A world-record 840,000 people entered the ballot for this year’s event, with more than 56,000 people expected to take part.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed called for a ‘strong alliance of countries’ to help guarantee any peace deal will hold.

Balkan Holidays has ceased trading and cancelled all future holidays, leaving some would-be-passengers without their summer getaways.

A marathon organiser has said he believes his event is the “most inclusive” in the world as it will feature participants with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and terminal cancer.

UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as warmer weather boosted sales for fashion chains and garden centres, according to new official figures. The overall quantity of sales increased by 0.4% ...

Anne attended a service at Anzac Cove on the 110th anniversary of the ill-fated assault by Australian and New Zealand troops.

The ambulance service spokesman said: “Five ambulances, two paramedic cars and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were called to West Field Lane, St Osyth, this afternoon following reports of a serious ...

Thousands of mourners again waited through the night for a chance to see Pope Francis’s remains before the lying-in-state ends on Friday evening. It comes as a UK cardinal predicted the funeral will ...

A DESPERATE mum living in a “mould-ridden” council home has described being left with “rashes and constant headaches” as she pleads for help ...

These superb flowerheads boast an eye-catching blue-purple shade and playful yellow stamens and you can smother your garden with a carpet of these unique flowers which are now on offer here via You ...

Upcoming closures from April 25 to 27 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.

NEW rules at a Southend school have seen children threatened with detention for talking in the corridor or having the wrong equipment, sparking ...