The home secretary says those who attack the government's plan are "defending the indefensible".

The home secretary promises the biggest overhaul of the UK's asylum system in decades.

Both were taken to hospital but the man later died from his injuries, police say.

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The artwork honours a company which manufactured everything from radios to vital wartime technology.

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Nathan Ralph scores an 84th-minute equaliser at Crawley as Southend collect their first point of the League Two season.

Conor McAleney scores twice, including an 89th minute equaliser, as Oldham earn a point at unbeaten Colchester.

Part of the sea wall at Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve was deliberately flooded in September 2015.

The Third Day, starring Jude Law and Naomie Harris, is set on Osea Island off the Essex coast.

A woman found the two men by her child's pushchair after she stopped adjust her shoe, police say.

A man and a woman sustain serious injuries in an incident at a property in Essex.

An art installation featuring images of Windrush "pioneers" is created on a bridge in Essex.

The Voice judge says he "firmly believes" concerts will make a comeback in 2021.

Wales' former first minister criticises the home secretary's language towards human rights lawyers.

Ministers are considering converting disused ferries to process people seeking asylum in the UK.

Experienced all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate extends his contract with Essex, keeping him at the club until the end of 2021.

Labour describes proposals being considered by the government as "unconscionable".

Partners are still not able to attend terminations at most hospitals amid coronavirus restrictions.

The idea of "offshoring" people claiming asylum is dependent on a suitable location, a source said.