Shaun Lio, 27, of New Road in Dagenham, has been charged with attempted robbery and remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Southend Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Keith Wright, 47, has been jailed for a string of offences and court order breaches in Chelmsford city centre.

Sean Wilson’s comeback for a Christmas special 19 years after his official departure from the soap was suddenly axed pending a police inquiry.

Kevin Sinfield joined more than 8,000 Santas as he set off on his latest fundraising challenge, described by the Prince of Wales as a “fitting tribute” to his ex-Leeds teammate Rob Burrow.

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked well placed to return to power but Sinn Fein insists it could be part of a new left-leaning government in Ireland.

The cost of assisted dying plans could be among the questions discussed at the next stage of the legislative process, a Cabinet minister has said. Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of ...

A Cabinet minister has said he does not know “who knew what when” in relation to the criminal conviction which saw Louise Haigh quit as transport secretary. Ms Haigh resigned on Friday after it ...

Nigel Farage has walked out of an interview after being asked about his Basildon MP’s violent criminal past. The Reform UK leader told Sky News that James McMurdock, narrowly elected as South Basildon ...

The announcement came after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least six people, including two young ...

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher believes there is still more to come from midfielder George Moncur. Maher opted to recall Moncur to the starting line-up for Saturday’s 2-0 win at Halifax Town. And, ...

A “numerical target” for net migration will not be part of the Government’s plan for change due to be announced this week, a Cabinet minister has said. Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of ...

Holland & Barrett is set to open its new store in Brentwood next week. The health and wellness retailer will open the doors to its relocated store in High Street, Brentwood, on Wednesday (December 4).