FOR a fun and unique way to celebrate the Christmas countdown, look no farther than Audley End Railway. Nestled in ancient woodland near Saffron Walden, Essex, the miniature railway is the perfect destination for a festive family day out. 2 Father Christmas spreads cheers at Audley EndCredit: supplied 2 Audley End Railway is a fun … Read more
OPENED by the late Queen in 2022, the Elizabeth Line connects Reading with Essex via London. While it generally gets commuters to their destinations in a fraction of the time of other routes available, the line has been experiencing problems in November 2024 — here’s everything we know. 3 The Elizabeth Line has been experiencing … Read more
WHEN I think of family holidays as a child, my mind instantly wanders to Potters Resorts in Hopton-on-Sea. The happy memories include sports games on the green fields and my best X Factor-style audition in the children’s talent competition. 2 Give rowing on the boating lake a tryCredit: supplied 2 Or unleash your inner child … Read more
COPS are searching for a girl who is believed to be missing with a boy. Bobby Mitchell, 15, and Tommy Riley, 15, are both said to have disappeared in the Harlow area in the west of Essex. Bobby is described by the force as “very slim” with dark blonde, mid-length hair. She regularly wears a … Read more
A COMPANY which provides the Government with asylum-seeker accommodation is raking in £4.8million per day. It could see Graham King, 57 — boss of Clearsprings Ready Homes — become the immigration industry’s first billionaire. 4 The company that provides the Government with asylum-seeker accommodation is raking in £4.8million per dayCredit: Gary Stone 4 Graham King, … Read more
COPS hunting a dog walker who struck a pensioner over the head have released an e-fit of a suspect. A man in his 70s was assaulted in broad daylight while walking his dog in the Essex commuter town of Waltham Abbey. 2 The scene of the alleged assault in Waltham AbbeyCredit: Google Street View He … Read more
A FAMILY’S French Bulldog was killed by a Staffy and a German Shepherd – with the owner then blaming her two-year-old grandson. Little pet Bridget, one, was being walked by Christine Honeyball in Old Harlow, Essex, when the two escaped dogs attacked. 4 One-year-old French Bulldog Bridget was mauled to deathCredit: Supplied 4 Christine Honeyball … Read more
THIS is the terrifying moment a duel between machete-wielding thugs breaks out. Video of the horror incident in Southend, Essex, shows a group of masked men wielding large blades in a confrontation with another man, who is also holding a weapon. 6 Video of the horror incident in Southend, Essex, shows masked men wielding bladesCredit: … Read more
A FAMILY were plagued by parasitic worms after they stayed at a five-star all-inclusive Caribbean hotel. Their £3,700 luxurious trip away soon turned into a holiday from hell as birds landed on the buffet and insects crawled over the food. 8 A families’ holiday in the Caribbean was ruined when they contracted parasitic wormsCredit: PA … Read more
THE BEST airports in the UK for short queues and holiday flights have been revealed. Brits are gearing up for another busy summer season and are already jetting off on various trips around the globe. 3 The ‘UK’s best airports’ have been revealedCredit: Getty 3 Hundreds of people were left queuing for hours at Manchester … Read more
