Essex Live

A man has been jailed for terrorism offences after being stopped at Stansted Airport last year. As a result of the investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), Declan George-Candiani, 26, of Streatham, was sentenced at the Old Bailey to 23 months' imprisonment on Friday (November 28).

Councillors and mayors who repeatedly flout the rules or engage in serious misconduct will face stronger penalties under new Government proposals. Ministers said new powers, including suspensions, will be introduced to tackle bad actors' behaviour within local authorities.

Under the proposals, councillors found guilty of serious misconduct could be suspended for up to six months. They also risk having their allowances stopped, ensuring taxpayers' money isn't spent on councillors who breach the code of conduct.

Councillors and mayors who repeatedly flout the rules or engage in serious misconduct will face stronger penalties under new Government proposals. Ministers said new powers, including suspensions, will be introduced to tackle bad actors' behaviour within local authorities.

Under the proposals, councillors found guilty of serious misconduct could be suspended for up to six months. They also risk having their allowances stopped, ensuring taxpayers' money isn't spent on councillors who breach the code of conduct.

Popular bookshop Waterstones has shared the exact date it will be reopening in Basildon after being closed for over a decade. The new store will be located in the Eastgate Centre and is due to launch later this month.

The store will have something for all tastes, from children's picture books to the latest fiction and non-fiction releases. Double points are available for existing Waterstones Plus Card holders on the first three days of trading.

Former White Gold and Inbetweeners star James Buckley has become a huge ice hockey fan thanks to an experience in Chelmsford. The TV star, known for his boyish sense of humour on Channel 4 hit The Inbetweeners, lives in Essex and went to watch local ice hockey team Chelmsford Chieftains for a date night a few weeks ago.