Parkeston6 Sep 2024Speed limit on 'dangerous' A-road to be reducedLocal MP Sir Bernard Jenkin says the action will "undoubtedly reduce casualties" on the major route.6 Sep 2024Essex20 Mar 2024Port's habitat proposals threaten seals - claimHutchison Ports is building a new container port terminal at Bathside Bay in Harwich.20 Mar 2024Essex18 Nov 2023Harwich and Parkeston FC to mark 75 years of standAn Essex non-league club is marking the 75th birthday of its grandstand with a guided tour.18 Nov 2023Essex4 Oct 2023Family left homeless after tumble dryer fireThe blaze at the terraced house in Essex caused the utility room to collapse.4 Oct 2023England11 Sep 2023Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle collisionA motorcyclist dies in a crash with a car on the A120 near Harwich.11 Sep 202317 Apr 2023Leisure centre reopening after water leak is fixedThe council in Essex, which owns the site, says it is looking forward to welcoming customers back.17 Apr 2023Essex13 Apr 2023Police finalising plans for new station in EssexAn old fire station commander's house in Dovercourt could be demolished and replaced.13 Apr 2023Essex13 Apr 2023Leisure centre to reopen after water samples testsThe site in Essex closed because of a leak in its external pipework but should reopen in a few days.13 Apr 2023Essex7 May 2022Dangerous driving arrest after biker crash deathA motorcyclist in his 50s died after a collision with two cars and two HGVs on the A120 near Harwich.7 May 2022Essex