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Braintree: Man Charged Over Mosque Attack

A man has been charged over an attack on a mosque in Braintree.

Harlow: Arrest Over Barn Mead Fire

Police say man has been arrested over fire that claimed the lives of six members of the same family.

Essex: Man Arrested Over N. Ireland Double Murder

A man has been arrested in Essex in connection with a double murder and arson attack in Northern Ireland six years ago.

North Ockendon: £1m Of Cannabis Found In Van

Two men have been charged after police found an estimated £1 million of cannabis in the back of a van in south Essex.

UK & World

Obama: Guantanamo Policies Must Change

In a wide-ranging, impassioned speech to define US foreign policies on terror, President Barack Obama has called on Congress to change its policies on prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Buyout Firms Prepare To Battle For Hastings

Some of the biggest private equity firms in the City are preparing to do battle over a stake in the £800m motor insurer Hastings, Sky News understands.

Woolwich: Help For Heroes Swamped With Pledges

The website of the charity Help For Heroes crashed as it was swamped with donations.

Video Woolwich: Family Tribute To Soldier Lee Rigby

The family of Drummer Lee Rigby, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Woolwich, have said he would do "anything for anybody".

Showbiz News

Gallery Celebrities Without Makeup

We're used to seeing them with perfect makeup and hair, but celebrities have a day off too! Take a look at the stars going au naturel.

Gallery Celebrity Weddings

Jessica Ennis has married her long-term boyfriend Andy Hill. Take a look at the beautiful photos from the Olympian's wedding.

Gallery Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie In Pictures

As Angelina Jolie praises Brad Pitt as 'loving and supportive' of her double mastectomy, we take a look at their relationship in photos

Take That's Mark Owen Plays Secret Gig To 20 People

Watch Mark Owen perform classic Take That hits in a surprise intimate concert in Manchester.

Sport

Wigan Manager Delays Decision On Future Again

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez won't make an announcement on his future until next week.

Rio Ferdinand Signs New Manchester United Contract

Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract to keep him at Manchester United until the end of next season.

Rosberg Quickest In Monaco Practice

Nico Rosberg was the fastest driver in both practice sessions ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Video Froch Threatens To 'Kill' In Rematch With Kessler

Carl Froch has increased the animosity ahead of his fight with Mikkel Kessler by stating he wants to "kill" him.

Quirky

Bad Hairball Day! Tiger Needs Stomach Surgery

A 28-stone tiger has gone under the knife in Florida to remove a 4lb hairball.

Video Everest: Japanese Man Oldest To Reach Summit

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest - but his record may be short-lived.

MI6 Had Secret D-Day Hit List, Records Reveal

MI6 drew up a secret hit list of key German figures to be assassinated in preparation for the D-Day landings, according to official papers made public for the first time.