The most recent Home Office data showed there were 32,345 asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels at the end of March. This was down 15% from the end of December, when the total was ...

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher believes tonight’s clash with York City has all the makings of an entertaining encounter.

As excitement builds for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – which commences on Friday 22nd August and will be hosted on home turf in England ...

Inflation is the term used to describe the rising price of goods and services. The inflation rate refers to how quickly prices are going up. July’s inflation rate of 3.8% means if an item cost £100 a ...

If the process moves quickly, infrastructure work could begin in the next few months and construction of homes could start in around a year.

Former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate says he is not actively looking at a return to management and was puzzled to see himself linked with the Poland job over the summer. It is 13 months since the ...

Win Vue cinema tickets and enjoy a family film day out in Basildon or Lakeside, plus dinosaur themed fun at East Square on August 29!

In a tribute issued by police, her husband Wasim Khan said: “My wife, a mother of two, a daughter, sister and a friend we lost to a tragic event that came on the way home from a family day out in the ...

A flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is heading into Amsterdam, kicking off a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.

Aston Villa have confirmed winger Leon Bailey has joined Roma on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy. The 28-year-old will join up with the Serie A side who finished fifth in the league last ...

A man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life after a fire which destroyed three businesses in Clacton.

The cap on regulated fare rises in England, Scotland and Wales is controlled by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments respectively.