A boat attempting to reach English shores turned back towards Equihen beach in northern France on Saturday morning.

SOUTHEND United host AFC Wimbledon in their latest pre-season clash at Roots Hall. Follow all the updates live here.

A person who was found on the tracks near Rayleigh Train Station has died, officials confirmed. Emergency services were called to the scene last night following reports of a casualty near the station.

Ben Stokes’ first Test century in two years propelled England towards their highest home total in the Bazball era as India were browbeaten at Emirates Old Trafford.

A thrilling Test took a fresh twist as the Lions – directed by their bustling scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park – began to force gaps in the home defence and as half-time approached, Tom Curry and then ...

The UK is working with Jordan on plans to air drop aid into Gaza and evacuate children needing medical assistance, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed in a call with French and German counterparts.

A four-bedroom bungalow in Billericay, Noak Hill Road is currently on the market for £1.35 million and features electric gates, woodland garden ...

Below is a summary of more of the most recent applications validated by Basildon Council from the week ending July 25. The planning applications feature proposals for new homes, extensions, ...

Lauren James has trained with the England squad in Zurich the morning before the defending champions meet Spain in the Euro 2025 final. James was forced off at half-time of their extra-time semi-final ...

A DRINK driver caught at almost twice the limit in Southend has been banned. Alfie Fitzgerald, of Queen Elizabeth Chase, Rochford, was driving a Ford Fiesta along Queensway when he had 150 milligrams ...

Michael Wilding hailed from Essex and his gentlemanly manner helped him win the hand of the famous woman on the planet- Elizabeth Taylor ...