rochford news

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 weeks ago

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

Southend Airport scraps free 15-minute drop-off period and brings in £7 minimum charge

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park -…

3 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…

3 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

Crowbar-wielding burglars tackled by off duty Southend police officers

Two off-duty police officers from Southend have been formally commended after bravely confronting two armed burglars in Rochford while heading…

4 months ago

Lonely peacock called Kevin wanders house-to-house in search of love

Kevin the Peacock – the flamboyant feathered local who strutted off from his home near Magnolia Nature Reserve in Ashingdon…

6 months ago