Reports of 'loud explosion' in Essex believed to be a 'sonic boom'
Braintree and Chelmsford residents have taken to social media sharing reports of a loud bang.
How you can look like an A-list star this summer from just £6 with these high street alternatives: AMY KESTER
Britain has been hotter than Ibiza this week, which means we've all been facing the same sartorial challenge: how to look chic when it's sweltering.
Another day on London's 'lawless' Tube: Sickening moment thief thumbs through stolen wallet after robbing deaf woman in her 80s on escalator
Liam McGuicken, 53, was caught on CCTV openly rifling through the victim's wallet seconds after he cornered her on the London Underground in central London .
Doctor warns weight loss jabs will trigger 'tsunami of osteoporosis' as new evidence reveals it's not just fat that people are losing
In a recent interview a doctor warned weight loss jabs may lead to a 'tsunami of osteoporosis'.
JK Rowling blasts Sturgeon memoirs as a 'shameless denial of reality and hard facts' in scathing review - and compares politician to main character in vampire films
Author JK Rowling has penned a scathing review of Nicola Sturgeon 's hotly anticipated memoirs on the day it was officially launched.
Film star's Grade II listed Georgian mansion he once bought with wage from 'terrible movie' goes on sale for £10million
The Hollywood star lived in the sprawling Rectory Farm House on the banks of the River Thames in Wallington, Oxfordshire, for 15 years.
The Essex ice cream man whose 99s are loved by Harry Redknapp and Princess Beatrice
From Oasis stars to Premier League footballers and royalty, Steve has served some very famous faces
'Explosions felt and heard' across Essex as sonic boom sweeps county
Residents heard a 'very big bang'
When the trip of a lifetime ends in a medical emergency. From bleeding eyes following a mosquito bite to the stomach bug that has lasted three years - these holidaymakers tell their cautionary stories
The idea of a holiday in a far-flung corner of the world sounds appealing but it can come with risks and for some unlucky travellers that means the experience of developing a tropical disease.
I kept my pregnancy secret for five months. Everyone thought I was crazy but here's why I encourage every woman to do the same
I knew that as champagne was poured poolside at our villa, eyes would turn to my usually washboard stomach in my bikini, which was now just ever so slightly rounded.
The unfortunate similarity between Princess Anne and Henry VIII, as the Princess Royal turns 75 today
In no uncertain terms, Princess Anne has been a trailblazer within the Royal Family.
Australian spider with an 'excruciating bite' arrives in Britain: Cotswolds tourist is left with a hand 'like a balloon' after encounter
A Cotswolds tourist was left with his hand swollen 'like a balloon' after a spider from Australia followed him from the other side of the world.
I went to the 'UK's most boring town' - even locals told me to go somewhere else
Liam Dowling, who lives in the UK, visited the nation's 'most boring town' to prove you can 'still have fun' - but was left stunned by locals who encouraged him to leave 'the dump' and visit alternative cities.
The areas of Britain where HALF of adults risk retirement poverty - and what you can do
In some areas of the country, almost half of adults don't think they will have £13,400 per year to live on in retirement - the minimum required for a 'basic' lifestyle.
M&S releases men's range of trendy new summer shirts inspired by A-listers Paul Mescal, Callum Turner and the cast of Love Island
The British supermarket giant has declared it the season to bare all with a brand new range of men's summer shirts.
Teenager who murdered British mother in her Australian home has sentence REDUCED - as family say they are 'broken' by the decision
The boy, who cannot be named as he was aged 17 at the time of the offences, fatally stabbed Emma Lovell in the heart after he broke into her family's house north of Brisbane about 11.30pm in 2022.
Prince William and Kate Middleton share powerful joint message after King Charles made rare address to the nation
William and Kate, both 43, this morning praised the 'courage, sacrifice, and resilience' of those who fought in the Pacific and Far East on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Billi Mucklow brushes aside ex Andy Carroll's split drama with girlfriend Lou Teasdale as she enjoys a quiet holiday with their kids in Spain
Billi Mucklow has shared a glimpse of her quiet holiday in Spain with her and ex Andy Carroll's kids amid the footballer's split from girlfriend Lou Teasdale.
TV star Reverend Richard Coles makes two special Essex appearances
On August 12, the former Communards keyboardist was spotted in Brightlingsea. Also, a day prior on August 11, he visited the Port of Harwich.
TV star Reverend Richard Coles makes two special Essex appearances
On August 12, the former Communards keyboardist was spotted in Brightlingsea. Also, a day prior on August 11, he visited the Port of Harwich.