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Cowboy roofer who ran over and killed woman on golf course jailed - as video shows police chase
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000

Ex-soldier jailed for police station petrol bomb attack
A British Army veteran who endangered an officer's life in a petrol bomb attack at a police station has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000
A British Army veteran who endangered an officer's life in a petrol bomb attack at a police station has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Another hospital trust declares critical incident
Another hospital trust has declared a critical incident due to "severe and sustained pressure" on its services.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Another hospital trust has declared a critical incident due to "severe and sustained pressure" on its services.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Daughter of taxi driver who was killed in crash that left four dead says she has watched CCTV of collision
The daughter of a taxi driver who died in a car crash in Bolton which also killed three teenagers has described him as the "gentlest soul".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000
The daughter of a taxi driver who died in a car crash in Bolton which also killed three teenagers has described him as the "gentlest soul".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000

Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000

Thousands without water - all we know so far as 'major incident' declared
Tens of thousands of people across South East England are still without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0000
Tens of thousands of people across South East England are still without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0000

Bank of England governor joins protest over US central bank row
The governor of the Bank of England has joined a chorus of opposition to the treatment of his US counterpart following revelations he is facing a criminal inquiry.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000
The governor of the Bank of England has joined a chorus of opposition to the treatment of his US counterpart following revelations he is facing a criminal inquiry.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000

Reform sinks in polls as insiders question Zahawi defection
Reform UK insiders have told Sky News they fear the high profile defection of Nadhim Zahawi to their party may "look like naked opportunism".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0000
Reform UK insiders have told Sky News they fear the high profile defection of Nadhim Zahawi to their party may "look like naked opportunism".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0000

Peter Mandelson finally apologises for continuing his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing to be friends with Jeffrey Epstein even after the paedophile financier's first conviction - days after refusing to do so.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:41:00 +0000
Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing to be friends with Jeffrey Epstein even after the paedophile financier's first conviction - days after refusing to do so.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:41:00 +0000

Guantanamo detainee to get 'substantial' sum from UK - as Tories criticise use of taxpayers' cash
A Guantanamo Bay detainee will be paid a "substantial" sum as he settles a legal claim against the UK government, his lawyers have said, as Kemi Badenoch said UK taxpayers' cash was being handed to a "terror suspect".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
A Guantanamo Bay detainee will be paid a "substantial" sum as he settles a legal claim against the UK government, his lawyers have said, as Kemi Badenoch said UK taxpayers' cash was being handed to a "terror suspect".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000