O’Sullivan made his first competitive 147 at the 1991 English Amateur Championship aged 15. He has made a record 17 competitive maximums, including the fastest ever recorded, in five minutes and eight ...

England were feeling the heat on day two at the Gabba, where Australia launched a dashing response to Joe Root’s unbeaten century in the second Ashes Test. The tourists were all out for 334 inside the ...

Bosses at a south Essex recycling centre have issued a warning regarding the disposal of lithium batteries following a fire that engulfed a pile ...

Seafloor animals decreased by 37% in a deep-sea mining exploration zone, a landmark report has found. Scientists from the Natural History Museum (NHM), University of Gothenburg and National ...

A VETERAN BBC Essex presenter has died aged 72 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dave Monk, described by colleagues as “the voice of Essex”, was a broadcaster with the station for 37 years ...

While India has historically maintained deep ties with Russia, critics say Mr Putin’s visit could strain relations with the ...

If you’re already looking ahead to 2026 and particularly in your garden, then You Garden has some ‘sweet’ offers this week.

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is certain Harry Cardwell will be desperate to impress on his return to the Shrimpers.

Manchester United suffered another setback under manager Ruben Amorim after conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at home to lowly West Ham. Referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina called for VAR to rule ...

The future of a long-standing theatre remains uncertain after a senior council officer said a proposed 3,500-seat arena is unlikely to coexist ...

A HUGE £90 million scheme could finally bring an end to flooding and sewage spills in Southend while delivering a long-awaited “green oasis” ...

Construction at Laindon's new Lidl store are nearing completion to kickstart the town's regeneration with 200 new homes and beyond ...