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Animal rights campaigners have spoken out following the fatal shooting of five pigs by police. The animals were loose on the ...

Suffolk County Council approves a study into six River Orwell crossing options near Ipswich, aiming to ease A14 congestion and improve Essex links.

Masked thug smashes till with hammer and steals cash from Tesco Express on London Road, Leigh. Essex Police appeal for CCTV, ...

Drink and needle spiking could play bigger role in fresh licensing applications under proposed changes to Thurrock's ...

Southend Council aims to cut backlog of around 1,800 social housing repairs to industry standards by Christmas.

An alleged £500,000 fraud against Southend Council’s adult social care service is among 85 cases currently being handled by the authority’s counter-fraud team ...

Colchester traffic faces gridlock as roadworks disrupt Southway, Maldon Road and The Crescent, with congestion also reported near Westway.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

A 35-year-old man has died after a shooting at an Enfield pub near the Essex border on October 19. Met Police seek CCTV and witnesses; no arrests made.

Aldi has issued an urgent recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers over fears of electric shocks and fire risks from damaged cords.