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Police officer pays tribute to his wife and two children who died in house fire
A police officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to his family as "three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence".
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:29:00 +0000
A police officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to his family as "three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence".
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:29:00 +0000
Michael Gove: I regret torpedoing Boris Johnson's leadership bid
Michael Gove has expressed regret about his decision to blow up Boris Johnson's leadership bid after the Brexit referendum, which saw him accused of "backstabbing".
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0000
Michael Gove has expressed regret about his decision to blow up Boris Johnson's leadership bid after the Brexit referendum, which saw him accused of "backstabbing".
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0000
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban: West Midlands Police 'knew of antisemitism warning from Jewish groups'
West Midlands Police told a safety planning meeting that Jewish groups warned excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match "could be perceived as antisemitic" - weeks before telling MPs the Jewish community backed the ban, according to documents obtained by Sky News.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0000
West Midlands Police told a safety planning meeting that Jewish groups warned excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match "could be perceived as antisemitic" - weeks before telling MPs the Jewish community backed the ban, according to documents obtained by Sky News.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0000
Man charged on suspicion of trespassing on grounds of William and Kate's London residence
A man has been charged with twice gaining access to the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
A man has been charged with twice gaining access to the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
London and Edinburgh welcome 2026 with spectacular displays
The UK has celebrated the arrival of 2026 with large firework displays across the country.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:16:00 +0000
The UK has celebrated the arrival of 2026 with large firework displays across the country.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:16:00 +0000
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca leaves club after 18 months in charge
Chelsea have announced their head coach Enzo Maresca has left his role after 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Chelsea have announced their head coach Enzo Maresca has left his role after 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Migrant small boat Channel crossings in 2025 are second highest ever
A total of 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK in 2025 after crossing the Channel on a small boat - the second-highest annual figure on record.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:55:00 +0000
A total of 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK in 2025 after crossing the Channel on a small boat - the second-highest annual figure on record.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:55:00 +0000
Snow warnings upgraded to amber for some areas of UK
Forecasters have upgraded snow weather warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of the UK.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000
Forecasters have upgraded snow weather warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of the UK.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000
Change is coming in 2026, Starmer vows
Sir Keir Starmer is promising that the change he pledged to deliver in the 2024 election will finally arrive in 2026.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer is promising that the change he pledged to deliver in the 2024 election will finally arrive in 2026.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000
Children from struggling families to be vaccinated at home - as immunisation rates drop
Children from struggling families will be able to be vaccinated at home across parts of England in a new government pilot scheme.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Children from struggling families will be able to be vaccinated at home across parts of England in a new government pilot scheme.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:46:00 +0000