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Tyler Kerry, who has brown hair swept across his head and is pouting. A woman with blonde hair has her arm around him and is doing a peace sign with her fingers while sticking her tongue out.

Trio tackle bike ride for Turkey lift shaft victim

Tyler Kerry's loved ones hope to raise funds after he was found dead in a lift shaft in Turkey.

Dog on a roof looking away from the camera

'Frightened' St Bernard rescued in icy conditions

The dog is now safely back with his owners after its rooftop adventure.

Football supporter banned for homophobic comment

The fan is barred from attending any matches for two seasons, following an investigation.

police in southend

Seven teenagers charged after Southend disorder

Detectives say a very visible police presence will remain in Southend over the weekend.

Image of a railway bridge on High Road, Vange, in Basildon. A lorry has been overturned

Arrest after lorry overturns in rail bridge strike

Police have arrested a man, 55, on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

Mayor of Basildon Luke Mackenzie in traditional robe and chain

Tributes paid to 'dedicated' mayor who died at 37

A colleague describes Luke Mackenzie as someone who always put other people first.

Firefighters and engines parked outside a white building after receiving reports of a fire

Police investigating fires at two former stations

The blazes broke out on the same day and officers say no one was injured.

Firefighters and engines parked outside a white building after receiving reports of a fire

Fire breaks out at ex-police station at midnight

Crews from three fire stations tackle a fire in a building that has been disused since 2016.

Cannabis plants found inside the unit

Cannabis factory found inside industrial unit

All cannabis will be destroyed while an investigation continues, police say.