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TV tonight: Rylan Clark goes witch-hunting in Elizabethan Essex

Prof Alice Roberts joins Rylan to investigate witch trials in Chelmsford. Plus: an exposé of the international dog-fighting trade. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Georgia’s story: how a domestic abuse victim’s suicide was ruled an unlawful killing by her partner

A London coroner found Georgia Barter’s death was caused by years of violence and coercive control by Thomas Bignell. Her family want justice, but the CPS won’t charge him and the police can’t find him

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Witches of Essex: Rylan and Prof Alice’s look at one of history’s most shameful periods is unfailingly moving

This engaging if slight show sees the unlikely duo reopen witch trials from 400 years ago on the hunt for justice. It’s Blackadder crossed with CSI – with a sprinkling of Philomena Cunk

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Letters: Brian Patten obituary

Richard Lee writes: His 16-line verse Something For Everyone was a present to the new Towngate theatre in Basildon, Essex, in 1987

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Dame Jilly Cooper: ‘Queen of the bonkbuster’ who wanted to write ‘happy books’

Born in Hornchurch, Essex, in 1937, Dame Jilly grew up in Yorkshire and attended the private Godolphin School in Salisbury.

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Migrant who assaulted four people at asylum hotel ‘wants to return to Syria’

Mohammed Sharwarq was a resident at the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, at the time of the offences in July and August of this year.

Evening Standard

Essex woman killed by own dog in freak chicken nugget accident

Michelle Hempstead’s dog was a ‘gentle giant’ who normally slept on her bed

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Epping protester who refused to uncover face argued people can ‘wear burkas’

Joshua Meadows, 18, refused to remove the covering when asked to do so by police during a protest in the Essex town on July 24, the court heard.

Evening Standard

The late DJ Chris Hill galvanised funkateers, brought Black music to the clubs – and got Mick Jones dancing

The legendary Essex DJ, who died earlier this month, was a cultural influencer before there was such a thing. He democratised the dancefloor, fearlessly blended genres and understood the power of personality

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Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 16,000 cards

Dougie Shelley, who was on HMS Milne on D-Day, celebrated his birthday at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend, Essex.

Evening Standard

Emma review – Austen’s comedy of manners gets an exaggerated Essex makeover

Ava Pickett’s modern-day adaptation of the novel adds pop music, farce and clowning but lacks gimlet-eyed observations

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Asylum seeker at centre of Essex hotel protests jailed for 12 months

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, was convicted last month of assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman

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British art dealer in row over return of Banksy artworks from Italy

Essex-based John Brandler seeking final loan payments as well as three murals from exhibitions company

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Two men and a woman arrested in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia

Arrests follow counter-terrorism investigation into suspected National Security Act offences, Met police say

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Three people arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

Two men and a woman have been arrested at two separate addresses in Grays, Essex, on suspicion of assisting the Russian intelligence service.

The Independent UK

Three people arrested in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia

Scotland Yard said it would not disclose the nationalities of those involved

Evening Standard

Stacey Solomon rows with Joe Swash after he ‘disappears’ during BBC reality show

The 35-year-old presenter grew increasingly frustrated when her husband vanished for nearly two hours from their Essex home — but it was for good reason

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Farage gets expert tax advice amid pressure to explain Clacton home arrangements

The Reform UK leader said last year he had bought a home in his Essex constituency, but it was later reported that his partner had made the purchase.

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Evening Standard

Essex leaders call for ‘breathing space’ in Epping after summer of protests

In an open letter, local government leaders for the area have said they acknowledge the right to peaceful protest and called for calm.

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Epping asylum hotel resident guilty of sex assaults that sparked anti-migrant protests

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu ‘s arrest sparked mass anti-migrant protests and counter-demonstrations that spread across the UK

The Independent UK

Man whose arrest sparked asylum hotel protests found guilty of sexual assault

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu assaulted a woman and a girl days after arriving in the UK on a small boat

Evening Standard

Police continue investigations into disorder at asylum seeker hotel protests

Multiple demonstrations have been held outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex since July 13.

Evening Standard

'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry drugs leading to death

Jasveen Sangha, who grew up in Essex, admitted to five charges, including one count of distributing ketamine resulting in the death of the Friends star

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Council leader calls for protests to end at Essex asylum hotel

Chris Whitbread says Epping families ‘need respite’ while officials press case in the courts

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Driver charged after hit-and-run crash that killed two children on e-scooter

Siblings Roman and Darcie Casselden were pronounced dead at the scene in Essex on Frbruary 1

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