Chalkwell2 Jul 2025Churches open their doors after tree deathPeople are being offered quiet spaces for reflection after the death of seven-year-old Leonna Ruka.2 Jul 20251 Jul 2025Family pay tribute to girl killed by falling treeLeonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".1 Jul 20251 Jul 2025Fire crews left deeply affected by collapsed tree Tributes are being left at the park where a branch broke off a tree, killing a seven-year-old girl.1 Jul 202530 Jun 2025Tree that killed child was propped up for decadesA councillor says supports had been holding up the tree at least as far back as the 1990s.30 Jun 202513 Oct 2024Service held to remember MP killed three years agoThe service offered prayers for Sir David Amess, fatally stabbed by an IS fanatic in 2021.13 Oct 20243 Sep 2024Voters 'should get a choice' on Reform defectorsA council's Tory group leader says by-elections should be held after two members quit his party.3 Sep 20243 Jul 2024Beach rescue boat named in memory of murdered MPSir David Amess was fatally stabbed by an IS fanatic at a constituency surgery in 2021.3 Jul 20246 Jan 2023Council plans 5% tax rise and raft of fee increasesSouthend residents face bigger fees for services, such as car parking, and a bus station may close.6 Jan 202320 Oct 2022Homes and roads flooded after water main burstsResidents in Southend are being told they may experience low pressure and discoloured water.20 Oct 2022...
