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Those dark mornings are made a little bit easier with sunrises like this, aren't they?

A lot of people are angry after Jamie Oliver tweeted, external a recipe that included chorizo in his version of a "good Spanish" paella. 

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One user told the Essex chef: "This is an insult not only to our gastronomy but to our culture." 

Another wrote: "Remove the chorizo. We don't negotiate with terrorists. First warning."

Jamie has yet to respond to any of the complaints, but who knew a bit of sausage could cause so much upset!

Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather

Today will be dry with some sunshine, but feeling rather cool, especially near the coast. Top temperature: 15C (59F).

It'll remain dry overnight, and become chilly by dawn, with lows of 8C (46F).

You can get a more detailed forecast from BBC Weather.

Richard Smith
BBC Essex

I've come to the construction site in Lawford, near Manningtree, where a worker was killed on Monday afternoon.

It's believed the man, who was in his 30s and from Clacton, died when a construction vehicle overturned at the Summers Park development.

I saw a police van leaving a short while ago - but the work has come to a halt here while the Health and Safety Executive investigates what happened. 

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome back to Essex Live.

Police have been at the scene of a building site in Lawford, near Manningtree, this morning after a construction worker was killed there on Monday afternoon. 

We'll have the latest updates on this story, plus a look at other stories happening around the county. 

Morgan Ferrier's double is sufficient to earn Boreham Wood victory at struggling Braintree.

Regular live updates for Essex have now come to an end - however check back throughout the night for any breaking news stories. 

Before we go, remember earlier we told you that tests were under way to get Southend's pier train back up and running? 

Well, it look as if plans are on track as it was seen pulling into the station earlier today... 

The Essex Live team returns tomorrow morning from 08:00. Have a great evening.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

There will be some sunny spells this evening, but it's also turning a little cloudy in places.

Staying dry overnight and remaining rather cloudy in eastern coastal areas, where temperatures will stay a little higher. Lows down to 9-14C (48-57F).

Tomorrow, staying fine and dry with sunny spells but feeling cooler in an easterly breeze, with highs of 15C (59F).

There are more details on the BBC Weather website.

A man in his 30s has died while working on a building site in Lawford, police say.

The force, along with paramedics, were called to the Summers Park housing development at about 16:40 yesterday afternoon. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Developers tell us the site has been closed while the Health and Safety Executive carries out an investigation.

Brentwood and Ongar MP Sir Eric Pickles has told BBC Essex race hate crime won't come down unless "we all make a conscious effort to defy it". 

The former communities secretary used a speech at the Conservative Party conference that anti-semitism is still a threat. 

Sir Eric said: "We need to see our neighbour not by the colour of their skin or religion, but as our neighbour... We can't allow these men and women of hate to own our streets."

The trial of a 21-year-old man accused of the manslaughter of a work colleague at a Christmas party in Harlow has started.

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Bradley Casey of Thetford, Norfolk, but formerly of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, hit William Wareham, 53, in the face, who then fell to the ground and struck his head on the pavement, Chelmsford Crown Court heard.

Mr Casey claims he acted in self-defence at the Park Inn Hotel on 12 December 2015. The trial is expected to last a week.

We've just heard back from Border Force on the reportedly long delays through Stansted Airport's passport control last night. 

There have been reports in the national media, external about long delays through passport control at Stansted Airport last night. 

We've spoken to one man who arrived back at the terminal to find what he describes as "chaos". 

Victoria Derbyshire

Earlier we told you about 10-year-old autistic boy Joe Salt from Rochford, who has been excluded from school nine times. 

It's as figures uncovered by the BBC show Essex had the third highest number of pupils expelled from the classroom last year.

Well, Joe and his mum Zoe discussed the issue on the Victoria Derbyshire programme, and you can see how they got on below. 

Joe is currently in a specialist school, but his mum says he will be moving back to a mainstream school which will aid his academic progress.

Motorists, dog walkers and visitors to Epping are being warned about aggressive deer as mating season begins in the district.

High testosterone levels mean males are more likely to fight off rivals as they try to attract as many females as possible. 

Councillor Gary Waller said: "Deer often move in groups, so if you see one, there are likely to be others following and they may leap out without warning."

National League side Braintree Town sign Colchester United defender George Elokobi on a month-long loan deal.

Dan Holley
BBC Look East weather

Ben Fryer
BBC Essex sport

Colchester United take on Southampton's academy side in the second match of the Checkatrade Trophy group stage.

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The U's were beaten in their opening match at Crawley. Head coach John McGreal tells us they can't be downbeat, despite a run of four games without a win.

"We can't be doom and gloom. It's a fresh team out there and we're creating opportunities to score," he said. 

Ben Fryer
BBC Essex sport

Both Essex sides are in action in the Checkatrade Trophy tonight.

Southend United are looking to make it two wins out of two in the competition. 

Image source, Getty Images

The Blues host Leyton Orient at Roots Hall. Phil Brown has told us he plans to make a few changes.

"The games are coming thick and fast, so it's likely everybody in the squad is going to get used," he said.

BBC Weather

Staying largely dry and fine afternoon. There will be some cloud around, and despite it being rather breezy at times, especially towards the coast, it should feel quite warm in any sun. 

Maximum temperature: 17C (63F).

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