The abandoned Essex railway station near Maldon that’s now a nature reserve
Visitors can even be suprised by its overnight transformation
More than 60,000 arrested in 'chilling curb of free speech' as damning report exposes zealous policing of social media as 'Orwellian mess'
A major free speech row erupted last night after it was revealed that more than 60,000 people have been arrested over the past five years for 'communications offences'.
Moment hooded woman is caught on doorbell camera leaving family home with dog in suspected break-in
Dad-of-two Christopher De Freitas, 44, was on holiday in Cornwall with his kids when a friend who was housesitting rang to say seven-year-old Zidane had vanished.
Drivers facing delays on M25 after vehicle overturns in crash
Emergency services attended the scene
How Jason Manford made his fortune as he's 'forced to shell out a whopping £1M tax bill after costly divorce forced him to sell his property empire'
He is one of the most successful comedians in the UK, with a career spanning nearly three decades.
How to ditch your blood pressure pills: Swollen ankles, chronic coughing or a constant need to go to the loo? These are the simple changes to get rid of the medication - and their awful side-effects - for GOOD
Blood pressure tablets are some of the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK - but many patients are not taking them as instructed.
Eugenie's great escape: Royal expert reveals why the daughter of disgraced Andrew and Fergie fled the UK for idyllic family haven in Portugal - while Beatrice has been left to 'weather the storm' alone
While Beatrice has put on a brave face in the UK, her sister Eugenie has fled more than 1,000 miles away to the sunshine haven of the Iberian peninsula.
Four people stabbed at 'event' at Essex hotel
Police are asking the public to get in touch with any further information
Popular chain submits plans to open in Chelmsford to be county's first high street store
People rave about their food - and it could arrive in Essex
Honours recipients deemed to have posted 'offensive' comments could be stripped of awards, according to official guidance
Honours recipients deemed to have posted 'offensive' comments online could be stripped of their awards, according to official guidance.
Naomie Harris' diet and fitness hacks revealed - from shepherd's pie breakfasts to 'gyrotonic' workouts - as the Bond Girl celebrates 50th birthday
Joking she was 'very unfit' before landing the role on Skyfall back in 2012, now Naomie prioritises strength training and is 'obsessed' with her health.
17 signs YOU are the nightmare neighbour: Former royal butler reveals the bad behaviour you're being judged for - and your garden accessory the people next door hate
From mowing the lawn at dinnertime to throwing parties without any warning, former royal butler Julius F Smith shares seventeen tell-tale signs that you might be the problem in your area...
Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie's twin sister throws the WAG a leaving do as they celebrate 'new beginnings' ahead of her move to Saudi Arabia
Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie toasted to 'new beginnings' with her close friends at her leaving party as she shared snaps on Instagram on Saturday.
The must-have funds fizzing with potential... if you're willing to take the risk: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
Although stock market turbulence may be a feature in the coming weeks and months, it's key you keep funding your pension and Isa on a regular basis.
Private German Rocket Makes History, Reaches Orbit From European Soil
"No rocket had ever reached orbit from Western European soil — until today," reports Space.com.
DW.com reports that a Spectrum space rocket from German company Isar Aerospace launched today from the Arctic Norwegian spaceport at Andoya:
"Germany has spaceflight capabilities," said the country's Ministry for Research, Technology and Space on X, praising a "milestone that impressively demonstrates our country's innovative strength and technical expertise". This was the German company's second attempt to launch the Spectrum rocket into space. The first attempt, which took place 18 months ago, was unsuccessful.
The Spectrum rocket is designed for small and medium-sized payloads. It carried five smal satellites and an in-flight technological experiment, the company said. According to Isar Aerospace, the launch was for "both the vehicle's qualification mission and its first flight carrying payload." The move is believed to bring Europe closer to being able to offer satellite flights from its own territory. Several countries voiced interest in the growing market of commercial space missions, including Britain and Sweden...
Isar is also working on the development of a second launch site, located in Canada. The company said that while the US launched 198 rockets last year, Europe's tally was just eight. Isar's goal is to produce some 40 rockets a year. Although the rocket is not yet ready for mass production, Isar has already received orders through 2028.
Today's launch webcast was produced in collaboration with NASASpaceflight, notes Space.com. And they note that Spectrum chief engineer Nikolaos Perakis says"This is just the beginning... I'm really looking forward to the next steps."
Reuters quotes this statemnt from Norway's minister of industry and commerce, Cecilie Myrseth. "The fact that we can now launch satellites from Andoeya strengthens Norwegian and European security in the turbulent times we live in."
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Will the 'bond vigilantes' claim their second British PM? Inside Andy Burnham's high-stakes battle
The bond market sank Liz Truss and now our new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces sky-high yields ahead of his first crunch Budget.
Two charged after alleged theft of hundreds of pounds of goods from Asda
A man and a woman have been charged following the alleged theft of hundreds of pounds worth of goods from an Asda store in Chelmsford.
Two charged after alleged theft of hundreds of pounds of goods from Asda
A man and a woman have been charged following the alleged theft of hundreds of pounds worth of goods from an Asda store in Chelmsford.
Meet the Essex chef who wants to cook for Marco Pierre White
Stephen Bass is the executive chef at The Leather Bottle in Blackmore
The Essex area where people live almost a decade shorter than their neighbours
A new map shows how long people in your local area can expect to live in good health