SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was pleased to see hard work rewarded with Adam Crowther’s goal at Halifax Town.

Families gathered on a Canvey High Street to revel in the sights and events on offer at the town’s annual Christmas lights switch-on event.

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.

Harry Kane will be sidelined “for the time being” after suffering a minor hamstring tear, his club Bayern Munich have announced. The England striker was forced off after only 33 minutes of Bayern’s ...

Nigel Farage walked out of a Sky News interview after being asked about Basildon and Thurrock MP James McMurdock's past assault conviction.

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.