Photos show floral tributes left at scene of tragedy as teenager and woman die at West Mersea beach
A woman and teenage girl have died and a third person is in a serious condition in hospital
Woman and girl died after 'tide came in while group was on sandbank' near holiday park
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after several people got into difficulty in the water near Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, Essex, on Wednesday evening, with eyewitnesses saying the tide came in while the group was on a sandbank
Woman crashes car moments after hurling abuse at Nigel Farage
The incident was captured on video during the Reform UK leader's visit to Clacton on Tuesday evening
Residents describe the moment they saw 'children in trouble' as two die in beach incident
Locals have described their devastation following the incident at a 'normally peaceful' beach
'Hero teens' sprint onto West Mersea beach in rescue attempt as horror tragedy unfolds
Three teens working at the nearby Seaview Beach Cafe reportedly attempted to save the people in distress
Basildon men accused of trying to murder man in shooting named
Five people in total have appeared in court in connection with an attempted murder
Two people die after 'tragic incident' at popular Essex beach
The beach was closed off by emergency services last night
Prolific Colchester thief banned from all Coops and H&M stores after crime spree
He stole items including meat, fish, detergents and diffusers
Photos show emergency services at popular Essex beach after 'tragic incident'
A large emergency service response attended the serious incident
Essex crime group jailed after nearly losing £40m of drugs at sea
The organised crime group set out to transport 500kg of drugs by boat
'Outstanding' Essex nursery where children 'thrive' shuts after 25 years
The owner thanked the 'loyal, hard working, dedicated staff'
'Tragic incident' at West Mersea as emergency services rush to popular beach
The Coastguard have confirmed they attended a 'tragic incident' as a huge emergency services presence was spotted at the beach
Woman smashed bottle over busker's head in Chelmsford after he refused to give her £20
She has been locked up for the violent assault
Public urged to avoid popular Essex beach as emergency services attend 'ongoing incident'
Emergency services are currently at the scene of what they have described as an "ongoing incident"
Photos show adorable new baby animal born at popular Essex zoo
The baby is getting "braver by the day"
Stansted Airport launches brand new flight route to stunning Moroccan city
The new flights will begin this winter
Man who stabbed victim in brutal attack in Westcliff is jailed
The victim suffered life-changing injuries as a result of this attack
Woman, 91, died after contracting Legionnaires Disease, inquest hears
Legionnaires Disease is caused by a bacteria, caught by inhaling droplets of water
Face of shoplifter banned from Tesco, Home Bargains and other shops in Essex town after crime spree
He won't be allowed to go into any of the shops
Woman 'trapped' men inside home before threatening to set it on fire
She locked herself into the bathroom where she said she "would light the place up”
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