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£7k duck warning sign goes up in south Essex road - despite 'none seen' in area
Residents and councillors have slammed Essex County Council over the sign, but the authority insists there are “ducks crossing frequently” in the area
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More than £7m to improve NHS services across Essex 'just sitting in bank accounts'
More than £7million allocated to improve NHS services in Essex is just sitting in bank accounts, it has been revealed
Police officer cleared of gross misconduct during arrest of arson suspect in Basildon
An Essex Police officer found not guilty of assaulting a suspect who set fire to her flat has been cleared of committing gross misconduct
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Pedestrian in 60s hit and killed in Essex crash as police appeal for witnesses
Detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Clacton and appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward
Illegal vapes and tobacco worth thousands seized from south Essex shop
Essex Police and Thurrock Council Trading Standards seized illegal vapes and tobacco worth thousands in a Thurrock shop raid after failed test purchase.
Council restores land near A127 after two homes unlawfully extended gardens
Castle Point Council has taken enforcement action against two homes on Rivenhall
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Why Peter Mandelson is keeping his title – and how to remove it
While Peter Mandelson is to quit the House of Lords, getting rid of his title could be much trickier.
Amazon makes big change to Fire TV sticks in continued crackdown on illegal streaming
Amazon has tightened restrictions even further in its continued attempts to stop the use of illegal Fire TV sticks.
A13 Five Bells closure after 'multi-vehicle' crash amid delays across Essex
The A13 is currently blocked near Five Bells Interchange after a reported multi-vehicle crash amid widespread delays in Essex this morning.
Emergency services attend 'crash' at Fairglen Interchange amid major delays
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a reported crash on the A130 this morning amid major delays across south Essex.
Rayleigh Spur roundabout 'partially blocked' with severe delays
Rayleigh Spur roundabout is partially blocked by a broken-down vehicle causing severe delays on the A130 this morning.
'All lines blocked' on c2c network due to Pitsea fault
All lines are currently blocked on the c2c network due to a signalling fault between Pitsea and Stanford-le-Hope with potential cancellations.
Major Essex road remains closed by police six hours after 'serious crash'
The M11 southbound remains closed six hours after a "serious crash" early this morning with a police investigation underway.
Attacker was reported to police weeks before south Essex pub alleyway assault
Martin Wiseman's attack on two women at the Spread Eagle pub might have been preventable, believes a third woman who reported him to police weeks earlier
'Tragedy' as much-loved A127 pub stands empty 18 months after it closed doors
A much-loved pub on the A127 which closed its doors in 2024 will continue to languish in disuse after being removed from the market.
Leigh man swung cricket bat at ex's head and demanded to inspect her genitals
A Leigh man has avoided prison despite swinging a cricket bat at his ex-partner’s head and demanding to inspect her genitals
Former American footballer and coach inspires pupils at school in Billericay
Jim Roberson, known as the "Discipline Coach", spoke to Year 11 students at Mayflower High School.
Sickle cell disease patients benefit from new service at Basildon Hospital
Before the new transfusion service at Basildon Hospital, many were required to travel to London every six weeks.
'Age is no barrier' - Kind-hearted Southend man became foster parent at 68
A Southend man who became a foster parent at 68 says age is “no barrier” as he continues to care for teenagers years later.