Bowers Gifford26 Sep 2025Students were killed in crash at roundaboutAn inquest hears two cars hit a roundabout, killing two passengers as one car went "straight over it".26 Sep 20251 Sep 2025Two drivers arrested after fatal roundabout crashThe pair are arrested on suspicion of causing death or serious injury by dangerous driving.1 Sep 202522 Jul 2025Church crime figures prompt security funding callEssex Police figures reveal a crime almost every other day at the county's places of worship.22 Jul 202515 May 2025Crews tackle fire in roof of industrial unitsAn investigation will look into the cause of the blaze in North Benfleet.15 May 202512 Mar 2025Three caravans destroyed in fire near roundaboutThe fire service gets more than 45 calls because of the amount of smoke.12 Mar 202517 Dec 2024Church raises funds to install CCTV after vandalismSupport is flooding in for a church which was targeted recently.17 Dec 202426 Nov 2024'Church break-in has ruined my faith in people'St Margaret's Church in Bowers Gifford is targeted twice in a month and two boys are arrested.26 Nov 202423 Mar 2023Fatal police pursuit operator needed trainingInspectors say lack of training had 'no bearing' on the death of a boy during a police pursuit.23 Mar 20231 Dec 2022Roadworks lifted 12 years after major upgrade beganThe works were originally due for completion in time for the London 2012 Olympics.1 Dec 2022
