Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has refused to set herself a deadline to bring illegal migration to heel despite admitting that the rate of illegal Channel crossings is “far too high”.

Pope Francis’ one-day visit to the French island of Corsica on Sunday, two days before his 88th birthday, will put a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local traditions of popular piety on ...

ABC News has agreed to pay 15 million US dollars towards Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the ...

Batting collapses are hardly an alien concept in the all-or-nothing world of Bazball but England’s lowest scores of 2024 – 112 in Rawalpindi and 122 at Rajkot – have come on sub-continental pitches ...

They were spared the ignominy of being sent in again but struggled to stay competitive by the close, New Zealand easing their lead to 340 as they put on 136 for three.

A BAKERY which opened in Colchester’s city centre just over a year ago is now set to close with its boss citing “ridiculous” increasing prices as “the final nail”. Twisted Treats, in St Botolph's ...

Are you looking to move into Southend or invest in property? Here are Southend's cheapest neighbourhoods across the last year ...

Enthusiastic volunteers have planted more than 3,000 trees in the Rochford to help boost wildlife habitats and create vibrant woodland areas. The winter tree-planting sessions were organised by ...

WORRIED residents fear the use of rat poison at a controversial development could be a “danger to wildlife and pets” ...

It has been officially confirmed B&M will be coming to the Victoria Shopping Centre next year and we have compiled everything we know about the opening. Southend Council confirmed the retailer is set ...

A SPOT to grab a pint has always been an essential part of life in south Essex, whether in hotels, nightclubs or pubs. It is especially crucial at Christmastime, as families, friends and colleagues ...

Thanks to the town’s thriving independent business community, Leigh is home to many of the region’s most special independent boutiques. Here are some of the best, according to Yelp reviews. Bright ...