West Mersea3 days agoDad 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.3 days ago4 days agoCommunity vigil for three people who died at beachSome 100 people attended a vigil at West Mersea beach where three people died in the sea.4 days ago4 days agoBoy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedyMusa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.4 days ago6 days agoCall for safety measures to avoid another drowningWendy Bird becomes emotional as she recalls witnessing a mother and daughter drown in Essex.6 days ago7 days agoVery strong tide led to drownings, relative saysShahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.7 days ago7 days agoBeach tragedy family backs calls for safety reviewA boy is still in a critical condition after an incident in which two other family members drowned.7 days ago8 days agoRescue couple question lack of life-saving gearA risk assessment found that rescue devices would be unlikely to be effective, a council says.8 days ago24 Jul 2026'I just wanted them to survive': Couple tell of attempt to save drowning girl and mumA couple have told the BBC how they attempted to save a mother and daughter who drowned off an Essex beach.24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Beach hero tells of attempt to save drowning girl and mumCraig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.24 Jul 2026...
