Laindon

The flat is badly damaged and one occupant is treated for smoke inhalation.

A senior traffic officer says the 56mph speed is "unacceptable" in a 30mph zone.

Traders say they are attracting customers from far and wide after going viral on social media.

A Basildon councillor says plans are "in the pipleline", but admitted the lake has had problems.

While a plaque and photos of the band are on display, there is no mural or statue.

One of the firefighters had only been in the job four months, a spokesperson says.

Residents are being urged to report anything suspicious amid a five-month crime spree.