Tilbury4 days ago£1m worth of cannabis found hidden in candlesFour men, from Merseyside and West Yorkshire, are jailed over the "significant" importation of the drug.4 days agoEngland8 days agoMP opens Parliament debate with sign languageThe Essex MP leads a debate on the introduction of a programme of British Sign Language classes.8 days agoEssex18 Mar 2025Consultation on pylon plan opens in countyIt will run for a month with National Grid urging people to give feedback.18 Mar 2025England11 Mar 2025Campaigner calls pylon cash incentive 'patronising'The government wants to reduce opposition but campaign group says it is just a "token gesture".11 Mar 2025England6 Feb 2025Four arrested over £80m cocaine discoveryThe men were arrested on Wednesday in the small village of Merrington, Shropshire.6 Feb 2025England3 Feb 2025Pylons plan is 'an absolute disaster' - FarageNigel Farage tells the BBC new pylons between Norwich and Tilbury will affect the landscape.3 Feb 2025England30 Jan 2025'Tweaks' proposed to Tilbury-Norwich pylon plansThirty locations are identified where "minor adjustments" can be made, National Grid says.30 Jan 202512 Jan 2025MP says pylons right decision for energy projectJess Asato says she hopes the National Grid's proposal will help improve biodiversity in the area.12 Jan 2025England10 Jan 2025Warning as glass items on windowsills cause firesFirefighters want people to be aware of how powerful the low winter sun can be.10 Jan 2025Essex...