Rettendon19 hrs agoHelpline set up for firms affected by explosionCouncil leader Stephen Robinson says it has been a "shocking event" for people in the area.19 hrs ago1 day agoExplosion destroys £1m of kit at family metalworksA business owner says a row of industrial units was wiped out by last week's blast near Rettendon.1 day ago2 days agoFire crews check hotspots at major explosion siteThe fire service says it is windy at the explosion site and nearby fields are "tinder dry".2 days ago3 days ago'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.3 days ago4 days agoTwenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosionEssex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.4 days ago4 days agoHuge explosion and fire rip through Essex industrial siteA major incident was declared as 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze south of Chelmsford. 4 days ago26 Mar 2026Cyclist dies in collision involving two vehiclesThe stretch between Howe Green and Rettendon was shut for several hours.26 Mar 20266 Dec 2025Why do the Essex Boys murders still grip people 30 years on?The gangland executions of three drug dealers remain a subject of fascination.6 Dec 20252 Sep 2025Two men confirmed dead after roundabout collisionPolice say five others were taken to hospital with serious injuries and two men were arrested.2 Sep 2025...
