Ellena Cruse

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Ellena Cruse

From a 6ft angel to a major new installation in a town, how much East of England news can you remember from the past seven days?

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Henry Godfrey-Evans |Ellena Cruse

Image source, Warren Muggleton/BBCImage caption, Fans ran on to the pitch after Southend United scored their winning penalty against Forest Green RoversImage source, Henry Godfrey-Evans/ BBCTom Everett, 30, who was selling bakery bread in the High Street on Thursday, said he listened to the semi-final commentary on BBC Essex. "We're one of the best-supported clubs in non-league," he told the BBC. "I honestly think half the population [of Southend] will be at Wembley".

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Ellena Cruse

Image source, Thurrock CouncilImage caption, Lynn Worrall (pictured centre, with predecessor John Kent to her left) said it was a "real honour" to take chargeA council that was bankrupted after a series of failed solar farm investments has elected a new leader. Lynn Worrall has taken charge of Thurrock Council in Essex and said it was a "responsibility I take extremely seriously".

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Ellena Cruse

Image source, Essex County Fire and Rescue ServiceFirefighters tackling a blaze at an industrial site were working to stop the flames spreading to other units. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service was called to River Way in Harlow at about 09:00 BST following reports that a building's roof was alight. Four crews were sent to the scene and used a specialist aerial ladder platform to pour water on the blaze from above.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Ellena Cruse

New Labour leader selected at bankrupt councilEllena CruseThurrock CouncilLynn Worrall (pictured centre, with predecessor John Kent to her left) said it was a "real honour" to take chargeA council that was bankrupted after a series of failed solar farm investments has elected a new leader. Lynn Worrall has taken charge of Thurrock Council in Essex and said it was a "responsibility I take extremely seriously".