East Hanningfield30 Jul 2026Blast investigated by health and safety officialsTwenty firefighters are recovering after being taken to hospital due to the explosion in Essex.30 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Helpline set up for firms affected by explosionCouncil leader Stephen Robinson says it has been a "shocking event" for people in the area.28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Explosion destroys £1m of kit at family metalworksA business owner says a row of industrial units was wiped out by last week's blast near Rettendon.28 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Fire crews check hotspots at major explosion siteThe fire service says it is windy at the explosion site and nearby fields are "tinder dry".27 Jul 202626 Jul 2026'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.26 Jul 202625 Jul 2026Huge explosion and fire rip through Essex industrial siteA major incident was declared as 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze south of Chelmsford. 25 Jul 202617 Jun 2026Mechanics discover runaway rabbit under carThe bunny was in the tray of a Volkswagen Golf which arrived from Burnham-on-Crouch for a service at the garage in Hanningfield. 17 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Rabbit find like a Benny Hill sketch, says mechanic"I'd like to think it's living a happy life in a field somewhere now," the mechanic adds.16 Jun 202629 Jan 2026Reservoir crash pilot identified by dental recordsThe crash which killed Peter Beeson, 66, is being investigated by the air accident officials.29 Jan 2026...
