The US secretary of state will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior figures in Jerusalem.

At least 72 people were killed and government buildings and the homes of politicians were destroyed last week.

THURROCK councillors have rejected plans to turn a sports ground and fireman’s club in Aveley into an employment site.Mountpark Properties Ltd ...

KEVIN Maher was left frustrated by Southend United's 1-1 draw with Boston United on Saturday - despite the Shrimpers fighting back for a point.

The defending champion comfortably saw himself through to Monday’s semi as the second-fastest from both the first heat and ...

THURROCK Council has rejected plans for eight new homes on former back gardens in Stanford-le-Hope. The controversial plans were opposed by residents and councillors over concerns of a loss of ...

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has said that tariff relief for UK steel is being negotiated and that he will “make sure that we have an announcement as soon as possible”. The UK and US signed a trade ...

Former UK ambassador to the US Lord Kim Darroch also said vetting for the role is a lengthy and thorough process.

A LEIGH homeowner may have to tear out uPVC windows installed in a conservation area without planning consent. The owners of the home in Cliff Parade could be asked to replace their uPVC windows ...

Lord Peter Mandelson’s “singular talents” meant he was deemed “worth the risk” to appoint as ambassador after checks were carried out, a Cabinet minister has said.

Tom Curry, Elliot Daly, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Will Stuart join Itoje in being given the camp to rehab injuries alongside England’s medical team.

Star of Only Fools and Horses and Open All Hours, Sir David Jason, is set to reprise one of his most iconic roles for the last time.