At 7pm local time (6pm BST) public access to the queue to visit Francis’s coffin officially closed after it was visited by ...

Sir Keir Starmer and William, the Prince of Wales, are among the world leaders and dignitaries who also attended the ceremony in St Peter’s Square.

The Ukrainian president and his US counterpart met within St Peter’s Basilica after they each paid respects at Pope Francis’ coffin.

Residents living with Parkinson's across Basildon can access free fitness memberships at three leisure centres. Basildon Sporting Village, Eversley Leisure Centre, and Wickford Swim and Fitness Centre ...

A massive explosion and fire have rocked a port in southern Iran, injuring at least 516 people, state television reported. The blast happened at the Rajaei port just outside of Bandar Abbas, a major ...

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Vatican City on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral.

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A new initiative has been launched in a bid to help young children feel "confident" about starting school. The Southend Libraries are now offering "Let's Get Ready for School" bags. These bags, ...

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals gathered alongside members of the public in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

A 60s tribute band that has performed at the premiere afterparty of "Made in Dagenham" is set to perform in Rayleigh.

On Saturday multiple masses were held for Pope Francis at the largest Roman Catholic church in England and Wales.