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Major new 250-home development proposed for Hall Road, Rochford

A major new housing scheme has been proposed for land south of Hall Road in Rochford, with up to 250…

3 months ago

Major new housing scheme with 360 homes unveiled in Great Wakering

A major new development that will transform farmland on the edge of Great Wakering has been unveiled, amid the government’s…

3 months ago

“Complete chaos” at Chelmsford Justin Timberlake concert as fans trapped for hours and organisers vanish online

Music fans who travelled from across Essex to see Justin Timberlake perform in Chelmsford say they were left stranded for…

3 months ago

Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for

A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long…

3 months ago

Dartford Crossing chaos after lorry jack-knifes and hits car, spilling fuel across QEII Bridge

Drivers are facing major disruption on the Dartford Crossing after a heavy goods vehicle struck a car and jack-knifed on…

3 months ago

EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi…

3 months ago

Community raises over £30k in memory of girl killed by falling tree, with plans to support another seriously injured girl

Southend continues to be in mourning after a devastating incident in Chalkwell Park which left one young girl dead and…

4 months ago

Southend man jailed after undercover police sting exposed child sex abuse plans

A Southend man has been jailed after attempting to sexually abuse a child and distributing indecent images – offences which…

4 months ago

Funeral announced for mum-of-two Carly Hicks who tragically died in Shoebury collision

A community continues to mourn the tragic death of a much-loved mother-of-two in a late-night collision on Royal Artillery Way…

4 months ago

Dartford Crossing tolls will rise as government says current charges are ‘unsustainable’

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing will see toll charges rise on 1 September, as the Government says the current Dart…

4 months ago

Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge

Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by…

4 months ago

Teenagers arrested after violent attack in Hawkwell, Rochford – with police hunting for third suspect

Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested after a violent assault on a group of teenagers in Hawkwell, near Rochford, which…

4 months ago

Gallery: New images reveal vision for £10bn Lower Thames Crossing between Essex & Kent

Fresh images of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing have been released as the major road project edges closer to…

4 months ago

Aggressive beggar jailed AGAIN after harassing children and disabled people in Southend

A notorious street beggar who repeatedly harassed vulnerable people in Southend city centre has been jailed again for six months…

4 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…

4 months ago