What happened the last time Essex and Suffolk Water introduced a hosepipe ban?
Essex and Suffolk Water’s new hosepipe ban is the first since 1997 - here’s what happened the last time restrictions were imposed almost 30 years ago.
Video shows flames and smoke as 20 firefighters at major field blaze
Firefighters are tackling a field fire that has sent smoke billowing across the area in Ingatestone.
Fresh hot weather warning issued for Essex as high temperatures forecast
A heat-health alert has been issued across Essex as high temperatures continue to cause health and safety concerns.
Busy road set to remain closed after major blaze at beauty spot
A Colchester road is expected to remain closed throughout the evening following a fire at Middlewick Ranges.
'Avoid the area' warning as 20 firefighters at scene of major field fire
Plumes of smoke can be seen from Billericay as residents are urged to "avoid the area" of a major field fire near Ingatestone.
One taken to hospital after crash on major route near Stansted Airport
A person has been taken to hospital following a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport.
Betting company could shut Essex shops amid 132 closures
Betfred announces it will close 132 stores across the UK which could result in Essex shops being closed.
Delay repay searches soar following heatwave-related train cancellations
Online searches for delay repayments have soared in the wake of widespread heatwave-related train cancellations in Essex by c2c and Greater Anglia.
Ambulance and fire crews on scene of crash near Stansted Airport
Ambulance and fire crews have attended a crash on the M11 northbound near Stansted Airport, where two lanes have been closed.
National retailer opens new superstore marking major milestone
Cancer Research UK has opened its 50th superstore in Thurrock, marking a major milestone for the charity.
All the rules and exceptions as Essex and Suffolk Water announce hosepipe ban
A hosepipe ban is being introduced across Essex and Suffolk Water's supply area for the first time since 1997. Here are all the rules and exceptions.
Essex reservoir now 'exceptionally low' as hosepipe bans issued
England is on track for its driest July on record, with one Essex reservoir now classed as "exceptionally low" as a hosepipe ban comes into force .
Update issued on beauty spot blaze as 50 firefighters remain at scene
Colchester residents are urged to keep their windows and doors closed as a huge fire has triggered major disruption and safety warnings.
Major road upgrades approved to support 10,000 new homes
Two major road schemes have been approved which will support the development of the Chelmsford Garden Community.
Bin lorry goes up in flames as crews battle hours-long blaze sparked by battery
Another waste truck has gone up in flames caused by the wrong disposal of batteries in Uttlesford.
Massive smoke plume sparks warning with people told to shut windows and doors
Fire crews are urging residents to keep their windows and doors shut following a fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.
More than 45 firefighters on scene as massive fire breaks out at scenic spot
Around 30 firefighters are now said to be at the scene of a massive fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.
RECAP as 40 firefighters continue to tackle huge fire at beauty spot
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a huge blaze at Middlewick Ranges, Colchester.
Hospital still requires improvement over emergency care services
The Princess Alexandra Hospital has been told it still requires improvement despite progress since its latest CQC report.
Smoke seen billowing as blaze breaks out at beauty spot
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Colchester at Middlewick Ranges.
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