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The Suez depot is situated within Promenade Park in Maldon

Planning and development

Maldon depot could expand to accommodate six extra vehicles

Owners - Grace and Joshua Meehan officially own the Booking Hall Café after more than a decade of running it

Owners - Grace and Joshua Meehan officially own the Booking Hall Café after more than a decade of running it

Historic community café officially owned by family after over a decade

Essex villages that rival the Cotswolds for historic charm and timeless appeal

Friary Fields in Maldon

Friary Fields in Maldon

Local government

Maldon District Council to buy flats for use as temporary accommodation

Cadent will begin the project later this month under Mill Road

Cadent will begin the project later this month under Mill Road

Maldon road to close for nine weeks for gas pipe reinforcement work

Beverly Brown, Ann Latham, Kathie Arundell, Mark Latham, James Lindop Brown and Stephen Nunn, holding Captain Brown's Sam Browne belt

Beverly Brown, Ann Latham, Kathie Arundell, Mark Latham, James Lindop Brown and Stephen Nunn, holding Captain Brown's Sam Browne belt

Cultural attractions

New Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome exhibition honours First World War pilot

Alan Hammond with his Winston Churchill memorabilia

Alan Hammond with his Winston Churchill memorabilia

Bradwell care home resident reconnects with memories thanks to Churchill memorabilia

News

Absent - Ollie Granger, Rob Pownall and Piers Corbyn are all missing from ballot

Absent - Ollie Granger, Rob Pownall and Piers Corbyn are all missing from ballot

All notable absences from the final Clacton by-election ballot

Essex Live News

Parents react as council plans to move school holidays in Essex

Thousands of Essex patients are benefitting from NHS dermatology care closer to home

Thousands of Essex patients are benefitting from NHS dermatology care closer to home

Thousands of Essex patients benefit from dermatology care closer to home

Police - Officers believe Sullivan was taken in this black Mitsubishi Outlander

Police - Officers believe Sullivan was taken in this black Mitsubishi Outlander

Police name 21-year-old man who died after kidnapping in Essex

Candidates - Nigel Farage, Count Binface and Laurence Fox are running for the Clacton seat

Candidates - Nigel Farage, Count Binface and Laurence Fox are running for the Clacton seat

Who are the 34 standing in Clacton? - Get to know your candidates

Frinton was the highest rated seaside town in Essex

Frinton was the highest rated seaside town in Essex

Seaside towns across Essex ranked from best to worst in new list

Clacton - A record 34 candidates will stand in the by-election called by Farage

Clacton - A record 34 candidates will stand in the by-election called by Farage

BREAKING: Ballot for Clacton by-election revealed as record 34 candidates stand

Nigel Farage has called for an immediate general election

Nigel Farage has called for an immediate general election

Essex Live News

Nigel Farage calls for immediate general election after Burnham's appointment

Clacton Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

Clacton Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

Jobs and careers

Nursery worker wins unfair dismissal tribunal case against employer

Number of crews on the scene of a wildfire in Great Totham

Number of crews on the scene of a wildfire in Great Totham

Essex Live News

Six crews on scene of wildfire

Alert - Warnings of floods have been issued for parts of the Essex coast

Alert - Warnings of floods have been issued for parts of the Essex coast

Essex Live News

Flood alert issued for large part of Essex coast

World's biggest bouncy castle attraction coming to Braintree Village

World's biggest bouncy castle attraction coming to Braintree Village

Braintree Village

World’s largest inflatable attraction to open in shopping centre

Euro Car Parks under investigation over issuing parking fines at petrol stations

Euro Car Parks under investigation over issuing parking fines at petrol stations

Parking giant under investigation over issuing fines at petrol stations

Kiran Kaur has been jailed

Kiran Kaur has been jailed

Mother of Henry Nowak's killer jailed for removing knife from crime scene

Recovered - Essex Police seized a stolen asbestos decontamination unit and a Nissan Navara

Recovered - Essex Police seized a stolen asbestos decontamination unit and a Nissan Navara

£95k worth of stolen work vehicles recovered in Essex in 24 hours

James Ransley of Consensus puts himself forward for Clacton by-election race

James Ransley of Consensus puts himself forward for Clacton by-election race

Clacton by-election

New candidate enters Clacton by-election campaign

Spurs - Xavi Simons has invited the family of George Dennis to any upcoming game

Spurs - Xavi Simons has invited the family of George Dennis to any upcoming game

Essex Live News

Tottenham star invites family of Essex boy to watch game after fatal lorry crash

William Clouston

William Clouston

Clacton by-election

Leader of national political party to challenge Farage in Clacton by-election

Banned - Children under 16 will be unable to purchase energy drinks from next year

Banned - Children under 16 will be unable to purchase energy drinks from next year

Essex County Council

Essex public health boss backs energy drink ban for under-16s

Anglian Water has provided an update on the hosepipe ban across Essex

Anglian Water has provided an update on the hosepipe ban across Essex

Water company provide update on Essex hosepipe ban

Asda Express stores undergoing major change

Asda Express stores undergoing major change

Major change introduced to Essex supermarket chain stores

Ellis Heather has been jailed for life

Ellis Heather has been jailed for life

Essex Live News

Rapper sentenced for murder of 30-year-old dad in Essex car park

Police dog support

Police dog support

Essex Live News

Smugglers denied access as police tackle 'organised immigration crime' at Stansted

Are you exempt from the hosepipe ban?

Are you exempt from the hosepipe ban?

Who can ignore hosepipe bans across Essex? All the exemptions listed

UK Today

Corrie star’s reason for quitting after 7 years and why her character survived

Doritos urgently recalls popular crisps due to health risk as it warns 'do not eat'

Ryanair warns of 'significant' queues at 16 major airports this summer - full list

New 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning issued as more arrests made in UK-wide crackdown

UK airline cancels all flights on popular route until August 2026 - are you affected?

UK clothing company at risk of closing after 12 years as it falls into administration

Sport

Andy Squire and Karl Lodge who won their National Senior Pairs Area Final

Maldon Bowls Club members shine in county and national competitions

Starmer - England's PM with Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre

Starmer - England's PM with Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre

Essex Live News

Prime Minister hints at extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup

Maldon - The Hub opened at Wycke Hill Business Park two months ago

Maldon - The Hub opened at Wycke Hill Business Park two months ago

New family-run fitness venue with golf simulator offers 'something for everyone'

From left: Richard English, Paulette Norfolk, President Christine Reynolds, Nic Hull, David Bateman and Lynne Parlour

From left: Richard English, Paulette Norfolk, President Christine Reynolds, Nic Hull, David Bateman and Lynne Parlour

Burnham Hillside bowlers compete in cup and league matches

Andy Squire, who faces a busy and challenging week in competitions

Andy Squire, who faces a busy and challenging week in competitions

Maldon Bowls Club celebrates latest results

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National Sport

Josh Kerr celebrates breaking the mile world record (Adam Davy/PA).

Josh Kerr celebrates breaking the mile world record (Adam Davy/PA).

I’m following in the footsteps of giants, says Josh Kerr after mile world record

Bryson DeChambeau was looking to reignite his challenge at The Open on Saturday (Jacob King/PA).

Bryson DeChambeau was looking to reignite his challenge at The Open on Saturday (Jacob King/PA).

Bryson DeChambeau’s bid to bounce back at The Open – A hole-by-hole analysis

England’s Morgan Rogers before the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match at the Miami Stadium. Picture date: Saturday July 11, 2026.

England’s Morgan Rogers before the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match at the Miami Stadium. Picture date: Saturday July 11, 2026.

Chelsea have £117million bid accepted for Morgan Rogers

Luis de la Fuente warned the referee for Sunday’s World Cup final not to fall for Argentina’s gamesmanship (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Luis de la Fuente warned the referee for Sunday’s World Cup final not to fall for Argentina’s gamesmanship (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Luis de la Fuente warns referee ‘don’t let Argentina break rules’ against Spain

George Russell will line up from third on the grid for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix (Omar Havana/AP)

George Russell will line up from third on the grid for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix (Omar Havana/AP)

George Russell left frustrated as ‘serious issue’ with car hampers title bid

Rory McIlroy has criticised Bryson DeChembeau’s behaviour at The Open (Jacob King/PA)

Rory McIlroy has criticised Bryson DeChembeau’s behaviour at The Open (Jacob King/PA)

Rory McIlroy accuses Bryson DeChambeau of holding Open ‘hostage’ after penalty

High Fibre continued James Owen’s great record in the Betway Summer Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen (Molly Hunter/PA)

High Fibre continued James Owen’s great record in the Betway Summer Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen (Molly Hunter/PA)

Owen enjoys treble on profitable afternoon at Market Rasen

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Absent - Ollie Granger, Rob Pownall and Piers Corbyn are all missing from ballot

All notable absences from the final Clacton by-election ballot

Essex Live News

Parents react as council plans to move school holidays in Essex

Thousands of Essex patients are benefitting from NHS dermatology care closer to home

Thousands of Essex patients benefit from dermatology care closer to home

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National News

People take part in a National March for Palestine organised by Palestine Coalition, in central London (Maja Smiejkowska/PA)

People take part in a National March for Palestine organised by Palestine Coalition, in central London (Maja Smiejkowska/PA)

Palestine protesters urge Andy Burnham to act on Israel

Former prime minister Boris Johnson (PA)

Former prime minister Boris Johnson (PA)

Boris Johnson’s and Rishi Sunak’s advice for incoming PM Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham is expected to set out his plans when he takes over as prime minister on Monday, with reports suggesting he could back more drilling in the North Sea (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Andy Burnham is expected to set out his plans when he takes over as prime minister on Monday, with reports suggesting he could back more drilling in the North Sea (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Andy Burnham urged to stick to Labour manifesto on North Sea oil

The Iranian leader has vowed consequences to the US attacks (AP)

The Iranian leader has vowed consequences to the US attacks (AP)

Iranian supreme leader warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US keeps up attacks

Racegoers in line for a ice cream at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare (Niall Carson/PA)

Racegoers in line for a ice cream at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave

A wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge in Cairngorms National Park (Jane Barlow/PA)

A wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge in Cairngorms National Park (Jane Barlow/PA)

Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’

The president suggested the US should be chosen again to host the World Cup, but without Canada and Mexico (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

The president suggested the US should be chosen again to host the World Cup, but without Canada and Mexico (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Trump says ‘rigged election’ means he gets to host World Cup and Olympics

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