National News
Young 'lack attention for Dickens'
Modern-day children are not being educated to read with the attention span necessary for a Dickens novel, a leading expert said as the country prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the revered author.
Queen's Jubilee eve village worship
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will attend a church service on the eve of the monarch's Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
BAE to recruit 265 apprentices
Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 265 apprentices across the UK this year, it has been announced.
Snow brings Britain to a standstill
Much of Britain has woken up to a blanket of snow after the big freeze brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and caused road and rail disruption.
Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
Excess alcohol 'raises cancer risk'
Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, a new Government campaign will say.
Syria veto shames UN, says Hague
Russia and China have faced international outrage for blocking attempts to end the violence in Syria as 22 people were arrested and two police officers injured in London protests.
Miliband in call over NHS reforms
Ed Miliband has called for a concerted effort to force the Government to abandon its health reforms, warning critics had only three months to halt a "dangerous leap in the dark" for the NHS.
Barton's Terry tweets under review
Footballer Joey Barton could be in trouble with the Attorney General after posting a series of comments online about John Terry ahead of his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.
Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
Labour leaders past and present are mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.
Man released in missing woman probe
A man detained by police on suspicion of murder has been released without charge as fears grew for the welfare of a missing woman.
Local News
MoreAre you fit for charity bootcamp challenge?
RESILIENT residents are being called up for a day of no-nonsense fitness in a bid to raise money for a disabled children's charity.
Harlow MP fights to save town's solar panel scheme
HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has called on the Government to step in and rescue the town's recently scrapped solar panel scheme.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A 28-YEAR-OLD Hertford man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the brutal attack on an elderly man in Harlow.
Harlow Museum set for radical overhaul as plans to offload services are approved
HARLOW Museum is set to undergo a radical overhaul after being taken over by new operators this April.
UK Sport
MoreRobinson rues familiar failings
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson vowed his side will resolve their inability to score tries after all too familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 loss to England in the RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield.
