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Boys praised for bravery after man with garden shears apprehended by police in Southend
Members of the public believed a man was carrying a knife, but police found he was actually wielding a pair of gardening shears
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Police search for man after teenage girl 'sexually assaulted' in Southend
Police are asking for the public to share any information they may have
Busy Southend road to be completely shut for 10 days
It will reopen later this month
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McDonalds issue statement after staff and customers abused in south Essex
McDonalds have issued a statement following reports a group of men were abusive to staff and customers in a Basildon restaurant
Rush hour delays on busy Southend route due to reported crash
A reported crash in Southend is causing rush hour delays for commuters using a busy route.
Full container mysteriously DUMPED at the side of the A12
A large industrial container has been dumped in a lay-by on the A12 London-bound near Colchester, Essex.
Cocaine dealer jailed after being busted in police raid
A drug dealer has been jailed after police action led to the discovery of Class A substances in Colchester, Essex.
Swimming pools remain closed after evacuation at south Essex centre
The pools at Runnymede Leisure Centre in Benfleet will remain shut for the rest of today, Monday, May 11, after a gas leak forced an evacuation.
Two lanes blocked on major Essex route after reported crash
Two lanes are blocked after a reported crash on the M25 clockwise near Loughton this afternoon. Reports suggest a lorry and a car have been involved.
Kirk Norcross pays tribute to late father on what would have been his 63rd birthday
Kirk Norcross shared a heartfelt tribute to his father Mick, who died in January 2021, on what would have been his 63rd birthday.
Essex University scientist provides hantavirus update as Brits infected
A public health incident is under investigation following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship.
Full road closure in place for 12 days amid Southend infrastructure works
A full road closure is in place for almost two weeks as part of long-term infrastructure works
Reform councillor in south Essex kicked out of party days after election
A Rayleigh Reform councillor has been kicked out of the party just days after being elected, following reports of racist tweets on an old account
Inside the Basildon flat set to go under the hammer this month from just £35k
A flat in Basildon is set to go under the hammer this month with a starting guide price of just £35,000
TWO Essex postcodes win big in postcode lottery
Residents in parts of Essex are celebrating after three postcodes in the county were named among the latest winners in the postcode lottery.
Trains delayed after 'lorry' crashes into railway bridge
Trains are facing delays after a vehicle struck a railway bridge on Hall Road in Rochford.
Three new designer brands to open at shopping centre
Three British womenswear brands, Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight, are opening a shared outlet store inside Braintree Village.
'Cruel' drugs gang filmed humiliating abuse of vulnerable 'cuckooing' victims
Drugs gang members who ran a crack cocaine and heroin network in Braintree have been sentenced
Meet the new independent operator at the helm of historic pub
A new chapter has begun at The Quart Pot in Runwell rooted in the heart of the community.
Blaze at derelict building prompts large emergency response
A large blaze broke out at a derelict building, prompting a major emergency response