Marcus Smith has defied expectations by winning a place on the bench for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against Australia, but Owen Farrell and Henry Pollock miss out on selection.

Abbott was suspended by the Labour Party in 2023 after a letter comparing different forms of racism but was readmitted a year later.

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, was given the honour of hitting the opening shot.

A LONG serving business in Halstead is bringing back school uniform fittings ahead of the back to school rush later this year.

A NUMBER of car boot sales are taking place across Essex this month. From antiques to clothing, to your new favourite accessories - car boot sales offer a range of pre-loved goods. In celebration of ...

Fantastic shots of kingfishers, grebes and owls feature in this week's collection, all taken by incredible local.

Councillor Beverley Egan, chairwoman of the Essex Caring Communities Commission, writes exclusively for the Gazette about their plans to ...

Travel experts have shared what type of travel insurance you might need on a trip abroad, from single, annual and long stay ...

Ultimately, this was a super quick method in the middle of my work day on just the patio table, but for 59p baking soda and a bit of warm water, I’ll be trying this on the patio chairs as well this ...

Jude Bellingham has gone under the knife to repair a long-standing shoulder injury. The Lionesses are preparing for their Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden, while Crystal Palace are hopeful for a ...

Experts said up to 80 of dementia patients have two other chronic health conditions, but there is a ‘lack of understanding’ about age of onset.

More than half of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, while most of the busiest EU airports still have no charge, according to new research.