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Plans for Essex affordable homes thrown out after concerns that 'dangerous' road would 'put people in danger'
Residents told the meeting there are serious concerns around the width of the road
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Major update on anniversary of Southend plane crash tragedy that killed four passengers
All four people onboard the plane tragically died in the crash
Rush hour train delays or cancellation in Essex due to ‘trespasser on the railway’
Major routes are affected
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Adorable dog rescued after getting stuck in Thames Estuary
If crews had been any later, there could have been a tragic outcome for sweet Benji
Armed police storm Westcliff housing estate after reports of 'men acting suspiciously'
Two men remain in custody after being arrested by police
Police officers in hospital after unmarked car crashes on Southend road
Two people were taken to hospital with injuries
Van crashes into parked car causing severe damage at business park
A van has caused significant damage to a parked car after crashing into it in Severalls Industrial Estate.
Another day of disruption as c2c cancel multiple services due to hot weather
c2c passengers across south Essex are experiencing another day of delays and disruption, with the ongoing heatwave continuing to affect rail services.
Police officers taken to hospital after unmarked car crash in Southend
Two Essex Police officers have been injured after a crash while travelling in an unmarked car in Southend this week.
'Avoid area' warning as crews remain at huge industrial unit blaze scene today
Firefighters have spent the night battling a large blaze involving industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes in High Ongar.
All lanes STOPPED and severe delays on M25 following crash
All lanes have been stopped on the M25 anti-clockwise just after the Bell Common Tunnel following a crash.
Former Conservative MP and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, who had a long career as a Conservative MP, has died at the age of 78
Fire crews on scene of huge blaze at Essex industrial site
A major fire broke out at a site in High Ongar containing industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes. Essex County Fire and Rescue worked overnight.
Hosepipe ban issued across Essex amid concerns over water supplies
A hosepipe ban has been issued across Essex and the East of England by Anglian Water amid heatwave.
Born between these dates? You could face a longer wait for your free bus pass
People approaching retirement age are facing a longer wait for their free bus pass after State Pension age rules changed.
Abolishing VAR and nationalising Adele - what are Count Binface's main policies?
Count Binface will be standing in the upcoming Clacton by-election, but among abolishing VAR and nationalising Adele, what are his other policies?
Plan for new affordable homes in south Essex refused over 'racetrack' concerns
A proposed development of 20 affordable homes in Wickford has been refused planning permission
New friendship bus launches in south Essex to tackle loneliness for over-50s
The scheme, launched by Arriva in partnership with Age Concern Southend, offers free transport for people aged over 50 to attend social events.
'I can't support it' - Co-op bidding to extend alcohol sales in Southend store
Plans to extend alcohol sales at a Shoebury Co-op have sparked opposition from ward councillors
'Best and worst' rated GPs across Castle Point revealed in new patient survey
The "best and worst" rated GP surgeries with the highest levels of patient satisfaction across Castle Point have been revealed.