A man who died of a heart attack when an ambulance technician did not take him to hospital was the victim of serious failings in his care, a coroner has said.

Essex seal promotion to Division One on day two against Glamorgan, as Ryan ten Doeschate hits his fourth hundred of the season.

Andrew Woodger
BBC News

That's all until we resume regular live updates at 08:00 on Wednesday.

Breaking news and other updates will continue to appear here.

Scroll through for our top stories from today:

• A coroner talks of "serious failings" by a private ambulance service which failed to diagnose a Laindon man was about to have a fatal heart attack
• Family issue a tribute to Halstead three-year-old who died after being bitten by a bulldog
• Essex's cricketers secure promotion to the County Championship's top flight
• And it may be September, but Essex has seen the temperature peak at 31.8C

Just before we go, it's congratulations to Colchester's Jonathan Broom-Edwards, who has claimed silver at the Rio Paralympics in the men's T44 high jump. You can get all the latest from the Games with BBC Sport.

Andrew Woodger
BBC News

The Private Ambulance Service, external has responded to a coroner's conclusion that there were "serious failings" in the failure to diagnose Gary Page's heart condition.

James Barnes, managing director of the firm, external, said: "We offer our sincerest condolences to Mr Page's wife and family on their loss, and offer a formal apology for not providing the patient with the care which was expected. 

"We have been working closely with East of England Ambulance Service to ensure we have fully followed the recommendations within their investigation report. 

"All Private Ambulance Service staff now have the ability to utilise the clinical advice line in situations where the clinician believes that the patient should not attend hospital and this process is being monitored by both the trust and PAS.”

Chris Flynn
BBC Essex

The widow and family of Gary Page are now considering whether to take further legal action after a coroner concluded there were "serious failings".

Mr Page, 54, died from a heart attack which paramedics failed to diagnose when they were called to his home in Laindon the evening before.

The ambulance was operated by the Private Ambulance Service, external which was contracted by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, external.

Stephanie Prior, the family's solicitor (pictured), said: "The care that Gary received from the Private Ambulance Service was abysmal. 

"The basic tasks were not carried out - ECGs were read incorrectly - which led to the sad demise of Gary and all of this could have been avoided.

"It's life-changing for Kim [Gary's widow] and she's now left on her own with the knowledge his life could have been saved if he had been transported to hospital, which was just eight minutes up the road."

Andrew Woodger
BBC News

A sizeable crowd turned out at the weekend to see the Essex Wildlife Trust official unveil its new visitor centre, external at The Naze in Walton-on-the-Naze.

Nicholas Crane, present of Coast on BBC television, gave a speech at the facility, which is next to the Naze Tower, which has also undergone a renovation.

About 500 people turned up.

Mr Crane said the centre provided a "completely unparalleled educational resource" which gave insight into the geological and natural history of the site, while the Crag Walk offered a unique way of observing the effects of coastal erosion close up.

Mr Crane signalled the official opening, by opening his trademark umbrella - which offered shade from the sun rather than protection from rain on this occasion.

More to follow...

Essex County Council, external says it is spending £85m to create an extra 400 special school places across the county.

The investment includes:

• Twenty-four places in Braintree for pupils with severe physiological and neurological needs
• A new 70-place facility in Chelmsford for social, emotional and mental health needs
• Extra places in Colchester for those with severe needs
• Twenty boarding places in Castle Point and Rochford for pupils with severe needs
• Twenty-four places for children with autism or social, emotional and mental health needs in Epping Forest

Ray Gooding, Conservative cabinet member for education, said: “As with mainstream school places, demand for special school places is growing.

“However, more capacity is still needed if we are going to reduce the distance young people are having to travel to school and meet the needs of the rising number of children being diagnosed with autism."

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

It will be a dry night with clear spells and some patchy mist and fog. It’ll feel very humid, with temperatures falling no lower than 17-20C (63-68F).

Any mist and fog should clear tomorrow morning to leave another dry day, with further spells of sunshine,

Temperatures inland could again climb to around 31C (88F), but onshore winds will keep it cooler on the coast.

You can find more details on the BBC Weather website.

Figures show 134 people died from asbestos-related mesothelioma in Essex last year.

Mary Long's husband Chris, 60, died on 14 August.

She said he came into contact with asbestos when he was an teenage apprentice painter and decorator with London County Council.

His funeral takes place on Friday.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Team Ipswich swimmer Ryan Crouch, from Manningtree, has qualified for tonight's S9 50 metres freestyle final at the Paralympic Games in Rio.

The 22-year-old's time of 26.54 was enough to win his heat this afternoon, and was the sixth-fastest time from the heats overall.

Chris Flynn
BBC Essex

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, external (EEAST) has apologised after a coroner said there were "serious failings" in the way a private ambulance crew, contracted by the trust, failed to diagnose that a Laindon man was about to have a heart attack.

Gary Page, 54, (pictured) died within 12 hours of having ECG tests carried out on him at his home and then being discharged him from their care.

He died the following morning.

Image source, The Page family

A spokesman for EEAST said: "We offer our condolences to Mr Page's family on their loss, and offer a formal apology for not providing the patient with the care which was expected.

"In our investigation with Private Ambulance Service of the circumstances surrounding his death, it was identified that the seriousness of Mr Page's condition was not recognised and further advice not sought. 

"Actions taken away from the investigation have been to ensure all non-EEAST staff know the correct clinical processes such as using an advice line if they make a decision not to convey to hospital, and a period of enhanced inspection of the ambulance service involved as well as providers."

BBC Weather

Today was forecast to be the hottest September day since 1973, and the data is coming in.

While the hottest place in the UK has been just across the Thames at Gravesend, the hotspot for East Anglia is being claimed by Writtle, near Chelmsford.

BBC Look East weather presenter Dan Holley has been checking the thermometers...

A broken-down train at Diss is causing disruption to rail services between Norwich and London. Abellio Greater Anglia warns that trains running through the station may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

BBC Travel

Abellio Greater Anglia says a "heat-related speed restriction" will be imposed between Stratford in east London and Southend Victoria until 21:00 this evening.

The restrictions, external will take in all services that use Shenfield.

The train company is tweeting updates:

Chris Flynn
BBC Essex

The coroner is delivering a narrative verdict at the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Laindon man Gary Page, who died of a heart attack just hours after a private ambulance visited him at home.

Coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray said there were "serious failings" in his medical care.

She concluded that Mr Page, 54, was advised by paramedics that he was not suffering a heart attack.

The ambulance was contracted by the NHS East of England Ambulance Service when it was called out on the evening of 24 February.

The inquest heard Mr Page continued to suffer breathing problems after the ambulance left and he was pronounced dead when another ambulance arrived when his wife Kim called 999 in the early hours of the following morning.

Chris Flynn
BBC Essex

Let's return to the inquest into the death of a heart attack victim who was examined by a private ambulance crew hours before he died.

The widow of Gary Page, 54, of Laindon, has been giving evidence at the inquest into his death.

Chelmsford Coroner's Court has already heard that the emergency technician Lauren De La Haye discharged the patient from care after telling him he was not having a heart attack.

Mr Page's widow Kim Page said she heard the technician say: "It's definitely not your heart. I wish all heart attack patients were like you, sitting here, talking to me."

Image source, Page Family

Mrs Page added that her husband was told three times: "We can take you to the hospital if you want, but there will be a 10-hour wait."

She added that her husband (pictured) was advised to take paracetamol and indigestion relief.

Ms De La Haye is not appearing in court today.

Essex need 300 in their first innings reply to Glamorgan to secure the three extra points they need to guarantee promotion to Division One of the County Championship.

The BBC's live cricket feed suggests they "don't seem to want it".

Ravi Bopara went for 25 to leave Essex 85-5 in reply to the visitors' 286.

Andrew Woodger
BBC News

Essex Police has confirmed that the American Bulldog that bit a three-year-old boy who died later is still alive.

The animal was seized by police following the attack on 18 August and placed in kennels, where it remains.

A 29-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control, is due to answer police bail next month.  

A three-year-old Halstead boy who died after being bitten by an American Bulldog loved the outdoors.

A family tribute to Dexter Neal said: "Dexter was fantastic at football and loved to play with his daddy in the garden we had to stop him playing in the house as he could drop kick a ball far too well. 

"Dexter loved to go to the local park with his mummy and pretend the climbing frame was an aeroplane and would fly to the beach or the zoo, always making sure mummy had her seatbelt on.

"He had just learnt to ride his bike without stabilisers and was so proud of himself, he looked so tiny zooming around.

Image source, Essex Police

"Dexter made everyone smile with his beautiful face and cheeky grin. He was always polite and kind to everybody and all who met him fell in love with him.

"Dexter loved spending time with all his grandparents and never wanted to leave to come home, always saying 'five more minutes please'. He had them all wrapped around his little finger.

"The one person Dexter loved and adored the most was his big sister; they did everything together. She loved to teach him to do many things especially gymnastics. 

"She was also teaching him to read and write and had taught him to read a complete first reading book. 

"She misses him incredibly."