Holland & Barrett has put undercover detectives in some of its high street stores to combat shoplifting. The health and wellness retailer has hired plainclothes private detectives to patrol stores ...

Many councillors had passionately spoke for and against the motion, including Colchester’s Reform leader Andrew Harding.

A council meeting turned heated when a councillor claimed 'practicing Catholics and evangelical Christians' would feel they are entering ...

The incident took place at around 7.30pm on 8 June, at an address in the Cornwall Road and Gloucester Road area of Pilgrims Hatch. The resident was reportedly assaulted, and money was stolen. Officers ...

A major stretch of Essex motorway is closed, causing disruption. The M11 is closed southbound at junction 7 near Harlow this afternoon following a crash, with debris reported on the carriageway and ...

A “significant investigation” to catch those taking part in violence in Glasgow at the weekend is under way, Police Scotland said. The force said the disorder on Saturday was “nothing short of a ...

One man is in a critical but stable condition after three people got into difficulty in the sea. Emergency services were ...

Residents living near East Hanningfield are being urged to take care when dealing with ash and debris following Friday’s ...

Monica Lennon has confirmed she will stand in the Scottish Labour leadership contest as she warned her party needs radical change or it will face “oblivion”. The former MSP, who is set to return to ...

He had a rare gift for drawing out a guest with deep curiosity and genuine warmth,’ broadcaster William Crawley said.

Police are appealing for help to trace a prisoner who has absconded from HMP Hollesley Bay with links to Essex and Ipswich.