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CCTV catches Harlow man dumping 8 tonnes of rubbish in Brentwood
It was the only conviction in the borough among hundreds of investigations
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Southend Monopoly board slammed as its 'missing iconic landmarks'
Residents say they 'deserve better'
Police make nine arrests for 'immigration offences' during overnight operations
There were nine arrests made after more than 100 immigration checks were carried out
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Huge changes for Essex as all councils to be replaced
All council boroughs in Essex will be replaced
'Essential' buses between Hullbridge and Southend could be scrapped
Discussions are ongoing
Two people lifted from boat by helicopter in dramatic rescue off Essex coast
A sailing boat had got into difficulty near Foulness Island
Southend Airport tease 'really exciting announcement' with much-loved food brand
A "really exciting competition" has been teased by Southend Airport and 'first in the UK' nugget shop Nugs, with many speculating what the big reveal is
Drink driving Essex lorry driver caused 'one of the worst' crashes cop had seen
Lukasz Wojciechowski, 44, was driving on the A14 at Rougham when he collided with the central reservation at 7.10am last Friday.
Former Essex police officer found guilty of gross misconduct and barred for life
A police officer would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned, a misconduct panel has concluded.
Former Essex sergeant committed ‘gross misconduct’ after colleague relationship
A former Essex Police Sergeant was found guilty of ‘gross misconduct’ after his relationship with a female staff member
Delays to all services on c2c network due to object in overhead cables
The disruption has affected the c2c network, with delays and cancellations reported across multiple routes and some trains not stopping at certain stations
How Essex airfield was picked to be third 'London’ airport 61 years ago TODAY
On March 24 1964, Stansted was chosen as London’s third airport, sparking decades of debate before becoming a major aviation hub.
Dozens eagerly queue as new supermarket opens at Southend Airport Retail Park
The Food Warehouse by Iceland Foods welcomed shoppers on March 24, with 87 people queuing outside the Airport Retail Park store.
Patrols increased over antisocial behaviour at Lower Thames Crossing Project
The Rural Engagement Team and Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team have been responding to reports of anti-social behaviour.
RECAP - Delays as key south Essex road blocked after crash
The A13 Eastbound near Five Bells Interchange is currently blocked after a crash.
‘Violent mob’ at Essex asylum hotel protest attacked police officers, jury hears
Lee Gower, and Phillip Curson deny committing violent disorder during demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Essex on July 17
Sixth Greggs branch to open in Southend ‘within the next week’ as signs go up
A NEW Greggs shop will open in Southend ‘within the next week’, a spokesperson confirmed
Police probe after teenager allegedly exposed himself near Essex play park
Police were contacted on Sunday and were told that a male was performing a sexual act near Axial Drive, Colchester
Ofsted takes Westcliff secondary school out of special measures as progress made
Chase High School, in Westcliff, was rated “inadequate” and placed in special measures, back in early 2025.
University of Essex staff back further strikes as union members vote for action
University of Essex staff have voted in favour of striking as a union passed a ballot amid the Southend campus closure