South Benfleet30 Jan 2026No further charges following fatal e-scooter crashDeimante Ziobryte is next due in court in March for failing to stop at the scene of the crash.30 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Health leaders ponder options on vacant GP surgeryThe practice's resident doctor has been suspended by the Care Quality Commission.23 Jan 202622 Jan 2026How AI and robots help ease pressure on pharmaciesHema Patel says pharmacies are “on our knees” and need more funding from central government.22 Jan 202611 Jan 2026New appeal after responders were injured at crash sceneThree men arrested after the second collision have been released under investigation, police say.11 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Drug dealer raped woman after prison releaseThe victim says she will always be scared of Kyle Pauley after being attacked at knifepoint.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Possible further charges over fatal e-scooter crashA judge says the investigation into the deaths of siblings Roman and Darcie Casselden is ongoing.8 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Possible rise in car park charges on the agendaCastle Point Borough Council insists that no decision has yet been taken over any changes.6 Jan 202616 Dec 202518th Century house could become cafe or museumSolby House in Hadleigh could be given a new lease of life after being boarded up since June.16 Dec 202531 Oct 2025Police issue dispersal orders for HalloweenInsp David Thompson says "we want to make sure everyone can have a fun and safe weekend".31 Oct 2025...
