Hockley6 hrs agoChild's hidden letter found after 44 yearsMichelle Harwood had not been born when the letter was written and did not expect to find the writer.6 hrs ago17 Sept 2026Meeting over plans for 11,000 homes put back a weekIt will allow all interested parties to have their say before plans are submitted for consultation.17 Sept 20265 Sept 2026Ex-world champ Bruno delivers footballs to parksNon-profit initiative Found Football leaves footballs in parks to encourage children to exercise.5 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Flyover could be removed under council master planThe city's draft Local Plan suggests removing or remodelling the structure.2 Sept 202620 Aug 2026Derailed train will not hurt tourism, says councilA railway line to Southend-on-Sea remains closed after a train came off the tracks on Friday.20 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Derailed train disruption to last another weekThe train came off the tracks on Friday, with the line expected to remain closed for several days19 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Derailed train disruption to last for about a weekGreater Anglia says there is extensive damage along 1.5 miles of track after Friday's derailment.16 Aug 20265 Jul 2026Pub group for strangers marks 1,000th meet-upEvents are held in Essex and Peterborough and as far away as the United Arab Emirates and Colombia.5 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Doctor denies multiple sexual assaults of patientsNathaniel Spencer pleads not guilty to 45 counts of sexual assault against 38 female patients.29 Jun 2026...
