Three men held hostage in the Gaza Strip for more than 16 months have been freed, bringing to 24 the number of captives ...

German chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended his stance against the far-right, and said his country will not accept people who ...

The family of Britons Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have been detained in Iran, said the situation was causing “significant concern”. They were reportedly detained in January but Iran’s state-run ...

A burglar has been banned from certain shops in Essex after officers secured a court order aimed at protecting businesses from further harm.

A Maldon lady says residents are in dyer need of a replacement bench at Keeble Park, after 'vandalization' has left the area with 'only one seat'.

Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has shared the last text messages between her and Caroline Flack on the five year anniversary of her death. Flack, who was known for presenting ITV’s Love Island, ...

The Cats Protection charity is highlighting a number of cats who are looking to find new homes from its branches around Essex. They have four branches based in the county as well as the Essex Cat ...

Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection – and was up eating and reading on Saturday morning, the Vatican said.