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Three fire crews rushed to the scene

Cllr Tom Cunningham has said Braintree has been "let down" by the Home Office as it announced plans to increase capacity and keep it open past 2027

One of the men suffered a hand wound

It's past is woven into the fabric of the area's history

Three people got into difficulty in the water

It is shut in both directions

The overall risk to the public health is low but the UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning to those who found ash and debris on their property

They are all great for different reasons

A driver has been reported for careless driving

There will be train replacement buses at most stations

Shockwaves were sent throughout Essex

The county's hotspots for rough sleeping have been identified as the new Prime Minister pledged to end the issue "at the earliest opportunity"

Big names such as Tom Zanetti and Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be performing

It sits firmly between Essex and Suffolk - but has one of Essex's best pubs

It has been declared a 'major incident' - here's everything you should know

Craig Bowe swam out to assist the stricken group while his wife remained on the phone with the ambulance service. He managed to pull both the mother and daughter from the waves

Former TOWIE star Billie Shepherd is the new host of the hit ITV reality show's official vodcast, You Alright, Hun?

Police do not believe there is a wider threat to the community

Brave firefighters have been praised

It's a great place to cool off on a hot summer's day