Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Coffee, fruit and vegetables may cut breast cancer risk

Women who eat and drink coffee, fruit and vegetables may have a boosted defence against breast cancer, according to new research.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/coffee-fruit-and-vegetables-may-cut-breast-cancer-risk-11707778

Criminals could go free because of 'inadequate' forensic services

Crimes may go unsolved and miscarriages of justice may become more common as forensic science in England and Wales is "in trouble", a new report warns.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/criminals-could-go-free-because-of-inadequate-forensic-services-11707804

Most GPs ill-equipped to diagnose one of the deadliest cancers

Just one in 10 GPs say they have the tools they need to diagnose pancreatic cancer early enough for treatment, according to Pancreatic Cancer UK. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/most-gps-ill-equipped-to-diagnose-one-of-the-deadliest-cancers-11708199

A national emergency: Corbyn backs climate change activists

Jeremy Corbyn is attempting to force a Commons vote on a Labour demand for Parliament to declare a national emergency on climate change.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-national-emergency-corbyn-backs-climate-change-activists-11708178

Scouts used to deliver Tory election leaflets

A Scout leader has quit after children in his troop handed out leaflets for two Conservative candidates in the local elections.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/scouts-used-to-deliver-conservative-election-leaflets-in-lincolnshire-11708157

Blow in the willows: Cocaine found in river wildlife

Cocaine, ketamine, prescription drugs and banned pesticides have been found in river wildlife in rural of England.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blow-in-the-willows-cocaine-found-in-rural-countys-river-wildlife-11708012

Free to use cash machines disappearing at 'an alarming rate'

Free to use cash machines are disappearing at an alarming rate with more than 1,000 ATMs converted to charge fees in March alone, according to the consumer group Which?

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/free-to-use-cash-machines-disappearing-at-an-alarming-rate-with-thousands-now-charging-fees-11708201

Drone owners to pay £16.50 registration fee

Drone and model aircraft owners will have to pay an annual charge of £16.50 under plans to introduce a new registration scheme in the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drone-owners-to-pay-1631650-annual-fee-under-new-proposals-11708138

Peter Doherty thanks NHS after piercing hand on hedgehog

Peter Doherty has thanked hospital "angels" after piercing his hand on a hedgehog.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/singer-peter-doherty-thanks-nhs-after-piercing-hand-on-hedgehog-11707926

Not just stubborn: Donkeys don't like the rain, study says

Not everyone enjoys the British weather and it seems donkeys are no exception. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/donkeys-dont-like-rain-and-seek-shelter-when-its-cold-study-finds-11707872

Teen charged with kidnap after police release footage

Police have charged a teenager over the attempted abduction of a 12-year-old girl in Leeds.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/michael-sehannie-charged-with-kidnap-after-police-in-leeds-release-footage-11707917

McDonald's boss denies paper straws dissolve in drinks

The boss of McDonald's UK has denied suggestions from customers that its new paper straws dissolve in drinks, saying he has personally checked the claims.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mcdonalds-boss-denies-paper-straws-dissolve-in-drinks-11707878

Qantas could be set for Sydney-London non-stop by end of year

Direct flights between London and Australia's east coast could be just months away, according to Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/qantas-could-be-set-for-sydney-london-non-stop-by-end-of-year-11707860

Brexit Party candidate told to disavow IRA bombing comments

A leading Brexit Party candidate has been urged to "disavow" comments about an IRA bombing that killed two children.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-party-candidate-claire-fox-told-to-disavow-ira-bombing-comments-11707877

Man hunted over abduction and rape of two women was already on run

A man being hunted by police in connection with the abduction and rape of two women in north London is a fugitive on recall to prison.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-hunted-over-abduction-and-rape-of-two-women-was-already-on-the-run-11707538

11 officers probed over claims of violence, racism and steroid use

Eleven serving police officers are being investigated as part of an inquiry into allegations including violence towards women, steroid use and racist behaviour.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/11-met-police-officers-investigated-over-allegations-of-violence-racism-and-steroid-use-11707777

White supremacist who planned killing spree in Cumbria is jailed

A white supremacist loner who planned to carry out a Columbine-style killing spree in his home town in Cumbria has been jailed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shane-fletcher-white-supremacist-who-planned-killing-spree-in-cumbria-is-jailed-11707759

Fresh blow for Sainsbury's as sales slip

Sainsbury's has suffered a fresh setback following the collapse of its planned merger with Asda, with latest industry figures showing sales in decline as it lags behind rivals.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fresh-blow-for-sainsburys-as-sales-slip-11707767

Game Of Thrones: Arya's big moment - and the internet bows down

:: Warning: This article contains spoilers for Game Of Thrones season eight, episode three, The Long Night.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/game-of-thrones-arya-starks-big-moment-and-the-internet-bows-down-11707618

Cricketer jailed for raping woman in teammate's bedroom

Former Worcestershire cricketer Alex Hepburn has been jailed for five years for raping a woman in his teammate's bedroom.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cricketer-alex-hepburn-jailed-for-raping-woman-in-teammates-bedroom-11707847

One of UK's biggest care home providers appoints administrators

Four Seasons Health Care (FSHC), one of Britain's biggest private care home operators, has appointed administrators after months of failed efforts to reduce its mammoth debt pile.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/care-home-giant-four-seasons-appoints-administrators-11707746

Man in court over Grenfell Tower bonfire clip

A man accused of filming a burning model of Grenfell Tower and sharing the video on WhatsApp has pleaded not guilty to two charges.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-appears-in-court-over-grossly-offensive-grenfell-tower-bonfire-video-11707661

British opera to tell story of Litvinenko poisoning

A British opera will tell the story of the assassination of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alexander-litvinenko-british-opera-to-tell-story-of-russia-dissidents-poisoning-11707634

Labour deputy walks out of meeting amid Brexit divisions

Labour deputy leader Tom Watson walked out of a shadow cabinet meeting after not being shown the party's EU elections manifesto.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-deputy-tom-watson-walks-out-of-shadow-cabinet-meeting-amid-brexit-divisions-11707693

Police investigating hundreds of deaths at Gosport hospital

A criminal investigation has been launched into the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-investigating-hundreds-of-premature-deaths-at-gosport-war-memorial-hospital-11707684

Pictures released of woman who lost eye in hotel hammer attack

Pictures of a woman who lost an eye and was left with 5% brain capacity after a man crept into her luxury hotel room and bludgeoned her with a hammer have been released for the first time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pictures-released-of-woman-who-lost-eye-in-hotel-hammer-attack-11707603

University of Cambridge to investigate links to slavery

The University of Cambridge has set up an inquiry to establish how it benefited from and contributed to the slave trade.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/university-of-cambridge-to-investigate-links-to-slavery-11707611

'Boycotting Eurovision is not the answer,' say stars

Stephen Fry and Sharon Osborne are among the stars to have rejected calls for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision song contest.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boycotting-eurovision-in-israel-is-not-the-answer-say-stars-such-as-stephen-fry-and-sharon-osborne-11707545

BP profits fall amid oil price weakness

BP has reported its lowest quarterly profit for more than a year as it counted the cost of weak oil and gas prices at the start of 2019.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bp-profits-fall-amid-oil-price-weakness-11707582

Northern women four times more likely to get jail sentence

Female offenders in parts of the north of England are four times more likely to end up in jail than those in the Home Counties, research has suggested.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/northern-women-four-times-more-likely-to-get-jail-sentence-11707592

Man arrested after bodies of two women found in freezer

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of two women were found in a freezer in Canning Town.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-after-bodies-of-two-women-found-in-freezer-in-east-london-11707615

Care home giant Four Seasons on brink of administration

Four Seasons Health Care (FSHC), one of Britain's biggest private care home operators, is on the brink of administration after months of failed efforts to reduce its mammoth debt-pile.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/care-home-giant-four-seasons-on-brink-of-administration-11707607

Police's 101 service is 'failing' victims of anti-social behaviour

The 101 service is failing victims of anti-social behaviour and causing many of them to give up or ring 999 instead, the government's victims commissioner has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/polices-101-service-is-failing-victims-of-anti-social-behaviour-report-warns-11707554

Premier Inn owner hit by 'acute political uncertainty'

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has warned that demand for its hotel rooms is being hit by an "acute period of political and economic uncertainty in the UK".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/premier-inn-owner-hit-by-acute-political-uncertainty-11707529

Man suspected of abducting and raping two women named

Police hunting a man accused of abducting and raping two women in north London have identified the suspect as Joseph McCann, 33.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/joseph-mccann-man-suspected-of-abducting-and-raping-two-women-named-11707538

Car industry warns of 'dark days' as manufacturing falls again

UK car manufacturing fell for the 10th month in the row in March as the industry warned that output from the sector could fall to 1980s levels in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/car-industry-warns-of-return-to-dark-days-as-manufacturing-falls-again-11707509

British fugitive added to Europe's most wanted list over brutal killing

A fugitive alleged to have been involved in the brutal killing of a father at a Cheshire farm is now on Europe's most wanted list.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-fugitive-added-to-europes-most-wanted-list-over-brutal-killing-11707504

Monday, 29 April 2019

'Life-saving' blood during child birth gave me a death sentence

Almost 3,000 people were infected with HIV or hepatitis C by contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/life-saving-blood-during-child-birth-gave-me-a-death-sentence-11707249

Blood scandal victims criticise cash pledge as inquiry begins

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have criticised extra money pledged to them by the government, on the day a public inquiry is due to start hearing evidence.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/contaminated-blood-scandal-inquiry-to-hear-evidence-as-govt-pledges-extra-cash-to-victims-11707451

The schools with a bad rep saving the kids everyone gave up on



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-schools-with-a-bad-rep-saving-the-kids-everyone-gave-up-on-11707463

Sharp rise in pupils kicked out over drugs and alcohol

More children are being kicked out of school for taking and selling illegal drugs than ever before, according to figures seen exclusively by Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/40-school-children-excluded-daily-in-england-as-teen-drink-and-drugs-offences-rise-11704998

Dieters warned to avoid bloggers' 'potentially harmful' advice

A study claims bloggers are offering people "potentially harmful" diet information and anyone wanting to lose weight should stay away from them.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dieters-warned-to-avoid-bloggers-potentially-harmful-advice-11707435

Welsh schools to replace traditional subjects in new curriculum

The Welsh government has published plans for a new national school curriculum which will see children taught lessons under six new broad areas of learning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/schools-in-wales-to-replace-traditional-subjects-with-six-areas-of-learning-and-experience-11707447

Labour member suspended over 'call to march on synagogue'

A Labour member who called for others to "march" on a synagogue has been suspended, Sky News understands.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-member-suspended-over-call-to-march-on-synagogue-11707432

Two arrested after Sala 'post-mortem image' posted online

A man and a woman have been arrested by detectives after an image purporting to show footballer Emiliano Sala's post-mortem examination was posted on Twitter.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-arrested-after-emiliano-sala-post-mortem-image-posted-online-11707368

Tory-Labour Brexit talks move on to 'nuts and bolts'

Cross-party talks to break the Brexit deadlock have moved on to the "nuts and bolts" after the latest "positive" set of meetings.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-compromise-talks-to-end-deadlock-move-on-to-nuts-and-bolts-11707265

Video emerges of 'Islamic State leader alive'

Footage has emerged appearing to show Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi alive and talking about the Sri Lanka attacks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/abu-bakr-al-baghdadi-video-emerges-of-islamic-state-leader-alive-11707255

Anger over primary school rearing pigs for slaughter

Thousands of people have signed a petition against a primary school project that involves pupils rearing pigs for eventual slaughter.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anger-over-primary-school-rearing-pigs-for-slaughter-11707122

Suspect's fingertips chopped off in police custody

Five police officers, including an inspector, are facing disciplinary hearings after a man in custody had his fingertips chopped off after they were trapped under a toilet rim.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/suspects-fingertips-chopped-off-in-police-custody-11707125

Two women found dead at east London home

Police have launched a murder investigation after two women were found dead at a home in east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-women-found-dead-at-a-home-in-canning-town-east-london-11707206

Six girls admit attack on teen who later died

Six teenage girls have admitted attacking an 18-year-old who was left in a coma, suffered a stroke and later died.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mariam-moustafa-six-girls-admit-attack-on-teen-who-later-died-11707192

Charity shop receives anonymous donation of designer clothes

A charity shop in Tunbridge Wells said they are "very very grateful" after a generous benefactor dropped off a bag of designer clothes, with some pieces worth up to £2,000.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mind-charity-shop-in-tunbridge-wells-receives-huge-donation-of-designer-clothes-11707040

Fire diverts Spain-bound ferry after UK departure

A fire broke out on board a Brittany Ferries cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers from Plymouth to Santander in Spain.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fire-diverts-spain-bound-brittany-ferries-ship-after-plymouth-departure-11707051

US may withhold intelligence from UK over Huawei

The US may withhold intelligence from the UK over its plans to use Huawei equipment in non-core parts of the 5G network , officials in Washington have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/us-may-withhold-intelligence-from-uk-over-huawei-5g-plans-11707070

CCTV released of car linked to Trainspotting actor's killing

CCTV has been released of a car that police believe is linked to the murder of Trainspotting 2 actor Bradley Welsh.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bradley-welsh-cctv-released-of-car-linked-to-trainspotting-actors-killing-11707076

Four banks hit by online glitch as customers unable to log in

Two banking groups have apologised after customers experienced problems accessing their online accounts.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-customers-hit-by-logging-in-problems-11707041

Rape suspect threatened to kill man who came to victims' aid

​​​​​​​A man suspected of abducting and raping two women threatened to kill a man who helped them escape.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/double-rape-suspect-threatened-to-kill-man-who-came-to-womens-aid-11707038

Crunch board meeting to debate Arcadia rescue plan

The directors of Sir Philip Green's high street empire will meet on Tuesday ahead of a looming decision on whether to pursue a controversial restructuring plan or pave the way for an auction of the company.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crunch-board-meeting-to-debate-top-shop-owners-rescue-plan-11707032

Revealed: Companies named and shamed over late payments

Rolls-Royce, Balfour Beatty and Persimmon are among 17 companies named and shamed after the government toughened guidelines designed to tackle the problem of late payments.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rolls-royce-and-persimmon-among-companies-named-over-late-payments-11707021

Ozzy Osbourne announces new gigs after cancelling tour

Ozzy Osbourne has announced rescheduled gig dates after cancelling shows due to illness and injury.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ozzy-osbourne-announces-new-gigs-after-cancelling-tour-11706978

Child abductor flees after girl, 12, fights back

Police are hunting a man who fled after a 12-year-old girl he tried to abduct managed to fight back.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-abductor-flees-after-girl-12-fights-back-in-leeds-11706985

Hales withdrawn from England squads after drug use

Cricketer Alex Hales has been withdrawn from all England squads for the international season, including the provisional World Cup squad, after a drug ban.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alex-hales-withdrawn-from-all-england-squads-after-recreational-drug-use-11706913

Officers investigated after man's fingertips severed in cell

Five police officers are being investigated after the tips of a man's fingers were severed when they were trapped under a toilet seat.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-officers-investigated-after-mans-fingertips-severed-in-colchester-cell-11706876

Fire breaks out at Winnie the Pooh wood

Firefighters have been dealing with a fire overnight at the forest that inspired Winnie the Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ashdown-forest-firefighters-battle-blaze-at-winnie-the-pooh-wood-11706782

'False dawn' for UK economy at start of 2019

A strong start for the UK economy this year - partly caused by Brexit stockpiling - is likely to prove a "false dawn" as uncertainty weighs on growth, according to a leading economic forecaster.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/false-dawn-for-uk-economy-at-start-of-2019-11706776

Obesity 'increases risk of early death by 50%'

Severely obese people are 50% more likely to die early than those who are a healthy weight, a study of 2.8 million adults suggests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/severe-obesity-increases-risk-of-early-death-by-50-study-finds-11706738

Sunday, 28 April 2019

Briton denies murdering mother and toddler in Canada

A British man says he has been left "traumatised" after becoming the prime suspect in the alleged murder of a mother and her daughter in Canada.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-man-denies-murdering-mother-and-toddler-in-canada-11706745

More Britons 'choosing non-EU holiday destinations'

More UK holidaymakers have chosen destinations outside the European Union for their holidays this summer, according to new figures from Thomas Cook.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-britons-choosing-non-eu-holiday-destinations-says-thomas-cook-11706746

Liverpool defender van Dijk wins PFA Player of the Year

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liverpool-defender-virgil-van-dijk-named-pfa-player-of-the-year-11706719

Biodegradable bags 'can still hold shopping three years on'

Biodegradable and compostable plastic bags can still carry full loads of shopping after three years of being exposed to a natural environment, a study has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/biodegradable-bags-can-still-hold-shopping-three-years-on-11706722

Rape victims must hand over phones to police or cases may be dropped

Rape victims are being told they must hand over their mobile phones to police or risk prosecutions against their attackers being dropped.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rape-victims-must-hand-over-mobile-phones-to-police-or-risk-cases-being-dropped-11706711

Tech firms work with Samaritans on purging harmful content

Facebook, Google, Snapchat and Instagram should develop technology that can identify and tackle harmful content, including that promoting suicide, Health Secretary Matt Hancock will say today.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tech-firms-work-with-samaritans-on-purging-harmful-content-11706717

Over-50s could see NI hike to fund social care system

The over-50s could be forced to pay more than £300 a year extra National Insurance to help fund a "fairer" social care system under plans by the Conservatives.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/over-50s-could-see-ni-hike-to-fund-fairer-social-care-system-11706706

Why London Marathon's real heroes aren't the elite athletes



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/why-london-marathons-real-heroes-arent-the-elite-athletes-11706716

Scottish oil worker kidnapped from rig in Nigeria

A Scottish oil worker is among three people kidnapped from a Nigerian oil rig.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/scottish-oil-worker-kidnapped-from-rig-in-nigeria-11706646

Image of man hunted over double rape and abduction

Police have released an image of the man they are seeking over the abduction and rape of two women.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/image-of-man-hunted-over-double-rape-and-abduction-11706577

Arrest over double rape and abduction - but manhunt continues

Police have arrested a man over the abduction and rape of two women but they say the hunt for the rapist continues.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arrest-over-double-rape-and-abduction-but-manhunt-continues-11706577

Flights diverted from Gatwick after 'drone sighting'

A possible drone sighting at Gatwick Airport forced the diversion of three flights on Sunday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/flights-diverted-from-gatwick-after-drone-sighting-11706476

Massive fire causing major disruption to Heathrow trains

A massive fire at an old coal depot in west London is causing major disruption to trains going to and from Heathrow Airport.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/massive-fire-at-coal-depot-causing-major-disruption-to-heathrow-trains-11706357

Leeds allow Aston Villa to score after controversial goal

Aston Villa players were allowed to walk the ball into the net after a controversial Leeds United opener as the sides played out a bizarre 1-1 draw in the Sky Bet Championship.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leeds-united-allow-aston-villa-to-score-after-controversial-goal-11706222

New warning for opioid painkillers

Opioid painkillers will have to carry prominent warnings about the risk of addiction, the health secretary has announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-warning-for-opioid-painkillers-11706106

Prince Harry at marathon, so no baby for Meghan yet!

Prince Harry is at the London Marathon finish line to hand out winners' medals, despite rumours that his wife may be about to give birth.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-baby-prince-harry-at-london-marathon-finish-line-so-no-child-for-meghan-yet-11705968

Hundreds of troops who died during D-Day exercise remembered

American soldiers who died during rehearsals for the D-Day landings are being remembered with a memorial 75 years after the event.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/exercise-tiger-hundreds-of-us-troops-who-died-during-d-day-exercise-remembered-11705902

Marathon runners hit London streets as race set to raise £1bn

Tens of thousands of runners are taking part in this year's London Marathon, where the total money raised for charity since the event began in 1981 is set to top £1bn for the first time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-marathon-runners-hit-the-streets-as-race-set-to-raise-1631bn-11705877

Saturday, 27 April 2019

'Big boned, thick, solid': Parents 'in denial' of obese kids

More than half of parents underestimate how fat their children are - and so do doctors, research suggests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/half-of-parents-think-their-children-are-less-fat-than-they-are-study-11705750

Labour forces vote to declare a 'climate emergency'

Labour is forcing a vote in parliament to declare an environmental and climate emergency, following mass protests over political inaction.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-forces-commons-vote-to-declare-a-climate-emergency-11705744

'Shameful act': Emiliano Sala morgue photos posted online

Police are investigating reports that photographs of footballer Emiliano Sala's dead body were posted on social media. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-investigating-reports-of-photos-posted-on-social-media-of-emiliano-salas-body-11705729

Fracking tsar quits 'impossible' role after six months

The government's fracking tsar has quit the post after just six months, claiming policy around the controversial process has meant her role has become "an impossible task".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fracking-tsar-natascha-engel-quits-impossible-role-after-six-months-11705731

Sturgeon: Time for Scotland to become independent

Nicola Sturgeon will declare it is "time for Scotland to become independent" when she speaks at the SNP conference in Edinburgh later.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nicola-sturgeon-time-for-scotland-to-become-independent-11705728

Extinction Rebellion targets HS2 with Swampy tactics

Extinction Rebellion have claimed a temporary victory in their fight to save trees that were due to be cut down as part of the HS2 development.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-targets-hs2-with-swampy-tactics-11705557

Police describe attacker in north London abductions and rapes

Police searching for a man who abducted and raped two women on the same day have released an image of the car used in the attacks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/north-london-abductions-and-rapes-image-of-car-and-description-of-attacker-released-11705255

Corbyn announces plans to reverse bus cuts - with photo on tram

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced his plans to reverse "Conservative cuts" to bus services - with a photograph of him stood on a tram.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/corbyn-announces-plans-to-reverse-bus-route-cuts-with-photo-on-a-tram-11704810

Idris Elba marries in Morocco as celebrations last three days

British actor Idris Elba has married his fiancee Sabrina Dhowre in Morocco.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/actor-idris-elba-marries-in-morocco-as-celebrations-last-three-days-11704869

Labour MPs demand party backs public vote on Brexit

Seventy-four Labour MPs and 14 of its MEPs have demanded the party officially backs a public vote on any Brexit deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-scores-of-labour-mps-demand-party-officially-backs-public-vote-11704767

Bolton's football match called off as players go on strike

A Bolton Wanderers Championship match has been called off after its players went on strike.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boltons-championship-football-match-against-brentford-called-off-as-players-go-on-strike-11704710

Friday, 26 April 2019

Botox customers to be screened for mental health issues

People undergoing cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers will face extra checks to see if they are suffering from mental health problems, it has been announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/botox-customers-to-be-screened-for-mental-health-issues-11704620

10,000 homes without power as Storm Hannah hits

At least 10,000 homes have been left without power in Ireland and severe weather warnings are in place after Storm Hannah hit overnight. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/10000-homes-without-power-in-ireland-as-storm-hannah-hits-11704651

Tories in trouble as 'Brexit betrayal' sentiment overshadows elections

These days there's no safe ground for a Conservative campaigner.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-in-trouble-as-brexit-betrayal-sentiment-overshadows-elections-11704640

Officer filmed 'striking teenager with baton' is being investigated

A police officer is being investigated after a video emerged appearing to show him beating a teenage suspect with a baton. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-investigate-video-appearing-to-show-teenager-struck-repeatedly-by-officer-11704636

UK firm making ultra-sustainable compostable material

A company in Bristol has created an ultra-sustainable material for clothing which is produced within a 15-mile radius of the city from start to finish - and is even compostable.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bristol-firm-making-ultra-sustainable-compostable-material-11704520

Sir Mo wants public help to achieve London Marathon win

Running superstar Sir Mo Farah has called on the British public to help him as he attempts to win the London Marathon for the first time on Sunday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-mo-wants-public-help-to-win-london-marathon-for-the-first-time-11704532

Extradition of Manchester bomber's brother delayed

The planned extradition from Libya of the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been delayed due to attacks on the capital.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/libya-attacks-delay-extradition-of-manchester-bombers-brother-11704504

Woman and young boy found dead in Newmarket

A woman and a young boy have been found dead at a property in Newmarket.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-and-young-boy-found-dead-at-property-in-newmarket-11704545

UKIP anger as candidate's Twitter suspended after racist video

Carl Benjamin, a UKIP candidate who used racist and offensive language in a social media video, has had his Twitter account suspended.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/carl-benjamin-ukip-anger-as-candidates-twitter-suspended-after-racist-video-emerges-11704447

Snooker world champion Williams at A&E with chest pains

Snooker world champion Mark Williams is being checked at hospital after suffering chest pains.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/snooker-world-champion-mark-williams-at-ae-with-chest-pains-11704475

Lyra McKee murder inspires new talks on Stormont powersharing

Leaders in Northern Ireland will resume talks to restore Stormont powersharing following the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/move-to-restore-stormont-powersharing-after-mckee-murder-11704161

Man, 29, stabbed to death in east London

Police have begun a murder inquiry after a 29-year-old man was stabbed to death in Hackney, east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-29-stabbed-to-death-in-east-london-11704359

Man hunted after two women abducted and raped on same day

Police are hunting a man who abducted and raped two women in separate incidents on the same day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-hunted-after-two-women-abducted-and-raped-in-north-london-11704368

England cricketer banned for recreational drug use

England batsman Alex Hales has been banned from cricket for 21 days for recreational drug use, Sky Sports News understands.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/england-cricketer-alex-hales-banned-for-21-days-for-recreational-drug-use-11704319

Bold new look? ASOS sorry for using bulldog clips on dress

Online fashion retailer ASOS has apologised for leaving two bulldog clips on a dress for sale on their website.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bold-new-look-asos-sorry-for-using-bulldog-clips-on-dress-in-sales-photo-11704186

'F*** the govt and f*** Boris,' says Stormzy in new track

Grime artist Stormzy has taken a swipe at the government and Boris Johnson in his new song, Vossi Bop.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stormzy-vossi-bop-f-the-government-and-f-boris-star-raps-in-new-track-11704191

Montenegro fined over fans' racist chants against England

Montenegro's football team will play its next game behind closed doors after some of its fans racially abused England players.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/montenegro-fined-836420000-over-fans-racist-chants-against-england-11704243

Corbyn turns down invite to Trump state dinner

Jeremy Corbyn has turned down an invitation to the state dinner with Donald Trump.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-turns-down-invite-to-trump-state-dinner-11704225

Vauxhall recalls Zafira models for third time over fire risk

British carmaker Vauxhall is recalling 235,000 Zafira people carriers for a third time over new fears the vehicles could catch fire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/vauxhall-recalls-zafira-models-for-third-time-over-new-fire-risk-11704018

Is your local Debenhams going to close? Find out

Debenhams have named the 22 stores that are going to shut after Christmas in the first wave of closures over a three-year period.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/is-your-local-debenhams-closing-the-22-stores-shutting-their-doors-11703896

'Banksy' artwork appears at Extinction Rebellion site

Suspected Banksy artwork has emerged in central London after the closing ceremony of the Extinction Rebellion protests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-possible-banksy-artwork-appears-as-climate-change-protests-close-11703839

Police release new image of Lyra McKee murder suspect

Police in Northern Ireland have released a new image of the man they believe murdered journalist Lyra McKee.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-release-new-image-of-lyra-mckee-murder-suspect-11703872

Debenhams' new owners launch store closure strategy

The new owners of Debenhams say they plan to shut up to 50 stores, placing thousands of jobs at risk, as they move to shore up the chain's future.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/debenhams-new-owners-launch-store-closure-strategy-11703843

Man charged over stab attack on police officer

A man has been charged with attempting to murder an off-duty policeman who was repeatedly stabbed in a "targeted" attack.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rayleigh-stabbing-man-charged-with-attempting-to-murder-essex-police-officer-11703796

Apple recalls UK plug adapters over electric shock risk

Apple customers using old plug adapters have been told to return them to the company after a number of electric shock incidents.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/apple-recalls-uk-plug-adapters-over-electric-shock-risk-11703815

RBS sees profit challenge ahead amid Brexit uncertainty

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has warned continued Brexit uncertainty is "likely" to make income growth more challenging for the bank.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rbs-sees-profit-challenge-ahead-from-brexit-uncertainty-11703730

'Our journey may never end': Life with an unknown syndrome

Each year, some 6,000 children are born in the UK with a genetic condition likely to remain undiagnosed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/our-journey-may-never-end-life-with-an-unknown-syndrome-11703264

Thursday, 25 April 2019

Emergency services attend 'incident' at TATA Steelworks

South Wales Police says emergency services are attending an "incident" at TATA Steelworks in Port Talbot.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/port-talbot-emergency-services-attend-incident-at-tata-steelworks-11703704

New hope for children with undiagnosed genetic conditions

The 6,000 children born in the UK each year with undiagnosed genetic conditions could be about to receive help. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-hope-for-children-with-undiagnosed-genetic-conditions-11703679

'Police aren't helping': Bikers reach 'breaking point' as thefts increase

A group of motorbike owners who patrol the streets of Manchester looking for stolen bikes has told Sky News that police budget cuts are forcing them to chase down suspects themselves.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-arent-helping-bikers-reach-breaking-point-as-thefts-increase-11702448

'We're not vigilantes': The biker community confronting thieves

Behind a petrol station on an industrial estate in east Manchester, they gathered the troops.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/were-not-vigilantes-the-biker-community-confronting-thieves-11702479

Tommy Robinson told to stop offering free burgers at election rally

Police told Tommy Robinson to stop serving free burgers and hot dogs to supporters at an election rally because it broke electoral law.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tommy-robinson-told-to-stop-offering-free-burgers-at-election-rally-11703693

RBS was in a hole. This banker deserves praise for turning things round



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rbs-was-in-a-hole-this-banker-deserves-praise-for-turning-things-round-11703675

Olympic skater reveals depression and anxiety battle

Olympic skater Elise Christie has revealed she battled depression and anxiety for two years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-olympic-skater-elise-christie-reveals-depression-and-anxiety-battle-11703615

'It's funny' - UKIP MEP candidate challenged over racist language

UKIP is facing questions about its star candidate Carl Benjamin after a video emerged of him using racist and offensive language. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/carl-benjamin-ukip-mep-candidate-challenged-over-racist-language-11703619

Police searching for missing Gateshead mother find a body

Police searching for missing mother-of-four Sorrelle Bamford have found a body they believe may be hers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-searching-for-missing-mother-sorrelle-bamford-find-a-body-11703610

Crossrail might not launch until March 2021

London's multi-billion pound Crossrail project has pushed back its launch date again and may now not open until March 2021.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossrail-might-not-launch-until-march-2021-11703580

Man arrested after 'role model' teen stabbed to death

Police have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murder after another teenager credited with helping steer young footballers away from trouble was stabbed to death in Birmingham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-after-role-model-teenager-stabbed-to-death-in-birmingham-11703541

'It wouldn't have felt right': Honeymooners cancel stay at suicide attack hotel

It was meant to be the highlight of a dream honeymoon - a week fully immersed in the culture and stunning scenery of Sri Lanka.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/it-wouldnt-have-felt-right-uk-honeymooners-cancel-dream-stay-at-sri-lanka-attack-hotel-11703442

TV's Chris Packham hits back after dead crows left outside home

Wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham has contacted police in Hampshire after dead crows were left hanging outside his home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tv-presenter-chris-packham-contacts-police-after-dead-crows-left-outside-home-11703514

Policeman seriously injured after 'targeted' stabbing

An off-duty police officer has been seriously hurt after being stabbed multiple times in a "targeted" and "absolutely wicked" attack.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/policeman-seriously-injured-after-targeted-stabbing-in-essex-11703468

Corbyn pledges to reverse cuts to thousands of bus routes

Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour's pledge to reverse cuts to 3,000 bus routes in England and Wales will not be paid for by "clobbering" motorists.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-corbyn-pledges-to-reverse-cuts-to-thousands-of-bus-routes-11703432

Who is the greatest Bond baddie of all time?

Rami Malek looks set to be the latest in a long line of famous Bond bad guys, from criminal mastermind and cat-stroker Blofeld to metal-mouthed assassin Jaws.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/james-bond-who-is-the-greatest-007-baddie-of-all-time-11703371

G4S driver admits stealing £1m from company van

A G4S driver has admitted stealing almost £1m from a company van.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/g4s-driver-joel-march-admits-stealing-1631m-from-company-van-11703358

UK issues Sri Lanka travel warning to Britons after bombings

The Foreign Office has warned against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday terror attacks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-issues-sri-lanka-travel-warning-to-britons-after-bombings-11703373

In numbers: Extinction Rebellion protests



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/in-numbers-extinction-rebellion-protests-11703382

Rami Malek and Fleabag writer revealed for next Bond film

Oscar-winner Rami Malek has been confirmed to star in the next Bond film, with Fleabag writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge due to add a bit of comedy magic to the script.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/james-bond-rami-malek-and-fleabag-writer-phoebe-waller-bridge-revealed-for-next-007-film-11703282

Storm Hannah to bring 80mph winds and risk of travel disruption

Storm Hannah is set to bring strong winds and potential travel disruption to parts of the UK and Ireland, weather forecasters have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/storm-hannah-to-bring-winds-of-up-to-80mph-and-risk-of-travel-disruption-11703123

Scrap pensioner benefits to help youths, peers say

Pensioners should have their free TV licences, bus passes and winter fuel payments scrapped, a House of Lords committee has urged.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/scrap-pensioners-benefits-to-help-youths-peers-urge-government-in-report-11703066

Homicides hit highest level in a decade as knife crime increases

Police recorded 732 homicides in England and Wales last year, the highest total since 2008, according to the Office for National Statistics.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/homicides-in-england-and-wales-hit-highest-level-in-a-decade-as-knife-crime-increases-11703051

Leak of UK security talks on Huawei may spark inquiry - minister

A leak inquiry may be launched after secret talks involving government ministers on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei were made public.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leak-of-uk-security-talks-on-huawei-may-spark-inquiry-says-minister-11703001

Blind staffie has own guide dog who never leaves his side

A Staffordshire bull terrier cross has formed a special bond with a dog who navigates him around and helps him find his water bowl.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blind-staffie-amos-has-own-guide-dog-who-never-leaves-his-side-11702946

Premier League clubs' wage bill almost £3bn last season

The wage bill at Premier League football clubs surged to almost £3bn for the first time last season, according to a report.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/premier-league-clubs-wage-bill-almost-1633bn-last-season-11702927

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

Royal Bank of Scotland boss Ross McEwan quits

RBS boss Ross McEwan has quit the bank, saying the time is right to leave as it is in a "much stronger financial position".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-bank-of-scotland-boss-ross-mcewan-quits-11702952

Sainsbury's/Asda mega merger is formally blocked

The competition watchdog has blocked the planned merger of Sainsbury's and Asda on the grounds it would lead to rising prices.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sainsburysasda-mega-merger-is-formally-blocked-by-cma-11702941

Climate change activists glue themselves to London Stock Exchange

Members of Extinction Rebellion have glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange as part of protests against climate change.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-members-glue-themselves-to-london-stock-exchange-11702948

Desperate Britons were given record number of food parcels

A record-breaking number of food bank parcels were given to people in Britain during the past year, a leading charity says.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/desperate-britons-were-given-record-number-of-food-parcels-in-past-year-11702787

Half a million UK kids not immunised against measles

Inaccurate and misleading anti-vaccination messages on social media are leading to more and more children not being immunised against measles.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/public-health-time-bomb-half-a-million-uk-kids-not-immunised-against-measles-11702892

Sir Mo Farah denies attacking fellow athlete in hotel gym

Sir Mo Farah has denied “attacking” a fellow athlete in a hotel gym while he was on a training camp in Ethiopia earlier this year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-mo-farah-denies-attacking-fellow-athlete-at-ethiopia-training-camp-11702767

Teen arrested after fatal Birmingham stabbing

Police in Birmingham have launched a murder investigation after the fatal stabbing of a teenager in the Harborne area of the city.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-arrested-after-fatal-birmingham-stabbing-11702895

EasyJet to stop offering nuts on flights

EasyJet is to stop offering nuts on flights and ban passengers from eating them on-board if a fellow traveller is allergic to them.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/easyjet-to-stop-offering-nuts-on-flights-to-help-keep-allergy-sufferers-safe-11702712

'Wimbledon prowler' admits 10-year burglary spree

A burglar described as the "Wimbledon prowler" has admitted raiding 21 homes over the space of a decade.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/wimbledon-prowler-asdrit-kapaj-admits-10-year-burglary-spree-11702721

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'could be released in prisoner swap'

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe could be released from jail as part of a prisoner swap, the Iranian foreign minister has suggested.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nazanin-zaghari-ratcliffe-british-iranian-could-be-released-in-prisoner-swap-11702714

'Violent thug' who bit off part of ex-girlfriend's ear jailed

A "despicable human being" who bit off part of his ex-girlfriend's ear has been jailed for more than seven years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/violent-thug-who-bit-off-part-of-ex-girlfriends-ear-jailed-for-more-than-seven-years-11702617

A sea of Harry Potter scarves as loved ones bid final farewell to Lyra

In a sea of mourners wearing black, the Harry Potter scarves and Marvel T-shirts stood out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-sea-of-harry-potter-scarves-as-loved-ones-bid-final-farewell-to-lyra-11702532

The Archers star Edward Kelsey dies aged 88

Edward Kelsey, star of popular radio soap The Archers, has died aged 88.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-archers-star-edward-kelsey-dies-aged-88-11702625

Murdered journalist is 'great loss to LGBT community'

The sound of applause was heard frequently as hundreds of people gathered in central Belfast to remember the life of young journalist Lyra McKee.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lyra-mckee-funeral-murdered-journalist-is-great-loss-to-lgbt-community-11702532

Tories demand PM sets out clearer timetable for departure

The immediate threat to Theresa May’s leadership has receded, after the committee of backbench Conservative MPs decided against changing party rules to allow an early leadership challenge.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-demand-theresa-may-sets-out-clearer-timetable-for-departure-11702596

'Excited' Trump won't be 'intimidated' by protests during state visit to UK

Donald Trump is "excited" about his upcoming state visit to the UK and will not be "intimidated" by demonstrations during his trip, the US ambassador to the UK has told Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/excited-donald-trump-wont-be-intimidated-by-protests-during-state-visit-us-ambassador-says-11702557

Lyra McKee funeral: Murdered journalist was planning proposal

A peaceful society where "every single person is valued" should be the "legacy" of murdered journalist Lyra McKee's life, her friends and family have demanded.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lyra-mckee-funeral-murdered-journalist-was-planning-proposal-11702562

Trump repeats claims that GCHQ spied on his campaign in 2016

GCHQ has dismissed fresh allegations that it spied on Donald Trump's presidential campaign - describing the claims as "utterly ridiculous".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/trump-repeats-claims-that-gchq-spied-on-his-campaign-in-2016-11702422

Extinction Rebellion to end London climate protests

Extinction Rebellion will end their protests in London after claiming success in their bid to open a "space for truth-telling".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-to-end-london-climate-change-protests-11702543

Ban standing on long-distance trains, Virgin urges

Long-distance rail routes should become reservation-only services, doing away with the need for standing, Virgin has proposed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/virgin-calls-for-rail-shake-up-to-end-standing-on-long-distance-routes-11702482

Time to wash the car: Sahara desert dust settles in UK

Dust from the Sahara Desert has settled in the UK after being swept north by high winds and brought down during rain showers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sahara-desert-dust-blows-north-into-the-uk-and-settles-on-cars-and-windows-11702425

Sturgeon calls for second independence referendum by May 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold a second Scottish independence referendum by May 2021.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nicola-sturgeon-calls-for-second-independence-referendum-by-may-2021-11702433

Could self-braking trolley stop children causing chaos?

A shopping trolley that is able to brake automatically when a possible collision is detected has been invented to prevent children causing chaos as their parents do the food shop.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ford-invents-self-braking-trolley-to-prevent-supermarket-collisions-11702384

Tory MP: Colleagues leading smear campaign against me

A Tory MP has accused colleagues of leading "deliberate efforts to smear me" following reports that a firm which marketed a failed bond scheme funded his private salary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tory-mp-johnny-mercer-colleagues-leading-smear-campaign-against-me-11702279

Man, 21, stabbed to death by gang in northwest London

A 21-year-old man has been stabbed to death on a high street in northwest London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-21-stabbed-to-death-by-gang-in-northwest-london-11702240

Jets taxi just 150ft away from back garden after airport revamp

A pensioner says she fears for her health after an airport revamp left her with 50 jets taxiing at the bottom of her garden every day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fury-as-southend-airport-revamp-moves-jets-just-150ft-away-from-pensioners-back-garden-11702181

Ann Widdecombe to stand for Farage's Brexit Party

Tory grandee Ann Widdecombe has defected to the Brexit Party to stand as a candidate in the upcoming Euro elections.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tory-grandee-ann-widdecombe-to-stand-as-brexit-party-candidate-11702160

Raheem Sterling: We need more than social media posts to tackle racism

Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling has said more must be done to tackle racism in sport, adding that t-shirts and social media posts are not enough.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/raheem-sterling-we-need-more-than-social-media-posts-to-tackle-racism-11702115

Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Search begins for new Bank of England governor

The chancellor is starting the process to find a new governor of the Bank of England as Mark Carney's extended tenure nears its end.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hammond-starts-search-for-mark-carney-successor-at-bank-of-england-11702118

Child abuse images still online six years after victim's rescue

Photos of a child's sexual abuse are still being shared online, six years after she was rescued from her abuser.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/child-abuse-images-still-online-six-years-after-victims-rescue-11701605

Sturgeon to set out 'vision' for a second independence referendum

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to deliver her "vision for a second independence referendum".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sturgeon-to-set-out-vision-for-a-second-independence-referendum-11702055

Northern Ireland prepares for funeral of journalist shot in riots

A funeral will be held on Wednesday for the journalist shot dead while covering riots in Northern Ireland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/northern-ireland-prepares-for-funeral-of-journalist-shot-in-riots-11701936

Lucky UK ticket-holder is sole winner of £38m EuroMillions jackpot

A UK ticket-holder has scooped Tuesday's £38m EuroMillions jackpot.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lucky-uk-ticket-holder-is-sole-winner-of-16338m-euromillions-jackpot-11702050

'Heartbreaking': Sri Lanka relatives mourn at UK sister church

At a church in Leicester they gathered for a service of remembrance for the victims of the terror attacks in Sri Lanka.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/heartbreaking-sri-lanka-relatives-mourn-at-uk-sister-church-11701940

What Donald Trump can expect from state visit

Finally, the state visit for Donald Trump is confirmed - and so far the Palace is not giving much away as to what their latest diplomatic guest can expect.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/what-donald-trump-can-expect-from-state-visit-11701869

Barristers threaten to strike over low pay from CPS

Criminal barristers have threatened to go on strike over a pay row with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/barristers-threaten-to-strike-over-low-pay-from-cps-11701802

Bercow urged to lift Trump ban ahead of state visit

John Bercow has been urged to abandon his ban on Donald Trump addressing parliament during his UK visit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/john-bercow-urged-to-lift-parliament-ban-on-donald-trump-ahead-of-state-visit-11701824

Kids find 7ft boa constrictor on their doorstep in Scotland

A dad has spoken of his shock after his kids discovered a 7ft boa constrictor outside the house.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/kids-find-7ft-boa-constrictor-on-their-doorstep-in-scotland-11701804

Murdered youth football coach, 18, 'had everything to live for'

A children's football coach found murdered at a flat in Stoke-on-Trent was "a beautiful young woman who had everything to live for", her family have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murdered-youth-football-coach-megan-newton-18-had-everything-to-live-for-11701754

World number one O'Sullivan beaten by snooker amateur

World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan has crashed out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round after losing to amateur James Cahill.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/world-number-one-snooker-player-ronnie-osullivan-beaten-by-amateur-james-cahill-11701667

Rachel Johnson and Gavin Esler among Change UK MEP candidates

Rachel Johnson and Gavin Esler have been unveiled as some of Change UK's candidates for the upcoming European elections.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/change-uk-reveal-rachel-johnson-and-gavin-esler-as-european-parliament-candidates-11701589

Revolutionary aircraft can stay in the sky indefinitely

Experts have created a new type of aircraft that can stay in the air indefinitely by varying its buoyancy.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/revolutionary-phoenix-aircraft-can-stay-in-the-sky-indefinitely-engineers-say-11701547

JRR Tolkien's family hit out at new biopic film

The family of author JRR Tolkien have said they do not approve of the upcoming biopic film made about his life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jrr-tolkiens-family-hit-out-at-new-film-about-lord-of-the-rings-and-hobbit-author-11701508

Man held over murder of Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh

A man has been arrested after Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh was shot dead outside his Edinburgh home, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bradley-welsh-man-arrested-over-murder-of-trainspotting-actor-11701555

Donald Trump's state visit to UK confirmed for June

Donald Trump will make a three-day state visit to the UK from 3 June, the royal family has confirmed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/donald-trumps-state-visit-to-uk-confirmed-for-3-5-june-11701383

Tory MP fined for two false expenses invoices

Tory MP Christopher Davies has been fined £1,500 and ordered to carry out 50 hours of community service for submitting two false expenses invoices.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tory-mp-christopher-davies-fined-for-two-false-expenses-invoices-11701536

Police horse dies after being impaled by metal pole at football match

A police horse died at a football game on Easter Monday after being impaled on a metal pole in a "tragic accident".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-horse-dies-after-being-impaled-by-metal-pole-at-football-match-11701484

Man and teen held after 24-year-old stabbed to death outside pub

A man and teenager have been arrested after a 24-year-old barrister's clerk was stabbed to death in a brawl outside a pub.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-and-teenager-held-after-24-year-old-stabbed-to-death-outside-pub-in-greater-manchester-11701463

Town evacuated after mountain fire in North Wales

Twenty homes have been evacuated in a town in North Wales after a fire broke out on a mountain following the Easter weekend's record-breaking temperatures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/town-evacuated-after-mountain-fire-in-north-wales-11701411

Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill dies aged 79

Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill, the first British man to lift the European Cup, has died aged 79.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/celtic-fcs-greatest-ever-captain-billy-mcneill-dies-aged-79-11701435

Labour MP apologises over fake Israel attack video

A Labour MP has come under fire for posting a video he claimed showed Israeli soldiers attacking Palestinian children "for fun", but which appears to have actually been filmed in Guatemala.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-mp-grahame-morris-apologises-over-fake-israel-attack-video-11701408

Brother and sister among British victims identified in Sri Lanka bombings

Two teenagers have been confirmed as among the Britons to have been killed in the Sri Lanka terror attacks on Easter Sunday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sri-lanka-terror-attacks-british-victims-identified-after-deadly-bombings-11701372

Gagging orders for NHS whisteblowers to be banned

Gagging orders used in the NHS to stop whistleblowers speaking out will be banned, the health secretary has promised.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gagging-orders-for-nhs-whisteblowers-to-be-banned-health-secretary-matt-hancock-vows-11701343

Woman, 57, arrested over murder of journalist Lyra McKee

A 57-year-old woman has been arrested in Derry in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-57-arrested-over-murder-of-journalist-lyra-mckee-11701369

Health chiefs 'ignoring warnings' over e-cigarette risks

An academic and a doctor have accused Public Health England of ignoring growing evidence on the harmful effects of e-cigarettes.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/health-chiefs-ignoring-warnings-over-e-cigarette-risks-11701260

Monday, 22 April 2019

Donald Trump planning state visit to UK in June

US president Donald Trump will make a state visit to the UK in the first week of June, Sky News understands.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-planning-state-visit-to-uk-in-june-11701257

Climate change protest to move to Parliament Square

Climate change protesters will march on Parliament Square later this morning, Sky News understands.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/climate-change-protest-to-move-to-parliament-square-11701265

New IRA apologises for murder of journalist Lyra McKee

The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-ira-admits-murdering-journalist-lyra-mckee-11701261

Toothy grin: New pics of Prince Louis to mark his first birthday

New photos of Prince Louis to mark his first birthday on Tuesday have been released.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/toothy-grin-new-pics-of-prince-louis-to-mark-his-first-birthday-11701259

Ex-firefighter and partner named among British victims in Sri Lanka

A retired firefighter and his partner have been named among the British victims killed in the Sri Lanka terror attacks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ex-firefighter-and-partner-named-among-british-victims-in-sri-lanka-11701207

Peter Kay pictured in public for first time in a year

Comedian Peter Kay has been photographed in public for the first time in almost a year after cancelling his highly anticipated live tour.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/peter-kay-pictured-in-public-for-first-time-in-a-year-11701110

Hottest ever Easter Monday in UK - but storms on way from France

All four UK nations have recorded their warmest Easter Monday of all-time, but the sunshine will soon give way to hail and thunder.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hottest-ever-easter-monday-in-uk-but-storms-on-way-from-france-11700929

Body found in water near BBC headquarters

Police have recovered the body of a man from a dock near the headquarters of the BBC in Greater Manchester.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/body-found-in-water-near-bbc-headquarters-at-media-city-salford-11701054

Extinction Rebellion reveals new protest plans for this week

Environmental protesters from Extinction Rebellion are planning to march to London's financial district on Thursday, Sky News has been told.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-reveals-new-protest-plans-for-this-week-11700843

Mum and son feared to be among British victims of Sri Lanka attacks

A British lawyer and her son are feared to be among eight British victims of the Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka which claimed at least 290 lives.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mum-and-son-feared-to-be-among-british-victims-of-sri-lanka-attacks-11700450

Lyra McKee's friends stage protest at dissident republican office

Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have painted red hand prints across the office of a dissident republican group in Derry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lyra-mckees-friends-stage-protest-at-dissident-republican-office-11700770

Dozens of migrants picked up crossing Channel in boats

Dozens of migrants trying to cross the English Channel in small boats have been picked up by Border Force and RNLI vessels.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dozens-of-migrants-picked-up-crossing-channel-in-boats-11700784

IVF clinics 'exploiting older women's hopes', watchdog says

Older women are being exploited by IVF clinics and have a limited chance of becoming pregnant after treatment, the industry's watchdog has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ivf-clinics-exploiting-older-womens-hopes-despite-low-chances-watchdog-says-11700615

Third of English residents think Scottish notes are fake - poll

It is an age-old gripe of Scots - from Judy Murray to one man who tried to report it as a hate crime.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/third-of-english-residents-think-scottish-bank-notes-are-fake-survey-11700676

Former Corrie star Tamaddon expecting first baby at 42

Former Coronation Street and Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon has revealed she is pregnant with her first child.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hayley-tamaddon-former-coronation-street-star-pregnant-with-first-baby-at-42-11700580

Boy, 14, stabbed in the back in Liverpool

A 14-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering serious back injuries during a stabbing in Liverpool.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-14-stabbed-in-the-back-in-toxteth-area-of-liverpool-11700509

Sunday, 21 April 2019

PM: Stephen Lawrence Day serves as reminder 'to build fairer UK'

The murder of Stephen Lawrence was a "watershed moment" that forced Britain to "wake up to the reality of the racism that still exists in our society", Theresa May has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-stephen-lawrence-day-serves-as-reminder-to-build-fairer-uk-11700453

Call to restore powersharing after Lyra McKee murder

Talks to restore powersharing at Stormont to begin immediately following the murder of journalist Lyra McKee, the leader of the SDLP has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/call-to-restore-powersharing-as-men-held-over-lyra-mckee-murder-are-released-11700432

'Climate activists should embrace GM crops solution' - farmer

Environmental activists should "rethink" their position on genetically modified crops in order to solve potential food shortages caused by climate change, a leading farmer has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/climate-activists-should-embrace-gm-crops-solution-says-farmer-11700419

British woman killed by kidnappers in Nigeria

Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed a British woman and a Nigerian man, and abducted three others, officials have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-woman-faye-mooney-killed-by-kidnappers-in-nigeria-11700396

Men held over Lyra McKee murder released without charge

Two men arrested over the murder of journalist Lyra McKee have been released without charge.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/men-held-over-lyra-mckee-murder-released-without-charge-11700370

Enjoy record Easter because storms are on way to UK

The pleasant Easter bank holiday weather looks set to be short lived as next week's forecasts say the UK will be swapping heat and sunshine for hail and thunder. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-enjoy-record-easter-because-storms-are-on-way-next-week-11700215

Children aged 11 are upskirting teachers, says union

Pupils as young as 11 have taken pictures up the skirts of teachers, a union has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/children-aged-11-are-upskirting-teachers-says-union-11700115

Mother-of-five, 34, killed in hit-and-run

A mother-of-five has been killed and several others injured in a hit-and-run in Wigan.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mother-of-five-34-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-wigan-11700093

Arrests after 'devastating' fire on Ilkley Moor

Several arrests have been made over a large fire on West Yorkshire's Ilkley Moor.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arrests-made-over-devastating-blaze-on-west-yorkshire-moorlands-11699948

Climate change protesters to 'pause' London rebellion

Climate change protesters who have spent the last week bringing parts of central London to a standstill have said they are going to "pause" their rebellion and concentrate on political objectives instead.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-climate-change-campaigners-to-pause-london-protest-11699883

Labour 'must back' another Brexit referendum

The Labour Party must back a second referendum on Brexit in order to defeat Nigel Farage's "backward-looking brand of politics", Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has said. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-must-back-second-brexit-referendum-says-tom-watson-11699805

These are the easiest passwords to hack - is yours one of them?

The most common passwords have been revealed, as a survey shows many British internet users do not know the best way to protect themselves from cyber crime.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/these-are-the-easiest-passwords-to-hack-is-yours-one-of-them-11699675

Saturday, 20 April 2019

Royal Easter: Queen celebrates 93rd birthday today

The Queen is celebrating her 93rd birthday, which this year coincides with Easter Sunday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-easter-queen-celebrates-93rd-birthday-today-11699691

People still using weak passwords - these are the most common

The most common passwords have been revealed, as a survey shows many British internet users do not know the best way to protect themselves from cyber crime.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/people-still-using-weak-passwords-these-are-the-most-common-11699675

PM highlights persecution of Christians in Easter message

The prime minister has used her Easter message to highlight the "danger" facing Christians, while Jeremy Corbyn focused on the refugee crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-highlights-persecution-of-christians-in-easter-message-11699669

Prisons using tech to trace illegal mobiles to precise cells

Prison staff are using specialist detection equipment to pinpoint where inmates are using illegal mobile phones down to the precise cell, the Ministry of Justice has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-tech-used-to-trace-illegal-mobiles-to-precise-jail-cells-11699673

Digital Easter: Church service to be streamed on Facebook

The Church of England says it is on target to train nearly 2,000 church teams with digital skills - including streaming services live on Facebook - in a bid to boost congregation numbers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/digital-easter-church-service-to-be-streamed-on-facebook-11699641

'Intense' blaze breaks out on West Yorkshire moorland

Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze emitting "intense heat" on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ilkley-moor-fire-intense-blaze-breaks-out-on-west-yorkshire-moorland-11699558

12,000 pieces of official govt advice added to Alexa and Google Home

Information on public services - from renewing a passport to the state pension - can now be accessed through voice-activated smart speakers and virtual assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/12000-pieces-of-official-govt-advice-added-to-alexa-and-google-home-11699520

Derbyshire Tories boycott EU elections over Brexit chaos

Conservative councillors in Derbyshire have voted to go on "strike" and not help candidates campaign in the upcoming European elections, in an extraordinary show of local defiance to the national party.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/derbyshire-tories-boycott-eu-elections-over-brexit-chaos-11699287

Family baffled over crossbow attack on pensioner

The family of a pensioner shot with a crossbow and now fighting for his life say they cannot think of anybody who would want to harm him.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crossbow-attack-on-pensioner-gerald-corrigans-family-baffled-over-motive-11699140

Footballers backing anti-racism campaign suffer more racist abuse

Footballers who boycotted social media for 24 hours in a protest against racism have received further abuse online for taking part in the campaign.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/footballers-backing-enough-anti-racism-campaign-suffer-more-racist-abuse-11699146

Police chief tells climate activists: Protest lawfully or go home

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has condemned the "miserable disruption" inflicted on Londoners by Extinction Rebellion - telling demonstrators to protest lawfully or go home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-police-chief-tells-activists-to-protest-legally-or-go-home-11699268

Police attacked as house party 'gets out of hand' in Manchester

Police officers were attacked by revellers after a house party "got out of hand" in Manchester.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-attacked-as-house-party-gets-out-of-hand-in-manchester-11699069

Lyra McKee: Police concern over 'new breed of terrorists'

A senior police officer has expressed his concern at "a new breed of terrorists coming through the ranks" following the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lyra-mckee-murder-police-concern-over-new-breed-of-terrorists-11699070

Search for missing man under way around River Tyne

A search is taking place for a man thought to have gone missing in the River Tyne in Newcastle.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alex-johnson-search-around-river-tyne-under-way-for-missing-man-11698810

'Pointless' rare knee bone makes evolutionary comeback

A small knee bone with "no apparent function", which evolution appeared to have discarded, has made a surprising comeback.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pointless-rare-knee-bone-makes-evolutionary-comeback-in-humans-11698796

UK sunnier than Majorca - and it's going to get hotter!

New temperature records could be set this Easter weekend as Britain basks in sunshine.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-uk-sunnier-than-majorca-and-its-going-to-get-hotter-11698711

Extinction Rebellion: 715 arrests as protests enter sixth day

Police have arrested more than 715 climate change protesters as demonstrations across the capital enter their sixth day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-715-arrests-as-protests-enter-sixth-day-11698825

Joshua to face new opponent after Miller fails drugs test

Anthony Joshua is to face a new opponent for his next fight after Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller failed a drugs test.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/anthony-joshua-to-face-new-opponent-after-jarrell-miller-fails-drugs-test-11698778

Rapist witnessed by boyfriend on FaceTime call

A rapist has been jailed after being pictured in a screenshot by the victim's boyfriend, who witnessed the start of the horrifying attack in a FaceTime call.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rapist-witnessed-by-boyfriend-on-facetime-video-call-11698741

Temperatures could reach 27C in record-breaking Easter

New temperature records could be set this Easter weekend as Britain basks in sunshine.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-temperatures-could-reach-27c-in-record-breaking-easter-weekend-11698711

NHS hack hero pleads guilty to cyber crime charges in US

The British hacker who helped stop the ransomware attack on the NHS has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the US, according to court documents.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-cyber-attack-hero-marcus-hutchins-admits-criminal-charges-in-us-11698678

Girl, 15, in critical condition after being stabbed in neck

A 15-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in County Armagh, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-15-in-critical-condition-after-being-stabbed-in-the-neck-in-county-armagh-11698706

Two teenagers arrested over journalist's murder

Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lyra-mckee-two-teenagers-arrested-over-journalists-murder-11698722

Journalist killed: CCTV released of suspected gunman

Video footage showing the moments before journalist Lyra McKee's death has been released by police in Northern Ireland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lyra-mckee-cctv-released-of-suspected-gunman-after-journalists-death-11698545

Friday, 19 April 2019

Assange was put through 'hell' at embassy - diplomat

Julian Assange was always respectful but went through "hell" in the Ecuadorian embassy as officials tried to "break him down", according to a former senior diplomat.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/julian-assange-put-through-hell-at-embassy-says-former-diplomat-11698113

EU chief Juncker: The UK cannot keep delaying Brexit

The UK cannot delay Brexit indefinitely and must stop wasting time, the European commission chief has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eu-commission-chief-jean-claude-juncker-the-uk-cannot-keep-delaying-brexit-11698676

UK's first guide horse prepares for job by taking the Metro

The UK's first guide horse is almost ready to start his first job in London where he will help a partially-sighted woman who lives and works in the city.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uks-first-guide-horse-prepares-for-job-by-taking-the-metro-11698671

Uncovered: Rare footage of some of the 60s' biggest music stars

Rare footage of The Beatles' only live performance on Top Of The Pops will be unveiled this weekend. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rare-tv-footage-of-some-of-the-60s-biggest-music-stars-11698660

Adele splits from Simon Konecki after three years of marriage

Adele has split from her husband Simon Konecki, a representative for the star has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/adele-splits-from-husband-simon-konecki-after-nine-years-together-11698675

Assange was put through 'hell' at embassy - diplomat

Julian Assange was always respectful but went through "hell" in the Ecuadorian embassy as officials tried to "break him down", according to a former senior diplomat.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/respectful-assange-put-through-hell-at-embassy-says-former-diplomat-11698113

Diane Abbott 'sorry' for drinking mojito on TfL train

Diane Abbott says she is "sincerely sorry for drinking on TfL" after a picture emerged of the Labour MP enjoying a cocktail on her commute.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/diane-abbott-sorry-for-drinking-mojito-on-tfl-train-11698667

Vive la difference! But would the UK react differently to its own Notre-Dame?



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/vive-la-difference-but-would-the-uk-react-differently-to-its-own-notre-dame-11698674

The underwater detective: How extreme fishing got fans hooked

Biologist Jeremy Wade is back with a new show, Dark Waters, after nine seasons of fan favourite River Monsters.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/river-monsters-to-dark-waters-how-jeremy-wades-extreme-fishing-got-fans-hooked-11694538

Theresa May dons high-vis vest for Easter race

The Prime Minister lent a hand at a Good Friday race, marshalling participants in the annual Maidenhead Easter 10.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-dons-high-vis-vest-to-marshal-easter-10-mile-race-11698624

Four released over fatal east London stabbing

A woman and three men arrested over a fatal stabbing in east London have all been bailed or released under investigation.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stoke-newington-four-people-released-over-fatal-stabbing-11698614

Man, 74, shot with crossbow while trying to fix satellite dish

A man is fighting for his life after being shot with a crossbow outside his home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-74-critical-after-being-shot-with-crossbow-while-trying-to-fix-satellite-dish-11698401

CCTV of Londonderry street moments before journalist murdered

Video footage showing the moments before journalist Lyra McKee's death has been released by police in Northern Ireland.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cctv-of-northern-ireland-street-moments-before-journalist-lyra-mckee-murdered-11698545

Police reveal details of Bradley Welsh murder suspect

Police have released a description of a man suspected of killing Trainspotting 2 actor Bradley Welsh who was shot on his doorstep.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bradley-welsh-killing-police-reveal-details-of-suspect-11698429

Six-year-old boy injured after shots fired at house

A six-year-old boy has been hurt after shots were fired at a house in Wolverhampton.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boy-six-injured-after-shots-fired-at-house-in-wolverhampton-11698509

Trevor Nunn on Dame Judi Dench's naughty sense of humour

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Trevor Nunn go way back.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/trevor-nunn-on-dame-judi-denchs-naughty-sense-of-humour-11698198

K-pop stars BTS hit number one spot in UK album chart

Boy band BTS have become the first Korean act to get to number one in the UK album chart. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/k-pop-stars-bts-become-first-korean-group-to-have-number-one-album-in-uk-11698228

Labour deletes 'happy Passover' post after backlash

Labour is facing a call to apologise for wishing Jews a "happy Passover" with a graphic including a loaf of bread.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-deletes-happy-passover-twitter-post-after-backlash-over-image-of-bread-11698222

Extinction Rebellion: Mood 'shifts' as police carry away protesters

Police have begun carrying activists away from one of the climate change protests blocking parts of central London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-mood-shifts-in-oxford-circus-as-police-carry-away-protesters-11698061

UKIP deputy criticises leader for defending candidate's rape remark

A row has erupted at the centre of UKIP over one of the party's election candidates refusing to apologise for saying he "wouldn't even rape" a Labour MP.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ukip-deputy-criticises-leader-for-defending-candidates-rape-remark-11698088

Killing Eve's Jodie Comer: 'A fan asked me to strangle her'

Killing Eve star Jodie Comer has said a female fan once asked if she would strangle her.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/killing-eves-jodie-comer-a-fan-asked-me-to-strangle-her-11697984

Lyra McKee: 'A journalist of courage, style and integrity'

Lyra McKee has been described as a journalist of courage, style and integrity - traits that saw her take to the streets on Thursday night to witness the unrest in Londonderry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lyra-mckee-a-journalist-of-courage-style-and-integrity-11698009

Record £785m paid out by pet insurers last year

A record £785m was paid out by pet insurers in 2018 as increasingly sophisticated treatments pushed up costs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/record-163785m-paid-out-by-pet-insurers-as-vet-treatments-get-more-sophisticated-11697927

Prince Charles: More must be done to tackle 'horror' of knife crime

Prince Charles has called for more to be done to tackle the "pervasive horror" of knife crime - describing recent killings across the UK as "terrible deeds of darkness".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-charles-more-must-be-done-to-tackle-horror-of-knife-crime-11697847

Two people die after being pulled from sea off Aberdeen beach

Two people have died after being pulled from the sea off Aberdeen beach in the early hours of Friday morning.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-people-die-after-being-pulled-from-sea-off-aberdeen-beach-11697900

Thursday, 18 April 2019

Driver flees after crashing £130,000 supercar in Manchester

The driver of a £130,000 car fled after losing control and crashing into several objects, according to police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/driver-flees-after-crashing-163130000-supercar-in-greater-manchester-11697836

Egg moon? Fish moon? Pink moon? Skygazers to get a treat

Skygazers could get an Easter treat this Good Friday as spring's annual pink moon graces the night sky.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/egg-moon-fish-moon-pink-moon-skygazers-to-get-a-treat-11697824

Police told to use 'full force' of law against Heathrow protesters

Police have been given the green light by the home secretary to use the "full force of the law" against climate change protesters who are planning disrupt Heathrow Airport.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-told-to-use-full-force-of-law-against-heathrow-climate-change-protesters-11697820

Millions set for Good Friday getaway as UK set to hit 25C

Severe traffic delays are expected on some popular routes today as an estimated 4.4 million people take to Britain's roads.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/millions-set-for-easter-getaway-as-uk-set-to-hit-25c-11697823

'It was a no-brainer - I had to break the law and grow cannabis'

Carly Barton had a stroke in her early twenties.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/it-was-a-no-brainer-i-had-to-break-the-law-and-grow-cannabis-11697800

Easter can only mean one thing - DIY



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/easter-can-only-mean-one-thing-diy-11697817

Woman shot dead in 'terrorist incident' in Londonderry

A 29-year-old woman has been killed after shots were fired in Londonderry, with police treating it as a "terrorist incident".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-shot-dead-in-londonderry-police-say-11697813

Brexit-backing troll jailed for death threats and racist messages to MPs

A pro-Brexit online troll who told Labour MP David Lammy to "go back to the jungle" has been jailed for nearly 10 months.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-backing-troll-jailed-for-death-threats-and-racist-messages-to-mps-11697694

Four arrested over fatal stabbing in London

A woman and three men have been arrested over the murder of a man who was stabbed to death in northeast London on Wednesday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-and-three-men-arrested-over-fatal-stabbing-in-london-11697716

Cat jumps out of sofa about to be crushed at waste plant

A cat has been branded a "miracle" after he jumped out of a sofa that was about to be crushed at a waste plant in Slough.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cat-jumps-out-of-sofa-about-to-be-crushed-at-waste-plant-11697643

Footballers' 24-hour social media boycott over racist abuse

Top Premier League footballers are backing a 24-hour boycott of social media as they demand platforms do more to stop racist abuse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/premier-league-footballers-back-24-hour-social-media-boycott-over-racist-abuse-11697534

Semenya ruling may bring death of women's sport, warns Radcliffe

Paula Radcliffe believes the verdict of a landmark legal case involving Olympic champion Caster Semenya could open the door for transgender athletes to compete in women's categories without lowering their testosterone levels. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/semenya-ruling-may-bring-death-of-womens-sport-warns-paula-radcliffe-11697562

Teachers killed in buggy crash 'utterly devoted to each other'

A British couple killed after their buggy reportedly fell 200m (656ft) into a ravine on the Greek island of Santorini were "utterly devoted to one another".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-couple-who-died-in-greek-buggy-crash-were-utterly-devoted-to-one-another-11697452

Climate protesters threaten Heathrow 'shutdown' after 460 arrests

Climate change protesters plan to "shut down" Heathrow Airport tomorrow as hundreds of thousands of passengers prepare to jet off over the Easter weekend.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/climate-protesters-threaten-heathrow-airport-shutdown-after-460-arrests-11697381

Illegal shooting of buzzard investigated

Police are investigating the shooting of a buzzard in Northamptonshire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/illegal-shooting-of-buzzard-investigated-in-northamptonshire-11696998

Whale-sized 'concreteberg' blocks three London sewers

A record-breaking "concreteberg" the size of a blue whale is blocking three Victorian sewers in central London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/concreteberg-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-blocking-three-london-sewers-11697323

Murder inquiry after man shot dead in Birmingham

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was shot dead in the street in Birmingham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murder-inquiry-after-man-shot-dead-in-birmingham-11697337

After suicides, Scotland told to stop sending low-risk offenders to jail

Katie Allan's experience of prison was short and brutal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/after-suicides-scotland-told-to-stop-sending-low-risk-offenders-to-jail-11697179

Joey Barton 'emphatically' denies Barnsley assault claims

Fleetwood manager Joey Barton has denied allegations he assaulted Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel after a match.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/joey-barton-emphatically-denies-barnsley-assault-allegations-11697233

BNP and EDL among far-right groups banned by Facebook

The British National Party (BNP) and the English Defence League (EDL) are among a number of far-right groups that have been banned by Facebook.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bnp-and-edl-among-far-right-groups-banned-by-facebook-11697181

March's milder weather gives UK retail sales a much-needed boost

British shops have benefited from a milder March in comparison with last year's "Beast from the East", according to new figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/marchs-milder-weather-gives-uk-retail-sales-a-much-needed-boost-11696984

Love Island star hanged herself after drinking and taking cocaine

Love Island star Sophie Gradon hanged herself after drinking alcohol and taking cocaine, a coroner has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sophie-gradon-love-island-star-hanged-herself-after-drinking-and-taking-cocaine-11697060

Teen arrested for 'dealing drugs' after boy's death

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs by police investigating the death of a boy found unconscious in a park.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-arrested-on-suspicion-of-dealing-drugs-after-death-of-13-year-old-carson-price-11697000

British diver who saved Thailand boys is rescued from cave

A British diver who helped save 12 schoolboys trapped in a cave in Thailand has himself been rescued from a flooded tunnel in the US after more than a day underground.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-diver-josh-bratchley-who-saved-thailand-boys-is-rescued-from-flooded-cave-11696904

Three charged as climate activists target new bridge in London

Three people have been charged over this week's climate change protests in London, as demonstrators target a new bridge in the city.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-three-charged-as-climate-protests-launch-new-swarm-11696943

Ramsgate: The small seaside town with a role in the Brexit saga

The Kentish seaport of Ramsgate played an unwanted cameo role in the unfolding saga of Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ramsgate-the-small-seaside-town-with-a-role-in-the-brexit-saga-11696750

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

Trainspotting 2 star Bradley Welsh 'shot dead' in Edinburgh

Trainspotting 2 star Bradley Welsh has been shot dead in Scotland, according to reports.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bradley-welsh-trainspotting-2-star-shot-dead-in-edinburgh-11696860

London faces fourth day of disruption as roadblocks continue

London faces a fourth day of disruption as environmental protesters vow to maintain roadblocks across the capital despite nearly 400 arrests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/extinction-rebellion-london-faces-fourth-day-of-disruption-as-roadblocks-continue-11696827

Sky Views: Activists model themselves on Gandhi - but it's a mistake



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sky-views-activists-model-themselves-on-gandhi-but-its-a-mistake-11696826

Rabbits brought to Britain 1,000 years earlier than thought

Rabbits arrived in Britain 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, carbon dating of a bone discovered in West Sussex has revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rabbits-arrived-in-britain-1000-years-earlier-than-thought-11696820

Bullying by colleagues forcing teachers out of profession

Teachers have considered self-harming or quit the profession because of bullying by colleagues, new research suggests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teachers-quitting-profession-because-of-bullying-by-colleagues-in-schools-11696810

Teacher: 'I lived in fear over my boss' bullying'

A survey of 1,995 teachers has found that 80% had been the victim of bullying in the last year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teacher-i-lived-in-fear-over-my-boss-bullying-11696803

School forced to switch off lights once a week amid cuts

A school in West Yorkshire has been turning off the lights one day a week and calling it a "dark day" to try and balance the school books.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/school-forced-to-switch-off-lights-once-a-week-amid-budget-cuts-11696776

'Hugely talented' children's TV star dies aged 16

Actress Mya-Lecia Naylor, who starred in CBBC's Millie Inbetween and Almost Never, has died aged 16.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mya-lecia-naylor-childrens-tv-star-dies-aged-16-11696701

Man jailed for biting hole in police officer's ear

A man has been jailed after he bit a hole in a police officer's ear as he tried to resist arrest.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-jailed-for-13-years-after-biting-hole-in-police-officers-ear-during-arrest-11696536

Man stabbed to death in northeast London

A man has been fatally stabbed in Stoke Newington, northeast London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-stabbed-to-death-in-stoke-newington-northeast-london-11696627

Royal Opera House loses appeal over damage to viola player's hearing

The Royal Opera House has lost its appeal against a landmark ruling over the damage caused to a viola player's hearing due to loud music during a rehearsal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/royal-opera-house-loses-appeal-over-damage-caused-to-viola-players-hearing-11696553

Tech solution to Irish border issue 'could be a decade away'

The possibility of a technological solution to the Brexit Northern Ireland border issue could be more than a decade away, according to a Home Office document seen by Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/technological-solution-to-irish-border-issue-could-be-a-decade-away-says-home-office-document-11696337

Prince Philip crash victim facing driving charges

A woman who criticised the Duke of Edinburgh after she suffered a broken wrist following his Sandringham car crash is facing several motoring offences over unrelated incidents.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prince-philip-crash-victim-who-criticised-royal-after-collision-faces-driving-charges-11696382

Easter heatwave could bring 'deadly pollen bomb'

Britons might be looking forward to a hot and sunny Easter weekend, but they could also have to contend with a so-called "deadly pollen bomb".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-easter-weekend-heatwave-could-bring-deadly-pollen-bomb-11696381

Neo-Nazi terror suspect 'discussed becoming a martyr'

A "Miss Hitler" contest entrant accused of being a neo-Nazi terrorist discussed becoming a "martyr" with her boyfriend, a court has heard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/miss-hitler-entrant-and-neo-nazi-terror-suspect-discussed-martyrdom-court-hears-11696260

'Mini kangaroo' peeks out for first time at Chester Zoo

A rare "miniature kangaroo" has just started to peek out from its mother's pouch after being born at Chester Zoo.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/miniature-kangaroo-peeks-out-of-mothers-pouch-for-first-time-at-chester-zoo-11696238

Man United coach Nicky Butt bailed over alleged assault

Manchester United coach Nicky Butt has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nicky-butt-man-united-coach-bailed-after-being-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assaulting-woman-11696044

House prices growing at slowest pace in almost seven years

Annual house price growth is at its lowest level in almost seven years, with London house prices suffering most.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-house-prices-growing-at-slowest-pace-in-almost-seven-years-11696051

Climate change protesters mount train amid plan to 'disrupt' public transport

Climate change protesters have mounted a train at Canary Wharf station in London amid a wave of further action expected today.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/climate-change-protesters-mount-train-amid-plan-to-disrupt-public-transport-11696014

The Priory fined £300k over girl's death

Mental healthcare group The Priory has been fined £300,000 for breaching health and safety laws over a 14-year-old girl's death.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-priory-fined-163300000-over-death-of-14-year-old-amy-el-keria-11696058

£5 raffle to win Scottish castle ruled 'unfair' by watchdog

A woman who pledged to give away her Scottish castle in a raffle has been rapped by the advertising watchdog for switching the prize to a cash alternative.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/1635-raffle-to-win-scottish-castle-ruled-unfair-by-watchdog-11696010

Miaowch! Pregnant cat gives birth after painful rescue

The RSPCA performed the purr-fect rescue by helping a heavily pregnant cat stuck on a metal fence just in time for her to give birth to five kittens.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/miaowch-pregnant-cat-gives-birth-to-five-kittens-after-painful-rescue-in-wolverhampton-11695991