The "predatory" couple were trusted by the parents of the children left in their care.

Mark Selby covers Ronnie O'Sullivan's fist bump in rock paper scissors style before knocking the former world champion out of the Scottish Open.

Two 15-year-olds were among 39 Vietnamese nationals found dead in a lorry trailer in October.

Southend's Harry Lennon apologises after being filmed out with Dover players after their FA Cup loss to the non-league side.

BBC political reporters look at the main headlines in the region.

Chelmsford and Colchester, two seats the Liberal Democrats targeted, saw Tory majorities increase.

The man died at the scene and no arrests have been made.

Southend United chairman Ron Martin says the League One strugglers would go bust "tomorrow" if he left the club.

There are 72 seats being contested across the region.

Former Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp describes Jim Smith, who died at the age of 79 on Tuesday, as a "great football man".

Andrew Smith receives compensation for his 2015 sacking from Mid Essex Hospital Services Trust.

A concrete lorry came within seconds of being struck by a train carrying passengers in Essex.

The fleet of 111 new Bombardier trains will not enter service until the spring, says the operator.

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will continue to take risks after a trick shot almost cost him victory over Dominic Dale in round one of the Scottish Open.

A minute's applause is held at Harley Watson's school, a week after his death.

Trains are delayed and cancelled across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.

Harley Watson died after being struck by a car outside his Essex school.

Two 87-year-olds and two 86-year-olds became couples after meeting at a social group.

We speak to general election candidates in one Essex constituency about legalisation and more.

Maria Jakes died in September 2018 after a 10-year battle with the eating disorder.