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The Government's position on welfare descended into confusion as aides denied a commitment had been made - despite John Healey giving a seemingly clear statement.

After several users reported unsightly cracks on their screens, one early buyer has discovered a visible gap on his £2,000 device.

The AI chief, 63, reportedly alarmed the White House and US intelligence circles when he formed a relationship with Chinese business executive and suspected spy Alice Huang.

The Hook of Halstead, an award-winning Essex chippy, is among the UK's top 20 fish and chip takeaways after reaching National Fish and Chip Awards semi-finals.

The Hook of Halstead, an award-winning Essex chippy, is among the UK's top 20 fish and chip takeaways after reaching National Fish and Chip Awards semi-finals.

Hai Nguyen, 40, ignored repeated orders to stop his Audi A6 after being tailed by officers from Cheshire Constabulary on the M6.

The 46-year-old star talked candidly about her recent esophagitis diagnosis on the episode of the Kardashians released on October 29.

In a rip-roaring riposte to academics who despise our history, two Oxbridge professors explain how Britain became a beacon of liberty across the world

A giant pumpkin weighing more than half a tonne has become a jaw-dropping Halloween attraction outside an Essex home, with families flocking to see it.

Latest Postcode Lottery results reveal seven Essex postcodes in Colchester, Maldon, Southend and more have won £1,000, with larger prizes awarded across Britain.

He was hit by a car in an 'unavoidable' crash on the busy road

DoorDash has agreed to acquire Instacart for about $17 billion as it expands beyond restaurant delivery and deeper into the U.S. grocery market. The deal, expected to close in late 2027 or the first half of 2028, could face regulatory scrutiny over further consolidation in the delivery industry. Reuters reports: DoorDash has offered Instacart shareholders $65 per share held, representing a premium of about 26% to the stock's closing price on October 22 before reports of deal talks first emerged. The consideration will be at least 75% cash, with Instacart shareholders able to elect cash, DoorDash stock or a combination of the two, the companies said. [...] The transaction is expected to close at the end of 2027 or the first half of 2028. The deal could face scrutiny over its impact on competition, with New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) saying on Wednesday that a potential merger continued a "troubling trend" of corporate consolidation. DoorDash, however, pledged on Thursday that local grocers could continue to work with any delivery platform they choose.

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Silver End pupils took part in a pumpkin design competition to learn about autumn and harvest time.

A giant pumpkin weighing more than half a tonne has become a jaw-dropping Halloween attraction outside an Essex home, with families flocking to see it.

Latest Postcode Lottery results reveal seven Essex postcodes in Colchester, Maldon, Southend and more have won £1,000, with larger prizes awarded across Britain.

A doctor from Broomfield Hospital has won a top award for his dedication to training the next generation of clinicians.

Colchester vape shop owner says UK Budget unfairly targets independents as 22p-per-ml vaping duty and loss of business rates relief threaten businesses.

The father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is the centre of an international probe after Thomas Markle Jr claimed to have found evidence of child sex abuse material at his home in the Philippines.

Footage shows the moment the thief made off with the bronze artwork, entitled Turtle Duo, from an art gallery in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Riots erupted outside the Ministry of Transport, with protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and transport minister Oscar Puente.