An extremely rare bird of prey was sighted soaring over Essex. Keen photographer and Essex Birdwatching Facebook group member Thomas Harris captured a Hen Harrier flying over Wallasea nature reserve.

A mum-of-two who is also a best-selling author has revealed her healthy recipes that cost less than £1 per serving to keep children full this half-term. Grace Mortimer, who lives in Gloucester with ...

Pupils were given a hands-on look at aviation careers at an event celebrating the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Several Year 8 pupils from Forest Hall School in ...

A massive summer show has been announced for Saffron Walden, featuring a star-studded line-up of disco legends set to bring iconic hits to the stage. The Heritage Live Festival will welcome pop ...

Essex County Council has met with bosses at Stansted Airport to discuss its new expansion plans which are set to create 5,000 jobs. The ambitious five-year investment programme, discussed with Essex ...

Leo Woodall has fast become a household name after landing a leading role in the new Bridget Jones film Mad About the Boy – but what do we know about the Shepherd’s Bush-born heartthrob? The ...

Treasure hotspots in England have been revealed following a record number of finds across the UK – with most objects being discovered by people using metal detectors. The Portable Antiquities Scheme ...

Emmerdale actor Tony Audenshaw plans to fulfil his wife’s dying wish by running the TCS London Marathon. In doing so, he’ll aim to raise money to develop a new diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer ...

London Stansted has teamed up with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to offer apprentices the chance to earn a Gold DofE Award. This initiative, part of the DofE business programme, aims to help the ...

An upcycling event for children and parents is set to take place in Saffron Walden, following a successful Valentine's Market. Saffron Walden Town Council's T-shirt-to-tote activity aims to support ...

The Saffron Walden Town Council and Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project are inviting 13 to 19-year-olds to complete the Youth Consultation 2025 survey. The survey aims to gather opinions on what it ...

Major pruning work is due to start next week on the yew hedge maze in Bridge End Gardens, Saffron Walden. Last year was the 40th anniversary of Uttlesford District Council replanting the maze, and ...