London drug seizures map reveals most popular illegal substances
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Leon Bangura convicted of murdering Kalvin Taylor
Leon Bangura faces a life sentence for murdering 19-year-old Kalvin Taylor in a drug gang dispute. The victim's body was left decomposing on a sofa for a week. Read the full court details.
Hounslow Council Leader defends grooming gangs comments
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.
London dealer claims gang threats forced him to sell drugs
A West London man caught dealing cocaine in Wales told a court a crime gang threatened his family. Romario Buzi, 23, was given a suspended prison sentence. Read the full story.
Police warn North London restaurant over drug activity fears
Met Police oppose O'Bombeiro's bid to lift licence restrictions, warning it may invite back drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Brent Council to decide next week.
Angela Constance breached ministerial code, probe finds
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.
Angela Constance breached ministerial code, probe finds
An independent investigation found Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance unintentionally broke the ministerial code. She will face a formal reprimand and address Holyrood.
Drug dealer jailed after Croydon station ticket stop
A South London drug dealer has been sentenced to over five years in prison after being stopped for a ticket issue at West Croydon station. Read the full story of the arrest and seizure.
London teens jailed for killing homeless man over drugs
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.
Reform UK: Mandatory life terms for child rapists
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.
Hare Coursing Surge: 500% Arrest Rise in Wiltshire
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.
Oldham grooming inquiry to probe police and council failings
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.
GMP Failures Let Suspect Attempt Murder After Abuse
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.
British drug mules escape Bali death penalty
Three Brits convicted of smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets avoid execution in Bali. They will be deported to the UK next month after a year in prison. Read the full story.
Pfizer spent 18% on R&D, 27% to shareholders in 2024
Analysis reveals US pharma giant Pfizer allocated more revenue to shareholders than R&D in 2024, as Trump's drug price rhetoric targets allies over corporate profits. Explore the real drivers of high US medicine costs.
Colombia's Night Raids on Drug Gangs at Venezuela Border
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.
Smoking ban exception for crack use considered in Scotland
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
Scottish Justice Secretary survives no confidence vote
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.
One in Nine UK Teens Approached by Criminals
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.
Grooming Gang Survivor's iPad Holds Evidence of Years of Abuse
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'.
Survivor reveals evidence of Manchester grooming gang abuse
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 Podcast 'Prey' Gives Voice to Grooming Gang Survivors
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.
Scotland Orders Review of Grooming Gang Evidence
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.
County Lines: A Decade of Destroyed Young Lives
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.
Drug cartels use 'cocaine cows' to smuggle billions into Europe
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
Trump: Land operations in Venezuela to start 'very soon'
Donald Trump announces a significant escalation in the US campaign against Venezuelan drug cartels, with land operations set to begin imminently. Get the latest on the crisis.
Drug dealer's fishing knife excuse fails in court
Louis Cummings claimed his knife was for fishing despite no equipment. Police found 130 NOS canisters at his Ashford home. Read the full sentencing details.
Drug-resistant fungal infection surges 500% in UK
A 'turbocharged' fungal infection called trichophyton indotineae has seen cases surge 500% in the UK. Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this contagious skin condition.
Secret Memo Reveals True Reason for Trump Boat Strikes
Exclusive: Internal justice department memo shows Trump administration framing Caribbean boat strikes as collective self-defense, contradicting public overdose narrative. Read the full analysis.
$10.3m Meth Found Hidden in Lettuce Shipment
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
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