Jamie Jones-Buchanan says he is driven to make sure former team-mate Rob Burrow’s legacy will live on. Burrow’s death at the age of 41 was confirmed by his only professional club, Leeds, on Sunday, ...

Mexico’s projected presidential election winner Claudia Sheinbaum has said her two competitors have called her to concede. Ms Sheinbaum said in Mexico City: “I will become the first woman president of ...

Sri Lanka has closed schools as heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides in many parts of the island nation, leaving at least 10 people dead and six others missing, officials said. The education ...

Jadon Sancho is reportedly willing to return to Manchester United but only if manager Erik ten Hag leaves the club this summer, according to the Mirror. Sancho has been on loan at Champions League ...

A POPULAR boat trip operator is gearing up for a summer full of sightseeing adventures as its tours from Southend Pier return. Pier bosses have confirmed Jetstream Tours is returning every Friday, ...

LONG-awaited plans for a new Canadian fast-food restaurant in Basildon appear to have stalled with seven months passing since bosses issued an update. Exciting plans for Tim Hortons to open in Miles ...

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme which gave teachers free parking permits for streets surrounding a Westcliff school is set to be scrapped after complaints from residents. Teachers at St Bernard’s High School, ...

On Thursday, the leader of Southend Council, Labour councillor Daniel Cowan, provided an update on the Fossetts Farm development.

A 50-year-old woman who visited hospital seven times with slurred speech and extreme tiredness, only to be discharged with a diagnosis of being drunk – despite saying she had not been drinking – had a ...

Simone Biles has won her ninth US Championship title ahead of the Paris Olympics in July. The 27-year-old finished six points ahead of second placed 19-year-old Skye Blakely with a score of 119.750 as ...

Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne will have an official naming ceremony in Liverpool on Monday. The cruise line’s 249th ship will sail into the Mersey, escorted by fire tugs, at 7am and will be berthed at ...

One of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions has reopened after eruptions at a nearby volcano. The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was reopened on Sunday after authorities said the volcano had ...