Councillors turn down the application after 459 residents object to the plans.

Conservatives lose control of Thurrock and Basildon councils, and narrowly hold on to Harlow.

The search engine giant buys acres of land at a former RAF airbase.

John Philip says Epping Forest District Council still faces financial pressures, despite the noteworthy sale.

The tech giant wants the "option" to expand its technical infrastructure.

"We've got to take it on the chin," says Thurrock's Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price.

Councillors in Epping are told the price of materials, equipment and designs are going up.

The Loughton Surgery says it is the "the fastest growing GP practice in Epping".