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Revealed: 550 new homes could be built on Rayleigh farmland

A major new housing development is being proposed on farmland in Rayleigh, with local residents warning the local area could…

2 months ago

Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest

The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later…

3 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…

5 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…

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

Explosive threat still looms in Thames Estuary as SS Montgomery project suffers setback

Plans to remove the masts of the SS Richard Montgomery — the WWII shipwreck packed with tonnes of explosives —…

6 months ago

Demonstrators gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine

Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their…

7 months ago

‘New town’ proposal could see 10,000 new homes built between Southend and Rochford

A major new housing development that could see 10,000 homes built between Southend-on-Sea and Rochford is being explored by local…

8 months ago

Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved

Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure…

9 months ago

Southend MPs respond to concerns over gynaecologist doctor’s past misconduct

Southend’s two MPs, David Burton-Sampson and Bayo Alba, have spoken out following growing public concern over Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, a…

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

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

Southend’s electric vehicle future: Council seeks partner to install 1,000+ EV chargers

Southend-on-Sea is set to take a major step towards a greener future, with the council announcing plans to install more…

11 months ago

Anti-Tory graffiti appears overnight as election campaign heats up

Anti-Conservative graffiti has appeared overnight on hoardings around The Grand in Leigh Broadway, as election campaigns intensify. The vandalism sparked…

6 years ago