Good luck to Dean Ovel from Westcliff-on-Sea who will spend 24 hours inside a giant wooden hamster wheel to raise money for a dementia charity.
The 40-year-old will taking on the challenge in Southend High Street raising money for the newly-launched £100,000 dementia appeal at the town's hospital.
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Video caption: 'Human hamster' in Southend Hospital dementia appeal challenge'Human hamster' in Southend Hospital dementia appeal challenge
Chocolate sabotage woman had 'no apparent grievance' with Lindt
A woman who replaced Lindt Lindor chocolates with small objects such as rubber balls, marbles and conkers had "no apparent grievance" with the company, a court was told.
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Wendy Purser, 55, was given a 12-month sentence suspended for two years at Basildon Crown Court yesterday. Prosecutors said her motives were unclear.
The judge ordered Purser, of Little Russets, Brentwood, to undergo mental health treatment after she admitted contaminating goods with intent to cause alarm or injury.
In the news: Chocolate-swap sabotage woman sentenced... Max Whitlock to miss European Championships with viral illness
If you're just joining us, here are the top stories from Essex Live this afternoon:
Basildon world champion Max Whitlock has been withdrawn from Great Britain's artistic gymnastics European Championships squad because of a virus
Essex Police says it's clamping down on "nuisance motorcyclists" in Harlow because of fears that someone could be killed
Travel: Train delays between Norwich and London continue
BBC Travel
Delays on Abellio Greater Anglia trains between Liverpool Street and Norwich are continuing into the evening.
A signal failure at Stowmarket which began at lunchtime caused delays of an hour to services but the company says this has moderated to delays of up to 30 minutes.
Essex Police gets tough on 'nuisance' motorcyclists
Essex Police is getting tough on nuisance motorcyclists in Harlow.
Today, it said it would seize and maybe even crush any motorbikes, quad bikes or mopeds being ridden illegally after receiving 121 complaints in the space of two months.
The local council has also been granted a town-wide injunction banning gatherings of such bikes over the next 10 months.
It will see him extend his stay at the County Ground until the end of the 2018 season.
Earlier this week the 25-year-old hit a career best of 255 runs against Derbyshire at Chelmsford.
Watch: Lorry forced to swerve as woman, 85, drives wrong way up A12
Jack Warren
BBC Local Live
The moment an 85-year-old woman drove down A12 the wrong way has been captured on dashcam.
The Essex Chronicle has uploaded the footage to its website. In it the vehicle can be seen passing a lorry and other irritated motorists who toot their horns.
You can watch the video on the Chronicle's website here.
Post box installed a mile off the shore of Southend
A post box has been installed 1.34 miles (2.16km) off the shore of Southend.
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All letters sent from the working red Royal Mail box, which is located at the end of the world's longest pleasure pier, will earn its own “Southend Pier” frank mark.
Your pictures: A duck in a flower box along a Chelmsford river
Thanks to Pete who sent us think photo of a duck resting in a flower box in Chelmsford yesterday. Looks comfy, doesn't he?
It will be fine and mostly dry this afternoon, with bright or sunny spells. It'll feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine. However, cloud will increase from the west later in the day.
Maximum temperature: 19C (66F).
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Get the latest forecast for your area from BBC Weather.
In the news: Essex homicide rates treble... Southend Borough Council now under Conservative control
If you're just joining us, here are the top stories we've covered so far on Essex Live:
Figures obtained by BBC Essex show the number of homicides in the county has more than trebled
Southend Borough Council is now under Conservative control after the Tories struck a deal with UKIP
An appeal has been launched to find the owner of a cat that travelled 70 miles from Tilbury to Suffolk on the chassis of a lorry
T20 Blast gets under way in Essex tonight
BBC Sport
The domestic cricket scene is set to burst into life as the glitz and glamour of the T20 Blast gets under way tonight.
Essex will take on Surrey at the County Ground in Chelmsford from 19:00.
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If you're heading down there, here are some international players to look out for in the Essex side:
Adam Milne, New Zealand (pictured)
Jesse Ryder, New Zealand
Wahab Riaz, Pakistan
Southend's new Conservative leader sings to full council
Southend Borough Council's newly-elected Conservative leader started the job with a bit of a sing-song last night.
John Lamb probably won't be the next Justin Bieber, but he gave it his best shot...
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Suspended sentence for woman who swapped chocolates for small objects
A woman has been given a 12-month sentence suspended for two years after admitting swapping Lindt chocolate truffles for small objects at four stores in Essex.
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Wendy Purser, 55, of Little Russets, Brentwood, admitted contaminating goods with intent to cause alarm or injury, Basildon Crown Court heard.
The court was told Purser put people at risk of choking when she committed the offensives at Asda Living, Lakeside; Wilko, Brentwood; Waitrose, Billericay (pictured); and Asda Eastgate, Basildon between 10 March and 16 May 2015.
Any left-arm spinners about tomorrow in the Burnham area?
Jack Warren
BBC Local Live
Sounds like fellow Essex lad Jack could do with your help - he's been in contact with our friends at Test Match Special...
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- Basildon world champion Max Whitlock has been withdrawn from Great Britain's artistic gymnastics European Championships squad because of a virus
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- An appeal has been launched to find the owner of a cat that travelled 70 miles from Tilbury to Suffolk on the chassis of a lorry
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We'll leave you with this great photo from Clacton sent to BBC Weather Watchers by "Dave Virago".
Don't forget, we'll resume live coverage from around the county from 08:00 on Monday.
Have a great weekend.
Weather: Cloudy tonight with outbreaks of rain
Chris Bell
BBC Look East weather
It will be a cloudy night with outbreaks of rain, which will be heavy at times.
It will be another mild night, with a southwesterly breeze. Minimum temperature: 11C (52F).
Saturday will be a cloudy day, with outbreaks of rain for most. However, there will be some bright or sunny intervals. Maximum temperature: 17C (63F).
Get the latest weekend forecast from BBC Weather.
Good luck to the 'human hamster' this weekend!
Good luck to Dean Ovel from Westcliff-on-Sea who will spend 24 hours inside a giant wooden hamster wheel to raise money for a dementia charity.
The 40-year-old will taking on the challenge in Southend High Street raising money for the newly-launched £100,000 dementia appeal at the town's hospital.
Video content
Chocolate sabotage woman had 'no apparent grievance' with Lindt
A woman who replaced Lindt Lindor chocolates with small objects such as rubber balls, marbles and conkers had "no apparent grievance" with the company, a court was told.
Wendy Purser, 55, was given a 12-month sentence suspended for two years at Basildon Crown Court yesterday. Prosecutors said her motives were unclear.
The judge ordered Purser, of Little Russets, Brentwood, to undergo mental health treatment after she admitted contaminating goods with intent to cause alarm or injury.
In the news: Chocolate-swap sabotage woman sentenced... Max Whitlock to miss European Championships with viral illness
If you're just joining us, here are the top stories from Essex Live this afternoon:
Travel: Train delays between Norwich and London continue
BBC Travel
Delays on Abellio Greater Anglia trains between Liverpool Street and Norwich are continuing into the evening.
A signal failure at Stowmarket which began at lunchtime caused delays of an hour to services but the company says this has moderated to delays of up to 30 minutes.
Essex Police gets tough on 'nuisance' motorcyclists
Essex Police is getting tough on nuisance motorcyclists in Harlow.
Today, it said it would seize and maybe even crush any motorbikes, quad bikes or mopeds being ridden illegally after receiving 121 complaints in the space of two months.
The local council has also been granted a town-wide injunction banning gatherings of such bikes over the next 10 months.
Nick Browne signs new two-year deal with Essex
The Essex batsman Nick Browne has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
It will see him extend his stay at the County Ground until the end of the 2018 season.
Earlier this week the 25-year-old hit a career best of 255 runs against Derbyshire at Chelmsford.
Watch: Lorry forced to swerve as woman, 85, drives wrong way up A12
Jack Warren
BBC Local Live
The moment an 85-year-old woman drove down A12 the wrong way has been captured on dashcam.
The Essex Chronicle has uploaded the footage to its website. In it the vehicle can be seen passing a lorry and other irritated motorists who toot their horns.
You can watch the video on the Chronicle's website here.
Post box installed a mile off the shore of Southend
A post box has been installed 1.34 miles (2.16km) off the shore of Southend.
All letters sent from the working red Royal Mail box, which is located at the end of the world's longest pleasure pier, will earn its own “Southend Pier” frank mark.
Your pictures: A duck in a flower box along a Chelmsford river
Thanks to Pete who sent us think photo of a duck resting in a flower box in Chelmsford yesterday. Looks comfy, doesn't he?
Feel free to share your pictures with us via Twitter, Facebook or email.
Eddie Izzard spotted at Birchanger Services
Victoria Williams
BBC Essex
Looked who stopped off at Birchanger Services on the M11 yesterday afternoon!
Comedian Eddie Izzard popped in while on his way to a show in Cambridge.
Fan Katie Myers, who served him in one of the services' stores, said: "I told him I named my dog after him, he said he was 'honoured'."
Max Whitlock withdraws from European championships due to 'viral illness'
Ben Fryer
BBC Essex sport
Some news in this lunchtime: Essex gymnast Max Whitlock has withdrawn from Great Britain's squad for the European Gymnastics Championships in Berne.
The world champion will not compete due to a viral illness.
Weather: Fine and dry this afternoon
BBC Weather
It will be fine and mostly dry this afternoon, with bright or sunny spells. It'll feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine. However, cloud will increase from the west later in the day.
Maximum temperature: 19C (66F).
Get the latest forecast for your area from BBC Weather.
In the news: Essex homicide rates treble... Southend Borough Council now under Conservative control
If you're just joining us, here are the top stories we've covered so far on Essex Live:
T20 Blast gets under way in Essex tonight
BBC Sport
The domestic cricket scene is set to burst into life as the glitz and glamour of the T20 Blast gets under way tonight.
Essex will take on Surrey at the County Ground in Chelmsford from 19:00.
If you're heading down there, here are some international players to look out for in the Essex side:
Southend's new Conservative leader sings to full council
Southend Borough Council's newly-elected Conservative leader started the job with a bit of a sing-song last night.
John Lamb probably won't be the next Justin Bieber, but he gave it his best shot...
Video content
Suspended sentence for woman who swapped chocolates for small objects
A woman has been given a 12-month sentence suspended for two years after admitting swapping Lindt chocolate truffles for small objects at four stores in Essex.
Wendy Purser, 55, of Little Russets, Brentwood, admitted contaminating goods with intent to cause alarm or injury, Basildon Crown Court heard.
The court was told Purser put people at risk of choking when she committed the offensives at Asda Living, Lakeside; Wilko, Brentwood; Waitrose, Billericay (pictured); and Asda Eastgate, Basildon between 10 March and 16 May 2015.
Any left-arm spinners about tomorrow in the Burnham area?
Jack Warren
BBC Local Live
Sounds like fellow Essex lad Jack could do with your help - he's been in contact with our friends at Test Match Special...
Another car driving down the A12 the wrong way
We're just trying to find out a bit more information...