Expect overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing for essential maintenance. Plan alternate routes if you drive a tall vehicle. Dartford Crossing: Two Weeks of M25 Tunnel Closures Planned Driving near Dartford Crossing soon? Some tunnel closures are planned. The taller, right-hand tunnel closes two nights this week. Expect closures Wednesday, February 26, and Thursday, February…
Local official criticizes current measures to tackle pigeon droppings near Shenfield Station as insufficient and “disappointing”. Essex Railway Station Pigeon Mess Efforts Deemed Unsatisfactory A local official wants action about pigeon mess. The mess is under the railway bridges near Shenfield Station, and he thinks Network Rail should do more. The bridges divide Shenfield and…
The West Midlands leads the UK in car thefts per capita, despite recent police efforts to combat vehicle crime. Car Theft Hotspot West Midlands Has Highest Rate in the UK The West Midlands is the UK’s car theft center. It has the highest theft rate nationally, based on population size. The West Midlands has most…
Council tax in Chelmsford will rise by 2.96% as the council faces uncertain costs amid restructuring plans. Chelmsford Council Tax Increase Planned Amid Future Cost Concerns The city council in Chelmsford has a new budget. They don’t know how much Essex’s changes will cost. Council tax will rise by 2.96 percent, meaning the average home…
A popular Essex pub, once a hotspot for celebrities, is now a housing estate. Locals remember the iconic Double Six fondly. Essex Housing Estate Replaces Celebrated Pub Visited by Big Stars The Double Six pub is fondly remembered in Essex. This Basildon pub closed over twenty years ago, but locals still haven’t forgotten it. The…
Explore the eerie mystery behind Bread and Cheese Hill in Essex. Discover theories and its possible dark past. Essex Road Riddle: Uncovering the Dark History of Bread and Cheese Hill Essex has many well-known roads. People drive on them every day. Road names often reveal history. Bread and Cheese Hill is in Thundersley. Its name’s…
A pop-up shop in Brentwood offers free prom outfits to teens. It provides dresses, suits and accessories. Free Prom Outfits for Teens Brentwood Pop Up Shop Opens Soon Prom is a big deal, and new outfits can cost a lot of money, which some families can’t afford. A shop in Essex will help with prom…
A commuter town grapples with its identity as residents disagree on whether they reside in London or Essex. London or Essex? Town Divided Over Its True Identity and Location Town borders can spark lots of debate. Is a place in Essex or is it in London? Some areas make people disagree a lot. Dilan Kurt…
West Midlands sees highest car theft rate in the UK per capita. London has more total thefts, theft rate is lower. Car Theft Hotspots: See UK Regions Where Your Car Is Most at Risk Recent data shows car thefts are high in the West Midlands. Police seized many stolen cars there recently, and the West…
Old posters reveal incredibly cheap drink deals at Unit 7. Many fondly remember this popular Basildon nightclub. Old posters reveal incredibly cheap drink deals at Unit 7. Many fondly remember this popular Basildon nightclub. Cheap Drinks at Essex Nightclub Unit 7 Remembered in Nostalgic Posters Cheap Drinks at Essex Nightclub Unit 7 Remembered in Nostalgic…