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ESSEX Police chiefs are monitoring safety concerns at a Rochford road crossing set to be remade as part of a 662-home development.

A MUCH LOVED 100-year-old oak tree has been cut by property developers after months of protests in Rochford.

Holt Farm Oak Tree, in Ashingdon Road has been chopped down by Bloor Homes.

An 11 year old child was left injured after being hit by a car near a parade of shops in Rochford.

A Basildon driver was hit with fined and costs in court after driving in a closed motorway lane, speeding and driving without a full license.

Campaign group Save Holt Farm Oak Tree have been living in the 100-year-old oak tree by Holt Farm junior and infant schools since October 20.

A NEW headteacher has been appointed at a Rochford junior school, aiming to create a “happy, safe and positive environment”.

Protesters have been living in a 100-year-old oak tree by Holt Farm junior and infant schools in since October 20

The Rochford Day Nursery, in Ashingdon Road, has been rated inadequate in all areas following an inspection on November 15.

Campaigners claim that a car drove past the group at roughly 4pm on Tuesday, with “at least two men inside” who “opened fire”.