Dozens of people have been arrested around the UK at protests in support of proscribed group Palestine Action. Demonstrations were held in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Truro on Saturday ...

TWO people have been arrested following a large fire in a field in Rayleigh. Emergency services rushed to a farmer’s field near Amersham Court yesterday afternoon. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service ...

Lakeside Shopping Centre has raised more than £59,000 for South Essex Wildlife Hospital in 2024/25. The funds were generated through ten months of fundraising activities and the operation of a charity ...

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley has not ruled out seeking a nomination to become Ireland’s next president. An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October, as it ...

The "Iconic" exhibition will be held at the Chantry Centre, in Billericay, on Friday, September 19, from 7pm to 9pm. Visitors can view and purchase the pieces at the free event. All proceeds will go ...

Having filled the runner-up spot on her first two starts, True Love (1-2 favourite) was an impressive winner of the Queen Mary Stakes and followed up in fine style, travelling strongly under Ryan ...

Dozens of athletes from Basildon have been selected for a national talent development programme. A total of 35 athletes have been accepted onto Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme for 2025.

A hunch from Owen Burrows to explore options at 10 furlongs paid dividends, as new recruit Royal Dubai thrived over the extra yardage in the BetVictor Steventon Stakes at Newbury.

A hole-in-one for England’s John Parry catapulted him onto the leaderboard on day three of The Open at Royal Portrush. The 38-year-old’s tee shot at the 199-yard 13th took three bounces before ...

Former Open champion Henrik Stenson was first to take advantage of good scoring conditions at Royal Portrush after getting to four under through 12 holes. Sweden’s Stenson, winner at Troon in 2016, ...

Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend. The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for heavy ...

The British and Irish Lions have sight of a series victory after overpowering Australia 27-19 in a one-sided opener that only became competitive in the second half.