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Heat health alerts coming into force - as fifth wave of high temperatures looms
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with new heat alerts coming into force as highs of 36C (97F) are forecast.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0100
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with new heat alerts coming into force as highs of 36C (97F) are forecast.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0100
Wasted medicine in the UK could fill 75 swimming pools a year
About 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines were estimated to have been thrown away in England in one year, pharmacies have said - enough to fill 75 swimming pools.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:26:00 +0100
About 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines were estimated to have been thrown away in England in one year, pharmacies have said - enough to fill 75 swimming pools.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:26:00 +0100
Police officers under investigation after sex predator left free to murder two women and rape third
A prolific sexual predator has been found guilty of murdering two women and violently raping a third amid a string of missed chances to stop him.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0100
A prolific sexual predator has been found guilty of murdering two women and violently raping a third amid a string of missed chances to stop him.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0100
Counter terror police on Widdecombe case reopen attempted burglary investigation
Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary that was reported more than a year before she died.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary that was reported more than a year before she died.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Man charged over deaths of four people who were killed after car crashed into lamppost
A man has been charged over the deaths of four people who were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
A man has been charged over the deaths of four people who were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
Small boats get the attention – but this other illegal immigration route is still a problem
As a Sky News investigation reveals the business model of a people smuggler claiming to use fake documents to bring migrants via the Channel Tunnel, we have spoken to an officer who formerly worked in border control who says staff felt "overwhelmed".
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100
As a Sky News investigation reveals the business model of a people smuggler claiming to use fake documents to bring migrants via the Channel Tunnel, we have spoken to an officer who formerly worked in border control who says staff felt "overwhelmed".
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100
Manhunt for child rapist who escaped while on leave
A manhunt has been launched for an escaped sex offender who was being held in secure units after raping a 10-year-old girl.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0100
A manhunt has been launched for an escaped sex offender who was being held in secure units after raping a 10-year-old girl.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0100
Man admits hiding fatal arson attack suspect's body in bin
A man has admitted preventing the lawful burial of a suspect in a fatal arson attack after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin in Liverpool.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
A man has admitted preventing the lawful burial of a suspect in a fatal arson attack after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin in Liverpool.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Andrew Flintoff leaves job as England Lions head coach
Andrew Flintoff has stepped down from his role as head coach of England Lions.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0100
Andrew Flintoff has stepped down from his role as head coach of England Lions.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0100
Prison officer sentenced for starting relationship with 'Latvian Pablo Escobar' in jail
A prison officer has been jailed after starting a relationship with a drug dealer while he was imprisoned there.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0100
A prison officer has been jailed after starting a relationship with a drug dealer while he was imprisoned there.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0100
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