Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
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Summary
M11 closed after 40 tonnes of wood catch fire on lorry
Police continue to question a man over a fatal fire in Westcliff-on-Sea
Man left with life-changing injuries after being 'shot while sat in a van' in Stanford-le-Hope
More than 600 people from Essex are on the run after skipping bail
Updates on Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Dumped trolleys, bicycles and a motorbike pulled from the River Chelmerpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Six shopping trolleys, eight bicycles and a motorbike were just some of the items dragged from the River Chelmer during a recent clean-up operation.
Image source, Chelmsford City CouncilChelmsford City Council required a winch to pull some of the more bulkier items out of the water on Friday.
Tools and other smaller items were also recovered.
Weather: Showers easing to leave a dry nightpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weatherAny isolated showers will quickly ease through this evening, leaving the night largely dry with clear spells. However, we may have the odd shower passing westwards during the early hours.
Minimum temperature: 12C (54F).
Tomorrow will be a mainly dry day across Essex, with some good sunny spells, especially through the afternoon.
Stay up-to-date with the latest forecast here.
In the news: Westcliff flat fire victim named... Hurst leaves Southend Unitedpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Ian Puckey
BBC EssexIf you're just joining us, here are the top stories for Essex:
- Essex Police has named an expectant mother who died following a flat fire in Westcliff as Khabi Abrey
- Investigations are continuing after a man was shot and suffered life-changing injuries in Stanford-le-Hope
- Kevan Hurst has left Southend United after failing to secure a new deal
Rolling road block under way as one M11 lane reopenspublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Jack Warren
BBC Local LiveA rolling road block is under way on the northbound M11, between J7 and J8, to allow for a closure to be lifted.
One lane will remain closed into this evening while repair work takes place following an earlier lorry fire.
You can find regular travel updates here.
Flat fire victim died from 'inhalation of fire fumes'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
An expectant mother who died following a flat fire in Westcliff-on-Sea on Saturday has been named as Khabi Abrey.
A post-mortem examination says the 30-year-old died from complications arising following the inhalation of fire fumes. Her unborn baby died of cardiac arrest due to Mrs Abrey’s inhalation of fire fumes.
A 47-year-old man from Westcliff arrested as part of the force's murder investigation remains in custody.
Westcliff flat fire victim namedpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
BreakingEssex Police has named an expectant mother who died following a flat fire in Westcliff as Khabi Abrey.
More to follow.
World's biggest pumpkin: Essex man seeds title hopespublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
The UK is a hotbed for world-beating vegetable whoppers, but has never held the prestigious title of the planet's plumpest pumpkin.
That could be about to change thanks to Michael Oliver, from Essex, who has sown a very special seed. It was bought at auction for a record-breaking £1,250 from Suffolk-based Thompson and Morgan.
The seed came from the world's current title-holding pumpkin, which tipped the scales at 165 stone (1,048kg).
M11 trapped traffic now releasedpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Jack Warren
BBC Local LiveTraffic trapped on the northbound M11 at J8 after a lorry fire has now been released, police say.
Recovery of the vehicle, which caught on fire at about 11:00, is now under way. There are no reports of any injuries.
It's hoped one lane will open to traffic shortly. Updates as we get them.
Forensic team remains on site of Stanford-le-Hope shootingpublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Chris Flynn
BBC EssexA forensic team is continuing its work at the site of last night's shooting in Stanford-le-Hope.
Here's what we know so far:
- A man suffered life-changing injuries after he was shot while sitting in his van in London Road at about 19:00
- Essex Police said the gunman was reported to have driven off at speed in a silver Mercedes C-Class car
- The victim is believed to be a man in his 50s who lives in the area
- No arrests have been made
M11 clarification: Lorry wood wasn't part of firepublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Contrary to earlier reports, 40 tonnes of wood that was being towed by a lorry which caught on fire on the M11 was not part of the blaze.
We believe the trailer was detached from the cab before the fire could spread.
Ambulance service was not called to M11 lorry firepublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Jack Warren
BBC Local LiveThe East of England Ambulance Service has told me it did not attend today's lorry fire on the M11.
There are not reports of any injuries. The road remains closed.
Kevan Hurst leaves Southend Unitedpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Glenn Speller
BBC Essex SportNews just in, Kevan Hurst has left Southend United.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe midfielder was released today as he was not offered a new contract by the club.
He spent four years with the Blues and was a major part of their League Two play-off win last season.
Weather: Outbreaks of rain expected throughout the afternoonpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
It will remain humid during this afternoon, with outbreaks of rain at times. These showers could possibly be heavy and thundery.
Maximum temperature: 20C (68F).
You can stay up-to-date with the latest forecast here.
Engineers to assess damage on M11 once trapped traffic has been releasedpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Jack Warren
BBC Local LiveAdam Pipe from Essex Police tells me Highways England will assess the state of the 200 litre diesel spill once trapped traffic has been released.
A coconut matting has been placed on the floor to soak up the spillage and "it seems to be working", said Mr Pipe, who works as casualty reduction manager.
He said people who have been stuck should now return to their cars as it's likely they will be moving shortly.
Essex Police: Trapped traffic now moving - M11 northbound J8 remains closedpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
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End of twitter post'No word' if M11 will need resurfacingpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Jack Warren
BBC Local LiveI have just spoken to our travel reporter Barry Lewis about the northbound M11 closure at J8.
He said: "We've had no word as to whether it will need resurfacing. There is a lot of trapped traffic up towards the closure and a queue for a few miles northbound on the M11, and on the A120 around Birchanger there's heavy traffic."
"Also slow towards the motorway from Stansted."
M11 major clean-up operation continues...published at 14:41 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
There's quite a clean-up operation under way on the northbound M11. Not only did a lorry pulling 40 tonnes of wood catch fire just after 11:00 - it spilled its diesel on to the carriageway too.
Essex Police says it hopes to open a lane for trapped traffic soon.
Image source, Essex PoliceM11 northbound diversion in placepublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Jack Warren
BBC Local LiveAs police try to clear trapped traffic on the M11 northbound a diversion is in place for motorists in the area.
Drivers are advised to follow the circle symbols through the A120, A10 and the A505.
Police try to clear stuck M11 trafficpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 11 May 2016
Essex Police says it is working to clear traffic stuck because of the M11 northbound closure.
It says it has about four miles of traffic to clear, as both lanes remain closed between J8 at Bishops Stortford and J9 for Saffron Walden.
You can find regular travel updates here.
Image source, Essex Fire and Rescue
