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A pile of waste ablaze on the site in Braintree. Orange flames can be seen, and some netting in the foreground.

Fire likely caused by dumped lithium battery

The fire service is reminding residents to safely dispose of batteries.

Two firefighters are at a waste recycling centre. One of them is holding a hose and the other is holding a pitch fork. They are both wearing firefighter uniform including a yellow fluorescent helmet and yellow fluorescent jackets which says FIRE & RESCUE on the back.

Firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze

Essex Fire and Rescue Service says there is "a lot of smoke" due to a recycling centre fire.

A man stands by a plinth at Markshall, with a microphone surrounded by a crowd commemorating an event. Some of the crowd are standing, some are sitting down. The event is held on grass with a stone monument present. Small American and British flags can be seen, sticking out from the ground.

Ceremony will honour pilots of key WW2 operation

An estate in Essex is preparing to host a service to commemorate the Operation Varsity pilots.

A row of e-scooters with "E scooter for hire" written in paint on the concrete they are on, with the backdrop of a green space with people doing a yoga session on the grass, surrounded by trees and buildings beyond.

Town e-scooter trial approved despite safety fears

E-scooters are set to be available for hire, weeks after another council agreed to end its trial.

A head and shoulders image of Howard Rayner in his Special police uniform of a black jacket with a strip of blue and white squares across the chest, and a police issue black peaked cap with the Essex Police badge in the centre. He is standing in front of a red brick Victorian building.

Special Supt retires after 41 years with police

Howard Rayner is praised for his "tremendous contribution" while holding down a full-time job.

An aerial view of MDP Wethersfield, with four accommodation blocks visible and grass areas, with fields in the background.

Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base

Three men took the government to court over what they described as "prison-like" conditions.

A man in a navy and/or grey fleece folding his arms in front of his terraced house. His white hair is receding.

Man, 80, gives up solar panels fight with council

Barry Thompson's local council refuses his efforts to install six solar panels.

The entrance to Stansted Airport, which has a sign welcoming visitors. It has a large white roof which is supported by metal beams. The entrance is next to a road with a zebra crossing.

Concern new-look airport bus service will fail

A rural bus service has been saved from closure, but worries are voiced about its new timetable.

Brooks Newmark wearing protective army clothing with two female Ukrainian refugees just at the corner of the shot. He is standing outside looking down out of shot

Ex-MP moving to Ukraine to scale up charity work

Former Braintree MP Brooks Newmark is moving to Kyiv to do more of his charity work.