National News


Man battered wife and girl to death

Man battered wife and girl to death

A businessman who battered his wife and daughter to death with a mallet professed his love for his family repeatedly in the moments after their brutal killings, an inquest heard.

'Talks held' over assisted suicide

'Talks held' over assisted suicide

A team of professionals held an urgent meeting to discuss a disabled pensioner who repeatedly threatened to kill himself seven months before he ended his life at a Swiss clinic.

Parents quizzed on 'honour killing'

Parents quizzed on 'honour killing'

The parents of suspected honour killing victim Shafilea Ahmed have been questioned by detectives investigating her murder.

Property prices 'continue to fall'

Property prices 'continue to fall'

Economists are divided over the future direction of the housing market as Nationwide said prices fell for the second consecutive month during August.

ITV morning show GMTV bows out

ITV morning show GMTV bows out

Long-running morning show GMTV has bowed out with presenter Andrew Castle thanking the loyal viewers who watched it in its 17-year run.

Wife of Speaker criticises Hague

Wife of Speaker criticises Hague

The wife of Commons Speaker John Bercow has criticised William Hague for detailing his wife's miscarriages in a statement denying a sexual relationship with an aide.

Runaway Nadir appears at Old Bailey

Runaway Nadir appears at Old Bailey

Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir has arrived at the Old Bailey to face a judge for the first time since fleeing fraud allegations in Britain 17 years ago.

Cheryl and Ashley Cole are divorced

Cheryl and Ashley Cole are divorced

The marriage of Cheryl and Ashley Cole has ended in divorce after four years.

New baby makes Downing Street debut

New baby makes Downing Street debut

David Cameron welcomed a new arrival to Downing Street, posing for pictures with his 10-day-old daughter.

Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Oil giant BP has said that the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster had risen to 8 billion US dollars (£5.2 billion) so far.

Buses and bikes to help in strike

Buses and bikes to help in strike

Details of a "major effort" to help people get to work during a strike by London Underground workers have been unveiled, including extra buses, escorted bike rides and more river journeys.



Local News


Harlow man cleared of sexually abusing three young girls

Chelmsford Crown Court

A 47-year-old Harlow man accused of indecently assaulting three young girls over a 15 year period has been found not guilty by a jury.

Housing on land north of Harlow still an option

Housing

LARGE-scale development on land north of Harlow could be back on the agenda just months after the East of England plan was scrapped by the new coalition Government.

Safer Harlow Partnership launches new standards to tackle anti social behaviour

Safer Harlow Partnership

Standards for what the public can expect from local organisations tackling anti-social behaviour have been published by the Safer Harlow Partnership.

It's all smiles as brave Maisie meets Mickey Mouse

Maisie Weir and her sister Charley-Ann with Mickey Mouse

THE family of a brave Harlow girl who recently won her hard-fought battle against a rare form of cancer has celebrated the news that she has been given the all-clear with a trip to Disneyland Paris.





UK Sport

ICC wrong to suspend trio - Hasan

ICC wrong to suspend trio - Hasan

Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan has accused the International Cricket Council of "trying to play to the public gallery" by suspending the three players allegedly involved in a spot-fixing scam.