A 7-year-old boy, Musa Ahmed, died in hospital after a beach tragedy in West Mersea, Essex, which also killed his 15-year-old cousin, Sameeha, and her 41-year-old mother, Shelina Rahman, due to strong tides.
Scott Johnson, a wedding photographer, barely escaped unharmed when a fertiliser unit exploded at Highlands Farm industrial estate in Essex, destroying his studio and injuring 20 firefighters.
A major explosion occurred at Highlands Farm, near Rettendon, Essex, after a fire spread to a fertiliser store, hospitalizing 20 firefighters, with 4 suffering minor injuries and 16 treated for potential hearing loss.
A major incident was declared in Rettendon, Essex, as a massive fire and fertiliser explosion ripped through an industrial unit, destroying multiple buildings and vehicles, with over 100 firefighters responding and evacuations in place.
Craig Bowe, 42, attempted to save a mother and daughter who drowned in the sea at West Mersea, Essex, on Wednesday evening, despite battling strong currents and managing to rescue others.
Na wybrzeżu Essex doszło do tragedii, w której zginęły 41-letnia nauczycielka Shally Rahman i jej nastoletnia córka Samiha Rahman. Kobiety utonęły, próbując ratować 7-letniego krewnego, który miał trudności w wodzie. Chłopiec jest w stanie krytycznym, a policja prowadzi dochodzenie.
A mother, Shally Rahman, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter, Samiha Rahman, died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Mersea, Essex, while attempting to rescue a seven-year-old boy. The child remains in critical condition, and three others were hospitalized following the tragic incident.
England has launched a national strategy to combat drowning, a "public health disaster," following a surge in water-related deaths, including two recent fatalities in Essex. Measures include water safety education for children and assessing climate change risks.
A mother, Shalina Rahman (42), and her daughter, Sameeha (15), died trying to save a 7-year-old relative who got into difficulty off an Essex beach. The boy is on life support as police investigate the West Mersea tragedy.
An asylum seeker staying at the Bell hotel in Epping, Essex, was arrested in July 2025 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident led to violent protests by local residents and far-right groups, as well as counter-protests, drawing attention from Elon Musk.
A London Underground worker, Micky Steeds, was unfairly dismissed after whistleblowing about asbestos and hazardous waste exposure. A tribunal found his concerns genuine and his dismissal unfair, prompting him to urge public awareness of tube safety hazards.
Wessex Water CEO Ruth Jefferson received a 14% base salary increase to £670,000, 18 times the median worker pay, despite the company expecting a bonus ban due to sewage spills. Other firms like Anglian Water and Yorkshire Water also made controversial payments from parent companies, drawing public and regulatory criticism.
A boy has died in hospital after being struck by a lorry in Epping Road, Chipping Ongar, Essex. The 48-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) will investigate the controversial Lower Thames Crossing project amid concerns over rising costs and public funds being used for a privately run asset. Campaigners are urging for the investigation to be fast-tracked before more money is wasted.
Reform UK activists are being directed away from the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection to support Nigel Farage's "fake" contest in Clacton. A WhatsApp message urged members to volunteer in Clacton, suggesting the party doubts its chances in Greater Manchester and is prioritizing support for Farage amidst criticism of the Clacton byelection.
Star jockey Damian Lane is expected to partner Fast Network in the Group Two Centaur Stakes at Hanshin and the Group One Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama. The Dennis Yip-trained galloper has had a strong season in Hong Kong and is building fitness at Conghua.
Reform UK has requested that the Clacton byelection be held on August 6, following Nigel Farage's decision to resign from the seat he has held since the 2024 general election. Farage aims to frame the contest as 'people versus the establishment,' but rivals are boycotting the election.
A town in the UK, Epping, became a focal point for far-right activism and xenophobia in 2025 after a hotel was repurposed to house asylum seekers. Protests, fueled by a sexual assault case involving an asylum seeker, escalated into violence and widespread unrest, impacting residents and asylum seekers alike.
Concerns about ticks and Lyme disease are growing in the UK, fueled by celebrity social media posts and warmer weather extending tick season. Experts emphasize the importance of precautions in grassy areas, as tick populations and Lyme disease cases are on the rise.
Concerns about ticks and Lyme disease are growing in the UK, fueled by celebrity social media posts and increased tick activity. Experts emphasize the importance of precautions in grassy areas, as tick season extends due to warmer winters.
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna plane on a 'short flight experience' crashed in a field off Mill Lane, Ongar, Essex, on Tuesday, shortly after taking off from North Weald airfield. Police and the Air Accident Investigations Branch are investigating the incident.
A two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field in High Ongar, Essex, on Tuesday afternoon, killing its two occupants. The plane had departed from North Weald Airfield for a "short journey" and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the incident.
Essex, Glamorgan, Leicestershire, Hampshire, Durham, and Kent secure wins in the 2026 County Championship, with notable performances from Liam Patterson-White, Fergus O'Neill, Tom Norton, Rehan Ahmed, Kyle Abbott, and Matt Milnes.
A 5,000-year-old solstice-aligned monument, potentially a prototype for Stonehenge, has been unearthed near the famous neolithic site in Wiltshire, UK. Carbon-dated to 3000BC, the structure featured two large wooden poles aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset.
