Referees’ chief Howard Webb said the decision to disallow what would have been a crucial West Ham equaliser against Arsenal last Sunday was “categorically” correct and called it “a good use of VAR”.

Charlie Storkey, 21, was handcuffed in the back of a police car travelling at 70mph when he jumped forwards and tried to force the vehicle off ...

With one May Bank Holiday ticked off, the next is just a matter of weeks away and it’s the perfect time to plan a well-deserved getaway.

The businesses across Castle Point given top scores as food hygiene ratings revealed ...

Flavio Hykaj and Pedro Barros were jailed after Essex Police busted them dealing drugs across Basildon and Castle Point for an Albanian gang.

The US President did not make clear which of the two men he would prefer as a possible successor in the top job ...

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, looks set to become the next First Minister of Wales after his party won the most seats in a historic Welsh Parliament election. With the vote scheduled to ...

Castle Point council has received a rebuke from the Planning Inspectorate over an enforcement notice quashed for failing to use ...

Taking place at the National Red Plaque Fire Service Memorial in Rettendon, the Firefighters Memorial Day ceremony brought together communities from across the UK on Saturday. Attendees travelled from ...

The UK has issued 12 new sanctions targeting Iranians accused of planning attacks in Britain on behalf of Tehran.

JASON Demetriou insists he is leaving Southend United with no regrets. The 38-year-old held a number of roles during an ...