Black charity worker sues for racism when colleagues don't put on a birthday lunch - even though she didn't tell anyone it was her big day
Karen Adams said she had been the victim of racial discrimination and that it was 'sadistic' that she had not been given a meal for her big birthday.
Manhunt launched for convicted rapist who fled whilst on bail
A convicted rapist who failed to attend his trial at Chelmsford after being released on court bail is still on the run.
Manhunt launched for convicted rapist who fled whilst on bail
A convicted rapist who failed to attend his trial at Chelmsford after being released on court bail is still on the run.
Putin is planning 'military provocation' of NATO states as he comes under pressure from Ukraine attacks, European spies say
Russia is preparing a 'military provocation' of NATO states as Putin's defence against Ukraine continues to weaken, European spies have said.
Relaunched Witham Open Gardens raises £1,000 for Alzheimer's Society
The newly relaunched Witham Open Gardens event raised more than £1,000 for the Alzheimer's Society.
Ayda Field and Alex Jones left melting in Christmas jumpers and winter coats as their festive shoots coincide with sweltering UK heatwave
The celebrities were left sweating this week after the UK experienced its hottest June on record.
A Spanish beach is charging holidaymakers by the minute to shower - these are the other surprising European rip-offs, from ice in drinks to sitting down in a restaurant
Think you've budgeted for your getaway? Unexpected fees, from sunbeds and beach showers to towels and table service, could leave you paying much more.
New Essex councillor 'will be a champion' for local community
The Conservatives are celebrating a gain after taking the council seat from the Lib Dems
Mother is arrested on suspicion of murdering three-month-old boy she claimed was snatched from his pram while she unpacked shopping
32-year-old Dijana L. reported her baby had been kidnapped on June 18. The child was found dead the following morning in a river just 500 metres from her home.
Andrew and Tristan Tate's bid to make prosecutors reveal names of their alleged victims is thrown out by judge
Andrew and Tristan Tate's bid to force the Crown Prosecution Service to disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings has been thrown out by a High Court judge.
Wayne Rooney continues to showcase his World Cup glow-up after losing 'loads of weight' and ditching the beard as he joins wife Coleen for date night
Wayne Rooney continued to radiate his World Cup glow up as he enjoyed a sweet date night with wife Coleen on Thursday evening.
Forget flying abroad - these are the 10 UK staycation hotspots soaring in popularity this summer (and this historic market town tops the list)
Looking for a UK staycation? Expedia has revealed the top trending destinations for summer 2026, from seaside towns to historic market gems.
One man, two kernels, and a lot of RISC-V
A homebrew PC and mini-mainframe were only the warm-up for Yuri Zaporozhets' latest operating system
Labour to free waves of killers and rapists early: Criminals guilty of the most serious offences will now be released just halfway through sentences
As part of a scheme to free up prison space, even those jailed for more than a decade will get out early (pictured: one of the first prisoners released under this scheme in 2024).
Burst water pipe on Rayleigh high street disrupting dozens of businesses
A local councillor was among those who helped to clear water
Sex offender Stephen Bear is convicted again after pleading guilty to restraining order breach as Georgia Harrison speaks out on his campaign of social media abuse and launches new internet safety foundation
Stephen Bear will be sentenced next month at Chelmsford Crown Court after pleading guilty to breaching the terms of the restraining order against him.
A record THIRD of conceptions now end in abortion with rise gathering pace after Covid
Some 32.1 per cent of pregnancies were terminated in 2023, up from 29.7 per cent the previous year and the highest proportion on record for England and Wales.
Victoria Beckham flaunts her gym-honed arms in workout wear after treating herself to a Posh facial at friend's Notting Hill beauty salon
Victoria Beckham dressed for the record breaking UK heatwave on Thursday as she headed to A-list facialist Keren Bartov's beauty salon.
New mum Sienna Miller puts on a leggy display in white summer dress as she joins Elena Ora at a London pop-up shop event
Sienna Miller looked stunning in a simple white summer dress as she stepped out in west London on Thursday night for the Debute pop-up shop opening party.
Two teenagers are killed in London fireball crash as 16-year-old fights for life in hospital
Two teenagers have died and three men have been arrested after a suspected hit-and-run crash on the A13 saw a Volkswagen Golf burst into flames.