Priti Patel and James Cleverly blast 'shambolic' Essex council shake-up U-turn
Dame Priti Patel and Sir James Cleverly have slammed the government for its “humiliating” decision to scrap local government reorganisation in Essex.
Poll shows 82 per cent of Essex readers say Nigel Farage should quit as MP
More than eight in 10 Essex readers who took part in our poll said Nigel Farage should step down as MP again after investigations into Reform UK’s finances.
Shoplifter, drug kingpin and burglar among those jailed in Essex
From organised crime to violent disorder, courts across Essex jailed a string of offenders in August, highlighting the scale of crime tackled by police.
Search continues for missing teenager last seen almost three weeks ago
Police are continuing efforts to find a missing 15-year-old Ashton Rye from Colchester and are urging the public to help trace him.
Search continues for missing teenager last seen almost three weeks ago
Police are continuing efforts to find a missing 15-year-old Ashton Rye from Colchester and are urging the public to help trace him.
If they're up for grabs, we'll take them! Maldives demands talks with Andy Burnham over Chagos Islands as tiny nation renews sovereignty claim amid Labour's stalled handover to Mauritius
Mohamed Muizzu, the Maldives president, wrote to the Prime Minister to call for discussions over what is officially known as the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Pro-Palestine activists found guilty of criminal damage after targeting Picasso masterpiece 'Motherhood' in National Gallery and hurling red paint on floor are spared jail
NHS worker Jai Halai, 25, and politics student Monday-Malachi Rosenfeld, 23, plastered a poster of a Gazan mother and child over the 125-year-old painting on October 9 2024.
Decoding the King's striking declaration on Harry and Meghan... and why royal insiders tell me they are already 'exasperated' by couple's behaviour since returning to Britain: RICHARD KAY
Some will see it as an act of kingly statecraft. To others it is a vital sign that Prince Harry's and Meghan's presence in Britain will not be allowed to destabilise the monarchy.
Father, 44, dies in hospital days after fatal plane crash that killed his wife and two sons - leaving their other children orphaned
A California father, 44, passed away in the hospital from severe injuries following Saturday's plane crash in Fresno County. He was the only remaining survivor of the tragic incident.
Police warned against identifying casualties visually after agonising mix-up left wrong family grieving after fatal 86mph smash
The parents of Joshua Johnson, 18, spent three weeks at the bedside of the boy who they wrongly believed was their unconscious son following the high speed smash in December 2025.
Phoebe Dynevor 'marries fiancé Cameron Fuller at 18th-century French farmhouse in Provence' as sister Hattie shares a sneak peek of the trip
Phoebe Dynevor has reportedly tied the knot with her American actor boyfriend Cameron Fuller.
Passengers face disruption at Southend Airport amid air traffic control issue
NATS technical issue disrupts departures from London Southend, Stansted, Manchester and East Midlands airports. Check flight status with your airline.
Passengers face disruption at Southend Airport amid air traffic control issue
NATS technical issue disrupts departures from London Southend, Stansted, Manchester and East Midlands airports. Check flight status with your airline.
Boston Scientific left nursing its bottom line after cyberattack
Medical device giant warns August intrusion will hit Q3 and full-year sales and earnings as recovery drags on
Hellish conditions facing glamorous TV star sentenced to death: Egyptian prison where inmates 'are chained to walls for days and given electric shocks for complaining'
A glamorous Egyptian television star who has been sentenced to death is awaiting her fate in a prison notorious for human rights abuses.
Welcome to Eton, George! From iconic pubs and medieval architecture to a private island hotel, here are the top spots in this historic Berkshire town
As Prince George embarks on his first day at Eton College, here are some of the best things to do, places to stay and dining options in the historic town and surrounding area.
Millie Mackintosh gives a 'chaotic' tour of her new dressing room with budget wardrobe hacks as she settles into single life after moving out of marital home she shared with ex Hugo Taylor
Millie Mackintosh gave fans a glimpse into her new home as she shared a 'chaotic' tour of her new dressing room on Tuesday.
Iranian twin sisters, 20, have hair ripped out and bones broken in torture ordeal before one is sentenced to death for joining anti-regime protest
A pair of Iranian twin sisters had their hair ripped out and their bones broken in a torture ordeal as punishment for joining anti-regime protests in January, it has emerged.
Computer game developer who stole 'gold pieces' from players' online accounts is convicted of theft after legal battle over whether virtual money is property
Andrew Lakeman, 32, was employed by British gaming giant Jagex when he obtained access to 68 player accounts in the company's award-winning role-playing game, Old School Runescape.
Women accused of 'violently' murdering their friend in her Braintree flat
She was found in her bedroom where it was 'clear she had been dead for some time'