West Mersea23 hrs agoA pink electric car... that blows bubbles!?Jo King and husband Matt, who live in West Mersea, design the £45,000 vehicle.23 hrs ago12 Oct 2026Bubble-blowing Tesla helps owner break into car sceneJo King admits her striking car gets plenty of double takes from surprised drivers.12 Oct 202629 Aug 2026Sea safety warning for Bank Holiday beach swimmersStephen Vince fears there are not enough warnings about the strong current in West Mersea.29 Aug 202625 Aug 2026The challenge of selling a house with a dark pastWhat happened inside Carol and Stephen Baxter's five-bedroom home still shocks the local community.25 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Fentanyl 'serial killer' review closed by policeThe BBC can reveal detectives considered bringing new charges against double murderer Luke D'Wit.21 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Boy suffered fatal brain injury in seaside drowningAn inquest into the deaths of Musa Ahmed, his cousin and her mother will be heard in January.13 Aug 20264 Aug 2026More children sign up for sea safety lessonsTendring District Council say about 100 more children have been signed up compared to last year.4 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Father felt helpless trying to save son, 7, from seaShahin Ahmed says he was pushed back by waves as he tried to reach his son.3 Aug 202630 Jul 2026Dad pays tribute to son who died after sea rescueSeven-year-old Musa Ahmed is remembered as a boy who "never failed to bring happiness" to others.30 Jul 2026...
