Disruption set to continue as two sets of temporary traffic lights cause chaos in Rochford
Drivers in Rochford and Southend are facing major delays this week after two separate sets of temporary traffic lights were installed on busy routes at […]
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Skylark Hotel in Essex housing asylum seekers as national debate intensifies
The Skylark Hotel in Southend remains closed to the public and in use as accommodation for people seeking asylum, more than three years after it […]
2,000 new homes planned for 130-hectare farmland site in Rochford
A bold new proposal could see 2,000 ‘climate positive’ homes built on 130 hectares of farmland in North-East Rochford, as part of a major eco-development […]
Full Details: 38 weeks of major gas works set to cause disruption on Aldermans Hill and Southend Road
Drivers and residents in Rayleigh and Hockley are being warned to expect major traffic disruption as gas roadworks are set to last for 38 weeks. […]
Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution
A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans to transfer more powers from […]
Major upgrade to go ahead for the A127 Fairglen Interchange
A £15 million funding boost will finally kickstart long-awaited upgrades to the Fairglen Interchange, a notorious congestion hotspot where the A127, A130, and A1245 meet. […]
Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing
The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create a new road link between […]
Speed camera cut down and stolen in Essex
A speed camera in Essex appears to have been cut down overnight in a targeted act. The camera, which had been situated on Ashingdon Road […]
Pedestrians forced to walk into busy roads to avoid overgrown foliage
Pedestrians are reporting “dangerous, unacceptable and downright treacherous” conditions on several footpaths, due to overgrown foliage forcing people to walk into busy roads. Parents with […]
Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks
Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking data indicated that major roads […]
Protest as 100-year-old tree is cut down
Protestors held a demonstration in Rochford this morning whilst a 100-year-old Oak tree was cut down by property developers. The group of environmental activists gathered […]
Protesters occupy Rochford Oak tree to halt it being chopped down
Campainers have built a wooden platform in an old Oak Tree in Rochford, in a last-minute effort to stop it from being cut down by […]
Huge water main bursts in Southend, flooding homes
A major water main burst in Priory Crescent in Southend, causing flooding to local properties. The incident was first reported at about 5:30pm on Thursday […]
Why does Watery Lane in Hullbridge always flood?
The key road route between Battlesbridge and Hullbridge in Essex often floods, making it impassable for most vehicles. When Watery Lane is flooded and impassable, […]
Huge pile of rubbish dumped at Hadleigh Castle by visitors
This huge pile of rubbish was left at the entrance to Hadleigh Country Park, following a busy Bank Holiday Monday. Signs on the bin ask […]