Businesses devastated by a fire in Dammerwick are expressing gratitude for community support amid recovery efforts. Dammerwick Businesses Rebuild After Fire Thanks to Community Support A fire started in a nearby building on January 24th. It significantly damaged several businesses there, and owners now face an uncertain future because of it. Firefighters from all over…
The new Tower Street Food Hall in Ipswich opens this Saturday with diverse food vendors and local flavors. Ipswich Welcomes Tower Street Food Hall This Saturday! Hey, guess what? The Tower Street Food Hall is opening this Saturday! It’s in Trafalgar House. Remember Yates? It’s now a cool food hall. They announced the change back…
A group distracts victims after they withdraw money to steal from pockets. Braintree and Chelmsford incidents reported. Essex Thieves Use Distractions to Steal Cash from Unsuspecting Victims Police found a group stealing from people. They target those who just took out cash, watching banks and ATMs, then following them. The group distracts people to steal…
Plan your weekend travel! Closures affect the A12, M25, and Dartford Crossing. Diversions needed. Essex Road Closures February 14-16: A12, M25, and Dartford Crossing Road work could affect your travel plans. Closures impact the A12, M25, and Dartford Crossing. Note these diversions if you plan to drive. On February 14, the A12 northbound closes, affecting…
Michael Steele, convicted in 1998 for the “Essex Boys” murders, will be released after serving 27 years. Essex Boys Murder Convict Michael Steele Freed After 27 Years Okay, so you know about the “Essex Boys” murders? One of the guys convicted is getting out. Michael Steele spent 27 years in prison. The Parole Board decided…
A man was arrested in Essex, UK, as part of an international operation targeting a people smuggling ring moving migrants. Essex Arrest: Man Held in Major People Smuggling Investigation Hey, listen to this news. Six men got arrested in the UK. Belgium wants them for people smuggling. All the men are from Afghanistan. They got…
Stow Maries aerodrome increases events after financial struggles to improve visitor numbers. Essex Stow Maries Aerodrome Boosts Events to Secure Future There’s a really cool museum near Maldon. It is a WWI aerodrome, and amazingly, it is still working and untouched! It still flies WWI planes, too, and was built way back in 1916. Last…
Osea View Cafe welcomes guests again after refurbishment, offering local food and special Valentine’s events. Maldon Cafe Reopens With Fresh Look And Stunning Estuary Views The Osea View Café in Maldon is now open again. Janie and Wilf Robinson are running the cafe, and it has a fresh, new look and feel. It is located…
Nine individuals were arrested across Essex. The arrests relate to incidents including assault, theft, and sexual offenses. Essex Crime Sweep: Nine Arrested in Major Operation Across County Police made nine arrests recently. These arrests happened in Colchester and Walton. A Colchester man, age 25, got arrested too. He is suspected of actual bodily harm. Also,…
Decathlon is closing its Broadstairs branch, the sole store in Kent, after three years. Final day: February 17. Kent’s Only Decathlon Store in Broadstairs Set to Close its Doors Decathlon in Broadstairs is closing. The sports store is having a closing sale, and it’s the only Decathlon branch we have in Kent. The store is…