Hundreds of people across Essex have backed a petition calling for an ‘immediate’ UK general election. A petition to Parliament has been signed by more than 180,000 people across the UK.
In Essex it has been signed by almost 4,000 people as of 10am on …
A mum fears her concerns about her baby’s lack of movement in the late stages of pregnancy were ignored by staff at Basildon Hospital before she suffered a stillbirth, it has been revealed. The latest board papers for the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust …
Rail passengers face weekend of travel chaos with engineering works set to close parts of Elizabeth line, London Overground and other key routes across BritainRail passengers face major disruption this weekend due to engineering worksNo Elizabeth line …
East Mayne will be temporarily shut from both of its junctions with Broadmayne Roundabout to both of its junction with Felmores Roundabout from October 23 for 26 nights. The closures will be in place from 7pm to 5am.
The closure is required for the saf…
The risk of flooding in Staines has been labelled a “major concern” by the council’s leader, as she has hit back at a government intervention in planning for homes in the borough. A last-minute intervention[1] ahead of a key meeting meeting this month …
Two teenagers who were riding e-scooters have been hospitalised after a crash with a bus near an Essex train station. The incident happened on the Station Approach, near Grays Train Station, with reports coming in at 5.04pm.
Essex Police and East of En…
Popular BBC One TV show DIY SOS is set to film in an Essex town next month and they are looking for local residents to participate in filming. Nick Knowles and his team of construction workers, along with local tradesmen, are set to transform a derelic…
A much-loved Essex dog is breathing easy once again after specialist treatment at an animal hospital to remove a rare fatty lump in his mouth which could have led him to choke to death. Twelve-year-old Ralphe’s plight came to a head when he almost chok…
Lower Mardyke Avenue will have a lane closed for street light maintenance from 8am to 5pm today ( September 2).
Hall Lane remains closed for drainage works between The Fairway and Ingrebourne Gardens until 5pm tomorrow.
As part of these works, there …
As we reach the end of the summer, more criminals in Essex have been locked away – and the variety of crime just keeps on increasing. This past month we have seen a peadophile travel the world to abuse children and keep a diary, plus a thug who stole £…
A man was rushed to hospital following a crash on the A13 Westbound in Orsett yesterday (August 31). Emergency services were called from 12.30pm following reports of a collision.
Essex Police, Essex Country Fire and Rescue, and East of England Ambulanc…
A woman has “fortunately” avoided being injured after a brick was thrown from a bridge over the A127 at Laindon.
The woman was driving London-bound from Basildon to Laindon when the brick was thrown down onto her vehicle from a footbridge. Essex Police…
A woman and two men had to be rushed to hospital after a serious crash on a quiet village road. Emergency services scrambled to Lower Burnham Road in Latchingdon following the incident, which involved two vehicles.
Essex Police, paramedics and the air …
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms for parts of Essex on Friday, with the weather likely to cause significant delays on the roads. The warning from the Met Office is in place from 6am on Friday, August 18.
The Met Office has adv…