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NewsEssex Live

Boy, 16, arrested after 3 cats killed by dog in Wickford

In another incident, a catapult was used to harm animals

9 April 2026
Essex Live

Old Wickford police station to get full overhaul in £350K revamp plan

Great news for our high street! The old Wickford police station is set for a major £350k transformation. We can't wait to see what this means for the heart of our town.

29 March 2026
Rayo

Wickford man selected as the face of government campaign | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex)

Fantastic news for our community! A local Wickford resident has been chosen to represent a government campaign, putting our town firmly in the spotlight. We can't wait to see our neighbour shine!

27 March 2026
Rayo

Wickford railway bridge set for repairs | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex)

Good news for commuters! The railway bridge right here in Wickford is scheduled for some much-needed repair work. This will help ensure smoother journeys for everyone using the station.

14 March 2026
Essex Live

Wickford police detective denies putting his hand up woman's shirt at London bar

Oh dear, a local police detective from Wickford is in the headlines today, but for all the wrong reasons. The story involves a serious accusation made against him at a bar in London. We'll be keeping a close eye on this developing situation.

13 March 2026
Essex Live

Wickford residents 'desperate' for new supermarket 'fed up' with ongoing saga

Well, Wickford, it sounds like many of you are really fed up with the supermarket situation! We've been hearing for a while now that a new store is desperately needed, and it seems the ongoing saga is really testing everyone's patience. Let's hope this latest news brings us closer to a solution!

19 February 2026
Essex Live

Calls for Wickford high street market to open at weekends

Exciting news for our Wickford high street! Local shoppers are keen to see our popular market stalls open their doors on Saturdays and Sundays, bringing even more buzz to our town centre. We'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story!

17 February 2026
BBC

Waitrose in Wickford will help put town on the map, says council

Great news for Wickford! Our local Waitrose is getting a mention from the council, and they reckon it's going to really put our lovely town on the map. It's always fantastic to see positive news like this about our community!

13 February 2026
Essex Live

Road closure between Billericay and Wickford will cause 'chaos', parish council warns

Oh dear, it looks like our neighbours in Billericay are facing some disruption that's set to spill over into Wickford! A parish council is warning of 'chaos' due to an upcoming road closure, and we'll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts our local journeys.

13 February 2026
Essex PFCC

We will work with your community to address safety concerns PFCC tells Wickford residents at public meeting

Great news for Wickford residents! Our Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner held a public meeting right here in town to discuss our safety concerns. It's fantastic to know they're listening and ready to work with us to make our community even safer.

29 January 2026
BBC

Police officer dragged along Wickford pavement by quad bike

Oh dear, what a shocking incident on our very own streets! A police officer was reportedly dragged along a Wickford pavement by a quad bike. We'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story right here in our town.

18 January 2026

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