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When Amy Dowden announced last weekend that her close friend had passed away last weekend few could have known just how closely their lives had been entwined.

CNBC reports: The European Union is considering rules that would restrict its member governments' use of U.S. cloud providers to handle sensitive data, sources familiar with the talks told CNBC. The European Commission — the EU's executive branch — is expected to present its "Tech Sovereignty Package" on May 27, which will include a range of measures aimed at bolstering the bloc's strategic autonomy in key digital areas. As part of preparations for that package, discussions are taking place within the Commission around limiting the exposure of sensitive public-sector data to cloud platforms provided by companies outside of the EU, two Commission officials, who asked to remain anonymous as they weren't authorized to discuss private talks, told CNBC... "The core idea is defining sectors that have to be hosted on European cloud capacity," one of the officials said. They added that companies providing cloud solutions from third countries, including the U.S., could be impacted. Proposals would not prohibit overseas companies' cloud platforms from government contracts entirely, but limit their use in processing sensitive data at public sector organizations, depending on the level of sensitivity, they added. The officials said that talks are ongoing and yet to be finalized... The officials told CNBC there are discussions around proposing that financial, judicial and health data processed by governments and public-sector organizations require high levels of sovereign cloud infrastructure.

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We've been hooked on true crime since Jack the Ripper and today the most jaw-dropping cases are made into unmissable documentaries. Here are 20 that make for criminally good TV...

The former TOWIE star died from a chest injury caused by broken glass on Wednesday at a rented property in Santa Margalida, where he had been living as he focused on his artwork.

A banking giant is set to close its branch in Brentwood high street next week due to more people using online banking tools.

Richard Branson has shared photos from his Venice trip, which he was meant to have taken with his late wife, Joan. 

David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Heidi Klum led the stars paying tribute to their mothers as the US and Australia celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday. 

Sleeping under canvas was once a great leveller but not so anymore, with plenty of UK campsites asking over £600 for a week for their most basic pitches this summer.

Simone Callahan has broken her silence on the devastating moment she realised cricket legend Shane Warne was dead.

For decades, older adults have been advised to take omega-3 supplements to strengthen bones, protect the heart and support the immune system.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones appear to have found their most romantic address yet.

When it comes to the ultimate summer shoes, it's hard to beat a pair of wedge espadrilles.

Mason, Apollo, Hades, Summer and Mina are five cats currently under the care of Cats Protection who are looking for forever homes. Can you help?

Wivenhoe Art Trail features a breadth of creatives using an impressive variety of mediums, from ceramics to textiles to paint to photography.

Mason, Apollo, Hades, Summer and Mina are five cats currently under the care of Cats Protection who are looking for forever homes. Can you help?

Wivenhoe Art Trail features a breadth of creatives using an impressive variety of mediums, from ceramics to textiles to paint to photography.

Campaigners angry after council refuses to rebuilt 900 year old city landmark

JEFF POWELL: Daniel Dubois rose from the canvas twice to become a two-time heavyweight world champion after defeating Fabio Wardley in a brutal all-British showdown here last night.

Vernon Kay praised wife Tess Daly's 'independence' when they first met, as it has emerged that the once-solid couple were living separate lives before their split. 

With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.