Harwich2 hrs agoWinds and trees cause 'significant damage' to trainsPeople are advised to check before travelling by train in parts of the East of England.2 hrs ago13 Oct 2026Police open first station in 17 years on firefighter landIt does not have a front counter, but allows 101 calls through its yellow phone out the front.13 Oct 20268 Oct 2026CCTV to combat abuse of workers at road schemeEssex Highways says it is "unacceptable" drivers' frustrations are boiling over.8 Oct 202631 Aug 2026Essex gets £8m in four years from location shootsThe total is boosted by a recent shoot in the county featuring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. 31 Aug 202619 Aug 2026At-risk Napoleonic monument gets £360k for repairsThe building has been suffering from leaks and needs "essential" upkeep, says a charity.19 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Crews tackle warehouse blaze in early hoursA neighbouring county fire service also receives calls from concerned residents as smoke spreads.16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Watch: Warehouse fire creates plumes of thick smokeA paper labelling company is destroyed and smoke can be seen from across nearby river estuaries.16 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Royal Navy docks in Harwich after 60-year absenceHMS Severn, which patrols the UK coastline, is expected to set sail from the Essex port later today.12 Aug 202623 Jul 2026Watch: Piloting giant ships into port is 'fun job'A pilot explains how she helps to guide ships more than 50m (164ft) in length, often in rough seas.23 Jul 2026...
