Rowhedge21 Oct 2025Future of community ferry protected with new boatPeople operating the service in north Essex are celebrating the arrival of a new vessel.21 Oct 202530 Dec 2024Community ferry launches appeal to buy new boatThe current vessel only has another year's lifespan before it will need to be replaced.30 Dec 202426 Aug 2024Open flood barrier leaves village underwaterThe Environment Agency says it decided to leave the barrier open, which caused "localised flooding".26 Aug 202412 Jan 2023Human jawbone came from man in train crashThe human remains were found in March 2019 and have now been identified by police.12 Jan 202310 Jan 2023River trip for 120-year-old barge shows old tradeIt travels on a river in Essex, which was part of a former trading route to London.10 Jan 202325 Dec 2020Youngest Covid stroke patient's 'Christmas miracle'Omar Taylor says it feels like a miracle that he is alive to celebrate Christmas with his family.25 Dec 202011 Nov 2020The DIYers making the most of lockdown 2.0Whether it's knitting or building a pizza oven, many are using the time to learn a new skill.11 Nov 202010 Sep 2020Doctors study brain of 'miraculous' Covid patientOmar Taylor says he is happy his case could help medics treat patients in a similar condition to him.10 Sep 2020