The conclave to elect Pope Leo XIV was “fraternal” in atmosphere without the high drama of the award-winning film of the same name, a cardinal on the inside has said.

A Royal Navy warship has shadowed a Russian submarine as it travelled through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based HMS Tyne was deployed as part of a Nato operation to keep a watch on the kilo-class ...

Former Irish Republican leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over accusations contained in a broadcast of the Spotlight documentary series.

A FIRE station is raising funds by hosting a charity car wash this weekend. Brightlingsea Fire Station, in Lower Park Road, will be raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity tomorrow at 10am. You ...

A STARBUCKS drive-thru could be built in a hotel off the A12 near Colchester, plans have revealed. Magenta Hotels Ltd is proposing to build the well-known coffee shop on land adjacent to the Holiday ...

The Government said the changes “will ensure veterans cannot be unfairly penalised where such requirements are in place, recognising the unique challenges they face in trying to build up a connection ...

A RARE red-footed falcon, a striking and scarce bird of prey, sent a ripple of excitement through Essex’s birdwatching community. The sleek, dark-winged raptor was photographed by Essex birdwatched ...

Tyler Webb, 22, was the first person in the country to be charged with encouraging serious self-harm under the Online Safety Act 2023.

MLA Sian Mulholland has proposed a private member’s bill that would enable operators like the People’s Postcode Lottery to set up in the region.

The Department of Transport has confirmed Greater Anglia will be nationalised on October 12, 2025. The Labour government previously stated the renationalisation of UK railways is one of its plans as ...

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement rejected the Indian claims that Pakistan launched attacks on Pathankot, ...

An Irish footballer has broken the Guinness World Record for farthest distance a football has been thrown by a woman, sending ...