Live updates from Colchester and North Essex as England faces its most severe temperatures on record.

YAZMIN Oukhellou has recalled "snapping" her own arm to free herself after a 70ft cliff plunge car crash that killed boyfriend Jake McLean.

Water firm bosses are warning about water supply and pressure issues due to the ongoing heatwave.

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Villagers say their fears have fallen on deaf ears

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COUNCIL bosses said they would be “bitterly disappointed” to see the collapse of a “vital” scheme to upgrade the A120.

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The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert

Greater Anglia is advising people to avoid travelling by rail tomorrow and Tuesday when temperatures are forecast to be extremely high and widespread disruption to rail services is likely across the region and the rest of the rail network.

Weather experts and forecasters have warned temperatures could reach the dizzy heights of 40 degrees early next week as the heatwave continues.

Fire crews dealt with a number of large field fires across Essex yesterday as the heatwave continued including a blaze that covered 60 acres of fields.

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FUEL price protestors are set to stage their third 'rolling roadblock' on the A12 at Colchester next week.

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The heatwave continues and temperatures are on the rise again at the beginning of the week in Colchester.

The NHS have urge people to look out for others who might struggle to keep cool.

A six-month-old boy has died after suffering fatal injuries in two-vehicle crash in Clacton.

A man who conspired to throw five mobiles phones, drugs and tobacco over a prison wall has been jailed for 18 months.

Health experts are warning of the signs of a serious health problem in the very hot weather.

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A number of roads will be affected

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WITH soaring temperatures likely to continue next week, families may well be looking at where they can enjoy some fun in the sun while also keeping cool.

NAKED cyclists are set to race through Colchester in the buff this afternoon.

Drivers are being urged to ensure they are properly hydrated before setting off on car journeys to avoid the four-figure fine.

The UK is set to swelter in soaring temperatures and “tropical” nights as the heatwave grips early next week, forecasters are warning.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from July 15-17

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A £100 reward has been offered to anyone who can identify those responsible.