BIZARRE: 21 | Mind Blowing Facts

Brother and sister died of head injuries after car hit e-scooter, inquest hears

Roman Casselden, 16, and nine-year-old Darcie Casselden were pronounced dead at the scene in Ashlyns in Pitsea, Essex on February 1.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Maura Higgins takes swipe at ‘cheating’ ex Pete Wicks on Valentine’s night out

The Love Island presenter recently parted ways with The Only Way Is Essex star

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025

English Librarians May Start Wearing Body Cameras to 'Protect Staff' Following Streak of Abusive Behavior From Patrons

A group of teens in Essex is petrifying local librarians and business owners, forcing many to update their security systems.

Latin Times · Feb 14, 2025

Headteacher under fire after detentions dished out for getting less than 90% in homework

The headteacher of Stewards Academy in Essex has defended the strict policy

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Essex police officer sacked after admitting ‘tragedy chanting’ at Anfield

Misconduct hearing found Tyler Coppin had breached standards of professional behaviour over offence

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025

Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked

Essex Police’s Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said Sergeant Tyler Coppin was dismissed as a result of ‘a moment’s serious stupidity’.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025

Council set to drop Essex wildlife site from housing plan after eight-year fight

Middlewick Ranges in Colchester considered to be of national importance for nightingales and acid grassland

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Men arrested after £80m cocaine haul discovered hidden under shea butter

Four men were arrested at an address in Merrington, Shropshire, after 847.50kg of cocaine was recovered at Tilbury Docks in Essex last December.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

‘There’s a commitment to progression that’s led from the top’: how Essex made career development a priority for its social workers

From reverse mentoring to a social care academy, three social workers share their thoughts on why working for Essex County Council has enabled them to thrive professionally

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Tributes paid to two children killed in car collision in Essex

Police say man and woman arrested over alleged hit-and-run in Pitsea remain in custody

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025