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The original (& still the best) #Essex Bluesky account run by the Essex community - Latest news & views independent of any local authority or news outlet
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@essex.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Here is the very FIRST curated feed just for us locals in the county of Essex!
It will share any posts with the hashtag #essex or other towns such as #chelmsford, #brentwood, #southendonsea, #colchester etc.
It's a work in progress but do join us!
It will share any posts with the hashtag #essex or other towns such as #chelmsford, #brentwood, #southendonsea, #colchester etc.
It's a work in progress but do join us!
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Pop sensation Sam Ryder puts on incredible spontaneous gigs in Colchester and Essex
#Maldon #Essex
🔗: https://www.maldonandburnhams...
#Maldon #Essex
🔗: https://www.maldonandburnhams...
August 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Pop sensation Sam Ryder puts on incredible spontaneous gigs in Colchester and Essex
#Maldon #Essex
🔗: https://www.maldonandburnhams...
#Maldon #Essex
🔗: https://www.maldonandburnhams...
A light aircraft crashed in a field in Stebbing, Uttlesford on Tuesday. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Emergency services swiftly attended the scene.
🔗: www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
🔗: www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Plane crash in UK village as aircraft smashes into ground
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Stebbing, Essex, this afternoon, following a crash at around 2pm. One person was injured but their condition is not known
www.mirror.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A light aircraft crashed in a field in Stebbing, Uttlesford on Tuesday. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Emergency services swiftly attended the scene.
🔗: www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
🔗: www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
A couple in Halstead are fundraising to cover the costs of life-saving surgery for their dog. If you'd like to support them, you can find more information in the article.
🔗: www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/2500526...
🔗: www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/2500526...
Couple launch fundraiser for rescue dog after she survives lifesaving surgery
A couple from Halstead have launched a fundraising page in support of their English Bulldog's recovery after she was forced to under-go life saving…
www.halsteadgazette.co.uk
March 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A couple in Halstead are fundraising to cover the costs of life-saving surgery for their dog. If you'd like to support them, you can find more information in the article.
🔗: www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/2500526...
🔗: www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/2500526...
Essex Police have arrested two suspects in Basildon following a knifepoint robbery. Armed officers responded quickly to the incident, ensuring public safety.
🔗: www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/n...
🔗: www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/n...
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Essex Police have arrested two suspects in Basildon following a knifepoint robbery. Armed officers responded quickly to the incident, ensuring public safety.
🔗: www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/n...
🔗: www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/n...
A bike recycling scheme in Basildon is breathing new life into old bicycles. This initiative not only promotes cycling but also contributes to environmental sustainability within the community
🔗: www.msn.com/en-gb/urban-...
🔗: www.msn.com/en-gb/urban-...
February 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A bike recycling scheme in Basildon is breathing new life into old bicycles. This initiative not only promotes cycling but also contributes to environmental sustainability within the community
🔗: www.msn.com/en-gb/urban-...
🔗: www.msn.com/en-gb/urban-...
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Just joined Bluesky? Here's a few good local accounts where you can 'follow all' to get you started
February 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Just joined Bluesky? Here's a few good local accounts where you can 'follow all' to get you started
Several road closures are currently in place across Essex, impacting travel in areas including Colchester. Motorists are advised to plan their routes carefully and allow extra time for journeys
🔗: www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2491018...
🔗: www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2491018...
February 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Several road closures are currently in place across Essex, impacting travel in areas including Colchester. Motorists are advised to plan their routes carefully and allow extra time for journeys
🔗: www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2491018...
🔗: www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2491018...
A Hen Harrier, a rare bird of prey, has been sighted and photographed on Canvey Island, Essex.
This exciting news highlights the importance of preserving habitats for these incredible birds.
🔗: www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2492895...
This exciting news highlights the importance of preserving habitats for these incredible birds.
🔗: www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2492895...
February 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A Hen Harrier, a rare bird of prey, has been sighted and photographed on Canvey Island, Essex.
This exciting news highlights the importance of preserving habitats for these incredible birds.
🔗: www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2492895...
This exciting news highlights the importance of preserving habitats for these incredible birds.
🔗: www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2492895...
Just joined Bluesky? Here's a few good local accounts where you can 'follow all' to get you started
February 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Just joined Bluesky? Here's a few good local accounts where you can 'follow all' to get you started
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Major update in Colchester horror crash that killed four students as inquests open
#Colchester #Essex
🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
#Colchester #Essex
🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
Major update in Colchester horror crash that killed four as inquests open
The inquests into all four students' deaths opened at Essex Coroner's Court in Chelmsford
www.essexlive.news
February 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Major update in Colchester horror crash that killed four students as inquests open
#Colchester #Essex
🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
#Colchester #Essex
🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
It’s been 5 years since Brexit, so as Essex predominantly voted for it, what is your favourite benefit of Brexit so far?
Remember that “are sovrinty” isn’t an answer
Remember that “are sovrinty” isn’t an answer
February 1, 2025 at 2:52 AM
It’s been 5 years since Brexit, so as Essex predominantly voted for it, what is your favourite benefit of Brexit so far?
Remember that “are sovrinty” isn’t an answer
Remember that “are sovrinty” isn’t an answer
A heartwarming story from North Weald! A deaf woman says her specially-trained hearing dog has transformed her life, helping her to overcome challenges and discrimination. #HearingDogs #AssistanceDogs #Essex
January 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A heartwarming story from North Weald! A deaf woman says her specially-trained hearing dog has transformed her life, helping her to overcome challenges and discrimination. #HearingDogs #AssistanceDogs #Essex
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Stansted Airport is making travel easier with a new barrierless drop-off system! Starting next week, drivers can simply drop off passengers and pay later online or by phone. This innovative system will reduce congestion and improve the flow of traffic. #StanstedAirport #TravelTech #EasierTravel
January 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Stansted Airport is making travel easier with a new barrierless drop-off system! Starting next week, drivers can simply drop off passengers and pay later online or by phone. This innovative system will reduce congestion and improve the flow of traffic. #StanstedAirport #TravelTech #EasierTravel
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I lived in high Barnet for 10 years, and thought the water was the hardest water on earth… then I moved to Essex. Fucking hell. I’m sure someday soon I’ll turn the tap on and sticks of chalk will fly out of it.
January 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I lived in high Barnet for 10 years, and thought the water was the hardest water on earth… then I moved to Essex. Fucking hell. I’m sure someday soon I’ll turn the tap on and sticks of chalk will fly out of it.
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For those wondering why ECC removed the video of this week's meeting from YoutTube, it's so they could edit out ex-Conservative (now Reform) Cllr McIvor being 'outed' as he allegedly "sent an unsolicited picture of [his] private parts"
'Private parts' photo accusation heard at Essex council meeting
A council meeting descends into disorder after accusations are made about a member's conduct.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
For those wondering why ECC removed the video of this week's meeting from YoutTube, it's so they could edit out ex-Conservative (now Reform) Cllr McIvor being 'outed' as he allegedly "sent an unsolicited picture of [his] private parts"
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In exactly one week’s time Trump again becomes the leader of the free world. He’s a disrupter at best and at worst he’s a destroyer. And yet we have all our political journos asking if Reeves has got the economy wrong because the pound has fallen. FFS.
January 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In exactly one week’s time Trump again becomes the leader of the free world. He’s a disrupter at best and at worst he’s a destroyer. And yet we have all our political journos asking if Reeves has got the economy wrong because the pound has fallen. FFS.
*of course* the Conservative-led Essex County Council voted to ask for a delay in the local elections. They know damn well they'll get an absolute hiding in an election just like last year. This is a very undemocratic move.
Essex local elections to be cancelled due to devolution project
Essex County Council votes to cancel May's local elections to focus on reforming local government.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
*of course* the Conservative-led Essex County Council voted to ask for a delay in the local elections. They know damn well they'll get an absolute hiding in an election just like last year. This is a very undemocratic move.
Say goodbye to hefty upfront rent payments! The government is planning to ban landlords from demanding several months' rent in advance, making renting more affordable. This is part of the Renters Reform Bill, which aims to improve tenants' rights and security. #RentersReform #Housing #UK
January 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Say goodbye to hefty upfront rent payments! The government is planning to ban landlords from demanding several months' rent in advance, making renting more affordable. This is part of the Renters Reform Bill, which aims to improve tenants' rights and security. #RentersReform #Housing #UK
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Seems like a good place to mention that false self-employment can also occur in local government, such as in my local authority. No employment status assessments, no rights, green book ignored, no minimum wage, no sick pay, no pensions..
Sadly no response from @unison.org.uk yet. @cipd.bsky.social
Sadly no response from @unison.org.uk yet. @cipd.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Seems like a good place to mention that false self-employment can also occur in local government, such as in my local authority. No employment status assessments, no rights, green book ignored, no minimum wage, no sick pay, no pensions..
Sadly no response from @unison.org.uk yet. @cipd.bsky.social
Sadly no response from @unison.org.uk yet. @cipd.bsky.social
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Chelmsford's Lib Dem MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social will be there, and voting for!
Thank you to these 108 MPs for pledging to vote for the Climate and Nature Bill at its Second Reading.
Together, we CAN make history on Friday 24 January.
Tell your MP to be there.
Take action now 👉 action.zerohour.uk #CANBill
Together, we CAN make history on Friday 24 January.
Tell your MP to be there.
Take action now 👉 action.zerohour.uk #CANBill
January 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Chelmsford's Lib Dem MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social will be there, and voting for!
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Ice and snow warning issued for Essex this weekend
#BBCNews #Essex
🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
#BBCNews #Essex
🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
Ice and snow warning for Essex - BBC Sounds
The Met Office say heavy snow and freezing rain might cause some disruption this weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Ice and snow warning issued for Essex this weekend
#BBCNews #Essex
🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
#BBCNews #Essex
🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
Essex residents are urged to prepare for a cold snap as the UK Health Security Agency issues a Level 2 cold weather alert. Remember to stay warm, check on elderly neighbours, and heat your home to at least 18 degrees if possible. #Essex #ColdWeatherAlert #WinterSafety
January 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Essex residents are urged to prepare for a cold snap as the UK Health Security Agency issues a Level 2 cold weather alert. Remember to stay warm, check on elderly neighbours, and heat your home to at least 18 degrees if possible. #Essex #ColdWeatherAlert #WinterSafety
Brexit is an absolute disaster.
Next up: Pope turns out to be Catholic
Next up: Pope turns out to be Catholic
New! Brexit has reduced goods exports by £27bn – with smaller firms most affected
Rebecca Freeman, @marcogarofalo.bsky.social Enrico Longoni , Kalina Manova, Rebecca Mari, Thomas Prayer, @thomsampson.bsky.social
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
Rebecca Freeman, @marcogarofalo.bsky.social Enrico Longoni , Kalina Manova, Rebecca Mari, Thomas Prayer, @thomsampson.bsky.social
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
December 18, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Brexit is an absolute disaster.
Next up: Pope turns out to be Catholic
Next up: Pope turns out to be Catholic