A driving instructor says Basildon, Essex is a difficult place to pass a driving test due to numerous roundabouts. Driving Test Nightmare? Instructor Warns Against One Essex Location A driving instructor thinks Basildon is hard for tests. He calls people who pass there “legends.” Francis runs a channel called Driving School TV. He visits driving…
Hank, a large but loving dog at Dogs Trust Basildon, struggles to find a home due to his size and associated costs. Essex Dog Seeks Home, Overlooked Due to Size, Nearing 1000 Days There’s this dog named Hank. He’s been at Dogs Trust in Basildon almost his entire life, and he’s a really sweet dog…
A woman’s nursing dreams are shattered after being caught with £10,500 in drug money earned through a drug scheme. Dreams Dashed: Aspiring Nurse Loses £10,500 Stash in Drug Scheme A woman, Lakeisha Doel, delivered cannabis packages around Wales and England, the court learned. Police searched Doel’s home and found £10,500 in cash in a shoebox.…
A former resident disputes recent claims labeling Harlow, Essex, as the “most dangerous” town, citing community spirit. Essex Town’s Dangerous Reputation Questioned By Someone Who Grew Up There Harlow’s past reputation wasn’t great. The town was recently called Essex’s most dangerous place. This surprised someone who grew up there. They admitted Harlow wasn’t always a…
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a train near Upminster station Thursday morning. Emergency services responded swiftly. Man Critically Injured After Train Collision Near Upminster Station Okay, so a man got hurt near Essex. He was reportedly hit by a train. This happened early Thursday, just before 8 AM, at the…
Residents of an Essex village fear new housing plans will ruin its charm. They fight to maintain village identity. Essex Village Faces Identity Crisis With Plan For New Homes Latchingdon residents are fighting a village expansion. They oppose plans to build many new homes. A plan for 160 homes was first rejected, but later, it…
Pregnant Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright hid as masked crooks targeted their £3.5m mansion. Masked Crooks Target Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan’s £3.5m Mansion Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright had a scary experience. Masked criminals targeted their £3.5 million Essex mansion. Michelle is pregnant. The couple heard their porch window break and the alarm sounded.…
Plans for 480 homes on farmland raise concerns about urban sprawl, merging Billericay and Brentwood. Essex Town Expansion Plan Sparks Urban Sprawl Fears Near Billericay Hey, guess what’s happening in Billericay? They might build a new town! Councillors are thinking about approving the project. It involves building up to 480 houses north of London Road.…
A McDonald’s drive-thru plan near the A13 in Essex may be rejected because of worries about its impact on local health. Essex McDonald’s Drive Thru Plan Near A13 Faces Rejection Over Health The council plans to reject a McDonald’s drive-thru because they worry about local health problems if built. It would be near a former…
Council tax and parking charges in Rochford are set to increase. This follows accusations of the leader being too timid. Rochford Council Tax and Parking Fees Rise Amid Leader Criticism South Essex residents will soon pay more. Council tax and parking fees are going up. Football pitch costs will also increase. Rochford Council approved a…