Live Live updates as long queues of traffic form after lorry fire on A127
The A127 Southend Arterial Road has been closed following a lorry fire.
Trainee Reporter
Michael covers news across south Essex. He joined Newsquest in 2022 but is new at the Essex Echo, previously covering stories across the North East.
Michael covers news across south Essex. He joined Newsquest in 2022 but is new at the Essex Echo, previously covering stories across the North East.
The A127 Southend Arterial Road has been closed following a lorry fire.
The A127 Southend Arterial Road Eastbound from the Great Warley turn off to Childerditch Lane has been closed after a truck fire.
The future of Homebase stores in Basildon and Rayleigh has been cast into doubt.
A woman has been taken to Southend Hospital following a medical emergency on Victoria Avenue.
Police are investigating damage at a Basildon church after vandals smashed its windows and kicked up grave markers.
A pet owner has vowed never to walk in a Canvey park again after her beloved dog was poisoned for the second time in a month.
More than 1,800 drivers have been caught by Essex Police speeding on some of its most used fast roads over the course of three months.
C2C have issued a warning to fare dodgers as they launch their new fare evasion campaign with the help of a Channel 5 TV presenter.
A Corringham butcher shop which has stood for nearly three decades opened under new ownership this weekend following an extensive refurbishment.
Patrons have praised the newly reopened Shoebury Hotel for bringing back “their pub” and added it looks better than ever
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