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Any rain should clear tonight, with showers becoming confined to the Norfolk coast.

It'll be mostly dry by morning with clear spells and a few fog patches.

With temperatures falling as low as 4C (39F) there could be a touch of grass frost in rural areas.

Tomorrow will be a day of sunny spells and scattered showers, which could turn heavy with hail and thunder.

Top temperature of 15C (59F).

Sunday will start cold, with a touch of frost in rural areas. Any mist and fog patches will clear to leave mainly dry conditions with sunny spells.

There's a small chance of an isolated shower, which could be heavy and thundery.

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Essex players and staff react to the county's first Championship title success since 1992.

How does batsman Jamie Porter describe his feelings after Essex were crowned County Champions?

Daniel Adger, 34, died in hospital after being found injured at an Essex property in August.

County Championship winners Essex arrive at their home ground... to cheers and applause...

As we reported earlier, Essex have become county champions for the first time since 1992, with their closest challengers Lancashire losing to Somerset.

The cricketers are due back in Chelmsford this afternoon, but heard the result on board their coach travelling back from Birmingham.

Chief executive Derek Bowden says it's a fantastic achievement...

Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Hampshire host Essex in County Championship Division One.

Ryanair said the plane - which was supposed to be going to Copenhagen - landed safely.

Liam Barnes
BBC News Online

Passengers on a Ryanair flight that had to perform an emergency landing at East Midlands Airport are due to depart for their original destination soon.

A spokesman for the airport said they're set to leave for Copenhagen at 13:46.

The Boeing 737 set off from Stansted at 08:07, and landed at East Midlands at about 10:15.

It was towed off the runway and the area was cleared an by 11:15.

East Midlands Airport said disruption to other services was "minimal", with one incoming flight forced to divert to Birmingham airport to refuel before it arrived in East Midlands.

Image source, Stefan Kornas

An 18-year-old man from Leyton has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Ongar.

Officers were called to Cripsey Avenue at about 17:00 on Wednesday and found a man with a stab wound to his stomach. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The teenager is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court later.

Meanwhile, a 20-year-old man from Buckhurst Hill was arrested yesterday on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.

An 18-year-old woman from Loughton, also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has been released without charge.

Liam Barnes
BBC News Online

Investigators from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch have been sent to East Midlands Airport, where a plane made an emergency landing after losing a wheel.

Traffic was held on the nearby M1 motorway while the jet landed.

Image source, Stefan Kornas

The flight from Stansted to Copenhagen was diverted soon after taking off.

In a statement, Ryanair said the aircraft "landed safely" and passengers were being put onto another flight.

So that's it - Essex have won their first cricket County Championship title since 1992!

Ryan ten Doeschate's team put themselves on the brink of glory when they trounced Warwickshire by an innings inside three days at Edgbaston.

But after their eighth victory of a remarkable season, Essex had to wait for second-placed Lancashire's failure to win away to Somerset to be confirmed before they could start celebrating the silverware.

And it's been confirmed - Lancashire duly lost by seven wickets at Taunton, and Essex have therefore completed their task with two matches to spare in their first season back in the top flight.

Huge congratulations!

Keep an eye on BBC Sport for all the reaction.

A 53-year-old cyclist has died after crashing with a red Volvo estate on Canvey.

It happened on Canvey Road shortly before 06:15.

Three men in the car were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are being questioned.

Anyone who saw the crash or who has dashcam footage has been asked to contact Essex Police, external.

Essex become county champions for the first time since 1992 as closest challengers Lancashire lose to Somerset at Taunton.

With Essex hoping to be crowned county champions, here's a look back to the last time they won...

The boss of Stansted Airport has called on the government to put in place a national aviation strategy to unlock air capacity.

Ken O'Toole says a lot more can be done to improve UK's connectivity with the rest of the world, as the country prepares to leave the UK and at a time when airport capacity is at a premium.

"The UK is going to need to the aviation industry to be at the top of its game over the next 10-15 years," he said.

Image source, Stansted Airport

Mr O'Toole, who was appointed chief executive of the Essex airport last month, says it'll shortly be applying to raise the planning cap to allow it to make full use of Stansted's runway.

To get the most from our airports, he said the joined-up thinking on road, rail and aviation policies should be a priority for the government.

Image source, Getty Images

More from Essex batsman Ravi Bopara (see 10:21 entry).

He says the soon-to-be-champions' success is down to a "good all-round performance" rather than any individual.

"We have had Tom Westley come on a long way and play for England, Simon Harmer has been unbelievable and one of our youngsters Jamie Porter has come along with 60-odd wickets, that has been a massive help," Bopara told BBC Radio 5 live.

"I think eight of our batters have got hundreds, it has been a good all-round performance.

"A lot of the lads I have grown up with and with my best mate Ryan ten Doeschate leading the side, it is just nice to be playing cricket with him for this long."

Image source, Getty Images

Champions elect Essex have to wait a little longer for mathematical confirmation, but batsman Ravi Bopara says they only started to believe they could win the title halfway through the season.

"We didn't say "let's go out and win it", Bopara told BBC Radio 5 live.

"We just said we'd make our signings and enjoy every day and work hard but halfway through the season we started honestly saying to each other 'look we can win this'.

The chairman of Essex County Cricket Club says he's thrilled that the club is on the verge of being crowned county champions for the first time since 1992.

Yesterday they thrashed Warwickshire by an innings and 56 runs, meaning their nearest rivals Lancashire need to win all their remaining matches - they're currently struggling in their game against Southend.

John Farragher says the trophy is within their grasp.

Image source, PA