County Council Elections Delayed Again Until 2027
Elections for councils serving millions in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking accusations of a political 'stitch-up'. Read the latest on the local government reorganisation delays.
Elections for councils serving millions in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking accusations of a political 'stitch-up'. Read the latest on the local government reorganisation delays.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis testified before a Georgia state senate committee investigating her prosecution of Donald Trump. The hearing grew contentious as Willis hit back at her Republican critics.
SNP's Angela Constance retains role after opposition motion fails. Vote follows claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs expert. Full story on the political fallout.
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
Democrat Danny Ceisler's decisive victory in the Bucks County sheriff race signals a major shift on local immigration enforcement. Explore the implications for US policy.
A woman and a child have died in a devastating house fire in County Offaly. An investigation is underway as emergency services respond to the tragedy.
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Reform UK has revoked the membership of Staffordshire county council leader Ian Cooper following an investigation into alleged racist abuse directed at Sadiq Khan and others. Read the full story.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
Scarlett, 20, was groomed and trafficked around Manchester from age 14. She kept videos and photos on a broken iPad as proof, saying victims' stories are being 'hijacked'.
Scarlett, 20, shares her story of being trafficked and raped from age 14. She and other survivors speak out as a national inquiry into grooming gangs faces chaos. Read their powerful testimonies.
Sky News documentary 'Prey' reveals the harrowing reality of grooming gangs through survivor stories. Listen now on the Sky News Daily podcast for crucial insights.
Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper is under investigation by Reform UK over alleged racist social media posts. Labour MPs demand his resignation. Read the full story.
The Scottish government has announced an independent national review of grooming gang evidence, led by Professor Alexis Jay. The findings will decide on a judge-led public inquiry into child sexual exploitation.
A decade after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, a new Sky News podcast reveals the devastating impact on exploited children like Lucy, who was stabbed at 13. Listen now.
Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper faces racism allegations over social media posts targeting Sadiq Khan and others. Reform UK launches urgent investigation.
Ten years after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, exploited children face death, prison, or severe mental trauma. New police figures show the crisis is not abating.
Police vow to hunt down 'animals' after a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves three children and a young adult dead. Authorities appeal for information.
A targeted mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California leaves four dead and ten wounded. The gunman remains at large as officials urge the public to come forward with information.
Four people killed and 10 injured in targeted mass shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton, California. Shooter remains at large as community mourns.
Residents of Peterlee, a former Labour stronghold now backing Reform, express deep disappointment with the Chancellor's budget, citing a lack of vision for growth and support for working people.
A 13-year-old girl is in custody after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Pomona, California. Police are investigating the motive for the crime. Follow for updates.
Mark Gibbon from Beaconsfield is released from a Florida jail after a plea deal over an alleged attempt to drown his daughter-in-law. Read the full story.
A Maryland man waited 18 days after discovering a corpse to report it, choosing to call a radio show instead of police. Frederick County authorities have confirmed the investigation.
Celebrating the life of Ian Marchant, a writer and broadcaster whose unique work explored British counterculture, railways, and nightlife. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Exclusive: Sky News reveals over 11,000 crime victims, including children, were denied compensation due to unspent convictions. Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery affected.
PM Keir Starmer commits the national grooming gangs inquiry to leave no stone unturned, including London. Get the latest on the investigation and victim support.
Exclusive: Over 11,000 victims including child abuse survivors refused compensation due to unspent convictions. Read the shocking investigation findings.
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