Consultation launched into location of new Thames crossing

Haulage bosses are welcoming a goverment consultation into plans for a new Thames crossing...

Boost for drivers on the A12 and A120?

Road bosses are considering improvements to the A12 in Essex.

It's one of three A...

Havens: Report proves need for new Hospice

Havens Hospices say they've been given fresh evidence that proves the need for their new building...

Clarets' search for new boss continues

The Chelmsford City board's admitting it's taken them longer than they'd have liked to appoint...

Essex v Kent Day 1

Essex host bottom side Kent in the County Championship later.

All-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate's been...

Hammers' trip to Poole called off

Speedway - the Lakeside Hammers trip to the Poole Pirates tonight's been cancelled.

The...

April Jones: Bridger Cries As He Takes Oath

Mark Bridger – accused of murdering April Jones – has broken down in tears before giving his version of events in the witness box.

Hyde Park Bomb: Man Charged Over 1982 Attack

John Downey, 61, has been arrested and charged with detonating a nail bomb in Hyde Park on July 20, 1982, that killed four soldiers.

Dale Cregan Admits Murder Of Father And Son

Cop killer Dale Cregan has pleaded guilty to the murders of father and son Mark and David Short.

Carroll Misses England Matches

Striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out of England's friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

Andy Murray Withdraws From French Open

Britain's number one tennis player Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open due to a persistent back injury.

Audley Harrison Backtracks On Retirement

Audley Harrison has confirmed his return to boxing less than three weeks after announcing his retirement.

Michael Jackson Trial: 'Murray Had No Checks'

Concert giant AEG did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney has testified in a lawsuit claiming the promoter was negligent in hiring him.

Harry Potter First Edition Makes £150,000

A one-of-a-kind copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, personally annotated by author JK Rowling, has sold for £150,000 at auction.

Trevor Bolder: Bowie Pays Tribute To Bassist

David Bowie has paid tribute to his former bassist in Spiders From Mars, Trevor Bolder, who has died from cancer aged 62.

Fiat Industrial May Move Tax Base To UK

Fiat Industrial has confirmed it is planning to move its tax base to the UK from Italy to save it money.

Cold Weather Puts Freeze On Retail Sales

Retail sales suffered their biggest monthly drop in a year in April as cold weather and restricted household budgets combined to damage demand on the high street.

SSE Energy Bills 'Must Rise' As Profits Leap

The energy firm SSE has warned of more bill increases to come despite the bitterly cold start to the year helping profits leap 28% at its household energy arm.

Justin Bieber's Monkey Adopted By Germany

Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.

Biggest Burmese Python Ever Caught In Florida

A Burmese python measuring nearly 19ft has been captured in South Florida.

New England Kit 'Looks Like Old German Strip'

The new England football kit has been revealed - and was instantly compared by some fans with West Germany's outfit from the 1960s and 70s.

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