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The little girl whose tragic death sent shockwaves across Essex still felt a year later
Leonna Ruka's family said they hope that the love and light she brought into the world will never be forgotten.
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Plans to 'support drivers' during closure of major Essex underpass
The project plans to improve infrastructure in the area, with upgraded roads, safer walking and cycling routes and better-designed public space
Plans for new neighbourhood 'health hub' in Southend
It will offer a broader, more joined‑up range of day-to-day health and wellbeing services closer to where people live
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CCTV appeal after man stabbed in the leg outside Leigh-on-Sea pub
The victim required hospital treatment for the injury
Shop raid uncovers £6,000 haul of Illegal cigarettes, shisha and vapes
More than £6,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, shisha and vapes have been seized during a raid by Havering Council's trading standards team in Hornchurch.
Essex hospital forced to postpone operations due to hot weather
Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford was forced to cancel operations today, including children's ward theatre operations, due to the hot weather.
Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
Man and woman in their 80s who died in Essex home named by police
Essex Police have named the man and woman in their 80s who sadly died at an residence on Catchpole Lane in Great Totham.
Essex Police officer to face misconduct hearing over alleged bail breaches
An Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing over a series of alleged breaches of bail linked to serious offences.
Essex teacher banned for life for 'sexual activity' and 'harassment'
A Teaching Regulation Agency report states that Essex teacher Leon Osbourne has been banned from teaching indefinitely.
Mother starts fundraiser after 18-year-old daughter's tragic death
Amanda Day, who lives in Frinton, is starting an annual event in memory of her daughter Megan, who died five years ago.
WATCH: Business owners react to 'stressful' flood on south Essex high street
Business owners have spoken of a 'stressful' scramble to protect customers and keep trading afloat after floodwater poured into Rayleigh high street last night
Major stretch of A12 CLOSED due to multi-vehicle crash
A stretch of the A12 is currently blocked near Kelvedon, Essex, following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays building in the area.
Prolific shoplifter admits stealing more than £1,000 worth of items
Lindsey Russell, 43, admitted in court to stealing £1200 worth of items from shops in Essex. She has been banned from BP and Primark stores.
Cars destroyed as blaze breaks out in south Essex
Fire crews have tackled a vehicle fire in Billericay, south Essex.
Travellers site set up at historic beauty spot
An illegal traveller site has been spotted at Lower Castle Park in Colchester, prompting a response from Colchester Council.
Popular garden centre closes doors amid soaring 37C temperatures
Meadow Croft Garden Centre in Battlesbridge has had to close its doors early today due to the ongoing extreme hot weather.
Manhunt launched for convicted rapist who fled whilst on bail
A convicted rapist who failed to attend his trial at Chelmsford after being released on court bail is still on the run.
Armed Forces Day parade cancelled by extreme heat forecast in Basildon
An Armed Forces Day parade has been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme heat.
Person taken to hospital after suffering head injury at Southend beach
Southend Coastguard, along with East of England Ambulance Service, assisted a person who suffered a head injury on Southend beach yesterday.