Multiple caravans were destroyed or damaged in the fire.
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Crews from across two counties were called to tackle the fire that destroyed several caravans.

Fire crews tackle blaze involving multiple caravans

Police said they were keen to hear from any witnesses as they tried to establish what happened.

Detectives question three people in murder inquiry after suspicious death

The judge told Lucinda Fyfield it was "sheer luck" that she did not kill her victim, whom she also burned with her cigarette.

Woman stabbed partner 30 times before stopping for a cigarette

Undated handout photo issued by Essex Police of one of the high value cars that were among 18 stolen vehicles valued at a total of more than £400,000 that were discovered by police at a chop shop near Stansted Airport. Essex Police found the chop shop - a garage where stolen vehicles are dismantled or given false identities - after the Met Police shared details of a stolen car that was being tracked on December 9. Issue date: Wednesday December 18, 2024.

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Some 18 high-value cars were recovered by police from an illegal garage near Stansted Airport.

Porsches and Mercs among £400k cars found at 'chop shop'

Lincoln Button was found at a property in South Ockendon, Essex, on Sunday December 15 and died at the scene. He was described as a "cheeky, smiley, happy boy". Credit: Essex Police handout.

Lincoln Button was described as a cheeky, smiley, happy boy who loved "his school, laughter and cuddles".

Five-year-old suspected murder victim is named

Victoria Thomas Bowen admitted throwing a milkshake at Nigel Farage.
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The Reform UK leader bemoaned "two-tier justice" after Victoria Thomas Bowen was spared jail for hurling the drink at him outside a pub.

OnlyFans model avoids prison after throwing McDonald's milkshake at Nigel Farage

A young boy has died at a property on Windstar Drive in South Ockendon, Essex. Credit: Google Streetview

The child and woman were both found at a property by police on Sunday afternoon after serious concerns were raised about their welfare.

Young boy dies as woman found with him arrested on suspicion of murder

Richard Mills was sentenced to 16 months in prison. 

Richard Mills, 39, approached the girl in a shop while she was with two of her friends.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting young girl as she shopped with friends 

FATAL CRASH IN WESTCLIFF -STILL OF SCENE BY PHIL PARSONS X

A woman who was driving the car was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. 

Mum dies after she and her daughter are hit by a car

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Colchester Hospital picket line 

Bosses at the NHS trust have announced a decision to outsource cleaners, porters and other facilities staff from April.

Striking NHS staff vow to continue fight as 350 jobs come under threat

A team at the University of Essex are working to find out whether the sticky stuff in mistletoe could be used as a green surgical glue.

Scientists say Christmas mistletoe could have future as surgical glue

ANGLIA WANTED MAN CEYHAN DINLER. CREDIT ESSEX POLICE

Detectives leading a murder investigation have named and pictured the suspect, who is confirmed to have left the country.

Suspect named as police search for man's body in landfill

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Helen Holland, 81, a great-grandmother from Essex, died following a collision with a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh.

Police officer denies causing death of pensioner in royal escort crash

Tyler Kerry from Basildon was on his first holiday abroad with family when he disappeared and was found dead in a lift shaft

Body of man found in a lift shaft to return to UK, as family press for answers

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Walton on the Naze beach

Volunteers said it was an "unusual sighting", but said there are more sharks in English waters than people might think.

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