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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…

2 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

10 months ago

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…

10 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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.…

5 years ago