Leigh-on-Sea7 hrs agoThree knives seized at unofficial beach partyPolice make 13 arrests and turn 250 people away from Southend-on-Sea as they respond to the event.7 hrs ago17 May 2026Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comebackJulian Wantling is bringing an army of 13 relatives to the home of football this time around.17 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 202624 Apr 2026'We paid our builder £44k then he had us arrested'Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.24 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Why should we learn to love cockles again?A campaign is encouraging people to think about local, sustainable seafood when they shop.20 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Driver jailed over death of mum hit by crane while pushing pramA man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was fatally injured by loose equipment on the back of a truck.14 Apr 202623 Mar 2026Ex-justice secretary to lead review into MP murderSir David Amess's daughter says the family will engage with the independent review in "good faith".23 Mar 202620 Feb 2026Councillor charged with imprisonment and neglectBernard Arscott is listed as a Tory town councillor, but the party says he is no longer a member.20 Feb 20262 Jan 2026'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person'Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.2 Jan 2026...
