Westcliff-on-Sea1 hr agoMum and son jailed for ramming driver after 13-mile chaseHollie Dance is the mother of Archie Battersbee, whose death attracted global headlines in 2022.1 hr ago2 days agoThree knives seized at unofficial beach partyPolice make 13 arrests and turn 250 people away from Southend-on-Sea as they respond to the event.2 days ago15 May 2026Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fireThe fire service highlights the importance of working fire alarms in the aftermath of the blaze.15 May 202614 May 2026Men in court accused of killing football fanTwelve men are due to enter pleas in September, accused of killing Simon Dobbin.14 May 20262 May 2026Two teens have knife wounds after 30-person brawl Dispersal orders are in place and a 15-year-old is arrested on suspicion of assault.2 May 202619 Apr 2026Man arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-runEssex Police says a pedestrian remains in a critical condition in hospital.19 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Two men jailed over repeated rape of young childEthan Towers, 27, and John Watson, 28, are serving life sentences for a series of offences.2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Mum and son guilty of ramming driver out of revengeHollie Dance is convicted after the incident in which she "stalked" her victim in her BMW.2 Apr 202616 Mar 2026Mum and son rammed driver out of revenge, jury toldProsecutors allege Hollie Dance and Thomas Summers chased their victim for 13 miles (21km).16 Mar 2026...
