Tilbury22 hrs agoThames ferry service relaunch still under scrutinyThe return of a crossing linking Essex and Kent over the Thames is to undergo more investigation.22 hrs ago2 days agoNew dry-dock facility for Thames Clipper boatsThe 24-vessel fleet of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will use the new Essex facility from 20272 days ago6 Mar 2026Work begins on land for Lower Thames CrossingTunnelling is due to begin in 2028, and the £10bn road will open in the mid to late-2030s.6 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Large cannabis factory closed down by policeMore than 120 cannabis plants are recovered by police at a property in Essex.2 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Port expansion threatens wildlife, warns charityThe charity says building over green and grey belt land will put rare bees and other species at risk.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Plans for major port expansion are approvedThe Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.25 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Dashcam footage shows police ramming stolen carThe driver failed to stop for police, who suspected his number plate was cloned and the car stolen.30 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Met uncovers 'UK's biggest stash of stolen tools'Tools believed to be worth £2m have been recovered in Ilford.28 Jan 202617 Dec 2025The people and robots behind your Christmas shopAn online retailer takes on extra staff to work alongside its non-human warehouse helpers.17 Dec 2025...
