A ceasefire to end the conflict between India and Pakistan was shaken by overnight fighting in the disputed Kashmir region.

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the release of hostages ...

It is the first time the sides have met face-to-face to discuss the issues which have put the global economy on edge.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “horrified” that steelworks in Lanarkshire have been effectively mothballed, and is calling on John Swinney to step in to revive them. The Prime Minister said the ...

Reform UK will use “whatever levers” it can to challenge asylum hotels, the deputy leader has claimed, as he said the party has a “team of lawyers” working with it. Richard Tice told Sky News that the ...

Happy customers are heaping praise on a new item at Iceland that is said to be "way better than McDonald's". Not bad praise, right? The product, which costs £2.75, is new to the supermarket's range ...

Rayne Primary School chose to help its year 3 students learn by organising a trip with Mulberry Homes, a homebuilder company with a site in Braintree. Pupils were able to tour the Mulberry Homes ...

Halifax has issued a warning to customers over a little-known minimum limit. Their Ready Made Investment ISA must have a minimum deposit of £500 lump sum or £50 a month. A saver asked: "Do you have ...

A new supermarket has launched to provide affordable groceries to people who are struggling with the cost of living. The Braintree District Social Supermarket, operated by Maldon and District CVS, has ...

ONE road is due to shut for 141 days in North Essex as temporary road closures have been announced for a charity race taking place this weekend in Colchester. A ‘20mph zone’ will be introduced on ...

Actors Joseph Fiennes, Billie Piper and Danny Dyer along with singer Jessie J are those on the red carpet of the TV Baftas that will see Netflix’s dark comedy series Baby Reindeer compete against ITV ...

Sonny Boyes, 19, from Exeter, has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of assault by penetration.