West Thurrock5 days agoCocaine haul worth £80m dubbed a 'fantastic seizure'The seizure "will have deprived organised criminals of millions in profits", the NCA said.5 days ago7 days agoFire crews called to blaze at commerical buildingsPeople living nearby are told to keep windows and doors closed.7 days ago20 Mar 2026Video captures driver using phone on lap on M25The man denies using a smartphone's navigation app while driving, until prosecutors show footage. 20 Mar 202631 Jan 2026Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?An investigation continues after one of the Dartford tunnels was damaged by an oversized vehicle.31 Jan 202616 Dec 2025Five arrested after raids at charity clothes banksPolice believe the outfits were being sold abroad to finance crime.16 Dec 202524 Nov 2025More buses to serve hospital after location issuesCouncillors tell a meeting that the centre in Essex cannot be easily accessed.24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Man charged with £30k iPhone robberyAvram Stoica, 20, of no fixed abode, is charged with robbery and attempted robbery.24 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Special needs target unrealistic, says councillorEssex County Council says it cannot complete all assessments within the 20-week legal timeframe.14 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Council loses electronic equipment worth £37,000A councillor is calling for an internal review into how and why the kit came to be lost.13 Nov 2025...
