local government district in Essex, England
Plans for 159 homes in Tollesbury agreed despite residents' fears: More than 700 residents objected to the plans
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/plans-159-homes-tollesbury-agreed-11219135
Union claims teachers are leaving school over conditions: NEU claims teachers are leaving Limebrook Primary School in Maldon after three months over long ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26687755.union-claims-teachers-leaving-school-conditions/
Heybridge road flooded after burst water main overnight: A burst water main flooded a busy Heybridge road overnight, leaving up to 1,500 customers without ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26680406.heybridge-road-flooded-burst-water-main-overnight/
Popular Maldon tearoom forced to shut temporarily due to 'leak': The leak is affecting electricity and hot water
essexlive.news/whats-on/food-drink/popular-maldon-tearoom-forced-shut-11219215
Police find significant quantity of drugs in Maldon: Essex Police force entry into a Maldon property, discovering a significant quantity of controlled drugs ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26669025.police-find-significant-quantity-drugs-maldon/
Colchester traffic gridlock as roadworks hit two key routes: Colchester traffic faces gridlock as roadworks disrupt Southway, Maldon Road and The Crescent ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26654618.colchester-traffic-gridlock-roadworks-hit-two-key-routes/
Tollesbury 'under siege' over plans for up to 200 homes: Tollesbury residents plan legal action against Maldon District Council over a 200-home scheme ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26649443.tollesbury-under-siege-plans-200-homes/
Essex fireworks displays planned for Bonfire Night 2026: Fireworks displays in Colchester, Braintree, Maldon, Witham, Clacton and more from November 1 to ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26657296.essex-fireworks-displays-planned-bonfire-night-2026/
Tecniq CEO Nigel Lempriere on building Maldon headquarters: AS DIGGERS broke ground on TECNIQ's future global headquarters at Oval Park, Maldon ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26652128.tecniq-ceo-nigel-lempriere-building-maldon-headquarters/
Essex events and businesses to close amid Storm Austen: A number of businesses and events have been cancelled today due to the threat of Storm Austen across ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26662729.essex-events-businesses-close-amid-storm-austen/
Bereaved dad praises Maldon support during Baby Loss Week: A FATHER whose baby died has praised an “incredible” community for its show of support during Baby ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26632520.bereaved-dad-praises-maldon-support-baby-loss-week/
Costa Coffee shuts branch in Essex town that's just a 3 minute walk away from another
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New flood alerts issued for Essex coast as tides stay high: Environment Agency issues Essex coast flood alerts for October 10, warning of high tides ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26624967.new-flood-alerts-issued-essex-coast-tides-stay-high/
Heybridge drug driver jailed for causing horror crash: A banned driver who took cocaine before getting behind the wheel caused a head-on crash which left two ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26616476.heybridge-drug-driver-jailed-causing-horror-crash/
Crash causes delays on busy Heybridge village road: Drivers face delays after a Heybridge crash with eastbound queues and journey times rising to 15 minutes ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26617750.crash-causes-delays-busy-heybridge-village-road/
Maldon District Council and NHS 'failed' mum who died: The family of a woman who took her own life after losing her home in a fire say the NHS and Maldon ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26470959.maldon-district-council-nhs-failed-mum-died/
Burnham fire station attended 33 incidents in September: Burnham-on-Crouch firefighters attended 33 incidents in September, including 19 fires ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26617411.burnham-fire-station-attended-33-incidents-september/
Delays expected on Wickford to Southminster rail line: Greater Anglia passengers face delays between Wickford and Southminster in south Essex on October 5 ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26606061.delays-expected-wickford-southminster-rail-line/
Burgess Hill Town put on a show in front of nearly 900 fans with 4-1 victory: On a Saturday afternoon in Mid Sussex, Burgess Hill Town welcomed Maldon & Tiptree ...
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Essex home with nine bedrooms gets £50,000 price cut: Nine-bedroom Asheldham village home near Southminster reduced by £50,000 to £900,000, offering 3 ...
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Burnham-on-Crouch and its unique worldwide reputation: Burnham-on-Crouch is more than just an Essex town, it has developed a worldwide reach over the years.
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Essex coast flood alert issued as high tides expected: Essex coast flood alert - residents warned of possible flooding from higher tides on September 28 ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26587863.essex-coast-flood-alert-issued-high-tides-expected/
Great Totham barmaid reaches Miss Teen Great Britain final: Fozila Umurzoqova, 19, is a finalist in Miss Teen Great Britain's 16-to-19 category
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26580273.great-totham-barmaid-reaches-miss-teen-great-britain-final/
Road near Maldon shut for hours as firefighters battle huge blaze : The road is expected to remain closed for some time
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Tollesbury man died in Colchester from caffeine overdose: Alfie Goddar was taken to hospital in October last year while suffering a psychotic episode after ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26536549.tollesbury-man-died-colchester-caffeine-overdose/
Residents in village near Maldon left without water for hours as main bursts for 5th time in a year
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Hundreds of children protected in summer vaccination drive: MORE than 440 vaccinations have been given to children and young people in Chelmsford and Maldon as ...
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Heybridge grass fire update as smoke seen near homes: The fire service has issued an update after a grass fire broke out on Scraley Road in Heybridge earlier ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26498269.heybridge-grass-fire-update-smoke-seen-near-homes/
Large blaze breaks out in Heybridge near power lines: Firefighters were called to an incident near Heybridge on Sunday morning, with crews from several Essex ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26488201.large-blaze-breaks-heybridge-near-power-lines/
Maldon assault leaves man with life-threatening injuries: Bevin King, 38, of South Woodham Ferrers has been charged with GBH after a man was left with ...
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Clacton Airshow act withdraws from event after aerodrome plane crash: A pilot suffered "life changing" injuries
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Stow Maries crash pilot remains in London hospital: A pilot remains in hospital after sustaining life-changing but not life-threatening injuries during an air ...
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Greater Anglia cancels nearly 100 services after train derails: Almost 100 train services have been cancelled after a Greater Anglia train derailed in Wickford ...
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Key FactsGreater Anglia Train Derails Near Wickford
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- The 10-coach train left Southend Victoria at 1.51pm and derailed near Wickford shortly after 2.10pm, with its rear carriages remaining upright.
- Emergency crews assessed and discharged all 62 people on board at the scene, while a second train was evacuated with no reported casualties.
- The cause has not been established, while the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and Network Rail examine all possible causes and factors.
- Greater Anglia suspended services between Shenfield and Southend Victoria and between Wickford and Southminster for the rest of the day, while the London Liverpool Street–Southend Victoria route was cancelled in full.
Southend train line unlikely to be reopen this weekend: A train line near Southend is unlikely to be reopened this weekend after a train derailed near Wickford.
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People who ran from lorry in Maldon 'missing' as police issue update on arrest: Police have asked for footage not to be shared online
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/people-who-ran-lorry-maldon-11092316
359 homes planned for tiny Essex village as locals say development 'not sustainable'
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Essex Reform councillor says 'we should have a say' in response to Andy Burnham plan
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Maldon lorry incident update as man arrested faces no action: A man in his 60s has been released without charge after people were seen running from a lorry in ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26435588.maldon-lorry-incident-update-man-arrested-faces-no-action/
Le Bouchon Brasserie, Heybridge announces closure date: Le Bouchon Brasserie in Heybridge, Essex, has announced it will be closing its doors next month.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26415953.le-bouchon-brasserie-heybridge-announces-closure-date/
Colchester and Essex MPs give their view on new Prime Minister: Ms Cox made the statement after Mr Burnham arrived at Downing Street on Monday to become the UK’s ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26296349.colchester-essex-mps-give-view-new-prime-minister/
"The cavalry is coming."
Speaking from a pub in Essex, Andy Burnham emphasises the value of pubs for "our heritage" after he announced he ... Show more
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Flood alert issued for parts of Clacton and Maldon coast: A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for parts of the Essex coast as high tides are ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26290583.flood-alert-issued-parts-clacton-maldon-coast/
Photos show the extent of Maldon 'deliberate' wildfire: Photos have shown the extent of a deliberate wildfire in Maldon with fire crews tackling the blaze.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26296841.photos-show-extent-maldon-deliberate-wildfire/
Essex woman banned from keeping animals after 95 neglected: Michelle Ashford, 52, of The Marshes in Dengie, Essex, was banned from keeping all animals ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26294862.essex-woman-banned-keeping-animals-95-neglected/
Fire burns part of farmland near Maldon in Langford Road: A blazing field fire in Wickham Bishops near Maldon sparked an emergency response and burned large ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26280742.fire-burns-part-farmland-near-maldon-langford-road/
Firefighters issue 'please think' warning after crews blocked by parked cars: They were held up in responding to a medical emergency
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/firefighters-issue-please-think-warning-11056526
Tollesbury's Woodup Pool one of best outdoor pools in UK: Woodup Pool in Tollesbury has been named one of the best outdoor swimming spots in the country in a ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26268916.tollesburys-woodup-pool-one-best-outdoor-pools-uk/
Maldon Council waste crews to collect bins early in heatwave: Maldon Council has announced plans to start bin collections at 6am tomorrow due to the high ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26256495.maldon-council-waste-crews-collect-bins-early-heatwave/
Maldon District Council’s district planning committee heard how the plans saw 650 objections from residents who are “not nimbies or blockers ... Show more
Venomous snakes spotted at Orchard Meadows park Southminster: People visiting a popular Essex beauty spot are being urged to follow new safety advice after ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26248778.venomous-snakes-spotted-orchard-meadows-park-southminster/
Mayland woman guilty after unnecessary suffering to horse: Coral Anderson, 33, of Nipsells Chase, Mayland, has been banned from keeping horses for 10 years ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26247661.mayland-woman-guilty-unnecessary-suffering-horse/
Heybridge Basin sea wall blaze tackled by fire crews: Fire crews were called to an incident in Heybridge yesterday evening after a 30-metre stretch of the sea ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26249748.heybridge-basin-sea-wall-blaze-tackled-fire-crews/
The Heckford Angel pub near Colchester has new plans filed: The owner of The Heckford Angel, in Maldon Road, near Colchester Zoo has filed a new application for ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26243252.heckford-angel-pub-near-colchester-new-plans-filed/
Busy Burnham road CLOSED due to reported bad crash: A road has been closed following a reported crash in Burnham-on-Crouch, with delays reported.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26245798.busy-burnham-road-closed-due-reported-bad-crash/
Full list of Essex schools closed due to 'extreme heat' warning: Several schools have closed either fully or partially today following an 'extreme heat' weather ...
essexlive.news/news/full-list-essex-schools-closed-11029605
Fire crews tackle Burnham barbecue fire that spread to house: A barbecue fire spread to a house on Ruston Road during a barbecue, prompting a response from fire ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26225151.fire-crews-tackle-burnham-barbecue-fire-spread-house/
Man injured by 'Alsatian-type' dog while walking in Maldon: A man was bitten on the wrist by a dog as he walked along the public footpath, police said
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/man-injured-alsatian-type-dog-11026958
Lottery winner died near Tiptree after suspected hit-and-run: Anthony Canty, 39, was riding along Maldon Road last month when he was hit by an 18-year-old ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26206031.lottery-winner-died-near-tiptree-suspected-hit-and-run/
Essex Police investigation after Great Totham deaths: A man and woman in their 80s have died after being found with injuries at a property in Great Totham ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26220511.essex-police-investigation-great-totham-deaths/
Great Totham: Police cordon remains at village scene where two pensioners died: There is a police presence in the area
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/great-totham-police-cordon-remains-11027235
Around 680 cannabis plants discovered in Cold Norton, Essex: A cannabis factory worth an estimated £500,000 has been discovered in an industrial unit in Cold ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26217124.around-680-cannabis-plants-discovered-cold-norton-essex/
Essex Police investigation at nursery shut over 'harm risk': Watership Downs Nursery in Poulton Close, Maldon, was closed on Friday, June 19
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26219029.essex-police-investigation-nursery-shut-harm-risk/
Burnham man who was one of England's first rugby players: Howard Fowler and another who died there are among the rugby players who appeared for England in ...
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Maldon Euromillons winner dies after suspected hit and run: A EuroMillions winner from Maldon has died following a suspected hit and run in Tiptree in May.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26172564.maldon-euromillons-winner-dies-suspected-hit-run/
Heybridge emergency services presence seen at incident: A large emergency services presence has been seen at the scene of an incident in Heybridge today (June 4) ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26167139.heybridge-emergency-services-presence-seen-incident/
Burnham-on-Crouch - Essex town world-famous for sailing: Burnham-on-Crouch which hosts an internationally famous sailing competition is only an hour from Romford ...
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Pictures show three caravans destroyed in Burnham fire: Pictures have emerged from fire crews, showing three caravans destroyed in a fire in Creeksea Lane ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26157470.pictures-show-three-caravans-destroyed-burnham-fire/
Serving town councillor charged in major Essex human trafficking investigation: The Town Mayor said that the allegations reported are "deeply disturbing" and ...
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Morrisons supermarket in Maldon shut until further notice: Morrisons has closed its Maldon store this morning until further notice due to unforeseen ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26136047.morrisons-supermarket-maldon-shut-notice/
Man bitten by dog on Essex beach: Police are now trying to identify a woman who was walking two Collie dogs at the time of the incident
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/man-bitted-dog-essex-beach-10982717
Maldon: The Warren Estate apologises for fireworks noise: Maldon venue, The Warren Estate has issued an apology after a fireworks display prompted noise ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26135760.maldon-warren-estate-apologises-fireworks-noise/
Serious crash causes B1022 Maldon Road Tiptree closure: A road in Essex has been closed in both directions following a crash near Tiptree.
echo-news.co.uk/news/26126516.car-bike-crash-causes-b1022-maldon-road-tiptree-closure/
Cadent gas: repainted road markings in Maldon Road slammed: 800 metres of gas mains pipes originally built in the 1930s were dug up in Maldon Road and new pipes ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26107476.cadent-gas-repainted-road-markings-maldon-road-slammed/
Radio station mistakenly announces death of King Charles: Erroneous announcement made due to a computer error at its main studio in Maldon in eastern Essex ...
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B1010 Maldon Road blocked both ways after reported crash: Traffic disruption is being reported on a key local route this morning near Burnham.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26119070.b1010-maldon-road-blocked-ways-reported-crash/
Britain's first gay surrogate parent charged with rape and human trafficking
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