Pitsea24 Sept 2026Crews tackle large waste fire in EssexPeople are being told to keep windows closed and avoid nearby roads.24 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Woman dies after crash in Tesco car parkPolice say the victim was a passenger in a car involved in a collision at the Pitsea store.18 Sept 202615 Sept 2026Apocalypse prepper cleared of bomb offenceBen Banham is found not guilty of intending to endanger life or cause serious injury.15 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Man learned about gunpowder on YouTube, trial toldBen Banham says he only planned to use the explosives "in a post-apocalyptic scenario".4 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Disaster 'prepper' used chatbot before making bombAn improvised explosive device and gunpowder were found in Ben Banham's flat in March, trial hears.1 Sept 20267 Aug 2026Drug dealer dragged girl skating home into bush Mohammed Younas is jailed for nine years following an attack on a 13-year-old girl.7 Aug 20269 Jul 2026Trains cancelled in Essex due to heatwaveOperator c2c cancels some services to and from London because of the hot weather.9 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Teen, 17, scores coaching job for semi-pro clubBowers & Pitsea FC's Freddie Soden wants to prove that his ability is more important than his youth.29 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Siblings' e-scooter deaths move coroner to tearsCoroner Michelle Brown says the injuries suffered by Roman and Darcie Casselden were "unsurvivable".18 Jun 2026...
