DJ Zack Bradley pleads guilty to GBH after attacking veteran DJ Fat Tony, 60, in a Margate nightclub booth, leaving him with a fractured eye socket. Full story on the shocking assault and its aftermath.
Plans to convert a closed Kilburn Santander into an adult gaming centre face fierce local opposition, amid concerns over Brent's 81 existing gambling premises. Join the debate.
A Metropolitan Police officer denies grievous bodily harm after Leonard Sandiford was Tasered, fell from a wall, and suffered life-changing spinal injuries. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
Guardian readers passionately debate whether the internet's harms outweigh its benefits. From democracy to disability, we explore the arguments for and against switching off the digital world.
A damning report finds nearly 100 children suffered harm, including chronic pain and deformities, from botched surgeries by a Great Ormond Street surgeon. Read the full investigation.
New support for young adults leaving care in England includes free prescriptions and eye tests. However, experts warn deep-rooted problems in children's social care persist. Read the full analysis.
A New Year's Eve celebration in Germany turned to disaster after 10 people drank a corrosive cleaning liquid. One woman is in a coma. Police are investigating.
Unilever is shifting half its ad budget to social media after Vaseline's viral TikTok life hacks, from cleaning shoes to fixing squeaky doors. Discover the 'social listening' strategy reshaping advertising.
A 17-year-old boy is on bail after a Christmas Day stabbing in Watford left a man in his 40s in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Discover how authentic UK creators like 'Bus Aunty' and a Cotswolds gardener are winning millions of followers as an antidote to AI-generated social media content.
A murder investigation is underway after David Darke, 66, died from a head injury sustained outside a village pub. A 36-year-old suspect has been re-arrested. Read the latest.
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to five years for a 'frenzied' stabbing outside Barnes railway station. The victim required lifesaving surgery. Read the full report.
Derbyshire County Council's plan to shut eight residential care homes after a failed sale has been called a 'betrayal', putting over 200 jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story.
A 22-year-old London man faces serious charges after allegedly throwing a corrosive substance at two women in Blackwater. He has been granted bail and will appear in crown court next month.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly assessing an Australian policy that bars under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Could the UK follow suit? Read the latest.
Sky News investigation reveals anyone can call themselves a therapist in the UK without training. Victims share stories of blurred boundaries and harm, as MPs demand urgent statutory regulation.
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission warns Keir Starmer has no coherent plan to tackle entrenched inequalities, as youth unemployment hits a three-year high. Read the exclusive report.
As Donald Trump governs via Truth Social, a platform used by only 3% of US adults, crucial details about policy, mental state, and erratic behaviour risk going unseen by the public. Explore the implications.
Daniel Peasnell, 33, bit half a finger off his best friend's uncle after being ejected from a wedding at The Perch in Oxfordshire. He has been sentenced to five years in prison.
A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack has been given an indefinite hospital order. Read the full court details.
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC's victory parade, is sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison. Read the full story of the devastation and impact on victims.
Paul Doyle, 54, will be sentenced for ploughing into over 100 Liverpool FC fans. Read the latest court details and victim impact statements from the shocking incident.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enforces one of the world's strictest social media bans for children under 16 this week. We explore the mental health crisis behind the law, its impact on young influencers, and the fierce debate it has ignited.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
As society grows more isolated, children's birthday parties offer a vital chance to forge real-world connections, despite the chaos and sugar-fuelled mayhem. Discover why these events are essential.