Ryan Wilson believes Franco Smith holds the key to Glasgow Warriors breaking the glass ceiling and pushing for Investec Champions Cup glory for the first time this season.

EMERGENCY gas repair works have led to renewed traffic disruption at a busy South Woodham Ferrers roundabout. Cadent Gas has installed temporary multi-way traffic lights and blocked part of the ...

ESSEX Police have confirmed a man and woman arrested after the death of a child in Shoebury have been released on bail. The man and woman, both in their 20s, were detained after police were called by ...

Work has finally started to transform Basildon’s empty Toys R Us building into a new business. Self-storage company Storeaway ...

Wickford police increase patrols after residents report anti-social behaviour, noisy vehicles and dangerous driving. Report concerns online or via 101.

Dartford Crossing closures on October 17 and October 18 will affect the M25, QEII Bridge and east tunnel, with National Highways warning of significant delays.

Essex flood alerts issued as overnight high tides threaten coastal flooding on October 14, affecting Clacton, Mersea Island, Maldon, Harwich and Suffolk.

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has insisted that he did not “succumb to violence” when he banned the Drumcree parade.

The King is sending well-wishes to the Pope following his cancer diagnosis while UK religious leaders have urged prayers for the pontiff. Charles, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer himself, ...

The Ukrainian president said Moscow’s forces pounded Ukraine’s power grid, as well as oil and gas facilities, for the third ...

The comedian is accused of rapes and sexual assaults against six women during his rise to fame and showbiz career in TV and Hollywood films.

Andy Goode believes Northampton Saints have a realistic chance of ending the French ‘stranglehold’ on the Champions Cup title as they prepare to kick off their continental campaign.