Westcliff-on-Sea15 May 2026Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fireThe fire service highlights the importance of working fire alarms in the aftermath of the blaze.15 May 202614 May 2026Men in court accused of killing football fanTwelve men are due to enter pleas in September, accused of killing Simon Dobbin.14 May 20262 May 2026Two teens have knife wounds after 30-person brawl Dispersal orders are in place and a 15-year-old is arrested on suspicion of assault.2 May 202619 Apr 2026Man arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-runEssex Police says a pedestrian remains in a critical condition in hospital.19 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Two men jailed over repeated rape of young childEthan Towers, 27, and John Watson, 28, are serving life sentences for a series of offences.2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Mum and son guilty of ramming driver out of revengeHollie Dance is convicted after the incident in which she "stalked" her victim in her BMW.2 Apr 202616 Mar 2026Mum and son rammed driver out of revenge, jury toldProsecutors allege Hollie Dance and Thomas Summers chased their victim for 13 miles (21km).16 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Mother and daughter rescued from sinking sandStaff at the nearby Adventure Island use ropes to rescue the pair.13 Mar 202620 Feb 2026Teacher banned over indecent images of childrenA professional conduct panel says it found Jeremy Gibbs' apology for his actions superficial.20 Feb 2026...
