Police may face charges in arrest deathpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Three officers are served with gross misconduct notices over the death of a man from a holiday park.
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Police may face charges in arrest deathpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
No plans for new runway at Stansted Airport, say managerspublished at 10:37 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Nic Rigby
BBC NewsBosses at Stansted Airport, external say building a new multi-million pound arrivals hall does not mean a second runway will be next.
Yesterday, Uttlesford District Council, external approved plans for the new hall.
It'll take up to three years to complete. Chris Wiggan said they are not running at full capacity with the existing runway.
"Stansted has significant spare capacity on the runway," he said.
"The key aspiration is to make full use of that runway before we look at anything else."
Three officers served with gross misconduct noticespublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Nic Rigby
BBC NewsThree police officers have now been served with gross misconduct notices and will be investigated criminally on suspicion of misconduct in public office after the death of a Colchester man who was arrested at a holiday camp in Suffolk.
Image source, Just GivingPaul Gladwell (also known as Paul Reynolds), 38, died on Thursday, 16 February in the James Paget Hospital after reports of a fight at Pontins in Lowestoft two days earlier.
The father-of-three was being taken to the police investigation centre in Great Yarmouth when officers realised he needed medical treatment. He was then admitted to the hospital in Gorleston.
A spokesman for the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said its inquiry was progressing well.
Suffolk Police is conducting a parallel investigation into the actions of the security staff at the holiday camp in Pakefield who were involved in detaining Mr Gladwell up to the point when officers arrived.
No arrests have been made at this time. Serving a gross misconduct notice advises an officer or member of police staff that their conduct is subject to investigation - such notices are not judgemental in any way. At the end of the investigation it will be for an IPCC commissioner to decide whether to refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider if criminal charges should be brought.
Officers served with gross misconduct noticespublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
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BBC NewsPolice officers served with gross misconduct notices after holiday camp death:
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Pair bailed after Brentwood nightclub incidentpublished at 08:59 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
BreakingTwo bailed after car driven into crowd:
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End of twitter postAttempted murder suspect still being quizzed over Brentwood incident published at 08:36 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
A man is still being questioned over car driven at a group of people on the pavenment in Brentwood's High Street.
It happened during a brawl outside the Sugar Hut venue - made nationally famous in the reality television series The Only Way Is Essex.
Three people were hurt and one remains in a critical condition in hospital.
A 26-year-old woman was also arrested yesterday on suspicion of assisting an offender.
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End of twitter postWeather - dry with sunny spellspublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
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BBC Look East weatherThursday's forecast for the BBC Look East region is dry with sunny spells.
The temperature could peak at 14C (57F).
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Good morning Essexpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Nic Rigby
BBC NewsWelcome back to the BBC Essex local live stream on Thursday.
We'll be bringing you the latest news, travel and weather through out the day.
Soon we'll have the weather.
If there's something happening where you live that you think we should know about, you can get in touch on email , Facebook, external or send a tweet, external
Mark Reckless, former Rochester and Strood MP, to 'leave UKIP' published at 07:49 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Mark Reckless is set to quit UKIP and vote with the Conservative group in the Welsh Assembly.
Tory sources have said Mr Reckless, the assembly member for South Wales East, has held talks with Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives.
An announcement is due on Thursday.
Mr Reckless was a Conservative MP in Rochester and Strood, but defected in 2015 to join UKIP. He lost his seat in the 2015 General Election.
Read more here .
Two arrested over Towie club hit-and-runpublished at 18:18 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
One of the people injured outside Sugar Hut is still in a critical condition, police say.
Read MoreHigh Court hearing over 'Dale Farm II' adjournedpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
Orla Moore
BBC Local Live
A High Court hearing into allegations that more caravans have been brought on to land in Wickford has been adjourned.
The site, in Hovefields Avenue, is subject to an injunction banning further development on land at Silva Lodge Kennels.
The council obtained a High Court injunction over the land dubbed "Dale Farm II" back in September last year.
It meant the landowner and other named individuals could not bring any further caravans on to the site, but the council says it's been looking into claims of further development.
Following submissions by the defendants, the judge has agreed to adjourn the case on humanitarian grounds until next week.
East MEP criticises Farage 'mafia' remarks in Strasbourgpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
Orla Moore
BBC Local Live
East of England MEP Vicky Ford has criticised the former UKIP leader Nigel Farage for remarks he made in Strasbourg today.
Mr Farage MEP was jeered in the European Parliament after accusing the EU of "behaving like the mafia" over Brexit.
But the response by Mrs Ford raised a round of applause among fellow MEPs.
"Calling other colleagues members of the mafia or gangsters does not show mutual respect, it does not represent the views of the vast majority of the British people and it is not the view of the British Prime Minister who wants to remain friends, allies, and partners," she said.
Image source, Getty ImagesMEPs had gathered in Strasbourg to discuss and debate forthcoming negotiations with the UK following the triggering of Article 50 last Wednesday.
More than 60 MEPs spoke during the three-hour debate.
Mrs Ford said: "When negotiating a tricky separation one needs to keep calm, but when Farage spoke it was like a herd of bulls had just been driven straight through the china shop."
New £130m terminal for Stansted Airportpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
The site will take three years to build and will include bigger immigration and baggage reclaim areas.
Read MoreArmed robbery in Witham: Man chargedpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
A man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Witham.
Two security guards were attacked outside Asda in Highfields Road on 14 December.
A 29 year-old from Romford was arrested yesterday and will appear before magistrates in Chelmsford tomorrow.
Man injured in A12 crash at Ardleighpublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
Orla Moore
BBC Local LiveA man has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A12 this afternoon.
It happened between junction 28 (Colchester Football Ground) and junction 29 at Ardleigh, near Colchester.
There are still delays in the area.
A separate crash involving a lorry and a van on the A120 near the Ardleigh Interchange this morning has only just been cleared.
Do allow more time for journeys in the area - it's a busy one today.
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End of twitter postAnd here's what it will look like - new £130m Stansted arrivals building published at 15:52 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
Orla Moore
BBC Local Live
Image source, Stansted AirportThe new arrivals building is designed to complement the familiar front entrance to the airport, external , which was designed by Sir Norman Foster, external more than 25 years ago.
Image source, Stansted AirportChief executive Andrew Cowan described the announcement as "excellent news".
"Stansted is a national asset and our investment will continue to boost competition and support economic growth, jobs and international connectivity for London and the East of England," he said.
Passenger numbers at the airport have risen by 40% since early 2013.
New £130m arrivals building set for Stansted Airportpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
Orla Moore
BBC Local Live
It's a familiar frontage - but this view of Stansted Airport is going to change.
Uttlesford District Council, external has granted planning permission for a brand new arrivals building - and it'll cost a cool £130m.
Airport chiefs say the new dedicated building will enhance its growth over the next 15-20 years.
The work will include improvements to the check-in area and departure lounge at the Essex airport, external .
It will be situated next to the current terminal and will include larger immigration and baggage reclaim areas, more shops and improved access.
Work will start in late 2018 and take three years.
What's bright green, feathery and very, very loud?published at 13:53 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
Orla Moore
BBC Local LiveA ring-necked parakeet, of course... and they're moving into Essex in significant numbers.
They've been spotted along the Thames Corridor and into the south of the county, but the reason they're here is locked in rumour - they escaped from a film set, or were perhaps released by Jimi Hendrix in the 1970s.
Image source, Robin Chittenden/naturepl.comGerry Johnson, of the Essex Birdwatching Society, external , told BBC Essex the exotic birds are adapting to our colder climate - and there's already about 50,000 perching around the UK.
The parakeets can be aggressive and smaller birds might feel threatened, he said.
Howard Vaughn, from the RSPB on Rainham Marshes, external , said the main gripe they have is that the birds have strong beaks and can demolish garden bird feeders.
"The best thing to do is distract them - pop a half apple in a tree, a piece of orange or grapes, even monkey nuts. It'll keep them away from your feeders - and they'll be happy," he said.
Cyclist attacked in Chelmsfordpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
Orla Moore
BBC Local LiveA cyclist has been attacked by three teenagers with knuckle dusters in Chelmsford.
It happened on 1 April at around 20:15 as the victim cycled past the three suspects in Springfield Green.
He was punched three times and knocked off his bike, which was also damaged, police said.
They are appealing for witnesses.
Cook to miss Essex Championship openerpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 5 April 2017
BreakingFormer England Test captain Alastair Cook will miss Essex's County Championship opener with a hip injury.
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