East Tilbury6 days agoWork begins on land for Lower Thames CrossingTunnelling is due to begin in 2028, and the £10bn road will open in the mid to late-2030s.6 days ago11 Feb 2026XL bully owner sentenced over dog walker attackA court hears the victim was left with serious hand injuries and her dog later had to be put down.11 Feb 20263 Feb 2026'My sister's killer must confess or stay in jail'The body of Danielle Jones, 15, who was kidnapped and murdered in Essex, has never been found.3 Feb 20262 Dec 2025Crews tackle scrap metal fire at recycling centreThe fire service says the blaze was found in a large pile of mixed metals.2 Dec 202531 Oct 2025Crews tackle scrap metal fire at recycling centreThe fire service says a specialist crane was used to move the material to reach hotspots.31 Oct 202529 Mar 2025'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnelThose living on the Lower Thames Crossing route tell of their despair at being uprooted.29 Mar 202526 Mar 2025What is the Lower Thames Crossing project?Sixteen years of uncertainty have ended after the announcement of the landmark plans.26 Mar 202524 Mar 2025Residents raise worries over pylon disruptionA new substation will be built near a town under new National Grid plans.24 Mar 202528 Nov 2024Danielle Jones's killer begins new freedom bidA Parole Board panel will consider whether the killer of Danielle Jones can be released.28 Nov 2024...
