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Luke Warner, 35 of Goda Close in Witham, was jailed for 12 years for attempted murder after stabbing woman in eye
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Essex man who stabbed woman in her eye jailed for attempted murder

Luke Warner, 35 of Goda Close in Witham, was jailed for 12 years on Monday for attempted murder.

25 Aug

At the height of the blaze 90 firefighters were on scene - credit Essex Fire and Rescue Service.
Credit: Essex Fire and Rescue Service

90 firefighters spend night tackling huge blaze at industrial unit

The fire generated major amounts of smoke and residents living nearby were urged to keep windows and doors shut.

7 Sept 2025

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13-year-old boy arrested after child stabbed in brawl

A fight broke out between a group of teenagers in Witham

15 Jul 2024

MP criticises 'secretive' plans to house migrants at air base until 2028

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School warns parents after boy approached by stranger

Engineers visiting 600 homes to restore supply after huge gas failure

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Large cannabis factory discovered in Essex warehouse

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You've goat to be kidding: Nanny goat gives birth on industrial estate

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Reports suggest Priti Patel is to receive warning over bullying allegations

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