Farmers, officials and industry leaders in Ivory Coast said fairer prices for cocoa are more urgent than ever before.

The British-American author found fame with her debut novel, A Woman Of Substance, and went on to write 40 novels.

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SOUTHEND United’s players turned on the style as Kevin Maher’s testimonial year started in successful fashion this evening.

Yeyasso farming co-operative in Ivory Coast is trialling a new supply chain initiative that aims to increase the Fairtrade premium it receives.

STUART Bingham will not take part in this year’s World Snooker Championship. Bingham, who is from Basildon, has competed in every event at the Crucible since 2010. But he will not feature this time ...

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.

Simon Armitage has said he is “excited” to receive the freedom of the City of London, despite being a northerner all his life. The Poet Laurete, who was brought up in Marsden, West Yorkshire, attended ...

Stand-in Newcastle boss Jason Tindall has told Eddie Howe to concentrate on getting better after guiding the club into third place in the Premier League.

JOSH Batch has announced his retirement from professional ice-hockey. Batch - who grew up in Wickford and attended Westcliff High School - has shone for the Cardiff Devils for the past 13 seasons ...

A jubilant Mikel Arteta said the momentum is with Arsenal to win the Champions League following their historic victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.