A drug dealer who exploited a teenager to sell heroin and crack cocaine on the streets of #Colchester has been jailed.

Ipswich Crown Court was told the 20-year-old ran a “particularly well-oiled and planned operation”.

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Wings and Wheels at Stow Maries Great Ware Aerodrome today, what a remarkable place, well worth a visit Stow Maries Aero

Operation Union is back underway to keep #Southend and Old #Leigh safe this summer.

Our officers are working alongside Southend-on-Sea City Council, the British Transport Police, the c2c railway and seafront businesses so everyone can enjoy the city,

#ProtectingAndServingEssex

Witnessed the Mayoral Ceremony and Churching of Saffron Walden Mayor Cllr Deryk Eke. I wish him well. Saffron Walden Building Society Choir, O Love Divine, superb.

Visited HARP in Southend this morning. A homeless charity that is developing with years of experience. The new accommodation has won awards, rightly so.

In my year as High Sheriff I want to help stop knife crime. Never under estimate the power of people who care.. #21upmovement #keepit100essex

I met Perry Blake this morning too! We need to listen closely anyone with good suggestions regarding knife crime. 21upmovement.com

Met Luisa from Keep IT 100 this morning. We should all do some lateral thinking regarding knife crime. keepit100essex.com

This morning I met Tracy Davies Founder of Endings Life's Taboo and Lynda Smith one of the charity's counsellors. The charity offers rapid access to counselling for life limited adults up to 45 yrs in NE Essex & E Suffolk. What remarkable women.

Visited Stepping Stones this morning in Colchester, a charity helping children and supporting parents. Remarkable care in a calm environment. They are looking for help support from local businesses.

Essex Police have destroyed two tonnes of seized and surrendered knives. essex.police.uk/news/essex/new…

Attended Chelmsford Crown Court for the swearing in of 25 new magistrates. They are doing our community a service. Could you be one? judiciary.uk/about-the-judi…

Presented a High Sheriffs Award this afternoon to a gentleman who has quietly been supporting his community all his life. Church Warden for 49 years just one example. Remarkable.

Started off the Southend Rotary Pier Walk this morning, celebrating 20 years of raising money for local charities. What a superb voluntary organisation that spans the world. Southend Rotary Club The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea Anna Firth MP

Essex Girls and Boys Clubs AGM last night. They have achieved remarkable success and will no doubt achieve a great deal more. Thanks to work of Chairman Jonathan and his team. Has he got a halo?

Well done to Rob Carvasso for organising todays Community Health and Wellbeing Day at The Salvation Army, thank you for invite. docs.google.com/document/d/1Wn…

Our #Colchester cadets were proud to be invited to the #TowardsExcellence conference to represent the #EssexVolunteerPoliceCadets . As always Roger Hirst - PFCC for Essex and Chief Constable BJ Harrington QPM - Essex Police took the time to speak to them and let them know how valued their opinions as young people are Essex Police

Great day at the #essexpolicetowardsexcellenceconference . Always a pleasure to attend and hear how Essex police are striving for excellence and recognising the importance of partnership work. Lovely to see some familiar faces Tracy Betts Roger Hirst - PFCC for Essex Jennifer Tolhurst Darren Deex

Thank you to High Sheriff of Essex - David Hurst David Hurst for visiting our warehouse this week and showing an interest in our work in the local community.

We are still in need of volunteers for our Sainsbury's store collection on 1st June - please get intouch if you can spare 2 hours.

Visited Essex Basildon Crown Court this morning. 10 excellent new Magistrates sworn in. Could you be a magistrate?gov.uk/become-magistr…