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Weather warning as thunderstorms set to bring 'torrential' rain to Essex - here's when

Weather warning as thunderstorms set to bring 'torrential' rain to Essex - here's when
THUNDERSTORMS are due to bring an end to the latest heatwave in Essex this week, with forecasters warning for the potential of torrential downpours.

Road works are taking place across Essex

Roads closed for a period of up to 18 months in Essex

Readers have their say on whether barbeques should be banned

'I’ll never forget the screaming' - Your views on banning barbecues on beaches

Fire - Firefighters battles this blaze at an industrial unit in Thurrock (ECFRS)

'Help us to help you' - The biggest Essex fires this month amid firefighter warning

Officers close road after crash in Chelmsford. Photo: Essex Police

Police close busy road as emergency services deal with crash

Gang leave young man with head injuries in serious high street assault

Gang leave young man with head injuries in serious high street assault

Photos show aftermath of multi-vehicle crash which closed major Essex road

Photos show aftermath of multi-vehicle crash which closed major Essex road

'Incredible' support thanked after one of largest field fires ever seen in Essex. Photos: Essex Fire and Rescue Service

Farmers on quad bikes help crews in 'one of largest field fires ever seen in Essex'

Some of the fires crews dealt with on one of its busiest days this summer. Top photos - Essex Fire and Rescue

Fire service's plea this weekend after one of its 'busiest 24 hours' this summer

Multiple food and drink businesses have opened so far this year.

Listed: The new Essex restaurants and bars that opened their doors this year

Essex households are being urged to be vigilant due to a rise in rogue traders

Essex households urged to be vigilant amid rise in rogue traders

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from August 12-14 (PA)

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Homes evacuated as sixteen crews from across Essex tackled huge field fire. Photo: Essex Fire and Rescue

Homes evacuated as sixteen crews from across Essex tackled huge field fire

Essex council issues update on its swimming pools amid £500k heating costs (Canva)

Essex council issues update on its swimming pools amid £500k heating costs

Has a drought been declared in Essex? What to know as the Environment Agency moves areas into drought (PA)

Has a drought been declared in Essex? What you need to know amid possible bans

Beauty spot - Abberton Reservoir, captured by Gazette Camera Club member David Waterman

This north Essex reservoir is among just FOUR recording normal water levels

Children become enslaved in county line crime after tip offs from gang masters, Essex Police say

Children enslaved in county line crime after tip offs from gang masters

A dried up Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex as drought is declared in East of England (PA)

Essex included in list of areas in England where a drought has been declared

A Time For Essex event in 2021. Picture: John Guiver.

Vintage aircraft flights and more expected at history of Essex celebration

A number of areas in Essex are at risk of wildfires over the weekend of August 12-14 (PA/Met Office)

Met Office map shows the areas of Essex at 'exceptional' wildfire risk in heatwave

Archie Battersee died after suffering 'catastrophic brain injury' - inquest hears

Archie Battersbee died after suffering 'catastrophic brain injury' - inquest hears

Finn is looking forward to opening his pumpkin patch to the public in October

Farmer with 300-year heritage opening new pumpkin patch in Essex

easyJet - Strikes in Spain begin

Holidaymakers warned to expect disruption as confirmed strikes begin today

'I used to hit my mum after drinking': Young woman urges others to get help

'I used to hit my mum after drinking': Young woman urges others to get help

Top streets for parking fines in Essex revealed - with 3,000 handed out in one

Top streets for parking fines in Essex revealed - with 3,000 handed out in one

UK waiting for 100,000 vaccines to treat monkeypox with ‘doses running out’ (PA)

UK waiting for 100,000 vaccines to treat monkeypox with ‘doses running out’

Shocking photos show dried up Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex as new heatwave looms (PA)

Shocking photos show dried up Essex reservoir as new heatwave looms

With a heatwave set to hit Essex this week, will a hosepipe ban be enforced in the county? (Canva)

Will there be a hosepipe ban in Essex as high temperatures are set to continue?

Travelodge say there are 10 roles available across the hotels they have in Essex (PA)

Travelodge looking to recruit for 10 new roles in Essex

Family - Archie and his mum Hollie

School’s tribute: Pupils invited to bring written tributes to remember Archie Battersbee

ITAE Productions said they did not believe the ad was offensive, adding that West was “notorious for murder, but that he was also a father, and that this was relevant to his crimes” (PA)

Fred West Father's Day promotion advert banned

The amber extreme heat warning covers large swathes of England including Essex (Canva/Met Office)

Met Office issues amber weather warning for extreme heat in Essex this week

There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes (RSPCA)

These 5 animals from RSPCA Essex are looking for their forever homes

REVEALED: What detainees are offered to eat and drink in Essex Police custody

REVEALED: What detainees are offered to eat and drink in Essex Police custody

Got a tattoo? Here's why you might be stopped from joining Essex Police

Got a tattoo? Here's why you might be stopped from joining Essex Police

The types of speed cameras snaring motorists in Essex – and how many each caught

The types of speed cameras snaring motorists in Essex – and how many each caught

Christmas - Teaser displays in August at Summerhill Garden Centre, in Billericay

Essex garden centre launches Christmas displays.... just in time for heatwave

Misconduct - Elton Borg refused to take part in a drugs test

Named: The ex-Essex police officer who refused to provide a drugs test sample

Archie's family “want something good to come out of this tragedy” (Pic: PA)

Archie's family 'want something good to come out of this tragedy' and call for 'change'

Together - Archie Battersbee and his mum, Hollie Dance

Archie Battersbee’s mother says she is ‘the proudest mum in the world’

Heartbreaking - Archie's family confirm the 12-year-old has died

Archie Battersbee’s family say he has died after his life support was withdrawn

Family - Archie's life-support due to be withdrawn at 10am

Archie’s mother: ‘I have done everything I promised my little boy I would do’

Devastated - Archie's family told his life-support will be withdrawn today

Archie’s ‘devastated’ family told life-support will be withdrawn at 10am today

'Any company which doesn't commit to hybrid working is no longer competitive'

'Any company which doesn't commit to hybrid working is no longer competitive'

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from August 5-7 (PA)

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Teenager who punched Essex rabbi to ground and struck him with a brick is jailed. (Photo: Essex Police)

Teenager who punched Essex rabbi to ground and struck him with a brick is jailed

Max Whitlock (centre), Georgia-Mae Fenton (left) and Courtney Tulloch at the South Essex Gymnastics Club (PA)

Famous gymnast surprises youngsters at his Essex club as the sport is 'thriving'

Ex-TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh reveals baby daughter was taken to hospital. Picture: Lucy Mecklenburgh/Instagram

Ex-TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh reveals baby daughter was taken to hospital

Archie Battersbee's parents lose High Court bid to move him to hospice (PA)

Archie Battersbee's parents lose High Court bid to move him to hospice

'Scared and timid' puppies abandoned in a crate in Essex layby recued. Photo: RSPCA

'Scared and timid' 20 puppies abandoned in a crate in Essex layby rescued

Discussions to be had - “Gilbert & Rose West Stand”

Essex football team accidentally creates 'Rose West' stand in renaming blunder

Investment company fraudsters have been jailed for a total of 14-and-a-half years after they scammed hundreds of people in 2017

Fraudsters who stole £13m from investors through fake Essex company are jailed

Work on the A131 bypass project begins this week

Work set to begin this week on multi-million-pound bypass project in mid Essex

Love Island finalists have arrived back in the UK as they touched down at London Stansted (all pics: PA)

IN PICTURES: Love Island stars touchdown at Essex airport as they arrive in UK