Sam Russell
Crime
Man bailed as ‘not fit for interview’ after boy ended up in crocodile enclosure
The boy remains in a critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, the force said.
By Sam Russell
19 Jun 2026
UK19 Jun 2026
Man bailed after toddler 'thrown' into crocodile enclosure
It is believed that the boy was attacked by at least one crocodile and sustained serious injuries after ending up in the enclosure
UK
Attempted murder arrest after boy, three, ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
The Tropical House will remain closed until further notice.
By Sam Russell
18 Jun 2026
UK
Artist crafts England badge on beach as World Cup campaign nears kick-off
Toby Clark created the giant ‘three lions’ badge using stones found on the shore as England prepare to play Croatia.
By Sam Russell
17 Jun 2026.jpg?trim=246,0,234,0&quality=75&auto=webp&width=960)
London
Pictured: Londoner stabbed to death in park as two charged with murder
Essex Police said Radwan Shakur, from Wembley, was found with stab wounds at Central Park in Chelmsford
By Sam Russell
15 Jun 2026
UK
Our most obvious challenge is the ‘gender, sex debate’, says parkrun founder
The weekly exercise challenge has reached its one million events milestone.
By Sam Russell
14 Jun 2026
UK
A million events was never in the plan, says parkrun founder as milestone nears
The first runner to participate in 1,000 parkruns, Darren Wood, reached the number last month.
By Sam Russell
13 Jun 2026
UK
Delivery driver who quit job after lottery win spreads joy at former workplace
Gary MacDonald, 61, delivered parcels to stores across Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock, Essex, for more than 30 years before his win last year.
By Sam Russell
1 Jun 2026
London
Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah among 10 in court over alleged crypto fraud
One of the victims is alleged to have lost more than £300,000
By Sam Russell
29 May 2026
UK
Grandmother scoops £1 million for family playing late husband’s lottery numbers
Their numbers came up in the draw on April 18.
By Sam Russell
27 May 2026
UK
Ed Sheeran plans to fund new youth centre in Suffolk town where he was raised
The singer plans to finance the construction of a new facility in Framlingham.
By Sam Russell
22 May 2026
Politics
Andrew criticised for not surrendering his Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation passed a motion of censure against Andrew on Thursday.
By Sam Russell
21 May 2026
Business News
TikTok influencers help tinned fish scale ‘height of culinary fashion’
Tesco has reported that its sales of tinned tuna have risen by nearly 18% in the last two years.
By Sam Russell
20 May 2026
UK
Missing cat reunited with owner after hitching 15-mile ride under car
Four-year-old Olaf had been missing for four days.
By Sam Russell
13 May 2026
Science
Monkeys learn to swallow soil so they can keep eating junk food – research
Scientists believe the dirt also provides bacteria and minerals absent from junk food.
By Sam Russell
22 Apr 2026
Crime
Towie star Jordan Wright ‘was found dead in drainage ditch in Thailand’
An inquest into the 33-year-old’s death has been opened and adjourned until a substantive hearing on September 14 this year.
By Sam Russell
21 Apr 2026
Crime
Ex-glamour model Jodie Marsh denies assault and faces trial next year
The media personality, wearing a black leather jacket, appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
By Sam Russell
17 Apr 2026
UK
Police appeal to anonymous letter writer ‘with information on fatal house fire’
A doctor and her five young children died in the blaze in Harlow, Essex, in 2012.
By Sam Russell
2 Apr 2026
Crime
Man who owned XL bully dog that fatally mauled woman jailed for 10 years
The animals fatally attacked Esther Martin, 68, on February 3 2024, two days after a ban on the breed came into force.
By Sam Russell
31 Mar 2026
UK
Second World War veteran who got thousands of cards for birthday dies aged 100
Dougie Shelley received more than 16,000 cards for his 100th birthday in September last year following an appeal.
By Sam Russell
31 Mar 2026
Crime
Police officer tells court of hostile environment at Epping asylum hotel protest
Chief Inspector Stuart Austin said police carriers were having their windscreens hit and wing mirrors torn off during the demonstrations.
By Sam Russell
25 Mar 2026