Calls from Sir Keir Starmer and other world leaders for calm amid the mounting conflict appeared to fall on deaf ears.

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 17 new firefighters and seven control operators. The passing out ceremony, attended by chief fire officer Rick Hylton and deputy police, fire and ...

Southend and Rochford sports clubs have received a substantial boost with a funding award of £879,404.21. This comes from the Government's Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme, which aims to ...

Unpaid carers across Essex have been celebrated for their hard work this Carers Week. The week-long appreciation event, which took place from June 9 to June 13, served as a platform for Essex County ...

Festival Leisure Park in Basildon has planned a range of activities and offers to celebrate Father's Day. The park, known for its entertainment options, is expected to be a popular choice for families ...

A councillor has praised the "positive improvement" of a secondary school following criticism over new behavioural rules. Councillor Colin Campbell, responsible for the Southchurch ward, visited ...

A detailed analysis of house price data over the past five years has revealed the most and least expensive streets in Southend. The data, compiled by property firm Property Solvers using HM Land ...

Adventure Island is set to bring fairy tales to life with a themed weekend of family fun next month. The popular Southend attraction will host its annual Fairytale Weekend on July 12 and 13. This ...

Southend United fans have donated more than 600 meals and almost £2,300 for food banks this season. The supporters have been praised for their donations during the 2024/25 season, as part of the Fans ...

Celebrated tennis development professional Martin Blackman was among those recognised for their contributions to the sport at the Tennis Black ...

Clervie Ngounoue became a Wimbledon Juniors champion in 2023 and is an emerging talent in tennis, having reached the top of the ITF Junior Circuit world rankings that same year, while also picking up ...

Several Irish citizens who were detained on a march through Egypt to Gaza have been released, Ireland’s deputy premier has confirmed. Simon Harris also expressed deep concern over escalating tensions ...