Nearly 100 services cancelled after train derails
Almost 100 train services have been cancelled after a Greater Anglia train derailed in Wickford, causing major disruption across Essex.
Recap as Greater Anglia train derails in Wickford
A train has derailed on a railway line in Wickford. Salcott Crescent has been closed off by emergency crews.
Pictures show derailed train on railway line in south Essex
A train has derailed on a railway line in Wickford, near Salcott Crescent, which has been closed off by police and fire crews.
All trains CANCELLED until further notice after incident on the line
Train services between Shenfield and Southend have been cancelled due to an incident on the line.
Heat health alert for Essex extended amid recording-breaking temperatures
A heat health alert issued by the UKHSA has been extended for Essex amid record-breaking high temperatures.
E-bike involved in crash which left girl, 2, fighting for life could be illegal
A two-year-old girl who was hit by a suspected illegal electric bike in Clacton is said to be in critical condition.
Essex bus drivers join strike as extreme heat brings 40C working conditions
Arriva bus drivers in Essex have gone on strike today as extreme heat has made it "uncomfortable" for them to work.
Child, 2, airlifted to hospital after suspected hit and run with electric bike
A two-year-old has been seriously injured after being hit by an e-bike in Clacton, Essex.
Forecasters warn of possible thunderstorms across Essex TONIGHT
The Met Office and BBC Weather have warned of a potential risk of thunderstorms across Essex tonight after months of dry weather.
Pictures show scale of 'Farage Fest' as Reform leader wins back Clacton seat
Pictures have shown the mass Reform UK celebrations taking place at an estate in Great Oakley after Nigel Farage's win.
Firefighters tackle blaze on central reservation near historic estate
Firefighters have tackled a blaze close to the Hylands Estate within the central reservation on the A414.
Person dies after being hit by train
British Transport Police have confirmed a person has died after being hit by a train between Shenfield and Stratford.
Controversial candidate 'demands recount' after by-election result
Controversial former actor Laurence Fox has demanded a recount after his fate was revealed following the Clacton by-election results.
Police statement after Farage claimed he was told 'not to attend' by-election
Essex Police have provided a statement after Nigel Farage claimed he was told not to attend the Clacton by-election.
Recap as Nigel Farage wins back Clacton seat in by-election
Live updates as reaction comes in after Nigel Farage wins the Clacton by-election by a landslide majority.
Count Binface claims 'victory' in Clacton by-election
Count Binface has claimed a victory in the Clacton by-election after securing 9,455 votes against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Nigel Farage makes first statement after Clacton by-election victory
Nigel Farage has made his first statement after his Clacton by-election win.
IN FULL: the votes cast for each of the 34 candidates in the Clacton by-election
In total, 34 candidates stood in the 2024 Clacton by-election, which was comfortably won by Nigel Farage.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage increases majority as Clacton MP with resounding win
The Reform UK leader was one of 34 candidates who ran in a by-election which was not contested by the other major parties.
Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election after not attending count
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election after he triggered it by resigning as MP for the Essex constituency earlier this year.
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