The Israeli government said it has launched a new military operation in the Gaza Strip to increase the pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages. Defence minister Israel Katz said Operation ...

Police officers have been investigating the incident and have now shared an image of a man they want to identify.

Sent off 16-1 in the hands of Oisin Murphy, Eydon travelled well close to the pace before surging clear for taking length-and-a-quarter success, justifying his connections’ patience and booking his ...

Storm systems sweeping across the US Midwest have left at least 16 people dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky. Kentucky ...

Tamworth manager Andy Peaks was honoured to see his side’s FA Cup heroics celebrated with the FA Best Cup Run of the Year award at the ...

Legal action was brought against Lambeth Council over the use of Brixton’s Brockwell Park for the Brockwell Live festivals.

A team from a company in south Essex has finished an 18-mile walk as part of a fundraiser for a charity. Workers at Wilson James, a firm leading in security, construction logistics, infrastructure, ...

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Southend Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, loft conversions, and changes to business premises. Among the applications are plans ...

A TEENAGER who was killed when she was hit by a vehicle has been described as “caring” and “beautiful” as her family have paid tribute.

An Echo taste test of the award winning café Market West in Rochford which was recently named Essex's best for the second year running.

One of Essex’s largest model railway exhibitions is set to return to Billericay this month, promising a day of nostalgia, craftsmanship and miniature engineering.

A teenager who died in a drowning in Co Donegal has been remembered for his warmth and charisma. Emmanuel Familola, 16, originally from Nigeria, died last weekend.