The US vice-president’s comments come after President Donald Trump said the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports.

SOUTHEND United season card holders snapped up more than 9,200 tickets on the first day of sales for next month’s FA Trophy final.

The Royal Mint is launching new £2 coins featuring a tiger, a dove and a snail, and a giant wooden replica was unveiled at London Zoo to celebrate.

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will make a late call on defender James Golding ahead of tonight’s clash at Aldershot Town.

The defender was sent off 11 minutes into the second period after a VAR intervention for tugging on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

Total retail sales increased by 3.6 year on year in March, driven up by the early Easter boosting an increase in food sales to 6.8.

All Primary 1 pupils will be offered a new school bag filled with ‘essential school items’ including stationery, books and a water bottle.

SOUTHEND United defender Joe Gubbins is determined to secure the Shrimpers’ place in the end of season play-offs tonight.

The centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth will be marked by 12 Royal Mail stamps celebrating her life and passions. The main set of eight stamps features photographs from milestone moments in the ...

Rachel Reeves is set to urge coordinated action to tackle the global economic shock caused by the war at a Washington summit.

The campaign, which is titled Purchase For Marie Curie Nurses and runs from April 22 to May 19, will see proceeds from select Superdrug products donated to fund the charity’s end-of-life care. It aims ...

The funding, from the Government’s Arts Everywhere Fund, will be distributed across cultural venues, museums and libraries.