WATCH: Pictures and video show huge plumes of smoke after lorry fire on A127
Traffic was left gridlocked earlier after a lorry fire shut down the A127 and caused chaos on the surrounding roads.
Live Live updates as long queues of traffic form after lorry fire on A127
The A127 Southend Arterial Road has been closed following a lorry fire.
Major delays after lorry bursts into flames on A127
The A127 Southend Arterial Road Eastbound from the Great Warley turn off to Childerditch Lane has been closed after a truck fire.
Future of Homebase stores in south Essex in doubt after administration
The future of Homebase stores in Basildon and Rayleigh has been cast into doubt.
Air ambulance attends 'medical emergency' as woman taken to Southend Hospital
A woman has been taken to Southend Hospital following a medical emergency on Victoria Avenue.
Police launch fresh appeal after historic south Essex church vandalised by yobs
Police are investigating damage at a Basildon church after vandals smashed its windows and kicked up grave markers.
Pet dog rushed to vets after 'eating rat poison' while on walk in south Essex park
A pet owner has vowed never to walk in a Canvey park again after her beloved dog was poisoned for the second time in a month.
More than 1,800 clocked speeding on Essex's busiest roads over last three months
More than 1,800 drivers have been caught by Essex Police speeding on some of its most used fast roads over the course of three months.
c2c launch fare evasion campaign alongside TV presenter after dishing out 8,000 fines
C2C have issued a warning to fare dodgers as they launch their new fare evasion campaign with the help of a Channel 5 TV presenter.
'Community staple' south Essex butchers re-opens after two-month closure
A Corringham butcher shop which has stood for nearly three decades opened under new ownership this weekend following an extensive refurbishment.
