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Hainault sword incident: Man charged with murder after boy, 14, killed and four injured
A man has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
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Hainault stabbings: Police update on 'horrifically serious' injuries suffered by officers in sword attack
Police officers who responded to a sword attack in London suffered "horrifically serious injuries" - with one of them having been close to losing her hand, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Scottish government survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood
The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.
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Manchester's Co-op Live arena cancels opening event minutes before start time
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig being cancelled as concertgoers were queuing outside.
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Met Office issues weather warnings for thunderstorms covering large parts of UK including London, Brighton and Cardiff
The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for thunderstorms.
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Boy, 17, arrested for attempted murder after three people injured in Sheffield school incident
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield.
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Infected blood compensation 'to be extended' to bereaved children of victims
The infected blood compensation scheme is to be extended to bereaved children who have lost one or two parents, Sky News understands.
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Galashiels man Joop Sparkes missing in Prague after 'jumping off party boat'
A Scottish holidaymaker has gone missing during a weekend break in Prague after witnesses reportedly saw him jump off a party boat.
Local Headlines
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New Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands appointed
The King has appoint Dr Derrick Anderson as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands following the retirement of Sir John Crabtree on 5th August 2024.
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Latest planning decisions including troubled pub to be demolished
A derelict pub in Netherton is set to be replaced by a row of shops after Dudley planners gave an application the green light.
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Free Park Yoga coming soon
Free outdoor yoga sessions will be taking place in Dudley borough as part of a Black Country initiative next month.
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Local family hubs to hold reading and storytelling events
Families with young children are invited to attend a series of free storytelling and nursery rhyme events next month, which are being organised by the five Dudley family hubs.
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Fresh plan for ‘quirky’ historic shopFresh plan for ‘quirky’ historic shop
A fresh plan has been put forward to finally transform a ‘quirky’ old Walsall antique shop which has been encased in scaffolding for years.
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Severn Valley Railway wins UK Transport Award
The Severn Valley Railway has won a UK Transport Award as the Best Regional Heritage Railway Attraction for 2024.
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New defibrillator installed at canal-side pub in Brierley Hill
A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed at a popular canal-side pub in Brierley Hill thanks to match funding and a generous donation from the brewery.
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Heritage document ‘could provide further protection’ for Birmingham's buildings
The future of some of the Birmingham's historic buildings has been thrust firmly in the spotlight in recent months, but a new document has revealed how Birmingham’s heritage buildings could soon benefit from further protection.
Entertainment News
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Manchester's Co-op Live arena cancels opening event minutes before start time
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig being cancelled as concertgoers were queuing outside.
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Melissa McCarthy responds to Barbra Streisand's apology after Ozempic comment
Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy has responded by saying, "I win the day", after Barbra Streisand was criticised for asking her if she had taken a weight-loss drug.
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FKA Twigs reveals she has created an AI clone - but condemns unauthorised deepfakes
FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion.
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Second man held over death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey
A second man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox's George Gilbey.
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney unveil plans to expand Wrexham ground
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have shared their hope to increase the capacity at the club's ground.
National Sport
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Adrian Newey: Ferrari approach F1 designer after Red Bull confirm exit of chief technical officer in early 2025
Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.
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Kieran McKenna knows anything can happen on final day as Ipswich chase promotion from Championship
Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.
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Emma Hayes urges Chelsea rally at Liverpool as outgoing boss seeks to topple Manchester City in WSL title race
The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.
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Harry Kane blocked out Jude Bellingham 'mumbling' before Bayern Munich penalty against Real Madrid
Harry Kane says he blocked out everything after England team-mate Jude Bellingham appeared to try and put him off ahead of converting a penalty for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.
Business News
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Fed holds US interest rates again after three months of disappointing inflation data
The US central bank, known as the Fed, has again kept interest rates high - at 5.25% to 5.5%.
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Wait for interest rate cut leads to surprise dip in house price growth
Shifting expectations for UK interest rate cuts have contributed to a dip in house price growth, according to a closely watched measure.
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Shellfish industry on a 'knife edge' as sewage dumped in designated waters for 192,000 hours last year
Untreated sewage was released into designated shellfish waters for 192,000 hours last year, new research has found.
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Revolution Bars' rivals eye bids for struggling chain's assets
Some of the leading players in Britain's night-time economy are looking to cherry-pick assets from Revolution Bars, the London-listed leisure group.
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House prices, electric vehicle chargers and store advertising
Ian King discusses Nationwide's figures showing a surprise fall in UK house prices, which are down for the second month running.
Politics News
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Scottish government survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood
The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.
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Sir Keir Starmer considered quitting after 2021 local elections and Hartlepool loss
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he considered quitting as Labour leader after the party lost both the Hartlepool by-election and council seats in 2021.
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Boris Johnson tells voters to 'forget about the government'
The Tory mayor of the West Midlands is sending voters an endorsement from Boris Johnson which urges people to "forget about the government", Sky News can reveal.
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First Minister Humza Yousaf says toxic leadership contest would harm SNP and independence movement
Outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf has told Sky News the SNP and independence movement would be harmed by a toxic leadership contest.
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Why people are calling for investigation into £200k Vaughan Gething donation
Calls for an investigation into a £200,000 donation to Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething have intensified in recent weeks.
World News
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Ex-politician seen beating his wife to death in CCTV footage - sparking outrage in Kazakhstan
The murder trial of a former senior politician in Kazakhstan who has been accused of beating his wife to death has attracted the attention of the nation, sparking calls for new legislation tackling domestic violence.
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US university protests: 300 arrested as police in riot gear break up clashes at two campuses
About 300 people have been arrested during police crackdowns on protests at US universities.
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Aid passing through Gaza's 'lifeline' northern crossing at Erez for first time
An Israel Defence Forces checkpoint waves our car down, and our passports and IDs are checked by soldiers - we're then told to pull up behind other cars before a signal is given to follow.
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Georgia: Police use water cannon, tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters opposing 'foreign agent' bill
Police in Georgia's capital have used water cannon, tear gas and stun grenades against crowds outside the country's parliament protesting against a bill the opposition says aims to crack down on press freedoms.
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Road collapses in China killing at least 24 people, say officials
At least 24 people have died after a section of a road collapsed in southern China, according to officials.
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Israel-Hamas war: Rafah attack 'on immediate horizon', UN aid chief says, as Netanyahu reaffirms desire to launch offensive
An Israeli ground offensive in Rafah is "on the immediate horizon", the UN's aid chief has warned, as Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that his forces "will enter" the southern Gaza city.
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Ayrton Senna's death was predicted to end Formula One, former boss Bernie Ecclestone reveals
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he was told Ayrton Senna's death in a Formula One race 30 years ago "would be the end of" the sport.
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First failed asylum seeker sent from UK to Rwanda on voluntary scheme
The UK has sent the first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary scheme.
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How a Philippine coastguard ship ended up being surrounded by 12 Chinese vessels
It was a rare window into confrontations most have viewed from afar. We were invited on board the Philippine Coastguard Vessel BRP Bagacay.
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Drake replies with 10 Things I Hate About You to Kendrick Lamar's 'scam artist' barb in Euphoria diss track
Drake has responded to Kendrick Lamar's latest diss song with a clip from the 1990s romcom 10 Things I Hate About You as the rift between the two star rappers scales new heights.
Weird News
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Google appears to add 'audio emoji' feature - including a fart button
Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.
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The perfect bacon sandwich: Breakfast expert reveals his simple secrets
A breakfast expert has said simplicity is the key to a perfect bacon sandwich.
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Woman says finding 50,000 bees behind walls in toddler's bedroom was 'right out of Stranger Things'
When her daughter first started complaining about "monsters" in her bedroom, Ashley Class didn't give it too much thought, thinking her three-year-old had perhaps been imaging things after watching Pixar's Monsters, Inc.
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Wonka-inspired chocolate experience in Los Angeles that mimics Glasgow event attracts dozens
A Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow that reduced children to tears and prompted calls to the police has inspired a similar event in Los Angeles, drawing dozens of curious fans.
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Tourist fined for getting too close to Walrus in Norway
A tourist has been fined NOK 12,500 Norwegian Kroner (£900) for approaching a walrus in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
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Boy, 13, finds 'holy grail' Lego octopus piece from sea spillage in 1997
A rare Lego piece that fell into the sea in 1997 has been found by a 13-year-old boy in Cornwall.
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Moulin Rouge: Windmill blades fall off overnight
The windmill blades of the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret club in Paris, have fallen off.