Protester convicted of trespass over Just Stop Oil action in Essex | Just Stop Oil

Protester convicted of trespass over Just Stop Oil action in Essex | Just Stop Oil

A 64-year-old woman has been convicted of aggravated trespass after taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest at a fuel site in Essex last week. Catherine Maclean, of Hurstpierpoint in West... Read more »
Essex hospital worker left ’embarrassed and intimidated’ after being shouted at by off-duty midwife, tribunal hears

Essex hospital worker left ’embarrassed and intimidated’ after being shouted at by off-duty midwife, tribunal hears

An Essex hospital worker was shouted at by an off-duty midwife about a baby scan, which left her “embarrassed, shocked and intimidated”. The member of staff at the East Suffolk and North... Read more »
Defiant Just Stop Oil protesters arrested in Staffordshire and Essex | Just Stop Oil

Defiant Just Stop Oil protesters arrested in Staffordshire and Essex | Just Stop Oil

At least a dozen climate protesters have been arrested after defying an injunction to launch synchronised actions targeting three key fuel distribution terminals early on Friday. Seven supporters of the Just Stop... Read more »
REDBRIDGE: Slow-worm saviours | East London and West Essex Guardian Series

REDBRIDGE: Slow-worm saviours | East London and West Essex Guardian Series

Redbridge Council is set to welcome reptiles to Claybury Park to make up for their habitat being destroyed by a development in Essex. Developer Nordor Holdings plans to build 161 new homes... Read more »
A133 near Weeley closed by Essex Police in both directions following crash – recap

A133 near Weeley closed by Essex Police in both directions following crash – recap

An Essex road was closed by police in both directions following a rush hour crash. The A133 road in Weeley was blocked shortly after 8am this morning following reports of an accident.... Read more »
Essex M25 Dartford Crossing, Stansted Airport, A12, A127 and A120 traffic updates – recap

Essex M25 Dartford Crossing, Stansted Airport, A12, A127 and A120 traffic updates – recap

If you’re looking for a way to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from around Essex, the EssexLive newsletter is a good place to start. The twice-daily update will deliver the... Read more »
Essex crime: Teenage boy killed after stabbing on East London bus

Essex crime: Teenage boy killed after stabbing on East London bus

In 2021 alone, Essex was at the epicentre of at least 18 murder investigations – many as a result of fatal stabbings. Over the years, the county has been time and time... Read more »
I crossed Essex by train without going to London – and awkward timetables left me stuck for hours

I crossed Essex by train without going to London – and awkward timetables left me stuck for hours

Neighbouring one of the wealthiest cities in the world, railway lines sprawl from London through the home counties like veins from the heart. But in Essex, while trains can take you all... Read more »
TfL style system for Essex a ‘major prize of devolution’

TfL style system for Essex a ‘major prize of devolution’

Essex having its own transport authority like Transport for London would be a major prize of devolution, a leading councillor in Essex has said. Councillor Graham Butland, Braintree District Council leader and... Read more »
Essex crime: Met Police officer cleared of causing death of man, 83, struck with wing mirror

Essex crime: Met Police officer cleared of causing death of man, 83, struck with wing mirror

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of causing the death of a pensioner by careless driving after the man was hit by a wing mirror. PC Daniel Bowen, 29, attached... Read more »