West Mersea3 days agoFentanyl 'serial killer' review closed by policeThe BBC can reveal detectives considered bringing new charges against double murderer Luke D'Wit.3 days ago13 Aug 2026Boy suffered fatal brain injury in seaside drowningAn inquest into the deaths of Musa Ahmed, his cousin and her mother will be heard in January.13 Aug 20264 Aug 2026More children sign up for sea safety lessonsTendring District Council say about 100 more children have been signed up compared to last year.4 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Father felt helpless trying to save son, 7, from seaShahin Ahmed says he was pushed back by waves as he tried to reach his son.3 Aug 202630 Jul 2026Dad pays tribute to son who died after sea rescueSeven-year-old Musa Ahmed is remembered as a boy who "never failed to bring happiness" to others.30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Community vigil for three people who died at beachSome 100 people attended a vigil at West Mersea beach where three people died in the sea.30 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Boy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedyMusa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.29 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Call for safety measures to avoid another drowningWendy Bird becomes emotional as she recalls witnessing a mother and daughter drown in Essex.28 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Very strong tide led to drownings, relative saysShahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.27 Jul 2026...
