Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said all should show up to speak up for Northern Ireland in the United States on St Patrick’s Day.

OxyPet was named “Most Eco‑Friendly Pet Product” at the Business Awards UK for its oxygen‑infused spring water ...

Jake Trask, Jordan Bailey, Rhys Edwards, and Toby Sullivan plan to deliver the ambulance to Animal Rescue Kharkiv.

The scheme is part of the Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament UK Mace Tour, which launched at St Bonaventure’s Catholic School ...

A delay Fairglen Interchange (A127/A130) work has led Rochford Council leader to call for the government to “back off” on their housing target.

Businesses in Rochford have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony recognising success across the district. Rochford Council hosted the 2026 Rochford District Business Awards at Saxon Hall on ...

A south Essex teen from Benfleet is attempting to break the record for the youngest person to run seven marathons in seven days.

A husband and wife are on trial after being accused of dodging "millions" of pounds worth of tax by smuggling tobacco for the ...

The King John School, in Shipwrights Drive, is celebrating a successful Ofsted report, under what is described as a “new, significantly more rigorous national inspection framework”. Ofsted inspectors ...

The Taoiseach will also meet with vice president JD Vance on St Patrick’s Day as part of the leader of Ireland’s traditional visit to Washington DC. Mr Martin will meet with Mr Trump in the Oval ...

Peaky Blinders star Barry Keoghan has said he does not think he “fits the criteria for James Bond”. The 33-year-old is among the stars who have been mentioned as a candidate for the next 007, as ...

Research by the Asphalt Industry Alliance found only 51 of the local road network is reported to be in good condition.