Canewdon21 May 2025Tories back in power at district councilThe Liberal Democrats are no longer part of the leadership at Rochford District Council.21 May 202515 Jan 2025Nature reserve could expand by 140 football pitchesWork is set to begin later this year and a lagoon could be created. 15 Jan 202518 Aug 2024Cyclist found 'seriously injured' lying in roadThe cyclist is taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries, police say.18 Aug 202415 Aug 2024Crops destroyed in 'rapidly' spreading field fireThe cause of the blaze has been recorded as accidental, the fire service says.15 Aug 202425 Apr 2024Motorcyclist gets £100k payout after horror crashCallum Baldwin vows to never buy a motorbike again after a crash leaves his face close to collapse.25 Apr 20246 May 2022Second man charged over Lakeside fatal stabbingMichael Ugwa, 29, a father-of-three, was fatally stabbed at Lakeside shopping centre on 28 April.6 May 20225 May 2022Two more arrests over Lakeside fatal stabbingTwo additional people are arrested after a father-of-three was stabbed to death at a shopping centre.5 May 20224 Apr 2021Fourth teenager arrested over car crashPolice are investigating the crash which left an 18-year-old woman with "life-threatening" injuries.4 Apr 20213 Apr 2021Three teenagers arrested over car crashAn 18-year-old woman is in hospital with "life-threatening" injuries, police say.3 Apr 2021