Essex village left 'disappointed' after vandalism at popular recreation ground
Costs to repair the damage are expected to cost around £5,000
Plans for 120 homes in 'over-developed' village refused
A major housing development of up to 120 homes in Cressing has been refused over its impact on the countryside and local infrastructure.
Amanda Holden's makeup artist reveals the beauty buy she uses time and time again - plus her other must-haves including a £10 'miracle' cream
Amanda Holden's makeup artist has revealed the one beauty buy she uses time and time again.
'Dream girl' Lilibet is five! Harry and Meghan mark their daughter's birthday with new family portrait
The Duchess of Sussex , 44, posted an image of Prince Harry sweetly holding Lilibet, whose strawberry blonde hair fell past her shoulders, with Meghan smiling at her.
Sneak peek at major transformation of 'favourite destination' at Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo has shared a behind the scenes look at its latest sea lion habitat transformation as the team prepares to welcome new arrivals.
Sneak peek at major transformation of 'favourite destination' at Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo has shared a behind the scenes look at its latest sea lion habitat transformation as the team prepares to welcome new arrivals.
Scaffolder who killed innocent Saudi student in an unprovoked attack by stabbing him in the neck is jailed for over 22 years
Chas Corrigan, 22, approached Mohammed Algasim, 20, pictured, as he sat outside a luxury accommodation block in Cambridge chatting and laughing with friends.
One in ten colorectal cancers is now in people aged under 50 - and survival rates plunge without early detection and treatment
Cases of bowel cancer - also known as colorectal cancer - have surged among younger adults in recent years, with one in 10 cases now in under 50s.
Terrifying effects of ketamine, the new £2 drug of choice... with young people left wearing nappies for life, and a vital organ shrunk to the size of a marble. Special investigation by LILY AMORY
Eva was 16 when she first tried ketamine. She had moved to a new school in the sixth-form and wanted to fit in. At parties it was handed around like sweets.
NHS warns staff to 'prepare for Ebola outbreak in the UK' as eye-bleeding disease kills hundreds in Africa: 'Stock up on PPE and isolate patients ASAP'
NHS staff have been told to prepare for potential Ebola cases reaching the UK amid a fast-growing outbreak of the deadly virus in Africa.
AMD takes a third of server CPU market as shipments grow
Intel still owns the room, but Epyc keeps nicking the furniture
Henry Nowak murder inquest will investigate whether officers caused or contributed to death of student who was handcuffed as he lay dying
Henry, a first-year student at the University of Southampton, was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23, who falsely told officers he had been racially abused.
Love Island's Molly Smith poses in a white bikini and 'Mrs Clare' sarong in fun snaps from her Ibiza hen do
Molly Smith showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a white bikini as she posed for sizzling Instagram snaps during her lavish Ibiza hen do.
Shocking death of Henry Nowak exposes shameful two-tier policing: ANDREW PIERCE
In more than 40 years in journalism, I've never been so shocked to watch the footage of the last moments of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.
Emergency services respond to 'fire-led' incident on Essex road
Emergency services have been reported at the scene of an incident on Rayne Road in Braintree.
Cabinet minister styles himself 'Queen of the South' as he takes a swipe at 'entitled' Andy Burnham and urges Labour MPs to learn from the Tories that changing leader won't solve woes
Peter Kyle, the Business Secretary, warned that 'entitlement is not a qualification for leadership' in comments that appeared to be directed at Andy Burnham.
Sharon Stone recalls the moment she knew her marriage was 'over' when her husband wouldn't support her decision to have a mastectomy
Sharon Stone has said she knew her marriage was over when her husband called her decision to have a mastectomy 'ridiculous'.
CCTV appeal after person seriously injured in pub attack
A CCTV appeal has been launched by police after a person was seriously injured in an attack at a pub in South Woodham Ferrers.
CCTV appeal after person seriously injured in pub attack
A CCTV appeal has been launched by police after a person was seriously injured in an attack at a pub in South Woodham Ferrers.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner hit the gym to squeeze in one last workout before their £1.5million Sicilian nuptials
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner made sure to squeeze in one last gym session on Thursday, before their £1.5million Sicilian wedding weekend.