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Significant delays on M25 heading into Essex after earlier crash
Drivers heading into Essex are facing significant delays after an earlier crash on the M25 anticlockwise towards the Dartford Tunnel.
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Part of major Essex route CLOSED due to crash
A major Essex route is facing disruption following a reported crash on the A12 near Marks Tey.
Serving police officer to face hearing for multiple allegations
A misconduct hearing will be held for a police officer accused of multiple breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
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South Essex protester GUILTY after 17-hour Big Ben climb
Daniel Day, 30, from Palmerstone Road in Westcliff, was found guilty of a public nuisance after he climbed the Big Ben during a pr-Palestine protest.
Man suffers head injuries after incident at south Essex supermarket
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after an incident in the car park of Asda at Basildon's Pipps Hill Retail Park.
Jury retires in trial of Westcliff man who scaled Big Ben during protest
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of Daniel Day from Westcliff, who climbed Big Ben during a pro-Palestine demonstration.
Drivers face severe delays on M25 in Essex
Drivers are facing severe delays of 31 minutes on the M25 clockwise just before the Bell Common Tunnel after an 'obstruction' closed one lane.
Woman pleads not guilty to dangerous driving over south Essex mum's death
Westcliff woman Ruth Sarkodie pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Canvey Island mum Anna-Marie Stevens by dangerous driving.
Former TOWIE star makes surprise visit to award-winning south Essex florist
Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins made a surprise visit to The Flower Stores on Eastwood Old Road in Leigh last week.
Essex Police investigating new information after David Sullivan allegations
Essex Police has been contacted with new information following allegations about the conduct of West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Man arrested after woman in her 40s died at Essex address
A man has been arrested after a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at an address on Lower Swaines in Epping, Essex.
Two charged with murder over death of 12-year-old boy in Essex
Two people have been charged with murder as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Bobby Bloomfield, 12, in Brentwood.
Keeping women and girls safe is 'clear priority' in Essex policing, PFCC says
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has said keeping women and girls safe is “a clear priority” in the police and crime plan for the coming years.
City to face SEVEN WEEKS of disruption as 1930's gas pipes replaced
Major gas works will bring seven weeks of road closures and disruption to Chelmsford next month as Cadent replace 1930's pipes.
20-year-old south Essex cat is named UK’s oldest in care amid search for home
Louly is now looking for a calm, peaceful home where she can be the only pet and enjoy access to a safe outdoor space.
Huge tree collapses outside south Essex home moments after son was playing below
A Basildon family have been left “shaken” after a tree fell into their garden where their son had been playing just minutes before.
Devastation after car ploughed into south Essex salon during police chase
A Leigh beauty salon remains closed after a dangerous driver carrying class A drugs ploughed through the shopfront during a police chase.
Former Barclays in south Essex will be demolished for flats and office space
A former Barclays bank will be demolished and replaced with new flats and office space.
'Mind-blowing' £25k raised for Westcliff five-year-old after cancer diagnosis
A girl at the centre of a fundraiser has inspired more than £25,000 in donations to support her parents as she is treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Trial: South Essex kebab shop worker found GUILTY of raping OAP on A130
Kebab shop employee Rahim Ghasemi has been convicted at Basildon Crown Court of raping a pensioner on the A130 after offering her a lift home from Chelmsford.