Britain's equalities watchdog writes to Reform UK after party members were filmed making racist remarks and joking about incest
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had contacted Nigel Farage's party seeking 'more information' in the wake of an ITV investigation.
Amanda Holden shocks fans by revealing she's already put her Christmas decorations up and jokes 'feel free to mute me until January'
Amanda Holden is already in the Christmas spirit, shocking fans on Monday as she revealed she has put her decorations up.
Five people including two children are rescued after three months adrift in the Pacific having been blown off course in small boat
The survivors were part of a group of nine, who in late July set off from the island of Murilo in Micronesia for what was meant to be a one-hour crossing to neighbouring island Ruo.
Royal Navy intercepts Russia spy ship off Scotland after catching it 'closely monitoring' Nato war games
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian spy ship off the coast of Scotland after catching it 'closely monitoring' Nato war games.
Essex pub visited by King Charles is named among UK's top 20 in new guide
Historic Essex pub The Sun Inn in Dedham ranks 19th in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs for 2026, praised for heritage, modern dining and local produce.
Essex pub visited by King Charles is named among UK's top 20 in new guide
Historic Essex pub The Sun Inn in Dedham ranks 19th in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs for 2026, praised for heritage, modern dining and local produce.
Pensioner subjected British-born woman to racist abuse in Iceland supermarket
John Scannell, 69, subjected them to racial slurs in the Iceland supermarket in Colchester city centre last December.
Essex council shake-up 'chaos' slammed after new announcement
MPs have slammed an update on plans to restructure Essex councils, branding the process “a total mess”
'Heroic' nurse's final act after devastating MS battle could bring hope to others
Nurse Linda Robertson, who lived with MS for 17 years, donated her brain for research before her death on October 23. Family raises funds for MS research.
Majority of Stansted Airport workers 'abused at work', union survey finds
Unite says 82% of Stansted Airport workers face monthly verbal abuse, as its Abuse Doesn’t Fly campaign calls for bans on disruptive passengers in aviation.
Charity helping vulnerable youngsters 'to close' as insolvency practitioner appointed
Essex Youth Build to close after 20 years as reserves run out; insolvency follows, while Essex County Council seeks new providers for pupils.
Pensioner subjected British-born woman to racist abuse in Iceland supermarket
John Scannell, 69, subjected them to racial slurs in the Iceland supermarket in Colchester city centre last December.
Essex council shake-up 'chaos' slammed after new announcement
MPs have slammed an update on plans to restructure Essex councils, branding the process “a total mess”
'Heroic' nurse's final act after devastating MS battle could bring hope to others
Nurse Linda Robertson, who lived with MS for 17 years, donated her brain for research before her death on October 23. Family raises funds for MS research.
Witham GP surgery shortlisted for national award after diabetes care turnaround
Fern House Surgery in Witham has been shortlisted for a national health award after improving care for diabetic patients.
Majority of Stansted Airport workers 'abused at work', union survey finds
Unite says 82% of Stansted Airport workers face monthly verbal abuse, as its Abuse Doesn’t Fly campaign calls for bans on disruptive passengers in aviation.
Charity helping vulnerable youngsters 'to close' as insolvency practitioner appointed
Essex Youth Build to close after 20 years as reserves run out; insolvency follows, while Essex County Council seeks new providers for pupils.
Marvell to Buy Lumentum In $115 Billion Bet On AI Connectivity
Marvell has agreed to acquire optical components maker Lumentum in an all-stock deal with an implied enterprise value of $115 billion. "AI infrastructure is undergoing a fundamental architectural shift toward optical connectivity, creating an opportunity that comes along once in a generation," said Marvell Chairman and CEO Matt Murphy. "The companies that move first and help define this transition will set the standard for decades to come." CNBC reports: Through the acquisition, Marvell said it can combine electrical and optical technologies to meet accelerating and shifting AI connectivity demands across regions and systems. Companies are increasingly relying on optical connections to piece together chips used to run and train large language models. Lumentum shareholders will receive 4.5 Marvell shares for each Lumentum share under the agreement. The deal is expected to close during the first half of 2028. Marvell's takeover marks one of the most significant bets on AI in 2026 and comes despite recent concerns over the long-term sustainability of infrastructure spending.
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Popular juice bar set to open new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre
It is the second branch planned to open in Essex in coming weeks
Love Affair lead singer Steve Ellis dead aged 76: Pop star behind hit track Everlasting Love passes away 'after complications from a chronic illness'
Steve Ellis, the lead singer of Love Affair, has passed away aged 76.