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Southend identified as Essex's 'alcohol death hotspot' where dozens die each year
There were 35 alcohol-specific deaths in the area in 2022, up from 30 in 2019. That works out as 19.3 deaths for every 100,000 people, the highest rate in Essex.
Readers crown the best garden centre in Essex
The votes have been cast and counted and we can finally reveal the results
The Essex car park which costs more than a flight to Rome
For the same price as parking in the city for a few hours, you could be sunning yourself in the stunning European city
Essex biker swallowed loose tooth in horrendous crash that left him with wired-up jaw
Callum Baldwin, 23, was awarded upwards of £100,000 after taking legal action against the van driver
Live traffic updates as Billericay roads closed in both directions after single vehicle crash
The road was closed at around 12.30am this morning (Thursday, April 25) following a crash involving a single-vehicle
Essex Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old girl
Essex Police has issued an appeal for the public's help to find Evelina Rimate, who is missing from her home in Chadwell St Mary
Basildon and Harlow charges after checks on sex offenders
A SPECIALIST team which manages the risk posed by sexual offenders has secured charges against three individuals across a week of action
Southend police surveillance catches cocaine handover
In September 2023, officers from the joint National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police organised crime partnership were on surveillance in Southend
Laindon family escaped air fryer blaze as smoke poured out
Firefighters were called to a bungalow in Arne Court, Laindon yesterday at 9pm and crews from Basildon and Rayleigh Weir attended
c2c fare dodger's record-breaking £10,000 fine in crackdown
A NOTORIOUS fare dodger has been slapped with a record-breaking £10,000 fine as c2c's clampdown on ticket fraud continues
Gucci watch and iPad stolen in Shoebury home burglary
A woman's designer items and gold jewellery were stolen during a burglary in broad daylight in Shoebury
Lakeside M25 serious crash witnesses appeal launched
Emergency services were called to the motorway, between junction 31 and junction 30 at Thurrock, at around 3.15pm on Saturday
Southend incident where officer injured sees man charged
During an ensuing arrest, an officer sustained a serious injury to his ankle.
Southend coastguard helicopter seen circling around seafront
Emergency services have been along the seafront this morning for reportedly more than an hour.
Essex mental health death inquiry invites applications
The public inquiry is examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex
Mores Lane, Brentwood fire: 4 vehicles destroyed
Four vehicles, cylinders and an outbuilding were destroyed following a blaze in a scrapyard in south Essex
Essex Police officers honoured for saving lives in Clacton
Emergency responders were honoured for their lifesaving actions which saved nine people from a fire in Clacton.
Southend seafront boy racers could be hit with fines after meet
A public space protection order has been in place since 2022 following complaints.
Canvey school rated 'good' by Ofsted after major turnaround
Inspectors praised the school and its leadership for acting quickly to tackle the concerns.
Southend High Street Chester biggest ever marches to be held
Furious protesters campaigning to protect a 150-year-old tree at risk of being cut down are organising their biggest protest yet – featuring, talks, music, and stalls to “stop the chop.”