Thorpe le Soken20 Oct 2025Illegal vapes and cigarettes worth £60,000 seizedPolice say it is part of a wider operation to target money laundering and dismantle criminal groups.20 Oct 202524 Jun 2025Trackside fire led to 'do not travel' warningA trackside blaze resulted in a "do not travel" warning being issued overnight by a rail operator.24 Jun 202517 Mar 2025Chopper scrambled as escaped bullocks cause 'havoc'A police helicopter searches for the missing cattle, who are finally tempted back by Rose the cow.17 Mar 202513 Mar 2025Sudden scout hut closure 'disgusting', parents sayThe building is used by more than 100 Scouts, Guides and other groups every night of the week.13 Mar 20253 Sep 2024Firms fined thousands for employing illegal staffHome Office data reveals Essex businesses face fines of up to £40,000 for using illegal workers.3 Sep 20245 Apr 2023Family gets stuck on yacht on mudflatsThe fire service commends the crews who rescue a family-of-three from a boat in Essex.5 Apr 202316 Nov 2022Paul McCartney's 1972 Wings tour bus restoredIt took 16 months to repair the bus at a workshop in Essex.16 Nov 20227 Oct 2022'My dog is not only life-changing but life-saving'A charity training assistance dogs wants people to come forward who may need them.7 Oct 202226 Jul 2022Trackside fire causes Essex train service delaysGreater Anglia says the fire at Thorpe-Le-Soken prevented services in the county running as normal.26 Jul 2022...
