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Three men who called themselves the three musketeers chased down a man walking his dog before he was stabbed to death in a street, a court has heard. Kieran Shepherd walked his pet before being chased by three men in broad daylight in Great Baddow near Chelmsford in Essex in 2024, CCTV footage played to jurors at Chelmsford Crown Court showed.

A sonic boom has been reported across parts of the East and South East of England, heard in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent, and parts of London at about 11:40 BST.

The M11 was shut southbound between junction 10 Royston and junction 8 Stansted Airport due to a vehicle fire and spillage.

Bell Wharf Beach in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex is Time Out's best beach within an hour of London for summer 2025. The quaint stretch of sand is a quick 10 minute walk from Leigh's train station and offers a much quieter alternative to the likes of Brighton Beach and Camber Sands, which tend to get packed with Londoners come summertime.

Ingatestone is described as a "charming village that blends the quintessence of English countryside living with convenient access to urban amenities," making it an attractive destination.

The inquiry is examining not only local failings but also whether these reflect wider national problems, highlighting systemic issues within NHS mental health services.

According to new data from Essex County Council, over half of the applicants for the Chapel Hill Primary School and Nursery failed to secure a place for September 2025.

Southend-on-Sea combines the charm of an Essex seaside city with captivating attractions like the world's longest pier and Adventure Island amusement park.