England's first 'beauty area' extension since 1991published at 10:35 British Summer Time 7 July 2020
A minister calls the growth of an AONB "a worthy addition, during this unprecedented time".
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Seventeen severe flood warnings are in place along the East Anglian coast
About 4,500 people thought to have evacuated their homes in Great Yarmouth - but many others refused to leave
About 200 troops were sent to Great Yarmouth to help with evacuation plans
High water has peaked in the town and Lowestoft with 'no significant issues'
Environment Agency says a change in wind direction averted possible flooding
Great Yarmouth Borough Council leader: "I don't believe we over-reacted"
Homes in Jaywick, near Clacton, are evacuated - but sea wall is not breached
England's first 'beauty area' extension since 1991published at 10:35 British Summer Time 7 July 2020
Arts venues across region 'light it in red'published at 08:37 British Summer Time 7 July 2020
Alex Pope
BBC News OnlineVenues up and town the region were painted (not literally) red last night to raise the profile of arts venues, that have been hit hard during the coronavirus lockdown.
The #LightItInRed campaign on social media shows buildings and places in a red glow to "bring light to the situation of the events industry during the Covid-19 crisis".
Image source, Norwich Theatre RoyalImage caption, Theatre Royal, Norwich
Image source, Basildon CouncilImage caption, Basildon, Essex
As theatres and arts venues are still unable to open, the government announced a £1.57bn support package on Sunday evening.
Image source, SMTTImage caption, Mill Theatre, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire
Image source, Martin Bond, A Cambridge DiaryImage caption, The Portland Arms, Cambridge
Image source, Deco TheatreImage caption, The Old Savoy, Northampton
Image source, Players TheatreImage caption, Players Theatre, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Image source, The Archers TheatreImage caption, The Archers Theatre, Clifton Reynes, Olney, Buckinghamshire
Serial fundraiser's tribute to NHS life saverspublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 7 July 2020
A painter and decorator has splashed out on a new decor for the front of his home in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex as a "Thank You" to the NHS for saving his life.
Oliver Browne painted the tiles in vivid colours shortly before VE Day.
The 65-year-old is a serial fundraiser for charity having completed 11 walks of 100 miles along the sea front, 47 marathons and 21 endurance walks of 24 hours.
He has raised thousands of pounds for Help for Heroes, external because his son was in the Army, and for the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, external as his mother suffered from hearing problems.
Just before lockdown he had an emergency himself and was told he was just two hours from death, but surgeons managed to remove his gall bladder and he survived.
The display was also a tribute to all the people who work for service who are making a contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic, he said.
Pier reopens for walkers to make 2.6 mile round trippublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 6 July 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesSouthend Pier, external has reopened but for walking only and due to current government social distancing the trains will not be running.
Visitors can still stride out along the 1.3 mile (2km) walk to the end of the pier and the same distance to return.
Takeaway services will be open every day offering drinks, snacks, ice cream and fish and chips.
Anglers will also be welcomed back, but only at the end of the pier.
Riverside town's new name is 'nod to the past'published at 13:10 British Summer Time 6 July 2020
A town adds "-on-Thames" to its name to help make it a "destination of choice".
Read MoreFirefighters controlling prolonged grain silo blazepublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 6 July 2020
A grain silo that caught fire at Tilbury Docks in Essex on Friday is still smouldering and crews remain on site to ensure flames do not reignite.
Incident commander Martyn Hare said they were monitoring "hotspots".
"Firefighters are working with site staff and partners to let the fire burn in a controlled environment to protect the surrounding risks.”
Image source, Tony AggOne witness described Friday's explosion as lifting the roof of the silo with flames shooting "75 metres" in the air.
Images reveal erosion of 'at risk' 1665 shipwreckpublished at 01:03 British Summer Time 6 July 2020
Heavy shipping propellers are washing away the wreck's protective mud, a diver says.
Read MoreTributes to 'gentle soul' killed in care homepublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 5 July 2020
Harry Hennessy's family say he showed everyone "kindness and understanding".
Read MoreCoronavirus social media group has 'saved lives'published at 09:40 British Summer Time 5 July 2020
Founder Peter Dutch, who gave up his job to run the group full-time and says he "couldn't walk away".
Read MoreMurder charge after death of man at care homepublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 4 July 2020
Police were called to reports an assault at a residential home in Wickford, Essex, on Thursday.
Read MoreTwo more arrests over fatal car park stabbingpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
A man and woman are held on suspicion of murdering Stephen Morrisson, who was stabbed to death.
Read More'Quarantine lifting gives us quality family time'published at 16:57 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
Airport passengers reflect on not having to isolate for two weeks on their return to the UK.
Read MoreWhat the papers are saying across the regionpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
- An urgent investigation has been launched after new figures revealed the numbers of Suffolk school pupils permanently excluded doubled this year, reports the East Anglian Daily Times, external
- A man has crocheted thousands of ear protectors to help healthcare staff across the UK who are working on the front line during the pandemic, says the Northampton Chronicle, external
- Towering high into the West Bergholt skyline, is the sight of what could be the UK’s tallest flower, reports the Daily Gazette and Essex County Standard, external
'Stick to the rules' if visiting the beachpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
As the rules surrounding coronavirus lockdown are eased this weekend with the reopening of pubs, restaurants and hairdressers, a warning is being shared by police, coastguards and beach patrols to be careful, cautious, aware of your surroundings and maintain social distancing outside of your "bubbles".
Ch Insp Lily Benbo, from Essex Police, said: "Stick to the rules, look out for each other and stay safe."
The rules include not swimming out or your depth or comfort zone, not climbing on structures in the sea where there are clear signs on them not to do so.
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End of twitter postPubs, hairdressers and aquariums prepare to reopenpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
Many businesses are getting ready to welcome customers as lockdown measures are further relaxed.
Read MoreGrain store roof mangled in 'massive explosion'published at 14:06 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
Witnesses hear a sound like "a bomb going off" as flames shoot up into the air at Tilbury Port.
Read MoreHow are travel rules being relaxed?published at 11:07 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
From Friday, fully vaccinated people travelling to the UK no longer have to take any Covid tests.
Read MoreMurder arrest over care home deathpublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 3 July 2020
Officers were called to reports that a man had been assaulted at a care home in Essex, police say.
Read MoreEarliest wall in oldest town goes up for auctionpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 2 July 2020
An advertising company is selling the wall as it is not allowed to place billboards above it.
Read MoreThree arrested over balcony death plungepublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 2 July 2020
Three people are arrested on suspicion of murder after Gary Henderson, 64, died in Ipswich.
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