The prices of everyday items from cornflakes to mince meat that have soared in the past year - do YOUR favourite groceries make the top 20 list?
A 500g box of Asda 'Special Flakes' cereal had the biggest percentage rise of any product, from 99p to £1.84 - up 86 per cent, according to consumer group Which?.
Man 'climbs out' hot air balloon and falls to his death: Tragedy as body is found hours later in sleepy village
The man's body was discovered in a field near the sleepy village of Wisborough Green in West Sussex at 1.50pm today.
I've been put at risk of redundancy - what happens if I can't pay my mortgage?
I have a wife and two young children. We live in a three-bedroom semi-detached house and I don't want to have to sell up. We're really settled where we are.
Jill Biden threatened my husband in terrifying loyalty test, Kamala Harris says
The former vice president, 60, made the bombshell assertion in her political memoir, 107 Days, which will hit the shelves on Tuesday.
What is 'revenge saving' and why are more Britons doing it?
More and more Britions are diligently saving up their money rather than spending it in a new trend known as 'revenge saving.'
'I visited 'secret and remote' Essex beach and it was far better than it's noisy neighbour
It's a great place for family get-togethers and fun days out
The Essex village where a ghostly white monk appears on the same night every year
Locals say a hooded white monk haunts St Osyth’s Priory on one October night when the boundary between past and present thins
The 'hidden gem' Essex woodland named one of the best things to do for free in England
It's great for a day out exploring with plenty of opportunities to climb trees or see dens
Charlie Kirk suspect's trans lover had a flirty relationship with ANOTHER man: Family and friends reveal couple's sick web of darkness
22-year-old Tyler Robinson is in police custody charged with the aggravated murder of conservative activist and polemicist Charlie Kirk , 31.
The chippys which should have been shortlisted for the Takeaway of the Year award
AS only one business in Essex was announced in a top 40 shortlist for the National Fish and Chip Awards, we feel there are plenty in the county which should have made it on.
5 adorable dogs at Dogs Trust in Essex who are looking for their forever homes
There are a number of adorable pooches at Dogs Trust in Essex are looking for their new home.
The pretty village locals say is the one place in Essex you have to visit
We asked Gazette and Echo readers to share the one place they would recommend people go to visit in the area.
Council promises to fine drivers who park their cars badly in Southend
Drivers who mount the kerb o park their cars could soon be targeted by parking inspectors
Jive couple continue amazing work hosting dance classes at charity events
A couple who run a jive school, are continuing to help within the community, giving their time including Headway Essex at their upcoming event in Colchester hosting dance classes.
The chippys which should have been shortlisted for the Takeaway of the Year award
AS only one business in Essex was announced in a top 40 shortlist for the National Fish and Chip Awards, we feel there are plenty in the county which should have made it on.
The pretty village locals say is the one place in Essex you have to visit
We asked Gazette and Echo readers to share the one place they would recommend people go to visit in the area.
5 adorable dogs at Dogs Trust in Essex who are looking for their forever homes
There are a number of adorable pooches at Dogs Trust in Essex are looking for their new home.
Essex school gets glowing report two years after damning Ofsted inspection
The primary school has made a huge turn around since its last inspection
Pentagon Demands Journalists Pledge To Not Obtain Unauthorized Material
The Washington Post: The Trump administration unveiled a new crackdown Friday on journalists at the Pentagon, saying it will require them to pledge they won't gather any information - even unclassified - that hasn't been expressly authorized for release, and will revoke the press credentials of those who do not obey.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat. Possessing confidential or unauthorized information, under the new rules, would be grounds for a journalist't press pass to be revoked.
"DoW remains committed to transparency to promote accountability and public trust," the document says, using an acronym for the newly rebranded Department of War. "However, DoW information must be approved for public release by an appropriate authorizing official before it is released, even if it is unclassified."
For months, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff have been tightening restrictions on Pentagon reporters while limiting military personnel's direct communication with the press. Like many defense secretaries before him, Hegseth has been deeply irritated by leaks. His staff this year threatened to use polygraph tests to stop people from leaking information, until the White House intervened.
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Sold on Walmart, Sent by Amazon: The Weird New World of Online Retail
Amazon's logistics network will now fulfill orders placed on Walmart.com, the company announced at its Accelerate seller conference, creating a surreal arrangement where the e-commerce giant directly supports its biggest retail rival's online operations. Third-party sellers can now use Amazon's Multichannel Fulfillment service to automatically process Walmart orders through direct integration. The packages arrive in unbranded boxes since Walmart prohibits Amazon-branded deliveries to its customers.
Amazon VP Dharmesh Mehta told GeekWire the system automatically routes any Walmart order through Amazon's fulfillment network. The service expansion includes upcoming Shein integration and existing support for eBay, Etsy, and Temu. Amazon's third-party seller services generated $156 billion in 2024 revenue. The company now competes directly against ShipBob, FedEx, UPS, and ironically Walmart's own fulfillment services while positioning itself as an end-to-end logistics provider regardless of where the sale originates.
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