Aveley24 Nov 2024New homes approved on green belt amid appeal fearsA councillor says it is "incredibly difficult' to understand attitudes towards green belt.24 Nov 2024Essex12 Nov 2024Football supporter banned for homophobic commentThe fan is barred from attending any matches for two seasons, following an investigation.12 Nov 202414 Sep 2024Ford Escort to be auctioned with £70,000 guide priceThe rare classic car has generated "a lot of interest", an auctioneer says.14 Sep 2024Cambridgeshire9 Sep 2024Man seriously injured after plane crash in parkEmergency services rushed to a field near a park in Essex after the aircraft crashed.9 Sep 2024Essex4 Mar 2024Community shed moves to new pumping station homeAveley Men's Shed opens up in Davy Down pumping station after searching for a base for four years.4 Mar 2024Essex13 Apr 2023Football club seeks approval for new stadiumGrays Athletic hoping to get a new ground at the site of the former Thurrock FC on greenbelt land.13 Apr 2023Essex22 Sep 2022Lorry fire closes major road for four hoursThe burning contents of the container had to be spread out so crews could extinguish the flames.22 Sep 2022Essex18 Jul 2022Firefighters tackle 400-acre field blazeA fire at Great Chesterford train station affecting 400 acres of Littlebury field is one of a number at the weekend.18 Jul 2022Essex3 Mar 2022Aerial photos show Belhus Park's wartime roleHistoric England says there are still "mysteries" about how the Essex estate was used during World War Two.3 Mar 2022Essex