Network Rail says a part to fix the track at London Liverpool Street is not available before October.

A track fault at London's Liverpool Street is causing the problem, prompting commuter frustration.

England Test opener Alastair Cook makes his fourth half-century of the summer as Essex rally against Lancashire.

Tina Cantello was reported missing when she failed to return home from work on Friday night.

Two men have been arrested over the stabbings close to a nightclub in Cambridge, police say.

The landlord says he is optimistic about England's chances at this year's football tournament.

Cliff Jordan stepped down as council leader last month after revealing he had lung cancer.

Compensation is paid to three patients, aged 12-13, who were abused by cancer doctor Myles Bradbury.

A 17-year-old girl thought to be the only person in the UK with a rare disease is desperately seeking a cure.

Olive decided the wooden stick would make a meaty treat or toy, but it pierced her mouth and ear.

Lancashire dig out a couple of batting bonus points as they recover from 59-5 to post 297-9 against champions Essex.

Lancashire host Essex in the County Championship - listen to BBC local radio commentary.

Tavis Spencer-Aitkens's father hopes a fundraiser event for his son will bring "positivity".

Police said the driver had his baby in the car and has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Plymouth sign much-travelled striker Freddie Ladapo following his release by League One rivals Southend.

An inquiry into claims of a campaign against a school was closed when no evidence was handed over.

Alex Mustard, from Peterborough, has been awarded the MBE for services to underwater photography.

An armed burglar forced his way into Braintree man's home and stole the coins.

Richard Frost had been on an 18-hour cocaine binge when he ploughed into a pair of pedestrians.

Councillors have agreed to look again at plans to build up to 20,000 new homes in Basildon over the next decade.

The decision was made at an emergency council meeting on Thursday night.

The draft local plan was agreed in March after a series of angry public exchanges between councillors and residents, but the emergency meeting backed a Conservative call to reconsider several controversial sites.

Councillors will now look again at proposals for 300 new homes near Billericay and an increased number of traveller pitches on existing sites rather than building new ones.

A council meeting earlier in May saw 750 residents at Basildon Sporting Village attend a debate in which Conservative councillors accused the Labour/UKIP administration of not listening to local people.

The Labour, UKIP and Independent groups accused the Conservatives of using delaying tactics to stop the local plan going through.