Local News

Robert Bush also failed to cremate people and gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public to avoid the area to make space for crews.

Norfolk Police says the A1065 is expected to be closed for several hours.

Wycombe Wanderers confirm goalkeeper Matt Macey will undergo knee surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in pre-season.

Watford sign Italian goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia from Bologna for an undisclosed fee on a six-year deal.

Firefighters stand down after spending several days tackling a blaze at a nature reserve.

A replica of the 16th Century Nao Victoria docks in Norfolk from 29 July to 9 August

Police say they cannot reassure any families who used Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

The fire has affected an area the size of 200 football pitches.

Local residents report hearing a police helicopter in the area close to midnight.

The airport says it will also save families money as it expects its busiest August ever.

The county's fire and rescue service is called to half a dozen wildfires within 24 hours.

Southend United sign midfielder Rico Richards from Port Vale for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal, with a club option of a third year.

Essex Police says the cars were coming from London during peak-time traffic.

Grimsby’s Zac Shaw wins Commonwealth gold in tribute to his late mum.

National Highways says specialist crews are at the scene to clean the spillage.

It is the first time since June 1997 that the company has put restrictions in place, it says.

Thousands of music fans are expected to attend Hull's biggest one-day festival on Saturday.

At its height Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service says six appliances were in attendance.

Hornsea's John Marshall, who gave Peter Kay his first break, says: 'I knew he'd be huge'.

One objector worried the town is becoming an "old people's town".

The development in Horncastle will include a petrol station and a tourist information hub.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue spent four days tackling the agricultural building fire near Bourne.

Jabu Ncube says the event was a chance for people to express their loss and remember the family.

Callun Bermingham launched a "ferocious and sustained" attack on his friend, say police.

Hull's restored time ball once helped sailors set their clocks at sea.

The vast blaze at the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is still being tackled by firefighters.

Mother and daughter Gill and Ebony are freed by firefighters after a three-hour rescue operation.

They hope it will protect the roads from a "massive increase" in traffic.

The council says there is no evidence that any data was accessed or stolen in the 17 July attack.

From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.

A misconduct panel bans Ben Gardiner from returning to policing.

The replacement hospital in Huntingdon is expected to be open by the end of 2032.

Specialist doctors visit Clifford Craske at his care home to try to keep him out of hospital.

Bushey Museum and Art Gallery says the proposed relocation is "ill-conceived".

Lynx Gymnastics Centre in Aylesbury needs a base while its building is demolished and rebuilt.

Gainsborough Lea Road and Hykeham stations could get improvements under the plan.

Jennifer Hodge, 93, started volunteering at Cottingham lunch club in October 1977.

Bottom club Huddersfield Giants come from behind to beat Hull FC and claim only their fourth Super League win of the season.

West Ham United and Northern Ireland striker Callum Marshall joins League One club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.

Sprinter Zac Shaw tells the BBC focusing on training for the Commonwealth Games has helped him deal with the passing of his mum.

Two semi-detached homes in Metheringham have been badly damaged in the blaze, the fire service says.

Defender Harry Darling says competition for places will help Norwich City as the Canaries continue preparations for the upcoming season.

Lucyl Harrison uses a collection of paddling pools and pots to cool and hydrate the 50-strong flock.

Twenty firefighters are recovering after being taken to hospital due to the explosion in Essex.

Police investigating the death of Bilal Nisar in Luton are still looking for three more teenagers.

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance have all been at the scene at Frinton-on-Sea.

Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.

It is hoped work will start in 2027 and the new hospital will be up and running in 2030.

The delivery arrived at a shop in Grantham as Lincolnshire Police carried out inspections.

The build is expected to cost up to £1.5m and construction could start in 2027.

Seven-year-old Musa Ahmed is remembered as a boy who "never failed to bring happiness" to others.

Chris Noble is disbarred from the police service after being found guilty of gross misconduct.

The new hospital is set to include single rooms for every inpatient.

Norwich City central defender Ruairi McConville says he is at the "best club" to become a Premier League player.

Councillors vote to set up a scheme for free weekday parking after 16:00 at authority-run car parks.

New Watford boss Alessio Dionisi confirms central defender Mattie Pollock will be the club's captain for the upcoming season.

Anna Mudeka has been granted permission for two events despite a council officer raising objections.

Peter Prinsley will face no further action and says he recognises he should have declined to comment.

Isabelle Chappelle says she is having to halt producing her chocolate products due to the humidity.

The money is being used to resurface, patch and seal cracks on 30km (18.6 miles) of county roads.

Jenna Robinson, 38, campaigned for stoma-friendly facilities in all East Yorkshire public toilets.

A coroner says George Dennis, 11, was cycling with his friends when he was fatally injured.

Greed and incompetence blamed as undertaker faces sentencing in court.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.

Video shows thick plumes of smoke rising from the Suffolk coast, where a major incident is declared.

Unions are calling for a 20% pay increase but council-owned GYS says it cannot afford that demand.

Martha Goddard's neighbour says she used to practise martial arts with a samurai sword in public.

Suffolk farmer says creating a fire break in the field helped prevent the spread of the blaze.

East Suffolk Council is using the animals to maintain Sutton Heath through "low impact grazing".

The versatile crop could be the answer to sustainability for one industry.

Officers say the vehicle is connected to nationwide raids at charity clothes banks.

Maddie's story has a happy ending, but Network Rail warns people to secure their pets near railways.

Harvey Mash's farm at Bovington has hosted major productions, including Deadpool and the WW1 epic, 1917.

Inspectors raise concerns about leadership and overcrowding after visiting a number of departments.

People in Heybridge say they are stuck in their homes in the heat because of nearby construction.

The Marriage family are continuing to run their business after more than 200 years milling flour.

Some 100 people attended a vigil at West Mersea beach where three people died in the sea.

Parents in Peterborough say the new facility will make a "massive difference".

James Peck tells how he has gained thousands of followers keen to get a behind-the-scenes insight.

Direct debit payments to South Kesteven District Council were taken early by mistake.

Councillor Danny Brookes wants the council to take action over the issue in Skegness.

The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.

Police say Graham Jordan, 73, has died 17 days after the collision in Leeds city centre.

As BBQ costs rise, farmers, bakers and growers say they're all feeling the squeeze.

Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.

Council leader Carl Smith says the iron structure and century-old sewage pipes have driven up costs.

Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.

Hull Crown Court hears Robert Bush did "not seek in any way to minimise what he has done".

Ten crews are tackling the blaze, which is creating large plumes of smoke in the area.

New Essex chair of the board Rachel Lewis says she has been given an "opportunity to remodel and revitalise the club".

The former Suffolk MP says he was "right to call out" what he saw were Covid-19 conspiracy theories.

Cambridgeshire firefighters dealt with more than 120 incidents in four days, the fire service says.

Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.

Alex Jenkinson, 39, is accused of causing the former Duke of York to "fear unlawful violence" as he walked his dogs.

Kerry Murray says workers are greeted with a round of applause when the doors finally open.

The family of Amy Cooper, who died in a crash in November 2022, launches a road safety campaign.

The redevelopment of Great Yarmouth’s Winter Gardens has already gone over budget.

Explore wildlife, heritage, and estuary views.

The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

A coroner questions a trust's processes around absences following the death of a woman in 2023.

Colchester United manager Danny Cowley says "recruitment is really tough at the moment" after his side are beaten 2-0 by Charlton Athletic in a pre-season friendly.

Peter Kay is performing two shows in Hull in October, with all the profits going to charity.

Deborah Franklin, who committed gross indecency against the boy, is warned she faces jail.

Essex Police says two officers were injured in the collision, but were able to continue the pursuit.

Hull Crown Court hears details of the disturbing scenes inside Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

The Luton-born actor appeared in the most watched episode of Doctor Who alongside Tom Baker.

Masonry is seen falling on to a town's High Street below.

Rhoda Freedman died after arriving at hospital confused, agitated and dehydrated, the inquest hears.

Chris Noble, a former assistant chief constable of Humberside Police, has resigned from his current role.

Construction is due to start in August, with the site expected to open in April 2027.

The 16-year-old, which had fathered three cubs, moved to his Suffolk "retirement home" in October.

The eight-month-old died in July, with tests deeming her death to be suspicious, police say.

The pharmaceutical giant is to move to a new facility on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

NUA vice-chancellor says the collaboration will promote Norwich as a "creative regional powerhouse".

Bilal Nisar is described as an "amazing brother, son, uncle, and friend".

The 100-tonne bridge over the River Witham will be used by more than 100,000 construction vehicles.

Leyton Orient complete season-long loan deal for full-back Somto Boniface with Premier League-bound Ipswich Town.

As another amber heat health alert is issued, what are the issues across the region?

National Highways warns drivers of long queues following the closure.

Cambridgeshire Police refers itself to watchdog over an earlier incident with one of the vehicles.

Walkers can now enjoy parts of the previously inaccessible coast thanks to the new national route.

Jade says her four-year-old's son Reggie's communication has improved since making the change.

The idea comes out of a consultation ahead of Ipswich's City of Culture bid.

The Diocese of Norwich says it wants the pavilion to be available for use by the wider community.

Ben-Julian Harrington will retire after eight years as chief constable of Essex Police.

Investigators' inquiries into the deadly crash that killed four people are ongoing.

Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.

The fire is "deep-seated in peat" about 1m (3.3ft) below the surface, a senior firefighter says.

Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.

The Saxon document mentions Earl Harold, who as king was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Opposition borough councillors call in a development deal for further scrutiny.

Neil Cox's move from Scunthorpe United to Aston Villa in 1991 has gone down in club folklore.

The endoscopy unit at Lincoln County Hospital cost £26.5m and can accommodate more patients.

A Beverley woman who lives with a stoma wants better facilities in standard disabled toilets.

Buckinghamshire farmer Rob Pratt rears his own meat to sell direct to customers.

Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

The brick and tile roof above a branch of Iceland collapses into an alleyway between two buildings.

Justin Rundle, who represents Ormesby on Great Yarmouth Borough Council, will stand trial next year.

Victims who lost babies tearfully recall how they were given wrong ashes by Robert Bush.

Lathan Middleton, 35, kicked the woman in her stomach during a campaign of domestic violence.

Hull funeral director Robert Bush is being sentenced for 67 offences, including preventing burials.

The 38-year-old had previously been jailed for 10 years for killing Charlotte Brown in 2018.

Alex Hope and Liam Jones, who ran a Hull company, fraudulently obtained loans totalling £81,000.

The coroner opens an inquest after the family were found dead at home.

Martha Goddard is also convicted of making an explosive substance by a majority verdict.

Wycombe Wanderers sign Sam Parker from Championship club Swansea City on a season-long loan.

The police watchdog says a police officer is being investigated for potential gross misconduct.

Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court.

Madalin Ilinca is accused of rape and two counts of sexual assault.

Grimsby Town sign Bray Wanderers midfielder Cian Doyle for an undisclosed fee and Hull City goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright on a season-long loan.

Lincolnshire Police says it is investigating reports of a burglary at Grantham Museum.

GSK says the relocation will put 1,000 staff at the "heart of the UK's life sciences Golden Triangle".

The lost trawler Pamela: a shipwreck mystery linking Hull and Iceland.

Championship newcomers Lincoln City have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Joe Gauci on a season-long loan.

A coroner concludes a pub landlord who shot himself was a crossbow faced a number of personal issues.

Yorkshire fire services join forces to warn of the dangers of open fires on moorland.

A mock-up of a pharmacy and remote diagnosing facilities are intended to give lifelike experiences.

The remains have been discovered beneath a paddock close to the Humber estuary in Brough.

Bodycam footage shows a policeman asking for a lift from a member of the public during a pursuit.

Police investigating the removal of ornate lanterns charge a 20-year-old man with theft offences.

Bridge firm defends toll hike, citing rising maintenance and staffing costs.

Is begging is becoming more of a problem in Skegness?

A shopper says being able to have face-to-face interaction with staff can be "life-affirming".

Improved high definition and extra CCTV cameras in Felixstowe give police clearer images of crime.

Council officers worry they will tun into "unofficial raves" on the beach.

Nine motorcyclists have been killed already this year on Norfolk's roads – so what can be done?

The scheme is an opportunity to bring a prominent community building back into use, papers say.

One driver says the new fee for the bridge between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire is "scandalous".

Fenland District Council agrees for the spire to be removed after safety concerns are raised.

Newly-promoted League One side Bromley sign midfielder JJ McKiernan from Championship club Lincoln City.

Crip Ladywood says they were ready to "have a camp old time" at the event on Saturday.

Zack Mitchell, 42, died at the scene of a collision at Silk Willoughby, near Sleaford, on 15 July.

Firefighters are damping down the fire in West Road, Pointon, which started on Saturday.

From heart of the village to ruin to community hub, Creake Abbey has been it all.

Festival founder Melvin Benn reveals he has signed a new lease on the current site until 2046.

With the music still ringing in our ears, here are 10 special moments from Latitude Festival.

Alex James is taken aback by the crowd's reaction to a test run of his new Britpop Classical show.

Normanby Hall Country Park warns visitors about the dangers of branches falling unexpectedly.

The US star says his Saturday headline slot left him "emotional, grateful, humbled and justified".

The singer-songwriter talks to the BBC ahead of his first-ever performance at the festival.

Farmer Simon Dain discusses the cost of growing his crops and the impact of the weather.

Poet Hollie McNish tells Latitude the word virgin has been used to control, shame and define people.

Festival-goers give their verdict on Latitude's £85-a-ticket toilets, hairdryers and showers.

Championship newcomers Lincoln City sign Romania international defender Andrei Coubis from Universitatea Cluj.

Teens at Latitude speak about the proposals, as experts have contrasting views on the idea.

The newlyweds say it felt right to marry at the event after always enjoying its atmosphere.

West Bromwich Albion re-sign defender Conor Townsend on a free transfer following his exit from Ipswich Town.

Former Lincoln City chairman Clive Nates steps away from being actively involved in the club after a period of ill health.

Championship club Norwich City name Gabor Ruhr as their new head of scouting.

George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.

Derby County are edging closer to bringing Ipswich forward Sammie Szmodics back to the club.

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement tells BBC Radio Norfolk they are not interested in selling any of their first choice players

The government’s Project Gigabit won’t be reaching some of Norfolk’s villages.

Ipswich Town complete the £20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup.

Uncovering the remarkable story of Mumper – a dog belonging to King James II.

The BBC looks back at two decades of the arts and music festival ahead of this year's event.

Leicester City make former Ipswich Town forward Conor Chaplin their first signing since being relegated to League One and also add goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.

Norwich City's head of women's football says the sacking of Andy Cook in May came "with what's next in mind".

Iconic 1983 Doctor Who TARDIS console room is recreated for fans to experience.