Itoje is one of 17 players to have signed enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts with the Rugby Football Union worth £160,000 a year.

Emma Hayes says she is no longer feeling like football’s version of an A&E doctor, one year after her appointment as head coach of the United States women’s national team was announced.

The service took place at Southend Crematorium yesterday, with an extraordinary display of military tradition and respect.

Lord Mackinley, who was giving his maiden speech in the House of Lords, was given a 5 chance of living when he got sepsis in September last year.

Lee Carsley believes Thomas Tuchel is taking over an England side with “all of the tools” to win the 2026 World Cup. After Gareth Southgate called time on his eight-year reign having reached a second ...

Residents have been urged to have their say on the future placement of new homes in Basildon as the borough faces a 27,000-housing target.

SOUTHEND United skipper Nathan Ralph says the Shrimpers do not fear facing table-topping Forest Green Rovers this weekend. Blues host the league leaders at Roots Hall fresh from a disappointing 2-0 ...

BILLERICAY Town boss Gary McCann praised the response of his players following their 2-1 win against Bowers & Pitsea.

This comes just after plans were approved for a new health centre in Pitsea, at a site formerly known as The Place.