Essex News
Explosion rocks Essex homes; firefighters tackle industrial blaze
A large explosion shook homes across Essex after a fire broke out at an industrial unit. Over 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze, which was heard for miles.
Teen girl and woman die off Essex coast; others injured
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after getting into difficulty in the water off the coast of Essex. A third person remains in hospital in a serious condition, with two others treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Thames Water bans hosepipes for 10M+ customers
Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting over 10 million customers, citing dry weather, heatwaves, and high demand. The restrictions begin July 23rd and will remain in place until conditions improve. Exemptions apply for specific needs and priority customers.
Essex is a county in the east of England that includes the town of Wickford.