Here are live updates as Court of Appeal hearing gets underway over ruling on Archie's life support dispute

The road has been closed for more than half an hour

The school has defended the policy

This sounds epic

Women and girls outnumber men and boys in all but 13 local authority areas, new census figures for England and Wales show.

A TEENAGE boy was jumped and aggressively pinned to the ground by balaclava-wearing thugs before they stole his limited edition bike.

They have visited projects

A number of improvements have been made

Her stepdad said the attack was completely unprovoked.

A MUCH-LOVED village radio station has stopped broadcasting after more than a decade on air.

Essex Police confirmed three men have been arrested

WITHAM’S MP has been learning about the hard work of a local zoo after making a weekend house call on some rather unusual constituents.

It will be the first of its kind

He had been due to stand trial

Dame Deborah leaves a “tremendous legacy” for her tireless campaigning and the spotlight she shone in raising awareness for bowel cancer.

The brand new UP trampoline is set to keep the kids entertained, safe and active all summer long. 

The population has boomed in the past ten years

The park and woodlands feature a host of adventure activities

The schoolboy was waiting at a bus stop

A police dog was deployed

He'll be sentenced at a later date

THE population of Colchester has risen by 11 per cent over the past ten years as the borough booms in comparison to the rest of Essex.

PARTICIPANTS in a physical activity game have walked, cycled and otherwise actively travelled more than 61,000 miles.

It is now available to buy

It will be the 40th year of the popular Mersea Island festival this year.

A LANDSCAPER from Clacton has scooped a top national industry award.

The cute baby arrived last week

THE lighting on a seafront landmark will be turning pink today in support of a charity’s bid to raise awareness.

The dog was said to be yelping out in pain

There are a maximum of 25 tickets

Bosses at Greater Anglia are warning fewer than one in 10 trains will be running on Saturday if a driver strike goes ahead.

He has been left unable to attend meetings

It has asked for the deadline for completion to be extended

Only 200 people across the world are said to have the condition

A DUO of life-long friends have managed to raise more than £2,000 for charity after taking on a gruelling 48 hour running challenge.

The project has been described as trailblazing

AN immersive outdoor labyrinth bursting with illuminated coloured chambers will see families embark on a spectacular journey to the heart of a performance.

Shilton has lifted the lid on his battle

The roof was restored as well as windows repaired

She was rushed to hospital

The Islanders have been sporting Quay Australia sunglasses this year.

According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 11.19pm on Tuesday afternoon.

If one lucky UK player were to scoop the entire amount, they would be richer than Serena Williams

The British Gas Energy Trust offers grants up to £1,500 for customers with an energy debt between £250 - £750. 

The iconic and adorable Stitch turns 20 and has a whole new collection on ShopDisney now.

To get 12 months free, book any Hotel + Ticket package in a Disney Hotel or Les Villages Nature Paris.

Take on summer in style in Marks and Spencer's men's and women's collections perfect for any occasion.

A SECTION of the A120 has been closed following a collision involving four vehicles.

A man who admitted to damaging a Basildon Hospital window has been ordered to pay compensation.

The event dates back to 1891