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Closure of beloved Essex theatre after 20 years branded 'incredibly disappointing'
An acting school based at the theatre will be moving to a new home in Colchester
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Police investigate man's death after 'sustained serious assault' near Westcliff pub
A woman had previously been arrested in connection with the serious incident
Police update after man dies near Westcliff tower block
The death is being treated as unexpected
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Vandals smash Essex cemetery gravestones and chapel windows for second time
It is the second time the cemetery has been targeted by vandals
Man died after 'falling from 13th floor' of Westcliff tower block after 'disturbance'
Forensics specialists and police officers have been investigating the man's death
Police pictured at scene after man found dead outside block of flats near Southend
An investigation is ongoing
Tragic 'beautiful soul', 18, killed in horror crash as tributes say 'forever missed'
Tallulah Bradford died in hospital just days after the horrific crash
Face of 'dangerous' man who threatened to kill and sexually abused teenage girl
His victim said what he did will 'always impact' her
Essex County Council allowed to challenge plan to change every Essex council
The plan would replace the current two-tier system of 15 county, district, and borough councils with five new unitary authorities
Emergency services rush to Southend after man found dead outside block of flats
An investigation is ongoing
Live unexploded bomb detonated off Essex coastline
It was a live six-inch naval shell
Essex woman, 26, has condition that means she needs to carry salt
Katie Phillips can suddenly need a salt boost to stop a dangerous medical incident
Plans to replace garages with new home refused for third time
The garages are still used by residents living nearby
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.
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
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.