'He's an evil man. He'd try it again': Ben Field duped dozens and murdered Peter Farquhar after pretending to fall in love with him, drugging him and getting him to change his will. Now, we reveal why he could be released in just weeks
For several years Ben Field preyed upon the elderly, among them 69-year-old former English teacher, university lecturer and author Peter Farquhar, who died in 2015.
Experts probe mystery explosion in young women dying from high blood pressure-linked disease: 'Urgent need for prevention strategies'
The number of young women dying of heart disease caused by high blood pressure has more than quadrupled in the past two decades, a new study has found.
What's next for Wethersfield after use as asylum centre ends?
With open fields with wildlife all around, Wethersfield is the epitome of rural life in the Essex countryside.
'I tried Brentwood's posh new brasserie that's replaced fast food burger spot'
Walking in was like walking onto an Instagram backdrop with gorgeous neon lights and lots of flowers on the walls, and the food was amazing too, with delicious but affordable dishes on offer
Readers react to new gym plans, Reform UK building 'strongly' and road closures
Here's what readers across North and Mid Essex have had to say about this weeks news.
What's next for Wethersfield after use as asylum centre ends?
With open fields with wildlife all around, Wethersfield is the epitome of rural life in the Essex countryside.
Mother, 19, loses both of her newborn baby sons 'to sudden infant death syndrome' within nine months of each other
Amber Garland's world was torn apart after she and partner Harley Treece's babies died of the condition - formerly known as cot death - just months after they were born.
Dragons' Den star Sara Davies reveals exactly what she eats in a day after losing three dress sizes following diabetes scare
Dragons' Den star Sara Davies has revealed exactly what she eats in a day after losing three dress sizes.
Shoplifter who stole £14,656 of goods from one Boots branch in just a month is jailed
Michael Hollingsworth, 42, targeted a branch on Aldgate Highstreet in London 16 times between December 2025 and January 2026.
DAN HODGES: By refusing SIX times to answer a basic question about Mandelson, Starmer signalled he knows this scandal will finish him
Over the past few weeks, ministers, MPs and journalists have been posing the same question to each other, writes DAN HODGES.
How those flesh-chilling fox screeches keeping you awake at night aren't what you think - and which tricks to banish them really work
The long, wailing shriek is an unholy sound, somewhere between a soul in torment and a celebrity being dunked in maggots by Ant and Dec.
Now Gen Z want 'green days' off work! Youngsters claim they need to spend time in nature for their mental health
A survey of 2,000 Brits found that almost half (48 per cent) of this generation think workers should get a monthly paid day off work to reconnect with nature.
'The Gulf's worst nightmare': Anti-Trump fury within UAE after tycoon unleashed on US President for 'dragging region into war'
Khalaf Al Habtoor, a prominent billionaire whose developments have influenced Dubai's skyline, took to X last week to vent his frustration at the US president.
Met Police is probing 'whole range of sexual allegations' against Andrew, chief confirms - and says Peter Mandelson is being investigated over €500billion bailout email he sent Jeffrey Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was accused of having sex with Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre three times, including when she was 17, after being trafficked by the financier.
Person hit by a train as Essex railway routes blocked
Network Rail and Greater Anglia are looking to open the line as soon as possible
Killer stuns courtroom by confessing what she did to her parents 15 years ago 'to get revenge on abusive dad'
Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her mother, Bich Ha Pan. The 39-year-old's admission of guilt ends a case that has been ongoing for more than a decade.
Man rushed to hospital after van overturns in Clacton
The road was closed while emergency services worked
Eamonn Holmes, 66, makes a rare appearance with glamorous girlfriend Katie Alexander, 44, as they serve as guest judges at culinary championship
Eamonn Holmes enjoyed dinner and drinks with glamorous girlfriend Katie Alexander on Wednesday evening, courtesy of the world's best young chefs and mixologists.
William Wordsworth's Lake District home is saved after his descendants put it on the market for £2.5million
The home has been bought by the Wordsworth Trust in a move that will preserve the 16th century property as a public attraction.
Electronic tagging schemes set to be expanded - but only AFTER Labour begins letting criminals out of jail early
The Government has unveiled a series of new electronic tagging schemes designed to toughen probation supervision in the community.