A jealous man who stabbed a young woman to death in her home has been jailed for life, with a minimum of 19 years. Simon Ghebremedhin, 34, will serve a minimum of 19 years after being convicted of ...

An eBay seller in Chelmsford, Essex has listed a 'rare' £20 Queen Elizabeth II note with a low serial number for a total around £20,000.

Dozens of lucky Essex residents have scooped thousands of pounds as the big winners of this month's Premium Bonds draw have been announced ...

The deal sees the combined group become the UK’s third biggest bank for current accounts and fourth for mortgages.

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Activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector lifted to its highest level for almost four years despite pressure from the Middle East conflict, according to new figures.

Activists worldwide are marching in May Day rallies, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many ...

Bank of England figures show approvals for remortgaging with a different lender also increased over the month.

The SNP Westminster leader warned that without action from Westminster the UK could be facing ‘economic catastrophe’.

Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the front and author Jane Austen on the reverse, the note also features a rare ink error.

A pensions overhaul proposal has sparked outrage after claims NHS records could be used to estimate life expectancy and set retirement age.

Harper appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on January 13, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to nine offences, including five counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and four counts of sexual ...