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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…

3 weeks ago

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,…

1 month ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

8 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…

8 months ago

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…

8 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

10 months ago