Upminster5 days agoLevel crossing closed after children play chickenThe crossing will stay shut until pupils at local schools have been given a rail safety talk.5 days ago6 days agoUber driver fatally ran over passenger in 'panic'Hayadulla Turkmani is accused of murdering Michael Ashton after he vomited in his taxi.6 days ago6 Oct 2026Uber driver ran over man who vomited, court toldThe taxi driver sped towards the victim after a confrontation, jurors hear.6 Oct 202621 Sept 2026D-Day veteran who survived capture dies aged 101Kenneth Hay was an "extraordinary gentleman whose remarkable life will never be forgotten", the British Normandy Memorial says.21 Sept 20266 Sept 2026The community tea dance making a difference in UpminsterDance teacher Rita Sinclair, 74, has been nominated for a BBC Make a Difference Award.6 Sept 202619 Aug 2026Two jailed for violent disorder at asylum hotelJonathan Glover and Charlie Land receive custodial sentences following disorder in Epping. 19 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Anti-asylum protester who shoved police is jailedPhillip Curson is given a 27-month prison sentence at Chelmsford Crown Court.14 Aug 202615 Jun 2026'Idris Elba punched me and it was great fun'Delilah O'Riordan, 14, says it was "great fun" filming stunts with the Hollywood star.15 Jun 202610 Apr 2026Men guilty of part in violent anti-asylum protestJurors find the men guilty of violent disorder during protests at The Bell Hotel in Epping.10 Apr 2026...
