The National Trust is adding a splash of purple to Shropshire’s “blue remembered hills” as it plants thousands of violets to ...

Bayer Leverkusen struck a stoppage-time equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw against Roma at the BayArena which extended their ...

Jack Draper set up a second-round clash with defending champion Daniil Medvedev at the Italian Open while Rafael Nadal ...

Hungary and China have signed a number of new agreements to deepen their economic and cultural co-operation during a visit to ...

A proud headteacher whose school has been shortlisted for a “best UK primary school” award has thanked her “outstanding community” ...

A NEW place of worship for the Hindu community could be built in Rochford after plans were submitted to transform a sports club. Rochford Council has received a planning application to change the use ...

BEACH-GOERS have been warned not to touch a toxic “foul-smelling” algae which has washed up on a beach in Shoebury. Concerned residents spotted the rare algal bloom on Tuesday on Shoebury beach and ...

SHOEBURY East Beach visitors could soon get the chance to sip a glass of wine while enjoying sweeping sea views. The new East Beach Café has applied to Southend Council for a licence to sell alcohol ...

SOUTHEND Saxons director of rugby Josh Ward wants his side to enjoy their ‘once in a lifetime’ clash at Twickenham tomorrow.

Motorists have been warned of lengthy delays as parts of the M25 close over the weekend, which could see the hottest day of the year so far. The motorway – which is Britain’s busiest – will be closed ...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country’s army is facing “a really difficult situation” in eastern regions ...

SOUTHEND Saxons co-chairman Dave Short feels tomorrow's Papa Johns National Trophy final at Twickenham will be among the best moments in the ...