Fire service shares 'life‑saving' water safety advice after Mersea beach tragedy
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is using World Drowning Prevention Day to urge people across Essex to learn a simple life-saving skill.
Rettendon business say it's a 'miracle no one died' after 'immense disaster' explosion
Some businesses have been forced to close while the incident is dealt with
Iran accused of smuggling spies into Britain as small boat migrants crossing the English Channel
UK authorities are said to have discovered individuals linked to Tehran's intelligence agencies among asylum seekers arriving in Britain by using face recognition technology.
Watch as Henry Nowak's murderer tells mother to take murder weapon
Vickrum Digwa told his mother to take the knife he used to stab Henry Nowak to death away from the crime scene
Real life curse of The Omen: The lightning strikes, messy accidents and fatal tragedies that blighted the cast and left them believing the devil was coming for them - as horror film celebrates 50th anniversary
The team were so frightened that producer Harvey Bernhard began to carry a cross on him at all times, concluding: 'The devil was at work and he didn't want that film made.'
Influencer Chessie King on her gruelling fertility journey, dealing with trolls and how her struggles made her 'closer than ever' to her husband: 'Everything I saw online about IVF was negative, I wanted to reframe that'
Soon, successful influencer Chessie King will be welcoming her second child.
Network Rail worker gets six-figure payout after saying she was sexually assaulted and harassed by executive at work Christmas event
Lorraine Staves reached the settlement in May 2025 after suing both her former employer and director over claims she was sexually assaulted and harassed while on a work trip in July 2022.
Fire service update as crews continue to tackle blaze after 'fertiliser explosion'
Around 25 firefighters remain at the scene of a major blaze that tore through farm buildings in East Hanningfield.
Fire service update as crews continue to tackle blaze after 'fertiliser explosion'
Around 25 firefighters remain at the scene of a major blaze that tore through farm buildings in East Hanningfield.
What happened to The Unit cast? From marrying a popstar to starring in a horror franchise - where the stars ended up as military drama returns to screens for 20th anniversary
A critically acclaimed military drama with a huge cult following can be streamed for free in the UK from this month - as fans continue to call for a new series.
How heatwaves could change UK hotels: As temperatures rise, air conditioning is an 'essential' for guests - but should we just 'embrace the summer'?
From B&Bs to glamping sites, hospitality businesses reveal how they are adapting to hotter summers - and whether air con is the future.
Airport lounges promise luxury before take-off - but are they actually worth the money? The Daily Mail's Holiday Guru has the answer
Once seen as a travel luxury, airport lounges are facing criticism from passengers. The Holiday Guru reveals when they're worth booking - and when to skip them.
Scientists develop a 'ghost font' that only humans can read - and it leaves even the most advanced AI bots baffled
Scientists have developed a new anti-AI font. Dubbed the 'Ghost Font', the font writes messages using motion.
Modern life may be pushing human minds beyond their limits, study warns
If it ever feels like the stresses of daily life are getting too much to bear, you're not imagining it. Researchers claim modern life is pushing human minds and bodies beyond their evolutionary limits.
24 on-sale summer dresses that look straight out of a royal wardrobe, including Kate's go to brands and Zara's puff-sleeve styles, from John Lewis, Boden and more
The summer sales have arrived, and countless royal-approved brands are offering irresistible discounts, making it the perfect time to invest in a touch of regal style for less.
As Adam Peaty prepares to swim for Commonwealth gold tonight in front of besotted new wife Holly Ramsay, the surprising connection he still keeps with his estranged family is revealed
The Olympic champion, 31, is estranged from parents Caroline and Mark and is swimming in Glasgow under his new name of Adam Ramsay-Peaty.
The secret to a trimmer midriff revealed: Why shedding stubborn belly fat is all to do with your gut health
If you want a trimmer tummy, it might be time to focus on your gut. Top nutritionist Emma Bardwell reveals the secret to shedding stubborn belly fat and beating the daily bloat.
Family of British father charged over two-year-old son's hotel fall death in Cyprus beg Ed Miliband for help
On Friday night, his family urged Ed Miliband to intervene in the hope that the father will be able to attend his son's funeral in Britain.
'Major incident' fire update as homes shake after 'explosion' at Rettendon industrial unit
Fire crews have issued an update
LIVE updates as fire crews remain on scene after 'explosion'
Live updates on major incident in East Hanningfield with fire crews still on scene today