Here is what we know so far about the circumstances around the tragedy. A large tree in Chalkwell Park partially fell on five ...

DELAYS are likely on some roads in Southend next week as major roadworks are due to start. The Echo has compiled a list of ...

BRITISH Airways flights to London City Airport were diverted to Southend last night as French air traffic control strikes ...

Witnesses said 40 to 50 people had tried to lift up the fallen tree, which partially collapsed at a park in Southend on ...

A witness has described hearing a "horrendous, screeching scream" and how 40 to 50 people tried to lift the fallen tree off ...

Seven-year-old Leonna Ruka died when a tree toppled on to her in a Southend park on Saturday. | ITV News Anglia ...

The Music Man Project is a UK charity founded in Southend and provides a music education and performance service for people with learning disabilities. A spokesman for the charity said: "Our ...

SOUTHEND United new boy Harry Boyes is keen to help the Shrimpers go one better this season.

Former students have reunited at an heartfelt alumni event in Southend. University Centre South Essex hosted its first alumni ...

Police have launched an investigation into the collapse of a tree in an Essex park which killed a seven-year-old girl and ...

Leonna Ruka, from Dagenham, was visiting family in the area on Saturday, where she travelled to Chalkwell Park to enjoy the ...

Crews from six fire stations tackled a blaze at the Boots and Laces ground. Essex Fire and Rescue Service said it broke out ...