Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of US ...

A cancer nurse was diagnosed with aggressive leukaemia after a routine pregnancy test. Amy and her husband, Greg De Silva, both 39, found out they were expecting their third child together in November ...

Wayne Rooney believes Thomas Tuchel’s reputation as a “winner” could count in England’s favour at the World Cup after a series of near-misses under Gareth Southgate. England were beaten in the final ...

There were 80,203 outstanding cases at the end of last year, up 8 on the 74,106 recorded in the previous 12 months, Ministry of Justice ...

The conflict has worsened the outlook for many of the world’s largest economies, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development said.

The Lib Dems won four seats in the previous Scottish Parliament vote and Mr Cole-Hamilton said he is “focused” on boosting that number this time round. The party is targeting ...

Households where income is less than 60 of the median national average, after housing costs, are considered to be living in poverty.

Treasury officials are understood to be working with NS&I to determine the exact amount to be given to customers ...

Emergency services were called to a blaze at an Essex property believed to be caused by a fridge freezer. Fire service crews from Old Harlow, Ongar and Chelmsford attended the fire at a house in ...

Essex shoppers were pictured queuing for the opening of luxury retailer The White Company at Thurrock's Lakeside Shopping Centre yesterday.

High-flying DIY chain Wickes has announced plans to open 70 new stores, creating 2,000 jobs. The British home improvement retailer revealed their annual report last week and declared their intention ...

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.