Purfleet10 hrs agoNational Highways sorry for 'eight-hour' M25 waitsDrivers experience disruption for about 14 hours as a result of a series of lane closures.10 hrs ago30 Apr 2026Man died in crash with goalpost while testing bikeA friend of Alan Scamp describes hearing a "metal on metal noise" when the bike crashed at night.30 Apr 202623 Mar 2026Fire crews called to blaze at commerical buildingsPeople living nearby are told to keep windows and doors closed.23 Mar 202617 Feb 2026Man seriously injured after van and lorry collideThe van driver suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash on Monday night, police say.17 Feb 202625 Jan 2026Dartford Crossing tunnel shut after lorry crashThe Essex-bound tunnel has reopened after more than 30 hours of repairs.25 Jan 202616 Dec 2025Five arrested after raids at charity clothes banksPolice believe the outfits were being sold abroad to finance crime.16 Dec 202511 Oct 2025Marsh building reopens after vandalism attackThe reopening has timed well with birds migrating through this autumn, the charity says.11 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Hotline launched for town troubled by docks dustThurrock Council is setting up a 24-hour hotline so residents in Tilbury can report dust levels.9 Oct 20253 Oct 2025M25 exit reopens after two-vehicle collisionNational Highways says emergency services are at the scene.3 Oct 2025...
