Rettendon30 Jul 2026Blast investigated by health and safety officialsTwenty firefighters are recovering after being taken to hospital due to the explosion in Essex.30 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Helpline set up for firms affected by explosionCouncil leader Stephen Robinson says it has been a "shocking event" for people in the area.28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Explosion destroys £1m of kit at family metalworksA business owner says a row of industrial units was wiped out by last week's blast near Rettendon.28 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Fire crews check hotspots at major explosion siteThe fire service says it is windy at the explosion site and nearby fields are "tinder dry".27 Jul 202626 Jul 2026'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.26 Jul 202625 Jul 2026Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosionEssex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.25 Jul 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 202626 Mar 2026Cyclist dies in collision involving two vehiclesThe stretch between Howe Green and Rettendon was shut for several hours.26 Mar 20266 Dec 2025Why do the Essex Boys murders still grip people 30 years on?The gangland executions of three drug dealers remain a subject of fascination.6 Dec 2025...
