One lane is closed on the A12 northbound at J20A (Hatfield Peverel South) which is causing traffic problems in the area.

Ireland has reaffirmed “steadfast support for Ukraine and its people”, Irish premier Micheal Martin said following a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Martin is due to attend ...

Jerry Butler, a key soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your Precious Love”, “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On Yourself”, has died at ...

The technology giant has confirmed it is removing the security feature from the UK after a stand-off with the Government.

Jonathan Reynolds has been accused of incorrectly claiming to have been a solicitor despite never qualifying as one.

On Friday, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said it is “concerned” by the media depiction of a forthcoming “guide to transitioning” publication for Scottish health boards. In a letter to John ...

Hadi Matar, 27, faces up to 25 years in prison if he is found guilty on charges of attempted murder and assault.

Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3. “I’ve been dying to come perform for you for years and was heartbroken when I had to cancel ...

TV auctioneer Charles Hanson’s wife had a “frightening” reaction before accusing him of physically abusing her, he has told a court. A jury was told that Rebecca Hanson acted in a “disturbing” way by ...

Family and friends of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at his school gathered to remember a “social butterfly” who “deserved so much more” and “had dreams, plans and a future ahead of him”.

A new woodland and forest food garden have been created in St Lawrence Bay in Essex. The project at Jubilee Field was led by the Essex Forest Initiative, with volunteers planting 100 native tree whips ...

Francis’ doctors delivered their first in-person update on the pope’s condition on Friday, saying that he will remain hospitalised.