Basildon23 hrs agoFour lorries and 10 skips badly damaged in fireThe fire service thanks staff from two businesses for helping during the incident.23 hrs agoEssex2 days agoDisabled woman trapped in home by uncollected skipKerry Hawkins says the situation is frustrating and it has taken away her independence. 2 days agoEssex6 days agoEnvironment Agency suspends skip firm's permitOfficials say they are investigating a potential breach of an environmental permit.6 days agoEssex7 days agoHundreds of skips uncollected as firm goes silentCustomers are visiting the firm's site to try to get answers about the stranded skips.7 days agoEssex2 Apr 2025Four cuckooing suspects charged with drug offencesThe men are due to appear for a plea hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court in April.2 Apr 2025Essex1 Apr 2025Ambulance catches fire after apparent explosionThe ambulance goes up in flames at a busy roundabout as motorists report "an explosion".1 Apr 2025Essex31 Mar 2025EasyJet opens base at London Southend AirportIt will run 122 flights per week across 20 routes.31 Mar 2025Essex28 Mar 2025Coach who bathed naked with youth team is jailedEx-Southend United coach Derek Hinchliffe was "a man to be feared", a judge says.28 Mar 2025Essex27 Mar 2025Fraudster found guilty after funeral fiascoMark Kerbey from Westcliff-on-Sea took £2,600 from a family for a funeral but failed to organise it. 27 Mar 2025Essex...
