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Three men arrested after 'incident' that closed busy Southend road for 5 hours
One of the men suffered a hand wound
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'Police incident' completely shuts major Southend road near A13
It is shut in both directions
Everything we know about Essex 'explosion' as homes shake and loud 'boom' heard after industrial unit fire
It has been declared a 'major incident' - here's everything you should know
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20 firefighters rushed to hospital after Rettendon explosion
Three fire engines were destroyed at the scene
Watch as huge explosion sends shockwaves across Essex after fertiliser fire
A huge ball of fire and plumes of smoke were seen billowing into the air
Locals told to keep windows and doors shut as smoke continues to billow across Essex
Crews have been working throughout the night
'Major incident' fire update as homes shake after 'explosion' at Rettendon industrial unit
Fire crews have issued an update
Essex Busted star James Bourne gives rare update into health
The singer says he is "still not out of the woods"
Locals say parking fee increases at Essex hospitals are 'robbing the sick'
The rise comes due to the costs of maintaining the car parks increasing
Risk assessment 'did not recommend' rescue equipment at beach where two people died
It was said that the equipment would be "unlikely" to be deployed
Residents of Essex seaside town forced to shut windows over 'vile smell every evening'
People in parts of Southend have reported smelling a "vile" odour that has been compared to "rotten eggs" - and some locals think they have worked out the culprit behind the stench
The Essex airport among UK's most expensive for 'kiss and fly' parking
The charge rose in March - which was the first increase since 2020
Major water supplier 'not ruling out' hosepipe ban for thousands across Essex
An extra 56m litres is being used on average each day in Essex currently
Parents are giving fake addresses to win sought-after school places
“It is unacceptable for parents to try and game the system in this way, and the council will not hesitate to take action"
Man crashed into council workers at over 100mph
The 26-year-old also filmed himself while driving
Plan to scrap and replace every Essex council 'poses significant risk to Southend'
External auditors have sent a warning to an Essex council
Residents describe the moment they saw 'children in trouble' as two die in beach incident
Locals have described their devastation following the incident at a 'normally peaceful' beach
Man who stabbed victim in brutal attack in Westcliff is jailed
The victim suffered life-changing injuries as a result of this attack
Greater Anglia trains cancelled and delayed between Southend and Wickford after person hit by train - recap
All lines were blocked but have since reopened
Update issued after person hit by train on busy Greater Anglia line
Emergency services rushed to the scene