A127 closed after serious crash ‘involving motorbike’ near Rayleigh Weir
The A127 was closed London-bound on Wednesday evening following a serious crash between Rayleigh Weir and the Fairglen Interchange. The incident, which happened at around […]
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Remembering the names of Essex’s frontline heroes who never came home
Emergency Services Day – also known as 999 Day – is a time to celebrate the dedication of police officers, paramedics, firefighters and other frontline […]
Huge field fire in Rayeleigh sparks major emergency response and destroys crops
A large fire in a Rayleigh field triggered a significant emergency response on Friday 18 July, with smoke blowing across key roads and local homes […]
UPDATE: Woman arrested and teens bailed after violent incident in Rochford
A 51-year-old woman and a teenager have both been charged following a violent incident in Hawkwell that left a young person seriously injured – while […]
New plans for 1,300 homes on green belt land between Rayleigh & Wickford
Major plans to build 1,300 homes at Dollymans Farm, on green belt land between Rayleigh and Wickford, have been revealed by developer Bloor Homes. The […]
Lidl announces plans to open new supermarket on site of Rayleigh pet store
A brand new Lidl supermarket is set to be built in Rayleigh, replacing the long-standing Swallow Aquatics store on London Road – a site that’s […]
Major blaze engulfs warehouse near Sadlers Farm in Benfleet, with “30-feet flames”
A major fire broke out late on Tuesday night (9 April) at a long-abandoned warehouse in South Benfleet, sending flames soaring into the night sky […]
Ambulance ‘explodes’ in dramatic fire on A130 near Benfleet, sending thick smoke into the sky
Explosions rocked parts of Benfleet this evening near to the A130, after an ambulance burst into flames, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. […]
Appeal: Police seek to identify man after attack at the Red Door in Rayleigh
Detectives investigating a serious assault at the popular Red Door pub on High Street, Rayleigh, are appealing to the public for help in identifying a […]
Emergency road closure: Spa Road in Hockley shut due to complex water main repair
Drivers and residents in Hockley are facing significant disruption as Spa Road remains closed in both directions while engineers battle to repair a complicated water […]
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. […]
It’s time to talk, with free NHS talking therapies in Essex
The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is urging people to prioritise their mental wellbeing and take advantage of the wide range of support […]
Man charged with multiple burglary offences in Rayleigh
A man has been charged in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Rayleigh, following an extensive police investigation. Officers launched enquiries after […]
Hundreds line streets to celebrate the life of a 6-year-old boy who lost a battle with brain cancer
A whole community turned out in a heartfelt show of respect for six-year-old Henry Hall, who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer earlier this […]
New lounge cafe bar opening in Rayleigh High Street
A new restaurant is opening in Rayleigh High Street, in the former Barclays bank unit, and will be called Manzano Lounge. Manzano Lounge is from […]