West Thurrock

The energy regulator gives an advance in funding for the controversial scheme.

Schools were advised to close when a hydrogen chloride gas cloud billowed into the skies.

There are reports of more than 60 vehicles gathering, police say.

It will run for a month with National Grid urging people to give feedback.

Ch Insp Tony Atkin apologises to Oliver Powell over the handling of the investigation in Essex.

A student complained about how teachers were locked out of school buildings, councillors are told.

Andrew Jefferies says he is "passing on the baton" as the local authority works on devolution plan.

The recovery yard fire in February 2023 also destroyed seized vehicles involved in crime, police say.