West Thurrock18 Mar 2025Consultation on pylon plan opens in countyIt will run for a month with National Grid urging people to give feedback.18 Mar 2025England5 Mar 2025Police admit tool theft probe was 'below standard'Ch Insp Tony Atkin apologises to Oliver Powell over the handling of the investigation in Essex.5 Mar 2025Essex27 Feb 2025Five complaints made to council over new schoolsA student complained about how teachers were locked out of school buildings, councillors are told.27 Feb 2025Essex26 Feb 2025Conservative council group leader steps downAndrew Jefferies says he is "passing on the baton" as the local authority works on devolution plan. 26 Feb 2025Essex11 Feb 2025Arsonist set £1.8m fire to destroy drug evidenceThe recovery yard fire in February 2023 also destroyed seized vehicles involved in crime, police say.11 Feb 2025England27 Jan 2025Five in hospital after Dartford tunnel crashSeveral vehicles collide in the northbound Dartford Crossing west tunnel.27 Jan 2025England15 Jan 2025Dementia support group to be expandedThe NHS is hoping to increase support to people in Brentwood, as well as further afield in Essex.15 Jan 2025Essex18 Dec 2024Town's car-cruising ban renewed for three yearsDrivers "who speed, race, drive in convoys and make excessive noise" will face action, say police. 18 Dec 2024Essex10 Dec 2024Building collapses due to explosion insideThe cause of the explosion is not known but is not being treated as suspicious.10 Dec 2024Essex...
