Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat clarifies his comments on alleged grooming gangs, defending his approach after a Freedom of Information request revealed a three-year police investigation. Read the full story.
Love Island All Stars' Sean Stone vows to ditch his cringe sweet-themed puns after his mum's complaint. The star promises a more authentic approach as the show returns on January 12.
An independent investigation has found Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance 'unintentionally' breached the ministerial code. Read the full details and the political fallout here.
An independent investigation found Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance unintentionally broke the ministerial code. She will face a formal reprimand and address Holyrood.
Five Tube lines face severe delays this morning, including Circle line suspension and District line issues. Get the latest travel updates and alternative route advice here.
Reform UK-led councils in Derbyshire and elsewhere are proposing maximum council tax rises, sparking accusations of 'empty rhetoric' from opponents after election promises to cut taxes.
A devastating fire has completely gutted the historic West Essex Golf Clubhouse near the M25. Over 60 firefighters battled the blaze, with no injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
Two teenage girls have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Anthony Marks, 51, after their selfies and videos placed them at the scene of the brutal attack near King's Cross. Read the full story.
A major fire has torn through the historic West Essex Golf Club in London. Six crews are battling the blaze. All persons are accounted for and no injuries reported. Follow for live updates.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the 'callous' murder of a homeless man near King's Cross. The case exposes the brutal reality of county lines drug gangs operating in London.
Record-breaking king tides and heavy rainfall cause severe flooding across California's Bay Area, prompting rescues and road closures. Read the latest updates on the extreme weather event.
Reform UK's policy chief announces plans for mandatory whole-life sentences for child rapists, targeting grooming gangs. Read the party's tough new stance on historic abuse.
A woman has been found dead on a remote Colorado trail in what authorities suspect is a mountain lion attack, the first fatal incident of its kind in the area since 1999. Read the full investigation details.
A woman has been found dead on a Colorado trail in a suspected mountain lion attack. Authorities have euthanised two animals as the investigation continues. Read the latest.
Hare coursing linked to international gangs is surging in Wiltshire, with arrests up 500%. Police fear a farmer will be seriously injured as rural crime terrorises the Vale of Pewsey.
A national inquiry will investigate how authorities in Oldham failed child sexual exploitation victims for years, amid concerns over race and far-right backlash. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: A grooming gang suspect, not investigated due to police errors, later tried to kill his wife. Key evidence in a 2006 Oldham child rape case was destroyed.
A tiny wren takes up residence in a frosty, rickety greenhouse in Crook, County Durham, offering a glimpse into the resilient life of Britain's smallest breeding bird. Discover the story of this seasonal tenant.
Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a County Durham farm. His family pay tribute to a 'cheeky chappie' with a passion for farming.
Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a farm near Burnopfield. A 13-year-old was seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
Jordan James scores his seventh of the season as Leicester secure a Championship double over Derby County. The win comes amid fan protests against the club's board over deferred staff wages.
Relive the defining cricket stories of 2025: Peter Moores' historic County Championship win, Mohammed Siraj's heroic Test performance, and Temba Bavuma's legacy-sealing catch. Discover the drama now.
Three men serving murder charges escaped a Georgia jail, hijacked a Lyft driver, and forced her on a 10-hour drive to Florida before capture. Read the shocking details.
A key county lines drug dealer from Croydon has been sentenced to nine years after police found a firearm wrapped in a scarf. Videos showed him firing an identical weapon.
The ECB faces a familiar post-Ashes review but lacks the authority to enforce the structural changes experts say are needed to end England's heavy defeats in Australia. Analysis by Matt Hughes.
Sky News joins Colombian troops on a perilous night mission targeting cartels on the Venezuela border. Discover the industrial-scale labs and the 6-tonne cocaine haul left behind.
Two Florida inmates who escaped from a county jail have been recaptured after a major search. Read the full story on the dramatic manhunt and investigation.
Reform UK's flagship Kent council votes to spend tens of thousands on political assistants, facing accusations of hypocrisy after promising to cut waste. Details on the budget crisis and controversial appointee inside.
A Kent council led by Reform UK faces accusations of obstructing transparency after a five-month delay in providing evidence for claimed £40m savings from scrapped green projects. Read the full investigation.
A former Tennessee lawman spent 37 days in jail over a Charlie Kirk meme. Now he's suing for First Amendment violations. Read his fight for free speech.