With just one week to go until the local elections, tune into BBC Essex NOW to hear our latest studio debate with some of the candidates, live from 8-9am.
https://t.co/acWuEY5UkG
L-R: Carole Mulroney (Lib Dem), Neil Stock (Con), Julie Young (Lab) and Yasmin Gregory (Green)
"I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys.
"Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting."
- The Princess Royal
This afternoon our Chairman Cllr Peter Harris made the Proclamation for the District of Tendring, announcing the accession of King Charles III to our area.
Before the Proclamation, Cllr Harris along with our Leader Cllr Neil Stock OBE, Chief Executive Ian Davidson, and Deputy Lieutenant Nigel Spencer MBE, laid flowers in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
🤝 The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle today.
Her Majesty asked her to form a new Administration. Ms. Truss accepted Her Majesty's offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.
@ladylilo2 I only met him once at a black tie dinner; he was wearing red socks, obviously, and the most fabulous dress shoes... I was jealous then and am jealous still!!
⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️ We're at the scene of a fire on Flag Hill in Great Bentley which is affecting outbuildings, fields and vehicles. Local residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed as there is a lot of smoke in the area. Please avoid the area where possible.
@willquince@Essex_CC@yourcolchester Will is spot on to call for the unique character of Crouch Street West to be protected; it is one of the finest shopping streets in East Anglia (if not the whole country). I am myself a very keen cyclist, but cycling needs cannot trump everything!!
In Westminster Hall, @bernardjenkin is leading a #Backbenchbusiness debate on new pylons in East Anglia.
Watch live at Parliament TV 📺
https://t.co/YzHqpIFajW