News

Essex

No stories to show.

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
The bizarre story of a fake carer - and what it says about the UK's care industry

She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.
Marcus Fakana: Londoner, 18, held in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old British girl

An 18-year-old Londoner faces the possibility of years in jail after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl he met in Dubai, campaigners say.

Voice behind top Simpsons character quits after 35 years on hit show

The voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten - Bart Simpson's very uncool friend - is stepping away after 35 years on the show.
Tulisa Contostavlos: 'My life fell apart' after fake sheikh set up drugs bust

Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the moment she says her life "fell apart" after being "set up by a British newspaper" and charged with supplying drugs.
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson among mourners as funeral takes place

Friends and family of Liam Payne, including his One Direction bandmates, have gathered to say goodbye at his funeral.

Americans upset about Trump win offered '€1 houses' in Italian village of Ollolai

Americans distraught by the re-election of Donald Trump are being offered an escape route - a €1 house in an Italian village.
Egyptians drank cocktails of psychedelic drugs in ancient mugs, research reveals

An Egyptian mug from 2,000 years ago was last used to serve up a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, according to ground-breaking research.
Stop chasing on-the-run emu in your 4x4s, say Lincolnshire police

Police in Lincolnshire have urged motorists to stop chasing an on-the-run emu in off-road vehicles.

Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
Everything 'on the table' in debate over restricting children's social media use, says science secretary

The science secretary has said he will "keep everything on the table" when it comes to restricting social media for children aged under 16 if tech companies do not act.
Instagram unveils new feature as govt tightens online safety rules

Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the government strengthens its regulation of online safety.

Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
Ford to cut thousands of jobs as industry frets over weak EV sales

Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK - as the car industry frets over weak electric vehicle (EV) sales that could see firms fined more missing government targets.
Nvidia shares take fresh hit as growth expectations disappoint

Nvidia, the chipmaker driving the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), has seen fresh falls in its share price following an earnings report amid continued supply chain constraints.

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss agrees contract extension with option of further year until 2027

Pep Guardiola has agreed terms on a new one-year contract extension with Manchester City, Sky Sports News understands.
Premier League returns: Ruben Amorim begins work at Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal resume title pursuit of Liverpool

What impact will news of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City contract extension have on Tottenham's trip to the Etihad Stadium? Sky Sports' football writers analyse the main talking points as the Premier League gets set to return this weekend...
F1 2024 Constructors' Championship: McLaren's hopes of holding off Ferrari and Red Bull in title race analysed

While Max Verstappen is on the brink of sealing the drivers' crown, a potentially thrilling climax to the battle for the Constructors' Championship is set to play out over the final three rounds for the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
John Prescott: Labour's pugnacious stalwart who pulled no punches

John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.
UK to scrap warships, military helicopters and fleet of drones to save money despite threats abroad

The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war raging in Europe.

Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos

Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.
Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,

A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.