Explosions may be heard across south Essex this week.

The MOD site in Shoebury has announced that residents may hear explosions today until Friday.

Gun fire may also be heard today.

There will be no testing over the weekend.

MOD Shoebury is private property owned by the Ministry of Defence where a range of weapons are tested.

For more information about tests at the base, visit shoeburyness.qinetiq.com