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

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

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 ...

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Southend Council, featuring proposals for new homes, extensions, conversions, and changes to local amenities. Among the applications is plans to ...

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

Proposals for a new event with music and dance is among the latest public notices in south Essex. A new annual event could be coming to a popular Southend park. Live Tour Promotions Ltd has applied ...

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) has welcomed more than 20 "experts by experience" to help train staff.

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