Chadwell St Mary18 Sep 2025How EncroChat hack led police to £48m drug gangMembers of an organised crime group are jailed after an international drug plot is uncovered.18 Sep 20259 Apr 2025Norfolk to Essex overhead pylon plan moves forwardThe energy regulator gives an advance in funding for the controversial scheme.9 Apr 202518 Mar 2025Consultation on pylon plan opens in countyIt will run for a month with National Grid urging people to give feedback.18 Mar 202518 Aug 2024Woman rescued from burning bed caused by cigaretteA quick-thinking neighbour saves the life of a woman in her 80s after a cigarette causes a fire.18 Aug 20241 Jan 2024Man dies after bus and moped collidePolice are appealing for information after a 27-year-old-man dies.1 Jan 202425 Nov 2023Man arrested after 'high value' car theftsPolice find eight cars including a Lexus, Range Rovers, a Porsche and a Mercedes.25 Nov 202328 Jul 2023Boy, 10, has life-changing injury after hit and runA child is in hospital with a head injury after being hit by a motorbike on an area of open ground.28 Jul 202314 Feb 2023Russell Brand writes to Gove over childhood theatreThe comedian asks the government minister to meet him about an under-threat venue in Essex.14 Feb 202321 May 2022Homes evacuated as 13th floor flat catches fireThe fire is thought to have started when a tumble dryer overheated, Essex Fire Service says.21 May 2022...
