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Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann got well and truly into the Halloween spirit this week as she enjoyed a pumpkin-themed family day out at a local farm in Essex. The 32 year old mum-of-one took daughter Sunday along with a group of pals to Marsh Farm in Chelmsford, where they experienced the popular pumpkin village as spooky season gets into full swing.

A second man who was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox’s George Gilbey has been released on bail. Essex Police said that the 36 year old from Witham, who was arrested on Wednesday, has since been bailed and inquiries are ongoing.The force previously arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after George's death on 27 March, and he was subsequently released under investigation.The Gogglebox star, of Clacton-on-Sea, had been “working on a roof when he fell through a plastic skylight, landing on the ground below”, coroner’s officer Deborah Frost told an earlier inquest hearing.

A second man has been arrested in connection with the tragic death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey.The beloved TV personality tragically lost his life after falling through a skylight while working in Shoeburyness, Essex on March 27th. Essex Police said that the 36-year-old suspect, from Witham, remains in custody and inquiries are ongoing.The force previously arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and he was subsequently released under investigation. A joint investigation by police and the Health and Safety Executive is ongoing.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey's funeral took place on Thursday, attended by hundreds. His loved ones finally had the chance to say their goodbyes.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey had been working on a roof when he fell to his death through a plastic skylight, an inquest has heard.

An inquest into the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey heard that the 40-year-old television star died from "traumatic" injuries after falling 80ft through a plastic skylight on the roof of a building. Dad of one George, who appeared on the hit channel 4 show with his mum Linda McGarry and stepdad Pete McGarry, died on 27 March, with Essex Police confirming they received "a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (27 March), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury." Shortly after, police confirmed a man in his 40s had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to the incident and was released under investigation.

There's no stopping Gemma Collins now that she's got a stunning engagement ring on her finger as the former TOWIE star is ready to plan the ultimate engagement party of all time. Her fiance Rami Hawash got down on one knee last month in a lavish proposal in the Maldives that included thousands of roses - Gemma's favourite flower - to be flown in from the capital city, Malé in order for it to be perfect for his soon-to-be fiancée. "There was a lot involved in the lead up to the engagement and it was a lot of pressure," Rami exclusively told OK!.

Esther Martin, who was savaged to death by XL bullies in Essex, died of "unsurvivable" dog bite wounds, an inquest has heard.

A grandad has been jailed after killing his dementia-suffering wife with a hammer in a fit of rage. John Berry has been caged for life after attacking his wife with the weapon in their home.

An urgent overhaul of Britain’s rail fares system is required, a charity has said, after its analysis revealed “absurd inconsistencies”.

As EastEnders newcomer Anna Knight prepares to face the fallout of her estranged mother Cindy Beale’s return, it’s safe to say that there’s plenty of drama about to unfold in the coming days. From suddenly discovering she has a whole second family through to realising her mum had been living under a false identity for all of her life, tensions and emotions are bound to be running high among the Knight family.

Olivia Bowen has revealed her stunning garden as she gets it 'summer party ready'. The 29-year-old lives in the gorgeous five-bedroom mansion, thought to be worth £4.2million, with her husband Alex and their baby boy Abel. The couple, who fell for each other after meeting on Love Island in 2016, purchased the sprawling property in 2020.

Fugitive sex offender Nicholas Rossi will be transferred to England for questioning over an alleged rape from 2017.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up. The former Arsenal and England captain, who was born in Romford, will be joined in the ballroom by the likes of singer Fleur East, Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams and actor Will Mellor. Tony first rose to fame when he signed for the Gunners back in 1980 and his 22-year career sees him widely regarded as one of the greats.

The feature meeting of the day is at Newbury where the Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes is the highlight and Baaeed will head to post as a very warm favourite.

British-Irish trio New Rules have announced the release of their first major-label mixtape, Go The Distance.

With the Cotswolds action now over, attention turns to Aintree and next month's Grand National.

Denise van Outen's ex-partner Eddie Boxshall has been photographed with his business parter Julia Pinkney, amid reports they've "grown close". Celebrity Gogglebox star Eddie, 48, and 47 year old Julia were snapped walking together before jumping into a black cab in the early hours of the morning, in photographs taken last month. Eddie, who appeared to make a subtle dig at Denise recently, wore a light blue shirt, which he paired with some denim jeans and a pair of dark Chelsea boots.

A subpostmaster wrongly accused of false accounting has informed an inquiry of how he was left to deal with a £17,000 bill.

Call the Midwife fans have been left in limbo after much-loved main characters Dr Turner (Stephen McGann) and Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) were involved in a devastating train crash. In scenes that aired on BBC One on Sunday 13 February, Dr Turner and Sister Julienne were seen boarding a train after attending a conference alongside young nurse Nancy Corrigan (Megan Cusack). However, as their train travelled from Chelmsford to Liverpool Street, the driver suffered what appeared to be a brain haemorrhage, which led to a fatal crash.

ELIXIR DE NUTZ (2.55) can drive the bookies crazy in a red-hot novices’ handicap chase at Kempton.

Two cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been identified in the UK, according to the Health Secretary.

Two cases of the new Covid-19 variant have been identified in the UK, according to the health secretary.

An inquest into the death of MP Sir David Amess, who was stabbed at a constituency surgery in Essex, has been opened and adjourned.

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Tesco with no social distancing as part of a protest. The customers have been slammed for their actions after footage of the incident was posted on social media.

Essex cast member Mick Norcross died by hanging, an inquest has heard. The businessman, who rose to fame as the owner of the Sugar Hut nightclub in the ITV series, died at his home in the Essex village of Bulphan on January 21, aged 57.

direct to your inboxAn inquest into the death of reality star Mick Norcross has opened in Chelmsford. The businessman starred in the ITV series The Only Way Is Essex and was known for owning the famous Sugar Hut nightclub.

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