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Wildlife crime investigation leads to seizure of illegally-taxidermied goshawk
16:10 21/08/2026A taxidermied goshawk has been seized by our Rural Engagement Team because its owner didn’t have the correct licences
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Following the flash flood in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area on 26 August, the Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number (1234), and a dedicated hotline (1144) accessible in Nepal. If you're affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
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Rayleigh: Retail thefts disrupted and drugs seized during town centre operation
11:21 15/08/2026Two shop thefts were disrupted and suspected drug offences identified during a targeted Essex Police operation tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime in Rayleigh town centre.
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Rural engagement officers seize and recover 28 vehicles
17:00 11/08/2026Working to keep our rural communities safe, our Rural Engagement Team has seized 16 vehicles and recovered another 12 in six weeks
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Keeping football safe and fans connected: the role of Essex Police’s dedicated football officers
17:09 07/08/2026'Football supporters are our community and we want everyone to be able to support their team safely'
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Brightlingsea: Another personal watercraft user reported by Marine Unit for speeding on river
19:00 27/07/2026Our marine officers have reported another personal watercraft rider for speeding while out on a joint patrol with the Brightlingsea Harbour Master
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We are working to make our public spaces safer in Rayleigh, focusing on the High Street and surrounding roads.
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We are taking action to make Rayleigh High Street and nearby roads safer for everyone.
Our priority is to tackle aggressive begging in busy areas where it affects shoppers, residents, and local businesses.
This behaviour can make people feel unsafe, discourage visitors, and impact trade for shops. It also affects the overall feel of the town, especially in high footfall areas.
We have issued bans to people who repeatedly target these locations and ask for money in an intimidating way.
Officers are monitoring this closely and working with local partners on longer-term support.
We understand the impact and remain committed to keeping the area safe, welcoming, and open for all.
This remains in our priority and is in progress.