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Residents left divided on whether Romford and Havering should rejoin Essex
The local MP, who recently defected to Reform, says that have plans to take the borough out of London
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Police uncover hidden drug farm in 'dilapidated' Southend flat
The plants have all been seized and will be destroyed
Police searching for wanted woman for failure to appear in court
She has links to Shoebury and Westcliff areas
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Havering residents could choose to be part of Essex or London under MP's plans
Andrew Rosindell MP has long argued that the borough belongs in Essex - not London
Two men accused of attempted armed burglary at Southend jewellers are named
Members of the public reported men attempting to smash their way into the premises
Group of young people chased through Lakeside Shopping Centre by knife-wielding boy
He was given a referral order and ordered to pay £136 in court costs
Parents warned over 'highly likely' spread of disease into Essex that's hospitalising some children
Parents have been encouraged to check whether or not their child has been given the vaccine
Armed robbers wielding machete and axes rob Southend jewellers
The incident involved offenders using weapons, including a machete and axes, before fleeing the scene
Southend bin men hailed as 'crime-saving heroes' after helping police track down suspected criminal
They noticed a man in a balaclava 'acting suspiciously' and called 999
Police want to speak to two men after attempted GBH last year
Essex Police are asking the public to come forward with any information
Plans unveiled for 3,000 new homes across Essex towns
Huge proposals cross over district and city in south Essex
Southend Council site planned for demolition turned into successful tree sanctuary
The site is now used by the council to grow trees for parks and other public places
The cheap Essex street with great commuter links with flats that cost just £85k
It's perfect for those looking to travel into London while living by the seaside!
The Essex area with 'little gem' beach and town once part of London Underground network
Turn back the clock a few decades and the town was once accessible on the London Underground
Amazon delivery van left abandoned by the sea after driver tried to get to Essex island
HM Coastguard said the vehicle will be removed later today after it attempted to drive down Britain's deadliest path to an Essex island
Plan to turn Southend office block into 557 flats and 'pocket park' approved
Alongside the flats will be ground-floor shops and a new public 'pocket park'
New bus route planned to Southend Airport perfect for holidaymakers
A £1m deal has been awarded to link the airport up with more areas by bus
Southend 'Puff DadE' shop told new storefront causing 'significant harm' to seaside street
The new shopfront was installed without consent from the concil who now say it is harming the character of the street
Warning as fraudsters putting fake parking QR codes around Southend
QR codes appearing to be a payment method for parking are being removed by the council
Four members of Southend organised crime group jailed as drug operation uncovered
Their operation was discovered when police raided a home in Southend and found hundreds of cannabis plants