Essex bowler Cook received a long-awaited call-up after several years as one of county cricket’s most reliable wicket-takers.

A large police presence has been seen in roads around Rayleigh as a police helicopter was seen circling the area ...

Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, from Chadwell Heath, east London, appeared in court accused of arson with intent to endanger life.

Ahmed Ebid is believed to be the first person convicted of organising boat crossings across the Mediterranean from the UK.

Zilvinas Ledovskis, 50, of Swansea, was found not guilty after the prosecution said it would be presenting no evidence against him.

Reform UK is the most popular political party among voters and the Conservatives have fallen into fourth place, the latest opinion polling reveals. Nigel Farage’s party has the backing of 29% of the ...

The measures will target the supply chains of Russian weapons, including missiles which have been fired into civilian areas.

The former England international is to hang up his boots upon completion of the Tigers’ Gallagher Premiership title pursuit next month.

Lidl has launched an alternative to the Whispering Angel blush rosé wine called Breath of Paradise, which is priced at £10.99 ...

A single case of BSE, known as mad cow disease, has been identified on an Essex farm. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirmed a case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) ...

Viewers of ITV soap Emmerdale are speculating that a fan-favourite character could return to the show after 23 years to support Sarah Sugden. Sarah has faced health problems since she was a child ...

The King’s old school in Scotland has formed a sporting partnership with a Dubai professional football club. Gordonstoun, a private boarding school in Moray, has also committed to local partnerships ...