Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4 on Thursday.

A man who has raised £100,000 for charity since his terminal cancer diagnosis is set to take on a 588-mile walking challenge. Paul Dennington’s “March Through Life” will see him stroll 588 miles over ...

FORMER Colchester United captain Tommy Smith has signed for Braintree Town. The New Zealand international has linked up with the National League side, following his departure from Auckland FC. Smith ...

All train to and from London Liverpool Street will see an increase in journey time due to engineering works today.

A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars. Reports suggest the Strictly stars' drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, according to The ...

As numbers surge this year, Butterfly Conservation said sightings in unexpected places tell an important story about climate ...

Virgin Media O2 is set to continue its 3G switch tomorrow (August 4), which could leave some customers unable to use mobile data. The UK's major mobile providers, including EE, Vodafone and Three, ...

Concerned parents feel “ignored and unsupported” by Essex County Council as they continue to care for their son whose life was changed in ...

Families in Witham have been invited to enjoy a delightful afternoon of free entertainment at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic. The event, on Thursday, August 7, from 12pm to 2pm, is set along the scenic ...