A climber from Leigh conquered three Himalayan peaks in a single expedition last month, making him the fourth person to ever complete the challenge ...

A determined Leigh resident is feeling "physically broken but mentally amazing" after completing a 32-mile charity run with almost ...

A primary school in south Essex is celebrating after reopening its swimming pool following years of closure. Heycroft Primary School, in Southend, is part of the South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) ...

A charity fashion show marked the beginning of the Mayor of Southend's fundraising year. On June 6, the Mayor, councillor Nigel Folkard, launched the initiative at Genting Casino, with a glamorous ...

A Grade II listed 17th-century house with a detached annexe and outbuildings is on the market in Billericay for £1,200,000. Described as an "exceptional opportunity to acquire a piece of English ...

The 38-year-old came up short in his bid for a record 25th grand slam title in a 6-4 7-5 7-6 (3) loss to the world number one.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will launch an immediate hunt for goalkeeping cover after Cieran Slicker was thrust into a difficult debut in a 3-1 Hampden defeat by Iceland.

Craig Bellamy promised not to sit back and defend against group favourites Belgium on Monday after brushing aside Liechtenstein to go top of their World Cup qualifying group. Wales coasted to a 3-0 ...

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann sent a letter to police saying “decisive questions can never be answered”, according to reports.

The prayer, also known as the Our Father, also appeared better known than a famous line from Star Wars, the words of wartime prime minister Winston Churchill and Liverpool football anthem You’ll Never ...

The Foreign Secretary will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar.

Harry Brook has been England’s T20 captain for exactly one match but admitted he was already taking decisions with one eye on next year’s World Cup. Friday’s 21-run win over the West Indies in Durham ...