The area sits within the Clacton-on-Sea constituency, which elected Nigel Farage as its MP in 2024. The Reform leader said it was “obviously sad that things aren’t improving more quickly” and, while he felt he had helped with investment and tourism for the area,

Public consultation is being carried out over how to make an area of Shrewsbury more "vibrant and pleasant" for locals and visitors. The Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership wants people's views on potential changes that could be made to areas in Abbey Foregate, particularly between Abbey Hardware, The Crown and The Abbey.

UK Music has launched its 'Five Ps' action plan, which it hopes will help organisations across the music industry put diversity and inclusion at the heart of how it operates.

The UK's oldest carnival is returning this weekend, when more than 150,000 are expected to descend on the area. This year's Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, which has been running since 1847, will feature an illuminated procession, fairground rides, concerts and fireworks.

The probability of snowfall increases over the weekend as things turn noticeably colder from Thursday and the Met Office has pin-pointed where and when the wintry showers could hit

Enforcement officers have been visiting homes in one part of the UK, inspecting black bin bags and issuing fines to those who have made errors. Every household in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, has received a visit from bin bag inspectors to determine whether recyclable waste has been placed in black bins destined for landfill.

Located in Wiltshire, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the village of Castle Combe, which often makes appearances on lists of the UK's prettiest towns. Along with this accolade, Castle Combe has been labelled a typical 'chocolate box' village, reminiscent of the images that used to appear on chocolate boxes.

THE cheapest city in the UK for a pint has been revealed with the average price coming in and just £3.68. A new map has disclosed the average cost across the country and where to get the best deal

The flat, measuring just 10.2 square metres, is listed at £270,000, a price reflecting the London housing market’s premium despite its notably limited space. This compact studio, situated on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, comprises a single bed, a very small kitchen area fitted with an oven and sink, and an en-suite bathroom.

A helicopter has crashed in the north of England. Multiple emergency services are at the scene near what is reportedly a site with a factory. South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: "At 10.14am today (Thursday 30 October), we were called to Ings Lane, Bentley, where it is reported that a helicopter crashed in a field.