Lead prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities was ‘very constructive’.

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are among the people recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, according to reports. The two TV presenters, who have fronted the series ...

The owners of a popular Leigh café have announced the closure of their Westcliff sister-location after an initial probation period.

ESSEX Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Mary Smith, a 40-year-old woman missing from Grays. Officers say they are increasingly concerned for her welfare and are working to locate her as ...

Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed in Manchester. Ibrahima Seck died in hospital on Sunday after police were called to reports of a serious assault ...

Rail operator, c2c, has issued an apology to customers who have been overcharged on journeys between south Essex stations and London.

The CMA will look into whether the deal could ‘result in a substantial lessening of competition’ in the postal delivery sector.

Slow traffic is being reported around the Dartford Crossing QE2 Bridge following an earlier incident on the M25.

Services across the c2c network are facing cancellations, delays and revisions due to a broken down train blocking the line.

The UK is taking the action to ramp up pressure on Israel alongside Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway.

She told the BBC: “We hope for Southport, us enabling this will help us to say thank you. Thank you to a community that stood by our side. Thank you to a community that wants to continue our legacy ...

An ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs has told a court that she took part in sex acts with male sex workers at the music ...