The F-15C Eagle, from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath crashed shortly after 09:30 BST.

That's all for our rolling updates on this story for today.

We will, however, be continuing to update the below article as we have more developments:

Pilot's body found after North Sea US jet crash

"The pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing has been located, and confirmed deceased," said a spokesperson.

"The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.

"This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community, and our deepest condolences go out to the pilot’s family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron."

The pilot of the F-15C Eagle which crashed in the North Sea has been located, "and confirmed deceased", a spokesperson for RAF Lakenheath has said.

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The rise in daily Covid-19 deaths in the region's hospitals has dropped to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic - one casualty.

The death was recorded by Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Trust, according to the government's latest daily figures issued this afternoon.

It brings the total number of deaths in the region to 3,867.

The total number of deaths across the UK, externalis 41,736.

John Laker managed to wake his wife who escaped but he was then overcome by toxic smoke.

As stores across England selling non-essential goods opened their doors, we asked people in Milton Keynes what they bought.

Andrew Banks had drunk 16 pints and was in central London to "protect statues", a court hears.

• The Northampton Chronicle and Echo reports, external there are long queues on the town's main shopping street at non-essential retailers reopen this morning
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John Healey, the Shadow Defence Secretary and a Labour MP in South Yorkshire has tweeted, external: "We hope the pilot is found swiftly and safely, and our thoughts are with the pilot’s family, friends and all at RAF Lakenheath.

"Thanks to the coastguard for their efforts."

Image source, AFP

The RAF have also tweeted, external: "Our thoughts are with US Air Force and all at RAF Lakenheath."

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the general hospital in Bury St Edmunds, about 15 miles from RAF Lakenheath, has tweeted its support for the local USAF community.

The coastguard says it is continuing to coordinate searches off Flamborough Head

A coastguard helicopter is working with other aircraft in the area, while the RNLI lifeboats from Bridlington and Scarborough continue to assist with the search along with other vessels.

Earlier, wreckage from the F-15C was found but the pilot has yet to be located.

The F-15C which crashed today was from the 48th Fighter Wing which is based at RAF Lakenheath.

Image source, AFP

The 48th Fighter Wing has operated from there since 1960 and has more than 4,500 active-duty military members.

Image source, AFP

Jets were seen taking off and landing from the base throughout the day.

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Search and rescue teams have located the aircraft but are still searching for the pilot 74 nautical miles off the Flamborough Head on the East Yorkshire coast.

Image source, Essex Police

Police in Essex had a surprise when they stumbled across what they thought was a horse in distress.

PCSOs were patrolling in Wickford and on closer inspection realised a mare was actually giving birth.

The mare gave birth to a healthy male foal who they named Boris.

The officers reported that "the owners were very happy with their new addition and also happy to give a bit of a background on the mare and horses in general!".

Image source, Essex Police

Image source, Essex Police

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Image source, Daisy Cooper

Sarah Shreeves and her family have arranged the teddies in different scenes every day during lockdown outside their house in Homewood Road, with cuddly toys taking part in activities including fishing, a scout camp, a Halloween party and playing board games.

This weekend, they were joined by St Albans MP Daisy Cooper, who said that with so many Pride marches cancelled this month, they staged their own teddy pride event.

The MP is a trustee of the Ask For Clive, external inclusivity campaign which supported the teds, along with Herts Chalk Walk, external and St Albans City FC.

The Shreeves family have been asking people to donate to their fundraising page "if the bears have made you smile" and their efforts have now raised £5,325 for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

The ship, measuring 1,312ft (400m), completed its maiden voyage in Essex.