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London Liverpool Street line reopens after lengthy delayspublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

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MP to speak to Greater Anglia over delayspublished at 10:14 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

The Conservative MP for Braintree says today's cancellations on trains heading into London Liverpool Street from Norwich, Ipswich and Essex have been "noted".

Services are currently disrupted due to a faulty train near Stratford.

For the latest, visit Abellio Greater Anglia's Service Disruptions, external page.

Greater Anglia service disruption now expected until 11:30published at 10:09 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Originally the rail operator said the issue would be resolved by 10:00.

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Digger used to steal cash machine in Co-op ram raidpublished at 09:47 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

A digger has destroyed the front of a Co-op store in a ram raid which saw a cash machine stolen in the early hours of this morning.

It happened in Samson Road, Brightlingsea at about 02:45. Essex Police say a 38-year-old man has been arrested.

The digger and parts of the cash machine were left at the scene. It's not yet known if any money was taken.

Four teenagers bailed in Harlow murder inquirypublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Sonia Watson
BBC Essex

We've just heard from Essex Police that four 15-year-old boys, who were arrested as part of a murder investigation in Harlow, have been released on police bail.

A 16-year-old boy remains in custody.

A 40-year-old Polish man died after being attacked along with a 43-year-old man at The Stow on Saturday night.

Watch: Superglu at the Reading Festivalpublished at 09:03 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Richard Haugh
BBC Introducing in Suffolk

It was a memorable weekend for Superglu, external, who headlined the BBC Introducing stages at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.

The band, who are based in Manningtree and have become firm favourites with gig-goers across Essex and Suffolk, were nominated to play the festivals by BBC Introducing in Suffolk.

Their full set from Reading will be added to the BBC website later, but in the meantime... check out Weekend:

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Performing live on the BBC Introducing Stage on Sunday

No police action over murderer 'contact'published at 08:57 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Police say they cannot take further action over claims from the mother of a murder victim that she is being taunted online by the killer.

Greater Anglia tickets accepted on c2cpublished at 08:37 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

If you're able to get to the Fenchurch Street line, then Greater Anglia advises tickets are being accepted on "reasonable routes" there.

These are the services currently affected:

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'Packed platform at Shenfield'published at 08:32 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Commuter James tweeted, external us this video from Shenfield station as trains are cancelled and delayed due to that train fault.

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Greater Anglia disruption expected until 10:00published at 08:25 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Services travelling to and from Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich and Clacton-On-Sea are all affected.

Greater Anglia says disruption is expected until at least 10:00.

Liverpool Street line blocked due to train faultpublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Trains travelling to London Liverpool Street may be cancelled or delayed by up to 35 minutes due to a train fault which has blocked the line.

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Five teenagers arrested in Harlow murder inquirypublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Sonia Watson
BBC Essex

Five teenage boys are being questioned by police as part of a murder investigation into the death of a 40-year-old Polish man who died after being attacked in Harlow on Saturday night.

Those arrested are four 15-year-old boys and one 16-year-old boy, all from the town.

Weather: Dry and sunnypublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

Staying dry, with plenty of blue skies and sunshine. Any early mist patches will soon disappear.

Temperatures could reach 26(C) (78F).

BBC Weather has more information for you.

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Harlow murder might have been 'racially motivated'published at 07:58 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Two Polish men were assaulted at The Stow on Saturday night. One man, 43, suffered minor injuries, but a 40-year-old man was badly hurt and died at Princess Alexander Hospital last night.

Essex Police said the assault was extremely vicious and unprovoked, and told BBC Essex it may have been racially motivated.

Officers have been carrying out extra patrols in the area to help provide reassurance to the community.

Harlow murder investigation after man dies in 'vicious' attackpublished at 07:53 British Summer Time 30 August 2016

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome back to Essex Live.

Our top story: A murder investigation is under way in Harlow after a 40-year-old man died after being assaulted late on Saturday night.

We'll bring you the latest updates on this story as we get them.

Braintree Town 1-3 Torquay Unitedpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 29 August 2016

Braintree's concerning start to the season continued with defeat at home to Torquay.

Four teenage boys arrested over attackpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 29 August 2016

Four teenagers are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over an attack on two Polish men in Essex.

Essex v Worcestershire - day fourpublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

Follow live text and radio commentary from the Essex County Ground, Chelmsford as Essex face Worcestershire in the County Championship.

Monday's non-league footballpublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

Listen to live BBC radio commentary from Monday's action in the National League and National League North.

Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Colchester Unitedpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 27 August 2016

Second-half goals from Chris Porter and Sammie Szmodics give Colchester a win away at Wycombe.

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