Anglian Water invests millions in cutting East of England sewage spills
Anglian Water has announced a major investment to cut sewage spills across the East of England.
Works by BT Openreach causing long delays in both directions in Witham
Roadworks being undertaken by BT Openreach are causing delays for drivers in Witham in both directions.
Pictured: The face of man who caused fatal A12 which killed 'kind and thoughtful' dad
Emergency services were called to a collision shortly after 9.30am on Tuesday 22 October 2024
Jet2 announce new Stansted route to this Greek island
Jet2 and Jet2holidays launch new London Stansted to Thassos route for summer 2027, offering UK travellers ATOL-protected Greek island package holidays.
Young man admits causing death of man who was ‘soul of the party’ in A12 crash
On October 22, 2024, Norman Case was in stationary traffic on the northbound A12 carriageway, when his car was hit from behind.
Recent inspection recognises progress made by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Progress made by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised in a recent report published.
Person killed in A130 crash involving cyclist and two vehicles in early hours
Essex Police have launched an appeal after a fatal crash on the A130 in the early hours of this morning.
Major Essex road closed for 'crash investigation work' with detour in place
The A130 in Essex is closed in both directions for "crash investigation work" this morning with detours in place.
Sir James Cleverly says A120 dualling cannot be ignored as he backs petition
Sir James Cleverly says frustrations with the A120 are a “regular drumbeat” from constituents and that the government cannot ignore it.
Essex PCSO 'busts common myth' after chasing down suspect
A Tendring police community support officer who regularly chases down criminals is challenging some of the biggest myths about his role.
Essex County Council to 'legally challenge' new council merges
Councils in Essex received confirmation today about the Government’s preferred Local Government Reorganisation proposal.
Essex councils to become five unitary authorities by April 2028
The 15 Essex councils are set to be replaced by five unitary authorities, as the government announces it decision on Local Government Reorganisation.
Two lanes closed on A12 due to fallen tree with traffic building
Two lanes on the A12 northbound carriageway are currently closed due to a fallen tree .
Live - All Essex councils to be SCRAPPED in massive overhaul
The future of local government in Essex is set to be revealed today.
Essex will adopt five-council model as current councils are scrapped
This means Colchester will now be in an authority with Braintree and Tendring in the new North East Essex Council.
Essex business leaders to gather at Stansted Airport for trade event
Business leaders from across Greater Essex will gather for a trade event at Stansted Airport aimed at expanding international partnerships.
Journalist sues police and commissioner for libel over X investigation
A Telegraph journalist is suing Essex Police and commissioner, Roger Hirst for libel over claims made.
Royal Mail workers told 'leave doctors’ and hospital letters to prioritise parcels'
Trade union bosses have warned of Royal Mail workers being told to leave letters and prioritise parcels.
Huge £80M cocaine haul seized at Essex port
A huge haul of cocaine which was estimated to be worth £80million was seized at a south Essex port.
Largest airborne operation in history remembered with service at RAF hangar
A RAF hangar held an annual remembrance service to mark the largest single airborne operation in history.
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