

Gunmen entered the building through the main entrance about 30 to 45 minutes after rock group the Eagles of Death Metal had begun performing at the Bataclan.

Once in the building, they fired randomly into the crowd. According to witnesses they first shot everybody standing at the bar.   

Mariam Issimdar
BBC Local Live

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Speaking after an inquest into the death of Bataclan massacre victim Nick Alexander, his sister Zoe said he "lived his life to the full".

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With her mother Sheelagh at her side (pictured), she said: "On November 13 last year our precious Nick... lost his life in an indiscriminate act of terror at the Bataclan theatre. 

"Nick was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend, a strong, gentle, generous and funny man who lived his life to the full. We were blessed to have him in our lives and we miss him beyond measure." 

Richard Smith
BBC Essex

A police officer at the inquest of Nick Alexander, who died in the Paris terror attack in November last year, confirmed three gunman opened fire on the Bataclan concert goers killing 90 people.

Det Ch Insp Philip Howarth, from Essex Police, said Mr Alexander, from Colchester, was the only Briton killed in the attacks. He said he was "a much loved family member and popular young man".

What happened at the Bataclan?

Alex Dunlop
BBC Look East

The former girlfriend of Nick Alexander, the only Briton to die in the Bataclan terror shooting in Paris, held hands with him as she heard his breaths becoming shallower. 

Helen Wilson, in written evidence, said: "I twisted my body around and gave him mouth-to-mouth. I was telling him not to leave me and I love him." 

But he told her he was dying, and Ms Wilson said he died as she tried to revive him.

Alex Dunlop
BBC Look East

Bataclan massacre victim Nick Alexander and his former girlfriend Helen Wilson tried to  "play dead" before one of the gunmen approached them and opened fire, the 

Ms Wilson said she tried to protect him by covering him with her body, before she felt a burning sensation in her legs.

Alex Dunlop
BBC Look East

The former girlfriend of the only Briton to die in the terror attack at a Paris concert venue last year tried to shield him from the salvo of bullets.

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Nick Alexander, 35, from Colchester, was in the venue when gunmen stormed the building midway through a rock concert by US rock band Eagles Of Death Metal on 13 November killing 90 people. 

Helen Wilson, an ex-girlfriend with Mr Alexander that evening, said: "Nick said he had been shot. He couldn't move and was in pain." 

Alex Dunlop
BBC Look East

The coroner presiding over the inquest into the death of Nick Alexander, 35, from Colchester, who died at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris on 13 November 2015 has ruled he was "unlawfully killed". 

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I'm at the coroner's court in Chelmsford where the family was told the medical cause of death was "gunshot wounds to the abdomen and chest". 

His mother and sister are expected to give statement shortly.

Sonia Watson
BBC Essex

An inquest into the death of the only Briton killed in the Paris attacks last November has just got under way at Chelmsford Coroner's Court.

Image source, Stephen Budd

Nick Alexander, who was 35 and from Weeley in Essex, was in the Bataclan theatre when gunmen stormed the building midway through a rock concert killing 90 people. 

He'd been selling merchandise for the heavy metal band Eagles of Death who were on stage at the time.

BBC Sport

England test captain and Essex batsman Alastair Cook needs 36 more runs to becoming the youngest player to reach 10,000. 

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England begin the first test against Sri Lanka at Headingley this morning and Cook stands on the brink of an historic individual achievement. 

"It would mean a lot - and I hope I can get there sooner rather than later, so we can talk about something else. It's a big milestone in terms of the people who have done it previously," he said.

Patrick Byrne
BBC News

A 26-year-old man has died after the car he was driving crashed with a van at Langdon Hills, near Basildon, yesterday afternoon. 

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash at 16:25 after a Fiat Punto and a Renault Kangoo panel van travelling in opposite directions collided.

The driver of the Fiat, believed to be from Basildon, was taken to Royal London Hospital for treatment but died. The van driver was treated in Basildon Hospital for minor injuries before being released, police said.

BBC Travel

An accident has partially blocked the A133 northbound at Weeley causing congestion in heavy traffic travelling towards Colchester.

More details from BBC Travel.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

After any mist clears, a fine day in store with spells of sunshine. Apart from the odd light afternoon shower, most places will stay dry. 

Light winds will make it feel rather pleasant in the sunshine with a top temperature today of 19C (66F).

Get a more detailed forecast where you live from BBC Weather.

Sonia Watson
BBC Essex

These are the stories making the news in Essex today:

• Inquest reopens into the death of Nick Alexander, from Weeley, killed in Paris terror attacks last year
• Interest growing in the sale of a former Cold war nuclear bunker near Manningtree which is up for auction

BBC Travel

Severe traffic congestion on M25 clockwise around J26 for the A121 because of an earlier accident. 

Another accident on the M25 anticlockwise at J28 for the A12 towards London is also causing severe congestion on the A13 around Lakeside.

More details on BBC Travel.

Patrick Byrne
BBC News

Morning, and welcome to another day of live news, sport, weather and travel updates for Essex until 18:00 this evening.

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