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CMA advisers say extra support justified as remediation costs and tax liability mount

The UK's competition regulator has given a conditional thumbs-up to a request for £141.8 million in subsidies to the Post Office – a publicly owned company – to cover its costs in compensation for the Horizon IT scandal in the coming year and a tax liability.…

Just as it emerged Meghan's As Ever deal with Netflix ended, her close friend Markus Anderson has been credited with helping her secure the gig Down Under next month.

Valdo Calocane is pictured lying on the ground, in police handcuffs, moment after being Tasered by officers. He killed three people in Nottingham during a stabbing spree in 2023.

Iran has qualified for this summer's soccer showpiece, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Donald Trump claimed last night that the war had been 'won' and would be over 'soon.'

Government offers £100K to support software forecasting how travelers choose departure hubs

The UK's Department for Transport is offering up to £100,000 over three years for access to a C++ programmer who can keep a module of its airport usage model up in the air.…

Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed North Essex Parking Partnership's decision to retain one hour of free on-street parking.

Luisa Zissman has once again shown her support for the UAE, hitting back at claims that she and other Dubai-based influencers are being paid to post content.

Essex born TV personality, Gemma Collins has been confirmed in the line-up of returning campmates for ITV's I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026.

The EssexLive pub of the week is popular with locals and major celebrities alike and is known for its homeade food and stunning surrounding countryside

Google Maps is rolling out its biggest update in more than a decade, introducing a Gemini-powered chatbot and a new "Immersive Navigation" interface. "Ask Maps" lets users plan trips, ask questions, and refine travel suggestions conversationally within the app. "The new chatbot will be accessible via a button up near the search bar," notes Ars Technica. "You can ask it anything you're likely to find in Google Maps without jumping into another app. You can ask for directions, of course, but it can also plan out road trips and vacations from a single prompt. Ask Maps works like a chatbot, so it accepts follow-up prompts to refine and expand on its suggestions." Meanwhile, Google is promising a "complete transformation" of the navigation experience in Maps with what they're calling "Immersive Navigation." It brings detailed 3D visuals, smarter route previews, and improved guidance powered by data from Street View and aerial imagery. "You'll see accurate overpasses, crosswalks, landmarks, and signage in the new navigation experience," reports Ars. "Google also aims to solve some of the biggest usability issues with turn-by-turn navigation in this update. [...] Immersive Navigation tries to show you more of the route as you drive, using smart zoom and transparent buildings to help you plan ahead. Voice guidance will also reference turns after the next one where appropriate." Immersive Navigation will also highlights the tradeoffs between different route options, such as longer routes that avoid traffic or tolls. And, as you approach your destination, it will uses Street View imagery, building entrances, and parking information to help you orient yourself. The features are launching on Android and iOS first, with broader platform support coming later.

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Essex born TV personality, Gemma Collins has been confirmed in the line-up of returning campmates for ITV's I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026.

Plans to introduce parking charges in Halstead and Witham high streets, Bocking End and The Causeway in Bocking have been abandoned after strong opposition.

The comedian (pictured, protesting the plans), 42, has lent his support to campaigns against the development proposed for the site at Devon County Council's headquarters in the city.

Alex Edwards (pictured), 22, from Guilsfield, Powys, was riding his motorcycle carefully home from his girlfriend's house when he was hit by Barry Phillips on September 16, 2024.

People who live in walkable cities are less likely to develop dementia, experts say, as the simple act of crossing a busy road is found to protect against cognitive decline.

Miraculously, the man escaped without any serious injuries and was able to make the descent himself after the incident.

Best-selling author Jane Fallon shared the news today - admitting she had been 'a bit quiet lately'.

Lily Allen appeared in great spirits as she went on a designer shopping spree in Rome on Thursday, just months after revealing that she was in therapy to curb her spending addiction. 

CCTV footage shows Liam Moriarty, 31, launching the attack at Special Constable Jack Capener in Bedford Hospital after being brought in for treatment following a car crash.