Snake den found in raid on house
A man from Essex is banned from keeping wild animals after he admitted keeping dangerous snakes without a licence.
More delay to Tobin murder trial
The trial of Peter Tobin, who is accused of killing an 18-year-old woman, is adjourned for another 24 hours due to his illness.
Runway rename as North Pole moves
Stansted Airport renames its 3,000m (9750ft) runway to reflect the natural drift of the magnetic North pole.
Fatal crash cyclist is identified
A cyclist who was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Essex is identified as a 43-year-old man from Southend.
Empty plinth volunteers step up
Antony Gormley's Fourth Plinth art project begins in London's Trafalgar Square, with an Essex optometrist taking part later.
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