Judge Jamie Sawyer says they showed "a shocking level of barbarism and callousness" for the dogs.

Four people are convicted after RSPCA officers find a dog fighting pit during a house raid.

A full closure is now needed for "sheet piling and drainage installation", a county council says.

The 18th century house features exotic shells and a rare fossil that were gathered from across the world.

Police say there are "ongoing issues" with drivers parking for free in a road near Stansted Airport.

Stansted Airport's director says it is "amazing" to think the site started as a military runway.

The blaze destroyed the detached home but the occupants managed to flee unharmed.

Cabin crew, baggage handling and security jobs are promoted at a careers fair at the Essex terminal.