Hamas released seven hostages into the custody of the Red Cross on Monday, the first to be released as part of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. There was no immediate information on their ...

Check out Vintage Travel which has handpicked holiday villas with private pools in unspoilt locations across Europe. With fewer crowds, quieter beaches, mild weather for sightseeing, October is the ...

Seamus Coleman has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to relish the “heavy jersey” they pull on when they get the chance to represent their country.

Around 300,000 people have protested against proposals to make changes to the way drugs are approved for NHS use. Last week it was reported that the health service in England may need to pay more for ...

Australia captain Pat Cummins says it is “less likely than likely” that he will be fit for the Ashes series opener against England next month. The fast bowler is recovering from lumbar bone stress in ...

Scotland failed to impress against Belarus but still secured a victory that put them a step closer to World Cup qualification. In the Women’s Super League, Chelsea returned to winning ways, while ...

Southend Council has received more than £700,000 in Government funding to help tackle homelessness. As part of the Government's initiative to prevent rough sleeping this winter, Southend Council has ...

A petition has been launched demanding action over a water treatment facility in Rochford district, with residents saying a "foul" ...

Community champions have worked together to open a new branch of a community supermarket supporting families with discounted goods in Basildon ...

A hero skipper from Leigh has received an award alongside his crewmate for rescuing a woman who was face-down in the river Thames.

More than a million legal claims against some of the world’s leading car manufacturers over allegations their vehicles contained technology that allowed them to cheat emissions tests are set to be ...