Higher interest rates on Government debt will push up borrowing by about £10 billion in 2029-30, the IFS said.

Drivers are facing long delays on the A12 due to a broken down vehicle. A van appears to have suffered a blow-out near Chelmsford, causing severe delays. The incident happened on the Colchester-bound ...

Costa Coffee will close its Next branch at Blackwater Retail Park, Maldon, Essex, on October 23, 2026. Another nearby store will remain open.

Marvin Bulle jailed for 35 years after shooting a man outside a Bexleyheath nightclub. Accomplice Carlos Parks jailed for 20 years.

Essex-born Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is named by Lionel Messi among football’s 10 rising stars in a new Adidas advert.

Waste experts at Wheeldon Brothers are urging homeowners to avoid leaving food waste loose inside outdoor bins, warning that even small amounts of exposed waste can attract rodents. It comes after the ...

A bail application for alleged crime gang leader Daniel Kinahan will be made in the coming weeks, a court in Dublin has been told. The 49-year-old appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin ...

Households drying laundry indoors face £3,000 repair bills, rejected insurance claims and serious health risks from toxic mould, experts warn.

Kara Power, acting headteacher at St Mary’s, said: "It is with immense sadness that we confirm that our headteacher, Mr Matthew Curzon, has passed away at the age of 42 following his courageous battle ...

La Palma route before launch on November 6, while Manchester flights end October 30. Passengers can rebook or claim refunds.

BRAINTREE Town suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Truro City, leaving them fourth from bottom in National League South, writes DAVID WARD. This was another disappointing home performance from the Iron, ...

NEW Braintree Town goalkeeper Ben Hughes could provide the fresh start the Iron need at the back after joining on loan from Cambridge United. The young shot-stopper was drafted straight into Steve ...