A rare gold coin is expected to fetch a whopping £250,000 when it goes under the hammer in Epping today.

Image source, Boningtons

The Queen Anne "Vigo" five guinea is said to be one of only 20 made, and was cast from gold seized from a Spanish treasure ship by the British in 1702. 

The auction, at Boningtons, begins at 11:00 this morning. We'll keep you updated with the result. 

Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes has described the "real honour" he felt performing at Nick Alexander's memorial gig in London last night. 

Hundreds of music lovers came together to celebrate the 35-year-old's life at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in a concert organised by Mr Alexander's family. 

"It was important for me to be here," Coombes said.

"I'm humbled to be a part of it, we can all be together in one space, enjoying music that Nick loved."

Hundreds of people attend a concert held in honour of the only Brit killed in the Bataclan terror attack a year ago.

The family of the only British victim of the attack on the Bataclan nightclub a year ago tell of seeing the Paris terror attacks unfold in "real time".

Police are warning motorists to avoid the A127 this morning after a crash involving three lorries on the Southend-bound carriageway. 

It happened just before 02:10 this morning between the M25 junction and the Half Way House. 

Three people were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which were described as non-serious. 

Essex Police says the road will remain closed while damage to the carriageway and live power cables are repaired. 

BBC Weather

A typical autumnal today with very little change expected over the next 24 hours.

The day will start grey with glimmers of bright spells amongst the patchy rain. 

Mild for the time of year at 12C (54F) and it will be rather breezy throughout the day too. 

Tonight will remain cloudy and the rain should diminish overnight.

BBC Weather has your local forecast.

Nick Alexander's sister, Zoe, who organised last night's "A Peaceful Noise" gig in memory of her brother, said he wasn't one for fuss, but would have loved the night itself. 

The 35-year-old was selling band merchandise at the Bataclan Theatre in Paris when three heavily armed gunmen stormed the building and killed 90 people, including Nick, inside. 

Speaking before the gig at Shepherd's Bush Empire, Zoe told BBC Essex: "This was one of his favourite venues.

"He worked here many times, so it's really special to have it here and have all his friends playing - so what's not to like?"

Police are warning that the Southend-bound A127 between J29 for the M25 and the Halfway House will remain closed until late morning after a three-lorry crash.

More to follow. 

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

Welcome back to Essex Live. 

Last night the music world came together at a special gig in London to remember Nick Alexander - the only Briton to be killed during the Paris terror attacks in 2015.

The 35-year-old from Essex was remembered with performances from the likes of Maximo Park, external, Frank Turner, external and even Chas and Dave, external.

We'll bring you the best bits shortly. 

That's all from the team at Essex Live today. Here are the top stories we've covered: 

• An 18-year-old amateur footballer who had a cardiac arrest during a game on Sunday died doing "what he loved", his parents have said
• Prison officers have continued a national protest outside Chelmsford jail this evening, despite a High Court injunction against the action
• Call centre employees in Southend have spoken of their shock after suddenly being made redundant weeks before Christmas

Any breaking news will appear here overnight, before the team returns at 08:00 tomorrow.

Have a great evening.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

This evening and tonight will be cloudy with further outbreaks of rain across southern counties, becoming mostly dry with clear spells elsewhere.

Minimum temperature: 9C (48F).

Any early rain will clear in the morning, and it'll become bright with sunny spells, although there's a chance of some showers developing later.

Feeling cooler as the breeze picks up, with highs of 13C (55F).

A memorial concert is taking place this evening for the only British victim of the Paris terror attacks. 

Image source, Stephen Budd

Nick Alexander, 35, from Weeley, near Clacton, was shot dead last year at the Bataclan Theatre. 

The gig at Shepherd's Bush Empire features some big names in the music industry, including Gaz Coombes of Supergrass and Fran Healy from Travis.

Maximo Park, who are also performing tonight, tweeted, external that the event was going to be a "special night". 

Earlier today we told you that a friend of Jack Atkinson, who died after a cardiac arrest while playing football, was trying to organise a minute's applause for his 18-year-old friend at the Tottenham v West Ham match on Saturday. 

We contacted the press team at Spurs, the team Jack supported, and they told us they were "aware of this" and had been in touch with Jack's family.

Image source, Getty Images

Chris Flynn
BBC Essex

Some prison officers are continuing to protest outside Chelmsford jail this evening, despite a High Court injunction against the action. 

Up to 10,000 prison officers in England and Wales stopped work over claims of a "surge in violence" in jails.

A Ministry of Justice spokesman said there was no justification for the action.

A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson with intent to endanger life after an elderly man died in a flat fire.

Fred Payne, 78, died after breathing in smoke during the fire in Rochdale Way, Colchester, in September.

Lisa Connelly, 42, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court where she denied the charges against her.

A trial date has been scheduled for 27 February. 

An 18-year-old amateur footballer who had a cardiac arrest during a game on Sunday died doing "what he loved", his parents have told the BBC.

Jack Atkinson was playing for Holland FC in Clacton when he collapsed on the pitch. He later died in hospital. 

Clare Ling and Murf Atkinson said their son didn't have a "bad bone in his body"...

Mourners have left flowers at Holland FC in Clacton, where 18-year-old Jack Atkinson died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a game on Sunday.

Call centre employees speak of their shock after suddenly being made redundant weeks before Christmas.

BBC Weather

Rather cloudy and mild with a few bright intervals developing, before outbreaks of mostly light rain spread southeastwards. 

Maximum temperature: 14C (57F).

Get your local forecast from BBC Weather.

A young footballer who died after going into cardiac arrest on the pitch is called a "gentle giant" by his club.