The group also revealed that it was about halfway through its efforts to save 1.5 billion US billion (£1.1 billion) worth of yearly costs.

It was confirmed in April that the 50m breaststroke would be one of three disciplines added for the Games in three years’ time.

Santander UK revealed more than 2,000 roles have been cut amid an ongoing cost-saving overhaul as it reported a drop in half-year profits.

Volunteer police officers embarked on a "Southend takeover", dealing with incidents and making three arrests in a night of patrols ...

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has struck Russia’s far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central ...

HSBC has warned that it expects lending to “remain muted” for the rest of 2025 after posting lower-than-expected profits for the first half of the year. Profit before tax fell by 5.7 billion US ...

With amazing pink and cream variegated foliage all year round, Nandina 'Obsessed' - Sacred Bamboo gives a bright flash of dazzling colour to ...

The Prime Minister said the UK could take the step of recognising Palestine’s statehood in September, if Israel does not meet ...

A pair of the ‘red listed’ birds of prey reared four chicks to fledging at a secret location, in the first successful ...

BUS services in the east of Southend are set to be expanded after councillors secure new funding grants.  Later evening buses will begin running to Shoebury's East Beach and Garon Park from August 31, ...

Havens hospices will use the funding to upgrade facilities and create more comfortable spaces for patients and families.

A new cemetery has been proposed for Southend in a Local Plan update after years of pressure due to lack of space for burials.