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Jon Hunt, the founder of property agents Foxtons, is a billionaire born in Colchester, Essex. Hunt was recently named on the Sunday Times Rich List.

Andy Burnham has been offered a path back to Parliament after a Labour MP stood down, triggering a by-election which the Mayor of Greater Manchester hopes to contest.

Alfie, 22, became the youngest ever champion of Race Across The World two years ago, emerging victorious alongside pal Owen Wood.

A new Gallup survey found that 71% of Americans oppose having an AI data center built near them, making the facilities even less popular than nearby nuclear plants, which 53% oppose. The Register reports: When it comes to the reasons for opposing AI campuses, half of all respondents cite the effect on resources, with excess water usage and potential power grid constraints topping the list. Concern about loss of farmland and nature was surprisingly low, with just 7 percent mentioning this, but it is possible the scores are higher in rural areas. Quality-of-life concerns such as increased traffic were put forward by nearly a quarter, while a fifth mentioned higher utility bills. Many were worried about AI specifically: that it would replace human workers, that they don't trust it, that it is moving too fast, and that the industry needs regulating. Perhaps the latter sentiment is why President Trump appears to have shifted his own position on the need for AI regulations. Conversely, those in favor of datacenters cite economic benefits, with 55 percent mentioning increased job opportunities, and 13 percent saying it is because of increased tax revenues. [...] This being America in 2026, Gallup looked at how attitudes stack up depending on political affiliation. It found that Democrats, at 56 percent, are much more likely than Republicans to be strongly opposed to a server farm in their vicinity. But 39 percent of Republicans are also strongly opposed, while another 24 percent are somewhat averse to it, and only about a third are in favor. Gallup points out the contradiction: for AI usage to expand in the US, facilities that can handle the necessary computing power will have to be built. But most Americans appear to take a "not in my backyard" attitude to new bit barns, and that attitude has grown in strength.

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The artefact recently sold at Sotheby's in Hong Kong for HK$21,640,000, or approximately £2million, following a fierce bidding war.

Mr Emson, who appeared on the television series for more than 20 years and was watched by millions, died peacefully on Wednesday with his family by his side.

Owners of Matchroom Sport, Barry and Eddie Hearn have been named on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026.

Owners of Matchroom Sport, Barry and Eddie Hearn have been named on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026.

According to Which?, if shoppers went to Sainsbury's or Tesco without using their loyalty schemes, they would end up paying more for their groceries than if they went to Waitrose.

NASA maps reveal how night lights are changing across the globe, with huge swathes of the UK fading into darkness.

Comms watchdog says Musk's social media platform will now review reports of illegal hate and terror content within 24 hours... on average

Clive Emson, best known for his appearances on Homes Under the Hammer, died peacefully aged 79 on Wednesday.

Clive Emson, best known for his appearances on Homes Under the Hammer, died peacefully aged 79 on Wednesday.

Former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan has revealed how being sick on Celebrity Gladiators due to his lack of training and boozy nights out made him transform his life and go on to be nominated as Sexiest Male.

Labour's ex-deputy leader declared yesterday that HMRC had absolved her of wrongdoing or carelessness over the purchase of a home in Hove, East Sussex.

Gracie, the last poodle rescued from a dilapidated home where 250 dogs were kept cramped together in filth-ridden conditions, has finally found new owners.

AI-integrated networks can cut costs, boost 5G efficiency, and help regional telcos shift beyond basic connectivity

The BBC are reportedly planning to bring Top Gear back to screens, three years after it was axed following Freddie Flintoff's near-fatal car crash.

Britney Spears' rollercoaster of chaos reached another low Wednesday night, as she was caught on camera stocking up at a liquor store before a riotous outing at a dive bar.

Few foods are woven into British life quite like bread. We get through 11million loaves, or two to three slices each every day, with the factory-made, supermarket variety still the most popular.