Calogero Ricotta murdered his wife Maria and her son Giuseppe after years of abuse and control. He received a life sentence. Essex Mum and Son Killed by Cowardly Husband in Brutal Murder Maria and her son Giuseppe were murdered. Calogero Ricotta committed these terrible acts in May 2024. He controlled and abused Maria before the…
Discover this bustling Canvey Island cafe offering delicious, affordable meals, a true bargain in Essex. Essex Eats: Seaside Cafe in Underrated Town Has Really Cheap Meals Lots of people want affordable food right now. Essex has many great places to eat. One cafe in Canvey Island is really cheap, plus it is always busy with…
Basildon, Essex, sees house prices more than double in 20 years. New developments aim to meet rising demand. Basildon, Essex, sees house prices more than double in 20 years. New developments aim to meet rising demand. Basildon House Prices Soar: £200K Increase in Essex Over Two Decades Basildon House Prices Soar: £200K Increase in Essex…
Maldon residents express concern over new housing developments and strained local infrastructure. They say it may affect the town’s peace. Essex Town Sees Housing Boom, Residents Worry About Infrastructure Essex is seeing many new houses being built, as the UK needs more homes overall. However, some towns worry about the impact, and Maldon is one…
Concerns raised over Essex fire service response time after a woman died in an accidental house fire in Elmdon. Essex Fire Service Under Scrutiny After Fatal Fire Raises Concerns Essex fire service faces tough questions now. The questions relate to a recent fatal fire in Elmdon. Sheila Jones died in a fire on February 9.…
A large police search in Essex, triggered by ‘lion’ sightings, ends. It was likely a large cat, possibly a pet. Essex Lion Hunt Huge Cat Search Ends It Was Probably a Pet A small town in Essex had a wild animal scare over ten years ago. Police searched for a dangerous big cat, but it…
Proposed parking fees for Burnham, including near the surgery, were denied due to lack of support and consultation. Burnham Parking Fee Plans Rejected by Maldon Council Committee Burnham’s new parking fee plans failed, with Maldon Council rejecting the proposed charges at Millfield, Riverside, and Foundry Lane. Burnham Surgery patients and staff would have been affected.…
A driving instructor says Basildon, Essex is a difficult place to pass a driving test due to numerous roundabouts. Driving Test Nightmare? Instructor Warns Against One Essex Location A driving instructor thinks Basildon is hard for tests. He calls people who pass there “legends.” Francis runs a channel called Driving School TV. He visits driving…
Hank, a large but loving dog at Dogs Trust Basildon, struggles to find a home due to his size and associated costs. Essex Dog Seeks Home, Overlooked Due to Size, Nearing 1000 Days There’s this dog named Hank. He’s been at Dogs Trust in Basildon almost his entire life, and he’s a really sweet dog…
A woman’s nursing dreams are shattered after being caught with £10,500 in drug money earned through a drug scheme. Dreams Dashed: Aspiring Nurse Loses £10,500 Stash in Drug Scheme A woman, Lakeisha Doel, delivered cannabis packages around Wales and England, the court learned. Police searched Doel’s home and found £10,500 in cash in a shoebox.…