Faced with a skilful and relentless Australia attack, they buckled for 110 all out in just 29.5 overs – the smallest total and shortest innings of the fast-fading ‘Bazball’ era. The average score per ...

Harry Brook’s 41 and 35 from Michael Neser were the top scores as the fourth Ashes Test descended into a quick-fire shootout.

A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen “in the near future”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, signalling progress in talks to end the nearly four-year war between ...

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against so-called Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country ...

US President Donald Trump said on social media that the ‘powerful and deadly’ strikes were carried out against so-called Islamic State militants.

Essex is home to many great areas for a Boxing Day walking route, from rural gems to strolls by the coast. Here are 5 routes to try.

Josh Tongue led an overdue Ashes fightback from England as they skittled Australia for 152 in front of a record Boxing Day crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Ruben Amorim and Eddie Howe have each been discussing the future ahead of their Boxing Day showdown at Old Trafford. Amorim’s Manchester United host Howe’s Newcastle in the only Boxing Day fixture in ...

This festive period Echo readers have been sharing the stores they miss most – and it’s clear the High Street of years gone by still holds a special place in many hearts. Southend’s long-lost ...

Two newly upgraded operating theatres are helping to reduce waiting times for orthopaedic patients across south Essex. Since early November, more than 175 procedures – including knee replacements, ...

South Essex crime journalist Charles Thomson recounts two days in his life at Basildon and Southend crown courts.