Essex residents are invited to share feedback on proposed devolution. It would shift powers and funding locally. Essex County Council Seeks Views on Local Devolution Plans Essex, Thurrock, and Southend want a new authority. It’s called the Mayoral Combined County Authority, and they’ve asked the government to join a special program focusing on local control.…
A bloodstained carpet and links to a serial killer resurface in the unsolved 1975 Orange Tree Murder case. Orange Tree Murder Haunts Family After 50 Years Unsolved Ivy Davies was found dead by her daughter. Ivy was on the sofa in her nightgown. It seemed she watched TV. She had been beaten to death, with…
Large scale Essex police operation leads to numerous arrests, weapon seizures and traffic offenses reported. Essex Police Operation Nets Dozens of Arrests and Weapons Seized Hey, guess what happened in Essex! A big police operation went down. It ran from February 10th to the 17th. Nine hundred thirty-one officers took part. They targeted serious criminals…
Expect northbound Dartford Crossing tunnel closures Friday and Sunday nights for roadwork. Saturday night is clear. Dartford Crossing Tunnel Closures Planned This Half Term Weekend Roadwork affects the Dartford Crossing soon. Friday and Sunday nights will have closures. The northbound side is impacted. This includes both the east and west tunnels. Expect closures at different…
Police arrest thirteen suspects and recover stolen property in Maldon during a four-day operation. Maldon Police Arrest 13, Recover Stolen Property in Recent Crackdown Local police did extra work from February 15-18. They made arrests and returned stolen items. This happened even beyond their normal hours. On February 15, police stopped hare coursing suspects in…
Major road closures in Essex this weekend. Affecting the M25, A12, and Dartford Crossing. Plan your travels in advance! Essex Weekend Road Closures February 21-23: M25, A12 & Dartford Hey, I saw some road closure info for Essex. It affects the A12, M25, and Dartford Crossing. This is for the weekend of February 21st to…
Burglars broke into the couple’s home. Michelle and Mark locked themselves away. The intruders fled empty handed. Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright Hide During Home Invasion Attempt Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright had a scare. Burglars broke into their house. It happened Tuesday around 6:20 p.m. Four suspects forced their way inside. Police arrived in…
Brentwood Council’s 2025/6 budget freezes car park charges, increases council tax by 2.99%, and invests in local services. Brentwood Council Freezes Car Park Fees in 2025/6 Budget Brentwood councillors agreed on the budget at a meeting on February 13. Council tax will increase by 2.99 percent for the year 2025/26. A Band D property will…
Intruders broke into the Essex home of Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan. No items were stolen; police are investigating. Burglary at Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan’s Essex Mansion Hey, something happened to Mark Wright. Essex Police got a call Tuesday around 6:20 pm. They said four people broke into his house. The suspects searched the…
A midwife in Essex was scammed out of £2,000 after fraudsters impersonated her bank, urging a quick money transfer. Essex Midwife Loses £2000 in Sophisticated Bank Scam This Week Fraud experts warn us: scams are on the rise. Crooks act like they’re from your bank. They scare you into moving your money fast. Ann Akinwale,…