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Areas with 'exceptionally low' reservoirs announced
Three reservoirs in England now have "exceptionally low" water levels – with a further seven "notably low" as the country is on track for the driest July on record.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0100
Three reservoirs in England now have "exceptionally low" water levels – with a further seven "notably low" as the country is on track for the driest July on record.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0100
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean make chart history as single breaks 73-year record
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have done it - their hit single Rein Me In has beaten the record for most weeks at the top of the charts in the UK.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0100
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have done it - their hit single Rein Me In has beaten the record for most weeks at the top of the charts in the UK.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0100
Banned driver killed a great-grandfather after crashing stolen supercar
A driver with more than 90 previous convictions admitted causing the death of a great-grandfather after crashing into a garden and hitting him with a stolen Italian supercar.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0100
A driver with more than 90 previous convictions admitted causing the death of a great-grandfather after crashing into a garden and hitting him with a stolen Italian supercar.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0100
'Heartbroken' family pay tribute to 'devoted' father who died after alleged assault in Turkey
The "heartbroken" family of a man who died following an alleged assault in Turkey have described him as a "devoted" father whose "kindness and loyalty touched countless lives".
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0100
The "heartbroken" family of a man who died following an alleged assault in Turkey have described him as a "devoted" father whose "kindness and loyalty touched countless lives".
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0100
World-first cancer treatment given to British woman
A woman with advanced ovarian cancer has become the first patient in the world to receive a pioneering new therapy, in what is being hailed as a "landmark moment".
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0100
A woman with advanced ovarian cancer has become the first patient in the world to receive a pioneering new therapy, in what is being hailed as a "landmark moment".
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0100
Southport killer charged with multiple assaults on staff at Belmarsh prison
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been charged with multiple assaults on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0100
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been charged with multiple assaults on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0100
FIFA chief's senior adviser quits in protest at 'bad deal' to sell-off World Cup
Gianni Infantino's closest adviser has resigned in protest at the FIFA president’s attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, exclusively telling Sky News the world must join him in speaking out against an irresponsible, “bad deal” for the future of football.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0100
Gianni Infantino's closest adviser has resigned in protest at the FIFA president’s attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, exclusively telling Sky News the world must join him in speaking out against an irresponsible, “bad deal” for the future of football.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0100
Renowned climber missing after avalanche - as four bodies found
A renowned climber who served in the British special forces is missing after an avalanche on one of the world's highest mountains.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:48:00 +0100
A renowned climber who served in the British special forces is missing after an avalanche on one of the world's highest mountains.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:48:00 +0100
Harriet Harman: Ban men from running for next Labour leader
Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said Labour should ban men from running in its next leadership election.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0100
Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said Labour should ban men from running in its next leadership election.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0100
BP hangs for sale sign over North Sea operations
BP has placed its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0100
BP has placed its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0100