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Conservatives' loss of control at Rochford Council for the first time in 21 years was confirmed

Development JKS Group will have its work cut out renovating the old and decaying Rochford Police Station in Sun Street.

READERS and councillors have reacted after a vehicle veered off a “treacherous” road leaving a teenager in a life-threatening condition. Essex Police were called to Creeksea Ferry Road, in Canewdon, after a black Ford Fiesta left the road and crashed into a ditch at around 1.50am. An 18 year-old woman was subsequently taken to hospital after reportedly sustaining chest injuries and is described as being in a life-threatening condition. The road was quickly closed by Essex Police so officers could begin to carry out investigations into the horrific incident. Laureen Shaw, Rochf...

A “HUMILIATED” councillor has spoken of his “18 months of hell” as he fought to clear his name after being convicted of assault.

A “HUMILIATED” councillor has spoken of his “18 months of hell” as he fought to clear his name after being convicted of assault. George Ioannou, a Rochford ward councillor, was found guilty of assault in August 2019 after a “family incident”, but has now successfully overturned the verdict following an appeal. The former Conservative, who says he suffered for months with depression, and stress, now plans to stand again for re-election. He has revealed the struggles he went through to keep working and make sure his “innocence was maintained throughout.” Mr Ioannou has...