Overturned lorry causes A130 rush hour closure

Police are currently at the scene of an overturned lorry on the A130 at the junction with the A127 in Basildon.Police were contacted shortly after 10.30am today.The incident has caused travel disruption and motorists are advised that the road is closed southbound between Rettendon and Basildon.A diversion is in place via the A1245. The road is likely to remain closed throughout rush hour.

Cameron calls EU referendum for June

The UK will vote on whether to remain in the EU on Thursday 23 June, Prime Minister David Cameron says, as six ministers back the leave campaign.

Married at First Sight: Essex volunteers wanted for Channel 4...

Channel 4's marriage experiment programme is coming back to our screens later this year, and the producers are currently on the lookout for new singletons from Essex willing to walk down the aisle with a total stranger.In the programme, single people are matched through science with their ideal partner - from within the show's matching pool - and the top four most compatible couples will get married.The wedding, the honeymoon and the early stages of married life are all filmed. It's a...

PICTURES: New born lambs and goats, at Marsh Farm South Woodham...

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Activities for all the family across Essex this half term

From Harry potter events to splashing through puddles at Danbury Park, there are plenty of activities for families to enjoy in Essex this February half-term. Many of the activities organised by Essex County Council are free including 'Wild Wednesday' at Danbury Country Park and an open afternoon at the Iron Age Roundhouse at Hadleigh Park. The parks are open every day and new additions include 'The Stick Man' trail at Weald Country Park and the Sky Ropes course at Great Notley Country Park,...

PICTURES: Beauty and the Beast performed by Chelmsford School...

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Woodham Ferrers gives popular post man a fond farewell

VILLAGERS gave a popular postman a send-off to remember after 15 years of service to their community. Darren Tegg has been delivering post to the people of Woodham Ferrers for a decade and a half, but is now moving to the Braintree area to be closer to his family, where he will also be working.A generous crowd gathered in the village hall on Friday to present Darren with a cheque for ?367 as a token of their appreciation for his dedication over the years. Kindness Pam Mason, who lives in...