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Man left with serious head injuries after attack outside pub in Leigh-on-Sea
Police have appealed for witnesses
Essex weather forecast for this week as sunshine and rain are both expected
Temperatures will remain between 15C and 20C but with some rain still set to return
Once-thriving ancient Essex village now completely lost under water
Today the area is a popular tourist attraction and renowned for its stunning views
The Essex brothers who stole from Superdrug, New Look, H&M, Tesco and more
Many items were hand-held scanners along with a card reader, with the brothers working together and by themselves
Family 'disappointed' over verdict around death of mental health patient
Jazz been diagnosed with ‘psychosis induced by drug use’ in 2021
Pubgoers come to the rescue after nearby library catches on fire
Punters noticed the fire inside the library and instinctively filled containers with water to try and put out the fire
Face of jailed serial shoplifter who's been banned from Tesco, the Co-op and BP garages in Southend
The estimated combined total of his thefts was more than £1,200
Basildon attempted murder investigation after serious attack
An attempted murder investigation has been launched as a man remains in critical condition after a serious attack in Basildon
AstraZeneca withdrawal of Covid-19 vaccine worldwide
AstraZeneca revealed on Tuesday (May 7) it had initiated a worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Basildon New Holland tractor factory workers will strike
The union now say that more than 500 workers will strikes in May after being balloted for strike action over pay.
DWP Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension review warning
The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit
Basildon Labour elect Gavin Callaghan as group leader
Mr Callaghan, who represents the Labour Party, was once the former leader of Basildon Council.
Southend fire after alight toilet roll thrown through window
The services say visitors of a nearby pub had first noticed flames in the library and called 999.
Delays on A13 with queues continuing to increase after crash
Congestion is already back to Pitsea Flyover.
The Chase's Paul Sinha issues health update amid Parkinson's
The Chase's Paul Sinha has issued an update about his future on the ITV quiz show after being diagnosed with Parkinson's.
Royal Mail customers can drop off parcels with Collect+
Royal Mail customers are now able to drop off their parcels at convenience stores including Londis and independent newsagents.
Two c2c trains cancelled causing further disruption
This is due to "trains being late from the depot".
3 Best Solar Panel Installers Essex (Installation Near Me)
Our expert team has researched leading solar panel installation companies and solar panel installers in Essex.
Pitsea: man made call to 999 breaching order for fourteenth time
David Hales made the 999 call at Pitsea railway station in November only hours after leaving a mental health unit in Harlow.
South Essex Wildlife Hospital praised as TV series concludes
Channel 4 has aired a four-part series as TV crews followed the dedicated team at the animal hospital.