The by-election was triggered after Mr Burnham was elected as Labour MP for Makerfield, meaning he had to stand down.

The centre is planned for land next to Camulos Academy on Whitmore Drive, transforming an existing hardstanding area into a community hub.

A series of deliberate blazes were tackled after fire crews responded to multiple woodland fires in Harlow and a huge number of incidents ...

Shoppers at South Woodham Ferrers’ Sainsbury’s watched on as a huge plume of smoke rose from a nearby field fire this afternoon amid a ...

Zagan Holdings was hoping to transform a rear space unit at 33 to 35 Long Wyre Street into a holiday let. The plans submitted in December 2024 were for a single-story unit with an entry hall, bedroom, ...

A large fire is sending smoke that can be seen from Braintree and Witham. The incident in Little Waltham, near Chelmsford, has smoke visible in the area with Essex Fire and Rescue Service receiving ...

Shamed funeral director Robert Bush has offered an apology “without qualification” to the families left devastated by his mistreatment of their deceased loved ones, a court heard. Following two days ...

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates again next week despite fresh uncertainty in the Middle East. Economists have said they still expect a majority of the Bank’s rate-setting ...

Tributes have poured in from across the world for the Irish musician and activist, who died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday morning.

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester, Essex, has announced cancellations to one of its shows due to 'cast illness'.

The US president, who is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, argues the move would make the UK ‘a wealthy country’.

Firefighters are urging residents to avoid part of Woodham Ferrers as crews tackle a large blaze this afternoon.