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Police close off Essex railway station after person hit by train
Trains have been suspended on part of the line between Southend and London
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Police rush to Rayleigh railway station after person hit by train - live updates
Emergency services are at the scene
Fears hundreds of new homes would 'destroy' historic Essex fields
The land, which locals say 'deserves protection' has a lot of history from ancient Roman roads to Second World War pillboxes
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RAF fighter jet to fly over Essex airport as part of 'practice manoeuvres'
Locals should keep their eyes on the skies this morning for an RAF Typhoon
Call police if you see Essex woman who's been missing for 16 days
Jessica Gill, 45, has connections across the county
'Explosions' and 'gunfire' may be heard across Essex as Ministry of Defence confirms 'works'
Work is ongoing at MOD Shoeburyness
Lucky Essex winner gets £100k Premium Bonds prize from bond valued at just £25
Here are the Premium Bonds winners for November 2025 in Essex - check if you've won a prize.
Christmas stamp designs for Royal Mail this year, as first class stamp now £1.70
This year's Royal Mail Christmas stamps have gone on sale, featuring scenes of the Nativity, as for the first festive season first class stamps hit £1.70
Sir David Beckham to receive knighthood today at Windsor Castle
Football star, Sir David Beckham, is to receive a knighthood today at Windsor Castle.
Rachel Reeves gives Downing Street speech as Budget tax rises declared 'inevitable'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Budget would be focused on “getting inflation falling” and “creating the conditions for interest rate cuts”
The common road signs most drivers don't understand - do you know them?
Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half of us find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate
Knuckle duster and drugs found after police chase on major south Essex road
A "tactical" stop after a police chase on the A12 near Brentwood has led to an arrest after suspected class A drugs were discovered alongside weapons.
Disruption expected as refurbishment works set to begin at south Essex station
Passengers using Prittlewell railway station are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Strike action at major Basildon firm suspended at last minute after new pay offer
A planned walk-out of union workers from a Basildon aerospace plant has been suspended following a new pay offer.
Woman praised for 'incredibly brave' action after Essex rapist jailed for 14 years
Officers have praised a woman who was raped by Daniel Oldfield after she reported him and was subsequently jailed for 14 years.
TV show helps Basildon Dogs Trust’s Queen Bee and 11 puppies find forever homes
Viewers of the show’s latest episode watched Queen Bee’s story unfold after she arrived at Dogs Trust Basildon.
Police appeal for help in search for missing man last seen in Southend
Police are asking for residents' help in finding a missing man who was last known to be in Southend.
Congestion on the M25 Dartford Crossing sparks severe journey delays
Delays of around ten minutes are hitting drivers on the M25 Dartford Crossing with average speeds of 20mph reported.
Extra early-morning services between London and south Essex added to c2c timetable
A series of additional services between London and south Essex have been added to the c2c timetable to run this week.
Severe delays hit drivers on major south Essex road with congestion worsening
Severe delays are hitting drivers on a major south Essex road with congestion expected to worsen.