A total of 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK in 2025 after crossing the English Channel – the second highest annual figure on record. The Home Office confirmed on Thursday that no migrants made the ...

A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left a number of people dead and injured during new year celebrations, police have said. The incident occurred at around 1.30am local time on Thursday in Le ...

Hari Budha Magar, who lost both legs serving in Afghanistan, is on the final leg of the Seven Summits Challenge.

The European Court of Human Rights has demanded answers in relation to state responsibilities for victims of trafficking.

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Russian drones have blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa in an overnight ...

See the full list of 33 River Island stores set to close before the end of January 2026 as part of a restructuring plan.

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has been awarded an MBE for services to policing and community safety in the New Year Honours list.

To help Essex residents stay one step ahead, we've rounded up all the UK bank holidays scheduled for the year ahead.

People and businesses across Essex will see a 5G network from O2, including in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and more.

See the full list of 12 Poundland stores in the UK set to shut for good in January 2026 amid a growing number of closures.

Several streets in Essex are thanking their lucky stars after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in December.