5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (723+ words) The Great British Bake Off returns to screens this month, and the line-up has been revealed. There are 12 new contestants set to enter the iconic tent for the 17th series of the Channel 4 baking competition. Each brings their own unique backgrounds,…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (480+ words) Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle admitted his side’s Carabao Cup third-round tie at Millwall was “harder than expected” after they scraped to a 1-0 victory past the Sky Bet Championship side. After being unable to make their first-half dominance count, the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (655+ words) Essex has long been a celebrity hotspot as the county is home to many famous faces. From the grand mansions of Chigwell and the celebrity-packed streets of Brentwood to the leafy surroundings of Epping and Finchingfield, some of Britain's best-known…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (389+ words) Conservative politicians have called for stronger powers to tackle unauthorised traveller encampments across Essex, warning that communities are being disrupted by illegal sites. The party has set out a package of proposals aimed at preventing encampments from being set up…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago   (535+ words) The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of a controversial African wildlife charity ahead of his return to the UK. Harry, who is due to relocate with the Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet within…...