South Hanningfield2 Oct 2026Pilot crashed and died after mental health battleInvestigators say Peter Beeson's poor mental health make it "likely" he crashed on purpose.2 Oct 202620 Aug 2026Reservoir 'half full' after hot, dry weatherEssex and Suffolk Water is working "tirelessly" to find and fix leaks.20 Aug 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 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 202617 Jan 2026Picture of leaping rabbit is crowned Essex's bestFather-of-two Vai Meng Chan captured the striking image at sunset.17 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Reserve to reopen after fatal reservoir plane crashThe nature reserve at Hanningfield will reopen on Wednesday following last month's crash.13 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Police name man who died in reservoir plane crashOfficers say the 66-year-old was the only person onboard the light aircraft.9 Jan 202611 Apr 2024Ponds created to protect reservoir's newtsThe orange-bellied amphibians breed in ponds during spring and can live for up to 15 years.11 Apr 20249 Apr 2024Lawnmower trial saves orchids from getting the chopThe numbers of flowers grow from about 150 five years ago, to more than 500.9 Apr 2024...
