Andy Carroll charged with breaching non-molestation order
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 36, has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. Read the latest details.
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 36, has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. Read the latest details.
A major crash involving an HGV has closed the A20 westbound into London for the morning, causing significant delays for Kent commuters. Get the latest traffic updates here.
A serious collision closed the M25 near Brentwood, causing long delays. National Highways confirmed the road has reopened but warned of residual queues.
The M2 westbound is shut near Maidstone after a car overturned. Major delays expected through the afternoon as police investigate. Get the latest traffic updates.
Police were called to Mill Lane in Witham, Essex, after a man's body was discovered. Officers confirm the death is not suspicious and next of kin are informed.
A South London man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a violent attack in Essex. The victim says she 'wouldn't be here today' without police support. Read the full story.
Plan your Christmas Eve travel in London. Full guide to Tube service reductions, early closures on the Piccadilly and District lines, and last train times.
John Doocey, 30, sentenced to three years after video showed him opening a can of Stella Artois moments before a high-speed crash that seriously injured two passengers on the A133 in Essex.
A major road in Brent, North West London, is shut in both directions following a serious police incident. Get the latest updates and traffic information here.
Chocolatier creates giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new UK banking hub. Discover the craft and the research on cash's emotional value at Christmas.
The Cobham Road bridge over the M25 in Surrey will be closed for 57 hours from Friday night for essential repairs. Plan your journey with our full diversion guide.
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.
The A3 is shut in both directions after a traffic collision, with the Hindhead Tunnel fully closed. Surrey Police are at the scene. Expect major delays.
The M27 motorway will shut for over 10 days this Christmas as a massive 8,500-tonne underpass is slid into place near Fareham. Plan your journeys now.
Dev Hynes' deeply personal album 'Essex Honey', a response to his mother's death, is named the 3rd best of 2025. Explore its pastoral hymnals and post-punk shades of grief.
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 anti-clockwise has caused severe delays of over 70 minutes and eight miles of queues. Avoid the area and allow extra time for journeys.
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve rapidly or the public will turn to 'charlatans'. He highlights warped spending and systemic inertia.
A tragic crash in Muckatah, Victoria, has left four people dead and five injured, including three children. Police are investigating the Monday evening incident.
Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
CCTV captures a person in a purple dinosaur costume illegally dumping rubbish in Southend-on-Sea, sparking online amusement and debate over new bin collection rules. Read the full story.
The M25 northbound link to the M1 is closed for emergency works. National Highways warns of delays. Allow extra journey time.
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
A mix of road closures and reopenings will affect Brent this December. See the full list of disruptions and key dates for Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Park Royal.
M4 eastbound remains closed between Junctions 17-18 after Mercedes left carriageway near Leigh Delamere Services. Diversions in place with disruption expected throughout Sunday.
Discover how Leekim Stewart and her husband sold their business to buy a stunning £1,160,000 converted barn in Maldon, Essex. Explore their property journey and unique interior style blending maximalist and minimalist designs.
Severe M25 traffic chaos after a crash near Upminster causes 11-mile tailbacks and 90-minute delays. Get the latest travel updates here.
The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.