Westcliff-on-Sea2 days agoCare home told to improve after 'serious injury'A home which cares for older people and those with dementia is inspected after someone was injured.2 days ago2 Jul 2025Churches open their doors after tree deathPeople are being offered quiet spaces for reflection after the death of seven-year-old Leonna Ruka.2 Jul 20251 Jul 2025Family pay tribute to girl killed by falling treeLeonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".1 Jul 202527 May 2025Block of flats 'badly damaged' as fire breaks outEssex Fire and Rescue Service says the roof of the building has been completely destroyed.27 May 202525 Apr 2025Lord of the Rings fan died in NZ on 'dream' trip A coroner rules 26-year-old backpacker Joseph Snode died from multiple injuries in a car crash. 25 Apr 202515 Apr 2025'Medics call me Mr 1% after I survived crash'Ben Bray says surviving a catastrophic brain injury is an "absolute miracle".15 Apr 20251 Apr 2025Scuffle breaks out after heckling at comedy gigA heckler had been targeting Paul Chowdhry during the routine, the theatre says.1 Apr 202527 Mar 2025Fraudster found guilty after funeral fiascoMark Kerbey from Westcliff-on-Sea took £2,600 from a family for a funeral but failed to organise it. 27 Mar 202526 Feb 2025Watchdog upgrades care home to good ratingThe care home based in Essex looks after elderly people including people with dementia. 26 Feb 2025...