Motoring

Incident - the crash on the St John's roundabout

Reported crash between motorbike and car on Clacton roundabout sees road blocked

Closed - Alresford bridge will be closed overnight Saturday for works

Closed - Alresford bridge will be closed overnight Saturday for works

Highways announce closure of bridge in Tendring for improvement works

Seized - two vehicles seized from drivers with no insurance

Seized - two vehicles seized from drivers with no insurance

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Two drivers have vehicles seized for no insurance by police in Jaywick

Serious - services have confirmed that two people were seriously injured following a crash on the A133 in Weeley

Serious - services have confirmed that two people were seriously injured following a crash on the A133 in Weeley

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Two rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after car crashes into tree

Underway - roadworks on Bellfield Avenue to improve the quality of the road are underway, with the road closed for around six weeks

Underway - roadworks on Bellfield Avenue to improve the quality of the road are underway, with the road closed for around six weeks

Essex County Council

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Six weeks of roadworks underway to repair pothole-ridden road in Brightlingsea

Event - the Great Bentley Bike Meet

Event - the Great Bentley Bike Meet

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Controversy as people react to possible cancellation of Great Bentley bike meets

Group - lots of bikers and their rides

Group - lots of bikers and their rides

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Popular village bike meet could be cancelled after council dub event a 'liability'

Style - another motorcyclist

Style - another motorcyclist

In Pictures: Amazing motorbikes spotted at Great Bentley bike meet

Team - Colin Birkman, Kim Sanderson and Kerry Fernie

Team - Colin Birkman, Kim Sanderson and Kerry Fernie

Walton opticians reveals solution for drivers left dazzled by bright LED car lights

Speed checks - Thorrington Road in Great Bentley

Speed checks - Thorrington Road in Great Bentley

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Here's how many people were caught speeding in Tendring after residents complain

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Get more money for your car in 2024

Cars - The Essex Mini Club and their vehicles

Cars - The Essex Mini Club and their vehicles

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Mini enthusiasts blown away by kindness of Frinton chippy bosses

Limit - Speed checks were conducted in Tendring

Limit - Speed checks were conducted in Tendring

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Speed checks catch 40 drivers over the speed limit in Tendring

Birthday treat - Matthew next to Mick's McLaren

Birthday treat - Matthew next to Mick's McLaren

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Essex resident teams up with hospice to treat ill teen to supercar experience

Maintenance - Landowners have been encouraged to clear vegetation before spring.

Maintenance - Landowners have been encouraged to clear vegetation before spring.

Local government

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Landowners advised to clear vegetation from roads and pathways ahead of spring

Bus Trip - Clacton MP Giles Watling with members of the Hedingham and Chambers team

Bus Trip - Clacton MP Giles Watling with members of the Hedingham and Chambers team

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Clacton MP puts driving skills to the test during visit to bus company depot

Vigilant - Police collaborated with road safety groups to monitor activity outside the Clacton school

Vigilant - Police collaborated with road safety groups to monitor activity outside the Clacton school

Local government

Pupils join police to clampdown on speeding outside school

Crash - The are affected by the Thorpe High Street collision. Picture: Google

Crash - The are affected by the Thorpe High Street collision. Picture: Google

RECAP: Updates as High Street closed following two-vehicle collision

Closure - Thorpe High Street has been closed in both directions following an accident.

Closure - Thorpe High Street has been closed in both directions following an accident.

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High Street closed in both directions following accident involving two vehicles

Possible Leak - Water has been flowing continuously onto Station Road, Thorpe.

Possible Leak - Water has been flowing continuously onto Station Road, Thorpe.

Motorists warned of collapsing road between villages and towns

The UK’s bestselling cars – what used cars sold well in 2022?

The UK’s bestselling cars – what used cars sold well in 2022?

The UK’s bestselling cars – what used cars sold well in 2022?

Parking Scheme - The 3PR mascot with school pupils and councillors. Picture: Walton Primary School

Parking Scheme - The 3PR mascot with school pupils and councillors. Picture: Walton Primary School

School launches new parking scheme and celebrates inspection rating

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from November 4-6

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from November 4-6

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Road Closures - Several bus routes have been affected due to road closures in St Osyth.

Road Closures - Several bus routes have been affected due to road closures in St Osyth.

Several bus routes affected due to upcoming road closures

Keyless Entry - Car thefts took place in St Osyth earlier this month.

Keyless Entry - Car thefts took place in St Osyth earlier this month.

Car dealer gives advice on preventing keyless car theft after recent incidents

Trotting Along - The riders at last year's event

Trotting Along - The riders at last year's event

All welcome as annual horse rider road safety event is set to take place

Crash - Police and emergency services are at the scene in Clacton.

Crash - Police and emergency services are at the scene in Clacton.

Emergency services at scene after three vehicle crash in Clacton

Collision - The crash happened between Old Road and Olivers Road. Picture: Google

Collision - The crash happened between Old Road and Olivers Road. Picture: Google

Road closed in Clacton due to accident on A133

Protest - The group hopes the protests will force the government to address the cost of living crisis.

Protest - The group hopes the protests will force the government to address the cost of living crisis.

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Campaigners explain why they will hold another 'go slow' protest on A12 this week

Traffic Jam - Villagers fear the roadworks will cause gridlock in this area. Credit: Google

Traffic Jam - Villagers fear the roadworks will cause gridlock in this area. Credit: Google

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Residents fear road scheme will cause traffic gridlock on road to Frinton

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after the crash on the A133.

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after the crash on the A133.

Police provide update as motorcyclist is taken to hospital after A133 crash

The air ambulance was called after a crash on the A133 in Clacton.

The air ambulance was called after a crash on the A133 in Clacton.

Air ambulance called and road closed after A133 crash in Clacton

Travel - A Headingham and Chambers bus on its way to Mersea Island. Credit: Hedingham and Chambers

Travel - A Headingham and Chambers bus on its way to Mersea Island. Credit: Hedingham and Chambers

Bus company gives day trippers fare boost for summer journeys

The bus has been diverted on it's route to Colchester. Credit: Rhett Moir

The bus has been diverted on it's route to Colchester. Credit: Rhett Moir

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Passengers shocked after bus crashes into wooden electricity pole

A man has been charged with drugs and firearms offences.

A man has been charged with drugs and firearms offences.

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Man charged with drugs and firearms offences

Police want information after a serious collision on the A120.

Police want information after a serious collision on the A120.

Police want information after serious collision on A120

The autojumble in Weeley is set to take place. Credit: Google.

The autojumble in Weeley is set to take place. Credit: Google.

Car and motorcycle lovers encouraged to attend new autojumble event

A map of the Tour Series course route. Credit: Sweetspot

A map of the Tour Series course route. Credit: Sweetspot

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Road closures announced as residents encouraged to get involved in elite event

Anglian Water has announced there will be parking restrictions in the Thorpe High Street. Credit: Geograph

Anglian Water has announced there will be parking restrictions in the Thorpe High Street. Credit: Geograph

Water company informs residents of parking restrictions in High Street

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend (PA)

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend (PA)

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Tendring residents have much to look forward to including the Corbeau Seats Rally in April. Credit: Kevin Jay and Michael Simmans

Tendring residents have much to look forward to including the Corbeau Seats Rally in April. Credit: Kevin Jay and Michael Simmans

Cultural attractions

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Residents can rejoice as exciting events calendar takes shape across Tendring

The driving test backlog will take a long time to clear in the UK (PA)

The driving test backlog will take a long time to clear in the UK (PA)

This is when the driving test backlog will clear in the UK

Clacton set to be lit up as the Corbeau Seats Rally approaches. Credit: Kevin Jay and Michael Simmans

Clacton set to be lit up as the Corbeau Seats Rally approaches. Credit: Kevin Jay and Michael Simmans

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Town like you’ve never seen it before as it gets set to welcome the rally

Cuddle - Nathan O'Leary and daughter Havana on his mobility scooter

Cuddle - Nathan O'Leary and daughter Havana on his mobility scooter

Man fundraising for sister to support children and wheelchair bound husband

Hedingham and Chambers announces important changes to its timetable

Hedingham and Chambers announces important changes to its timetable

Bus company announces upcoming changes to timetable

An unmarked island with a missing bollard has caused accidents.

An unmarked island with a missing bollard has caused accidents.

Local government

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Drivers alerted to potential hazards involving unmarked scenery

Hundreds of eco-friendly cars in Tendring as motorists go green

Hundreds of eco-friendly cars in Tendring as motorists go green

Hundreds of eco-friendly cars in Tendring as motorists go green

Bikers gear up to honour Bill Gow in Clacton

Bikers gear up to honour Bill Gow in Clacton

Bike ride memorial takes place for poppy appeal organiser

Generational - Eleanor Pepper with her mother Mrs Parker (right), grandmother Mrs Hacker (left) and daughter Margaret (centre)

Generational - Eleanor Pepper with her mother Mrs Parker (right), grandmother Mrs Hacker (left) and daughter Margaret (centre)

Centenarian revs up for her landmark 100th birthday

Bike ride memorial for Bill Gow to take place in January 2022

Bike ride memorial for Bill Gow to take place in January 2022

Granddaughter wants to give special relative a worthy send off

Police officer sacked after abusive 'road rage' incident

Police officer sacked after abusive 'road rage' incident

Police officer sacked after abusive 'road rage' incident

Petrol prices on the rise - here's the cheapest places to fill up in north Essex

Petrol prices on the rise - here's the cheapest places to fill up in north Essex

Petrol prices on the rise - here's the cheapest places to fill up in north Essex

Driving test pass rate surges in Clacton during pandemic

Driving test pass rate surges in Clacton during pandemic

Driving test pass rate surges in Clacton during pandemic

Drivers left furious as Tesco starts charging drivers £99 for deposit on petrol

Drivers left furious as Tesco starts charging drivers £99 for deposit on petrol

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Drivers furious as Tesco starts charging £99 deposit for fuel at petrol stations