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Explosions and gunfire expected to be heard across this Essex area
Large calibre gunfire and explosions may be heard over two days
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Wickford train delays expected to last for another week after derailment
"Although we are making good progress, it remains a huge and complex task"
999 crews rush to Canvey Island beach after report of person 'struggling' in the water
Teams arrived at the scene within minutes
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Greater Anglia shares major update in removing train that came off tracks in Wickford
The railway line has been shut for 5 days so far
Emergency department at Essex hospital to expand despite 'inadequate' rating
Improvements will be made after a six-figure cash injection
Latest update on train derailment that caused 'extensive damage'
More than a mile of track needs repairing
999 crews rush to Southend seafront to reports of children 'in difficulty'
The coastguard has issued a warning to those entering the water
Major Greater Anglia disruption update after derailing near Wickford
Disruption is expected for quite some time
No plans for £3.5m pier train to return after crash sparks investigation
It's been two years since the incident and the pier's two trains have been out of action ever since
'Major' train delays expected into next week after Wickford train derailment causes 'extensive' damage
Passengers have been warned that delays could continue into next week after 'extensive damage' was caused
Train derails between Shenfield and Southend - live updates
All lines have been blocked
Rape survivor speaks out after man jailed for five years
She has urged other survivors of rape and sexual assault to come forward
Popular Southend bake shed faces uncertain future amid planning row
The popular cake shed was reported to the local council for an alleged planning breach
The faces of teenage burglars who targeted homes across 6 counties
The pair would break into houses at night and steal the owners car keys while they slept
Exactly where 28,000 new homes could be built in Basildon
Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook had written to Councillor Andy Barnes, leader of Basildon Borough Council demanding a final formal public consultation on where the council thinks 28,000 homes should be built between 2027 to 2042
Call 999 immediately if you see this missing Wickford man
Police are carrying out local enquiries to find him
Mum thought girl's rash was 'weather' but it was life-threatening
Starr Downs first noticed her daughter Esmae Smith's rash on her hands and feet on April 6
The Essex restaurants children can have free breakfast this summer
Children of all ages can receive a free breakfast from selected locations until school restarts in September
Child's body found in Southend after 'concern for welfare' call
Two people have since been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial of a dead body between July 3, 2025 to August 6, 2026
Bin collection schedule changed as 34C temperatures expected
The change ensures that collections continue "safely"