The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

The order further requires agencies work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organisations.

Upcoming closures from May 2 to 4 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

A controversial planning proposal to turn a house in Westcliff into a nine-bed HMO has been refused against planning officer recommendation ...

The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...

Both area can expect temperatures to reach highs of around 17°C, with a light breeze making for pleasant conditions.

MAJOR works to transform an empty Billericay Co-op into a new Aldi supermarket look set to begin after the final stages of a planning ...

Plans to build a solar farm the size of 31 football pitches on land outside Billericay has been given the green light by Basildon Council ...

Basildon's historic miniature railway is set to reopen later this month following years of hard work by one determined resident.