Lydia was diagnosed with alopecia areata - a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to fall out ...

A MAN has been convicted after admitting to carrying out “sexual acts in front of children” outside three Colchester schools.

St Clare Hospice is opening a new charity shop in Priors Green, Takeley this week. Members of the public are invited to attend the grand opening at 10.30am on Friday, October 4. Shaun Weston, managing ...

Visitors can buy pumpkins and get ready for Halloween at the Gardens of Easton Lodge October open day. The open day will take place at the gardens in Little Easton from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, October ...

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills as well as the wider cost of living. Around 1.4 million pensioners are already ...

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins ...

The actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89. In a statement issued via her publicist it read: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. “She passed away ...

Hundreds of weapons have been surrendered in the zombie knife amnesty, including 70 bladed items from a couple who were "self-confessed collectors". A national surrender and compensation initiative ...

The DVLA has released more than 150,000 new personalised registration numbers this week. These registrations have never been assigned to a vehicle or been offered for sale before so are brand new to ...

Co-op has removed an item from its shelves over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella and a disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis. The store is recalling its Co-op Smooth Brussels Pate ...