Police carrying out a drugs raid were stunned to discover a fearsome-looking four-foot caiman guarding a suspected cannabis factory. The crocodilian creature native to South American lakes and...
Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax risesJust nowJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanADAM VAUGHAN/EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockMost fire services in England...
Three branches of the major DIY chain, Homebase, are set to reopen under a new name on Good Friday, April 18. The former Homebase stores, which closed earlier this year, will resume trading as The...
Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time20 minutes agoLewis AdamsBBC News, EssexA colossal squid has been filmed in its natural environment for the first time since the species was...
Prince William is well known for his royal role as The Prince of Wales now, however, there was another royal title he held before this. Under the reign of his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II,...
Chinese firms have a foothold across several UK industries. This has come into sharp focus ever since Government had to intervene to wrest British Steel from its Chinese owners over the weekend....
A railway station in Essex is home to the nation's longest platform, which takes around ten minutes to walk across from end to end. According to British train operating company Cross Country Trains'...
An handcrafted Easter egg weighing more than 5kg and 55cm tall may be the UK’s most expensive. Made to order by chocolatiers and cake decorators in Harrogate, the Bettys Grande Easter Egg contains...
The Gambling Commission has charged 15 people - including former MP Craig Williams and ex-CCHQ campaigning boss Tony Lee - over bets placed on the timing of the 2024 general election.Mr Williams was...
When the sun shines in the UK, there's no need to jet off abroad - especially if you're lucky enough to live in Essex. With a stunning coastline stretching over 350 miles, we're spoilt for choice...
Royal christenings are amongst one of the highly-anticipated royal events of all time - with Prince George's one in 2013 no different. The adorable young royal was born on July 22, 2013, with his...
A mail enthusiast has spent more than 30 years amassing the largest private collection of post boxes in mainland UK.Steve Knight, 63, began his collection 35 years ago after noticing how the iconic...
The UK high street is set to lose more shops, supermarkets and banks this year. Businesses continue to be hit with increased energy costs and rent, while the recent rise in employer National...
In July 2018, for Prince Louis's christening, Prince Harry presented his nephew with a rare and thoughtful gift - a first-edition copy of A.A. Milne's 'Winnie the Pooh'. This edition, dating...
In a blow to the high street, another major UK retailer has announced more closures this year. WHSmith which has over 1,100 stores across the UK, already closed multiple branches at the beginning of...
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's two children are the late Queen Elizabeth’s youngest grandchildren and will one day have to face up to a bittersweet moment. Lady Louise Windsor, 21, and James,...
A seafront funfair is set to expand into the derelict site of its neighbour. Fantasy Island, located on Canvey’s Eastern Esplanade in Essex, will take over the site formerly occupied by Leisure...
The last major foot-and-mouth outbreak in the UK occurred in 2001, causing widespread panic and significant disruption. The disease was first detected in Essex, and within weeks, it spread to farms...
New Look is closing a popular branch after 15 years on the high street. The Corby store, which has been a staple of the Willow Place shopping centre for 15 years, will close its doors on June 1....
Kemi Badenoch slapped down BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty this morning, as the pair rowed about Netflix’s Adolescence series. Ms Badenoch has previously said she has not watched the hit...