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On the right is a sign which shows a pay with parking app, and different logos directing to places. In the background you can see a road in Southend.

Warning over QR code parking scam

Motorists in Southend are being urged not to scan the QR codes which appeared on signage.

A police car by a taped off area in Southend, showing a brick wall to the right, a road, with cars parked on it, police in the distance and a row of houses to the left. There are also houses to the right. Several trees and a telegraph pole are in the road, and double yellow lines. Two police officers are to the right.

Double attempted murder charge after stabbing

Police say a 21-year-old man is due to appear before magistrates.

Two police cars in a residential street. There are a row of houses to the left and a tree to the right. Several police forensic vehicles are outside a house.

Attempted murder arrest after serious assault

A man and a woman are taken to hospital, where his condition is said to be life-threatening.

Sir David Amess smiling at the camera while wearing a suit

Sir David Amess killer 'left Prevent too quickly'

The programme's handling of the Conservative MP's murderer was "sub-optimal", a review says.

Richard Southwood from Football Fun Factory stands in front of Rayleigh Leisure Centre in a football tracksuit.

Concern over plans to remove football pitches

Local groups raise concerns over the possible impact on the football community.

Rochelle Crane, looking straight into the camera and smiling. She has curly dark hair just below shoulder length, and she is wearing a block top.

Falling debris looked like normal bricks - inquest

The owner of a building which partially collapsed on a woman gives evidence in the coroner's court.

Rochelle Crane, holding her daughter Louise Crane. Rochelle is wearing a light blue shirt and has round spectacles.

Woman killed by falling bricks in storm - inquest

Rochelle Crane died two months after brickwork fell from about 10ft above her, an inquest is told.

A young man, pictured in black and white, wears a black hoodie and looks directly at the camera. He has thick dark hair and dark eyes.

Family's heart screening mission in memory of teen

The initiative is set up in memory of a 19-year-old man who died suddenly in Ibiza.

A father and daughter in formal dress hug each other for the camera

Southport and Amess murders 'linked by failings'

Daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess says his killer bore a similar profile to Axel Rudakubana.