Walton-on-the-Naze21 Jan 2026Crumbling cliffs caught on camera at beachFootage captures the moment a large section of cliff crumbles in front of people on a beach.21 Jan 202615 Dec 2025Ex-gamer completes 79 ultramarathons in 79 daysSam King quit his job and took up the challenge after his mum's near-fatal head injury.15 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Seven beaches rated as excellent for water qualityThe local authority says the ratings will help boost tourism and local pride.1 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Runner celebrates beating ultramarathon recordSam King hopes to run 79 ultramarathons in as many days by the end of his challenge.28 Nov 202521 Nov 2025Care home manager 'incredibly proud' of new ratingThe home in Walton-on-the-Naze is upgraded from Inadequate to Good by the care watchdog.21 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Artist creates sand-sational portraits on Essex beachGert-Jan van der Kooij, from the Netherlands, did the drawings while on holiday in Walton-on-the-Naze.29 Oct 202528 Oct 2025Dutch sand artist leaves mark on UK beachGert-Jan Van Der Kooij uses virtual reality goggles and a rake for his drawings on the Essex beach.28 Oct 202520 Oct 2025Illegal vapes and cigarettes worth £60,000 seizedPolice say it is part of a wider operation to target money laundering and dismantle criminal groups.20 Oct 20259 Jul 2025Man guilty of murdering woman walking dogA jury returns its verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing Anita Rose last summer.9 Jul 2025...