My grandmother Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain - she doesn't belong with serial killers and sex offenders in Madame Tussauds' 'Chamber of Horrors'
Ruth Ellis was executed at the age of 28 at North London's Holloway Prison in July 1955, having shot dead boyfriend David Blakely in nearby Hampstead.
The point of no return? Scientists warn collapse of one of Earth's most important ocean currents may already be locked in
The collapse of one of Earth's most important ocean currents may already be locked in, according to an ominous new study.
Brazil legend Romario calls for Carlo Ancelotti to be SACKED and launches attack on 'damned' manager after shock World Cup exit: 'Tell him to go to hell and rip up his contract'
The iconic Romario has called on Carlo Ancelotti to 'tear up' his contract with Brazil in an impassioned rant after the country's World Cup exit.
Air ambulance called to attend seafront incident
An Essex and Herts Air Ambulance has been spotted above Walton beach in response to an incident.
Air ambulance called to attend seafront incident
An Essex and Herts Air Ambulance has been spotted above Walton beach in response to an incident.
TOWIE's Bobby Norris mortified after using lip balm on wrong body part for months
TOWIE star Bobby Norris has admitted to being gobsmacked after fans pointed out he had been using a lip balm in the completely wrong way for a year, and he didn't know what to do
The eight hero pieces that rebuilt M&S - as Marks announces its first London Fashion Week Catwalk show
Ten years ago, the only thing from Marks & Spencer I would confess to owning was underwear.
The bollard that has claimed hundreds of cars: Residents call for anti-lorry road measure to be axed
A width restriction has been in place on Woodmere Avenue in Watford, Hertfordshire for years to prevent lorry drivers using it as a rat run.
50-mile M11 diversion warning as motorway to shut overnight
It is a lengthy diversion
Siblings who went into neighbour's garden and hacked down their 33-foot Leylandiis set to lose childhood home after being handed £209,000 court bill
Building boss Robert McCarthy, 59, sued neighbour Foulla Bowler (pictured), and her two siblings before a 'fence war' erupted over a boundary dispute at their Essex home in 2018.
While Disney's live-action remake divides audiences, this Cornish beach has been dubbed Britain's answer to Moana's tropical island - here's how to visit
Forget flying overseas for tropical views - this spectacular UK cove offers a taste of paradise on home soil.
The row over just how many penises appear on the Bayeux tapestry continues to rage as famous artefact arrives in UK for first time in 1,000 years
The medieval artwork depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings was spirited into the British Museum in the dead of night, after a high-tech, tight-security operation.
Sheer boredom! England's stars look unimpressed at Ed Sheeran's awkward David Brent-style private gig at their World Cup camp
Sheeran performed an acoustic version of Castle On The Hill as part of his set by the pool at England's Inn at Meadowbrook hotel, but players appeared less than enthusiastic.
Major supermarket officially opens new Essex store
Waitrose has officially opened a new supermarket in Chelmsford expanding its Essex reach.
Odds slashed as Count Binface given greater chance of Clacton by-election win
Count Binface, real name Jon Harvey, has been given a greater chance at beating Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, according to bookmakers.
Major supermarket officially opens new Essex store
Waitrose has officially opened a new supermarket in Chelmsford expanding its Essex reach.
Odds slashed as Count Binface given greater chance of Clacton by-election win
Count Binface, real name Jon Harvey, has been given a greater chance at beating Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, according to bookmakers.
Who are the best and worst-dressed stars at Wimbledon? As Cynthia Erivo and Priyanka Chopra lead celebrity arrivals on day 11, rank YOUR favourite outfits
Britons have much to celebrate after rising star Arthur Fery reached the semi-finals yesterday despite being a wildcard for the tournament.
Make voting compulsory - with a £10 fine for those that don't cast ballot, says lefty think-tank
Casting a vote in national elections should be made mandatory for Brits with £10 fines dished out for those who abstain, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said.
Are you a Dreamer, Rebel or Zigzagger? Research reveals nine types of procrastinators - and how to help them all
Research has revealed that there are actually nine distinct types of procrastinators.