Residents evacuated from homes during gas leak
Residents on a street in Shenfield were forced to take refuge in a shelter last night after a gas leak was discovered.
Play park closed after tree collapses on climbing equipment
The King George's Playing Fields play area has closed after a tree collapsed onto the clibing equipment after being struck down by Storm Eleanor.
Members of staff assaulted in armed robbery
Two members of staff are reported to have been assaulted during an armed robbery.
Men armed with machete attempt to rob a takeaway restaurant
Two men attempted to rob a takeaway pizza restaurant armed with a machete.
Second person rescued from Buttsbury Wash in two days
Firefighters were called out to rescue a man from Buttsbury Wash today, only a day after they had rescued a motorist from the same location.
Firefighters rescue freezing cold man from flooded ford
Firefighters rescued a man suffering from shock and potential hypothermia after his van became trapped in 3ft of freezing cold water.
Two men arrested for stealing diesel
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing diesel from lorries after they were spotted by an off-duty officer.
Twelve year-old showjumper scoops gold for England
A young showjumper pulled off a faultless performance at the Home Pony International and managed to scoop a team gold for England and a solo win in the 128cm Grand Prix.
Firefighters tackling a barn fire which has been burning overnight
Firefighters have spent the night extinguishing a fire after a barn containing 300 tonnes of hay went up in smokes.
Security guard robbed of his cash box
Police are appealing for information after a security guard had a cash box robbed from him.
