A coastal town and civil parish in Essex, part of Southend-on-Sea
Two teenagers are in hospital after a small articulated loading vehicle was taken under unauthorised control and collided with people in Chalkwell Park, Southend. An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy remain in custody as investigations continue; the injured girl is in a critical condition.
Ann Widdecombe has been killed in a targeted attack; a murder suspect is in custody. Helen Grant has sought a cross-party memorial in Parliament, calling the incident a threat to democracy. The inquiry is ongoing, with authorities reviewing motives and implications for security.
Public data show overcrowding remains an issue on key commuter routes in England and Wales, with load factors exceeding 170% on several services last autumn. Authorities say capacity improvements and new timetables are underway to ease pressure while fares and service quality are under scrutiny.