Police called to reports of 'explosive' on Essex seafront
The item is now believed to have been a gas cylinder
Essex petrol station among the cheapest for fuel in UK as prices flatline
The price of standard unleaded across the country has hovered around the same average mark for the last five days
Local Elections 2026 could see big changes come to Essex as voters head to polls
There could be some changes across our county
Arrest after 'large scale' brawl left teenagers with 'life-changing' face wounds
Officers are continuing patrols in the area and dispersal orders remain in place
The peaceful Essex beach among the UK's best that's 'taking off'
It's loved for its authentic high street and stretches of golden sand
'Diarrhoea incident' leaves Basildon sports centre pool closed
The pool will remain closed to allow for 'thorough cleaning'
Police search for man after car driven at officer in Essex village
There was a pursuit following the incident but the driver reportedly fled at speed
All the Essex bin collection date changes for the May Day bank holiday weekend
Some areas will be impacted more than others
Teenagers taken to hospital with knife wounds after 'large scale' fight in Southend
Weapons including bottles and knives were seen and used during the incident
Loan shark couple targeted vulnerable members of Thai community with illegal money lending
The pair have been given suspended prison sentences
Southend knife fight sees 30 youths brawling as police issue dispersal order
Two teenagers have been taken to hospital with slash injuries to their faces after a large fight broke out on Southend High Street, police say.
Exact date Chelmsford car park to close permanently so new homes can be built
The car park is due to close permanently later this month
Anger over 'completely unacceptable' parking near Essex football ground
Councillors and club bosses are calling for new parking restrictions after longstanding issues
Police and RSPCA rescue dozens of animals from Essex home after welfare concerns
The animals have been taken away so they can be looked after, police said
Police attend top Essex school after 'safety threats' on social media
The school has confirmed there is 'no live threat' but recognised the 'considerable distress' caused
Woman, 25, banned from Boots after £116k shoplifting spree
Police said she was part of a gang targeting the shops
Basildon residents worry there's 'no point' in voting at local elections
Residents worry their voices would not be heard, with many telling us they wouldn't be voting at the local elections next week
Cyclist left seriously injured after crashing into flytipped shed on Essex road
The cyclist lost his memory from the crash but now a man has been jailed for flytipping the rubbish onto the road
Armed police storm car in dramatic arrest of Essex man, 22
Police said the arrest was 'carried out with incredible skill and precision' by armed officers
Chelmsford's Miller and Carter restaurant closes for a month for makeover
It's going to be closed for around a month
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