Essex County, England News

THE DEVASTATED family of a carpenter who died of an asbestos-related disease have launched an emotional appeal for justice.

Originally Labour indicated that it would advise its MPs to abstain on the Tim Loughton amendment.

Parents are celebrating after the Department for Education formally backed plans for a free school to be built in East Finchley.

Kenneth Ngobele, 50, is facing a professional misconduct hearing, amid allegations he twice had sex with a woman after threatening to release confidential information about her to her employer.

A SENIOR opposition councillor claimed there was "no democracy" left in the borough after he tried to disrupt the reappointment of Pam Challis as leader.

Ben Tarplett, 25, of Waverley Crescent, Wickford , pleaded guilty to driving while using a mobile and driving other than in accordance with a licence.

'Even if Justin Welby does turn out to be the church's Gorbachev, it looks as if it really needs someone who can work miracles instead.' Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA "I can show you why the Church of England is completely fucked," said the vicar.

A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise has been unveiled at the studio where much of their best work was shot.

Drivers suffered traffic chaos after a car knocked down a telegraph pole on the main road between Halstead and Sudbury.

A rising star in Britain's Labour Party, described by some as the "British Barack Obama," Chuka Umunna urged the United Kingdom to more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's fast-growing economies.

Tragedy struck while Cheznye Emmons, 23, of Morrins Close, Great Wakering, was travelling through south Asia with her boyfriend Joe Cook, 21.

The home of the London Jewish Cultural Centre , Ivy House, in Golders Green, will be throwing open its doors the fourth annual Gefiltefest The home of the London Jewish Cultural Centre , Ivy House, in Golders Green, will be throwing open its doors from 9.30am until 6pm for the fourth annual Gefiltefest.

Firefighters are urging people to think twice before calling 999 after a dog managed to get itself caught in a fallen tree.

Governors at a school accused of inappropriate use of public money have been urged to "take action" by Westminster Council.

Essex Police are trying to trace Terry Jacobs, 28, in connection for two incidents, one in Waltham Abbey and another in Chelmsford, earlier this year.

A MAN had his jaw broken in three places when he was assaulted at a taxi rank at Lakeside Shopping Centre.

A TALENT show organiser who helped to launch the career of Stanford-le-Hope X Factor star Rylan Clark has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

AN investigation has been launched after a fire broke out in a Laindon home in the early hours of the morning.

When they arrived, the incident commander for Essex Fire Service reported the ground floor of the 75x30 metre building was well alight and the second floor was heavily smoke-logged. By 12.30am this morning, the fire had spread to both floors of the building and firefighters brought in an aerial ladder platform as well as more hoses to try to bring ... (more)

Crooks stole the keys to the silver 5 series and white 3 series cars after breaking in to a house on Rectory Avenue.