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Little girl, 7, killed after tree collapses in Chalkwell park named and pictured as family pays tribute

Her family said she was taken in a "cruel" way

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MoD warns loud 'gunfire and explosions' could disturb Essex people this week

Activity at Shoebury Range will include loud gunfire and explosions, which could be heard from some distance away, the MoD has warned

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Nine police staff to lose jobs as four 'symbolic' station front counters scrapped

Assistant Chief Constable says 'impact is probably the fear of it closing'

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Chalkwell Park: Everything we know so far after girl, 7, dies in Essex park tragedy

An investigation into the tragic incident continues

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Council leader gives update on investigation into girl's death after tree collapsed in Essex park

An investigation independent of the Council is ongoing

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Chalkwell Park: Emergency services leave floral tributes at scene of fatal tree incident

Masses of floral tributes and soft toys have been left at the scene of the tragic incident

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The Essex towns where the most benefits are claimed

One MP in Essex has signed the amendment to block the government's changes to the benefit system

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Chalkwell Park news: Woman 'couldn't sleep' after rushing to help children after fatal tree incident

"All you could hear was screaming. I've never heard anything like that before - never in a million years."

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Chalkwell Park tree 'propped up by metal poles' before fatal fall killed young girl

An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing

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Chalkwell Park news: Girl fighting for life after tree collapses, killing 7-year-old

The police praised members of the public and first responders who had rushed to help after the tree collapsed

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Chalkwell Park: Community 'heartbroken' as girl, 7, dies after tree collapses in Essex tragedy

One woman who came to pay her respects to the young girl said: "It's an absolute tragedy"

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Chalkwell Park: Cuddly toys and flowers laid as tributes to young girl who died after tree collapsed

The seven-year-old girl died in hospital

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When Met Office forecast says Essex will be hottest as county to sizzle under 30C heat

Some high temperatures are forecast for Essex

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Chalkwell Park: Brave strangers 'rushed to help' children after tree collapse

A girl, 7, lost her life and another girl, 6, is in a critical condition

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Chalkwell Park: Girl dies after tree collapses in Southend park

One other child remains in a critical condition in hospital

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Chalkwell Park: Children seriously injured after tree fell in Essex park - recap

Five children have been injured, with two being treated for 'severe injuries'

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Police declare 'serious incident' in Southend park after tree falls with 'number of casualties'

Emergency services remain at the scene

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Photos show extent of 'deliberate' fire that ripped through former Southend United training ground

The cause of the fire has been recorded as deliberate

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Where and when Red Arrows will soar over parts of Essex this weekend

They could be spotted in parts of Essex later this weekend

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Essex's top restaurant spots for al fresco dining this summer

If you love a sea view or eating by a beautiful river, one of these locations will be perfect for you