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Lower Thames Crossing development consent decision announced The Lower Thames Crossing application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. gov.uk

Full details of new £10,000,000,000 Lower Thames Crossing after it is approved

UK 3 days ago By Noora Mykkanen

Two damaged cars at a roundabout near Chelmsford

Two men dead and two left seriously injured after car crash on roundabout

UK 5 days ago By Luke Alsford

Danny Dyer and Gemma Collins raise a glass at photographers at St Patrick's Thursday - Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival 2025.

Danny Dyer and Gemma Collins unite Essex as they finally meet

Showbiz March 13, 2025 By Laura Harman

Furniture Outlet Colchester

Shoppers rave over 'insane' hidden gem furniture shop — and it's cheaper than Ikea

Shopping March 13, 2025 By Alice Giddings

Battle of the blue-rinsers: Gangster granny unleashes vandalism hell against couple

UK March 13, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Aerial photo from a drone of the village of Mistley in the Tendring District of Essex, UK.

Londoners are flocking to this ‘perfect’ commuter village just an hour away

Property March 17, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

Couple fined £1,500 after finding migrant hidden and doing the right thing

UK March 10, 2025 By Katie Boyden

'Dangerous' man killed his ex-wife before going to the pub for a drink

UK March 3, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

Police share CCTV of man after girl, 14, raped in toilets at railway station as they hunt for attackerA year on from the day of the incident, detectives investigating a rape and sexual assault at Harlow Town railway station continue to appeal for information regarding a man they believe could assist with their enquiries.In the early hours of Sunday 18 February between 2.30am and 4.40am a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and subsequently raped in the toilets at the station.Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

CCTV pictures released in hunt for man who raped girl, 14, in station toilets

UK February 21, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Man told wife 'you will never leave this marriage' before stabbing her to death

UK February 19, 2025 By Luke Alsford

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M11 closes for hours after car and motorbike crash near Stansted Airport

UK February 13, 2025 By Tom Sanders

Undated handout photo issued Essex Police of five year old Freddie Farrow, aged five, died in hospital on August 2 after he was struck by a mirror at Fenwick department store in Colchester, Essex on July 27. Issue date: Tuesday August 10, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Fenwick. Photo credit should read: Essex Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Boy, 5, died when 8ft mirror fell on him while he was looking at his reflection

UK February 3, 2025 By Danny Rigg

Tributes have been paid to the two children who died following a collision in Pitsea on Saturday (1 February).Sixteen year-old Roman Casselden will leave a ?legacy is one of selflessness, compassion, and an unwavering belief in the goodness of people?.His nine year-old sister Darcie is described as ?a wonderful individual who brought joy and inspiration to those lucky enough to know her.?Roman and Darcie, who Essex Police are now in a position to name, died following the incident in Ashlyns at around 6.25pm.

Mum of brother and sister killed in 'hit and run' pays tribute to 'beautiful angels'

UK February 4, 2025 By Josh Milton

First pictures of students killed in Colchester crash after night out

UK February 3, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

23 April 2023 Installation of the 9th Bishop of Liverpool Right Reverend Doctor John Perumbalath at Liverpool Cathedral. Credit: Liverpool Echo

Church leaders call for Bishop's dismissal after sexual assault claims

UK January 29, 2025 By Danny Rigg

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ADAM VAUGHAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (14630507l)Bishop of Liverpool The Right Reverend Doctor John Perumbalath speaks during a national day of protest in Liverpool, Britain, 10 August 2024. Anti-racism groups have organized a national day of protest in opposition to violent far-right demonstrations over the past week, following a fatal stabbing attack in Southport in which three children were killed and eight more seriously injured along with two adults.Anti-racist national day of protest in Britain, Liverpool, United Kingdom - 10 Aug 2024

Senior Church of England bishop accused of groping and sexually harassing women

UK January 28, 2025 By Danny Rigg

Body found in landfill two months after search began for man 'dumped in bin'

UK January 12, 2025 By Danny Rigg

A combination image of Dartford Crossing and a CGI visual of the Lower Thames Crossing in Kent.

What is happening with the new £9,000,000,000 River Thames crossing amid Dartford woes?

UK January 10, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Drivers filled up their cars with 'contaminated' fuel from major petrol chain station

UK January 10, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Lower Thames Crossing

What is happening with the new £9,000,000,000 River Thames crossing?

UK January 10, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

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