Pitsea19 Mar 2026Still unknown how man died in Turkey hotel fallTyler Kerry was found fatally injured at a hotel, but a coroner says the cause is still unclear.19 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Man charged after homemade explosive foundThe man is accused of making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or injure property.12 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Homes evacuated after 'hazardous materials' discoveryPeople have been able to return to their homes after a 100m exclusion zone was set up in Rokescroft.10 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Woman drove off from crash that killed siblingsDeimante Ziobryte, 21, will be sentenced as Basildon Magistrates' Court in May.6 Mar 20262 Feb 2026Memorial unveiled to siblings killed on e-scooterThe tree and bench in Pitsea are in memory of Roman and Darcie Casselden, who died a year ago.2 Feb 202630 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 202629 Jan 2026Family's questions over Turkey lift-shaft deathThe family knows they are "never going to get all the answers", Danielle Belton says.29 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 202616 Dec 2025Five arrested after raids at charity clothes banksPolice believe the outfits were being sold abroad to finance crime.16 Dec 2025...