Essex

Woman 'was stabbed and smothered' by her friends

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Worthing sign forward Kendall from Southend

'Unprecedented wildfires' heaped pressure on crews

Heatwaves ruined 40% of our peppers, says grower

How plans to merge councils cost millions

Three people in court over town centre shooting

Cricket club hopes to rebuild pavilion after fire

Grave exhumed in probe into 2022 death

Four people rescued as sailing boat sinks off coast

Young boxers hope new club can help more teens

Dads' baby loss football club wins BBC award

Man repeatedly fixes road damaged by burst pipes

Air ambulance seeks support as call-outs increase

The Blaze win again to boost treble hopes

Three charged with attempted murder after shooting

People stabbed during large event at hotel

Lamborghini driven at twice the limit is seized

How the hair of a museum bear is helping tackle wildlife crime

I thought my children would grow up without me after I got sepsis

Winemakers sit up and take notice of the Crouch Valley

Gardener's giant pumpkin is size of small car

Sussex pick up crucial win at struggling Essex