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B&M and Tesco bans for prolific Southend shoplifter who stole £1.1k in one month
A prolific shoplifter arrested after he was spotted by a sharp-eyed police officer has been banned for three years from shops he targeted in Southend and Westcliff
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Woman faking terminal cancer sent anonymous blackmail threats to pensioners
Brentwood woman Charlotte Brown, who faked having cancer, worked with Upminster dad-of-two Bradley Johnson to blackmail an elderly couple.
Widow ‘disgusted’ after late husband’s ring ‘stolen’ in Basildon Hospital
A widow was ‘disgusted’ after her late husband’s wedding ring was ‘stolen’ in Basildon Hospital
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Two arrested after 'large knife' chase on Basildon estate as police issue appeal
Two men have been arrested by Essex Police and released on bail following reports of a knife chase on Hereford Walk in Basildon. Both arrested for GBH.
Heavy traffic as major road closed near Lakeside Ikea due to ‘construction work’
The A126 is moving slow in both directions on London road between Lakeside Ikea and South Stifford due to roadworks
Much-loved supermarket to close Essex branch this month
A branch of the popular supermarket chain, Iceland will close in Chelmsford later this month. Riverside Retail Park Food Warehouse will remain open.
LIVE - One lane closed and 7-mile long queues on M25 following crash
One lane of four has closed on the M25 clockwise near Waltham Abbey following a crash this afternoon. Severe delays and 7-mile long queues.
Masts to be removed from bomb-laden shipwreck off Southend coast in £9.5m deal
A Second World War shipwreck with explosives aboard is set to have its masts reduced in size as part of a £9.5 million deal
One lane closed and huge 7 mile queues after crash on M25 this afternoon
A crash on the M25 near Waltham Abbey has caused one lane to close. Traffic is now queuing in excess of 7 miles, and long delays are expected.
Business owner didn't clear overflowing Essex skips as he 'didn't do emails'
The owner of Cressing-based company, RJ Brett Contracts Ltd has admitted to several offences in relation to how the business was run.
Fears plans for expansion of town will 'badly impact' congested south Essex road
A major expansion of an Essex town, with around 1,000 homes, will “badly impact” a very busy road, campaigners have said
The small village near Basildon that has the highest council tax bills in Essex
A small village has the most expensive council tax bills in Essex, with residents paying as much as £400 more a year than the cheapest place in the county
Traffic and noise concerns over plans to demolish Essex garden centre buildings
The application proposes the demolition of existing structures and the redevelopment of the site at Northfield Nursery, Sewardstone Road
Severe delays at busy Southend roundabout due to fresh roadworks
Congestion is building on the Sutton Road-Fossetts Way junction in Southend this afternoon due to roadworks. This is causing severe delays on the roundabout.
Southend man charged with child sex offences accused of faking stroke and memory loss
Scott Layfield, from Leigh, has gone on trial at Basildon Crown Court charged with 28 child sex offences against six alleged victims.
Man slams Essex hospital parking after receiving fine despite it being free
A MAN says a parking “system error” at Colchester Hospital is “unfairly impacting” visitors after being fined despite being told he had free parking
Sister's healthcare plea after six-year-old Essex girl dies from sepsis
A nurse from Essex has issued a plea to improve healthcare training after her six-year-old sister Ruby, from Harlow, passed away from sepsis in October 2024
Key Southend road closed in both directions due to ‘water main work’
Bridgewater Drive in Southend is closed due to 'water main work'
South Essex set for 'hottest day of year' today as temperatures soar above 20C
Temperatures in south Essex are expected to climb as high as 22c today in what will be the hottest day of the year so far. Hotter than Barcelona in Spain
RECAP- Severe delays after crash on major south Essex road
There are severe delays on A127 following a crash.