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Residents describe the moment they saw 'children in trouble' as two die in beach incident
Locals have described their devastation following the incident at a 'normally peaceful' beach
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Man who stabbed victim in brutal attack in Westcliff is jailed
The victim suffered life-changing injuries as a result of this attack
Greater Anglia trains cancelled and delayed between Southend and Wickford after person hit by train - recap
All lines were blocked but have since reopened
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Update issued after person hit by train on busy Greater Anglia line
Emergency services rushed to the scene
Warning to beachgoers as people trapped near historic structure
People have been trying to visit the historic Mulberry Harbour
Lidl told to improve as its given 2 star hygiene rating
Lidl has already made steps to improve the rating ahead of a follow-up inspection
'I was told I had good cancer but it was still terrifying - the one symptom I wish I hadn't ignored'
Emily Greenwood thought exhaustion and dropping almost a stone and a half was just part of life with a toddler but then spotted another symptom
Major parking charge changes planned at Essex hospitals
The changes impact four hospitals in Essex
Takeaways banned from opening 400m from schools in Essex city
New takeaways are set to be banned from popping up near to schools to 'battle the bulge'
Man 'seen with head injury' after being 'chased' by group of people
Police initially responded to reports of a disturbance
Man stabbed after being 'approached by masked gang' while sitting in his car
The victim was rushed to hospital in a serious condition
Former social worker defrauded council of nearly £8k
Leader of the council Daniel Cowan said "public money must be protected and used for the benefit of our residents"
Teenager who died at Essex park incident was 'holding onto side of vehicle' before falling off
She died in hospital days after the incident
'Reckless' car meet drivers 'put lives at risk'
Some drivers lost their licence after a car meet in March this year
Plans for Essex affordable homes thrown out after concerns that 'dangerous' road would 'put people in danger'
Residents told the meeting there are serious concerns around the width of the road
Major update on anniversary of Southend plane crash tragedy that killed four passengers
All four people onboard the plane tragically died in the crash
Rush hour train delays or cancellation in Essex due to ‘trespasser on the railway’
Major routes are affected
Adorable dog rescued after getting stuck in Thames Estuary
If crews had been any later, there could have been a tragic outcome for sweet Benji
Armed police storm Westcliff housing estate after reports of 'men acting suspiciously'
Two men remain in custody after being arrested by police
Police officers in hospital after unmarked car crashes on Southend road
Two people were taken to hospital with injuries