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Maldon man accused of stealing £8k of meat from garage in South Woodham Ferrers
The stolen goods are believed to have been stolen over 49 separate occassions
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The city thousands flock to in the summer that's Essex's violent crime hotspot
The total figure breaks down to an average of 20 per day or 143 a week
Days of replacement rail buses as Essex trains cancelled for engineering work
Replacement buses will replace trains over four weekends
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Southend Airport announces new zone to make travelling faster for passengers
The new improvement is planned to open next month
The Southend Airport locals renting out their driveways as cheap parking
With parking prices at the airport sometimes exceeding £100 its a cheaper option for many
Plans to reilluminate Southend Pier at night with 'bat-friendly' lights
Lighting could be installed along its full 1.34-mile length under new plans
New tram line could fix Canvey Island's terrible traffic problem
A tram line between Canvey, Benfleet and Thurrock could solve the island's chronic congestion
Local Essex council to increase taxes to pay for town's 'essential repairs'
The town council is raising its council tax precept to help pay for the repairs
Essex's worst criminals jailed in January 2026
From paedophiles, to murders, to shoplifters, Essex has had a number of criminals jailed at the start of 2026
The spooky secret tunnel hidden beneath an Essex pub
The pub is said to be haunted by the ghost of a chambermaid who was bricked up in a tunnel beneath the pub
Celebrated Essex jazz club pays tribute to founder with new venue's name
The unveiling marks the start of the charity's 10th anniversary year
Surgery waiting lists at Essex NHS hospital trust 'not acceptable' bosses admit
Hospital bosses have set out a plan to improve waiting times for elective surgery
The traditional Essex town that feels like you're on holiday every day
Locals say it's "quiet and cosy" and a nice place to live and visit
Two men arrested on Southend High Street over stolen motorbike are sentenced
Swift action by police officers in Southend led to the rapid arrest of two men who stole a motorbike
Popular south Essex arts and events venue set to reopen its café
The café will reopen at the Mill Arts and Events Centre in Rayleigh
Face of south Essex lorry driver who made guns and prepared for 'race war'
A lorry driver ran a workshop from his caravan converting blank-firing guns into deadly pistols to sell to criminals
Manufacturer fined thousands after south Essex father 'crushed' at work
Tarmac Building Products fined £633,300 after Essex worker suffers life-changing injuries due to unsafe machinery. HSE highlights safety failings.
Police update on driver in Pitsea fatal e-scooter crash as probe concluded
The driver of a car involved in a crash which killed two children in Pitsea last year will face no further charges, Essex Police have confirmed
Councillor claims south Essex council is 'killing democracy' after election vote
THURROCK Council has been accused of “killing democracy” after councillors were blocked from questioning a disputed vote on whether to postpone this May’s local elections.
Designs revealed for Basildon arena and Boxpark-style sports bar at former M&S
The plans for the arena near the council offices and the sports bar to replace the former Mark's and Spencer are part of Basildon Council’s plans to rejuvenate the town centre