Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK bracing for 'unprecedented' fifth heatwave - as 36C temperatures on way
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with possible highs of 36C (97F) on the way.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0100
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with possible highs of 36C (97F) on the way.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0100
Police investigating Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary probe at property linked to Farage, Sky News understands
Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary on a property understood to be linked to Nigel Farage.
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 on a property understood to be linked to Nigel Farage.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Murder investigation launched after man dies following group fight
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight between a group of people in Wales.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight between a group of people in Wales.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0100
Man found guilty of murder after teenager shot outside London nightclub
A 40-year-old man was found guilty of fatally shooting a teenager outside a nightclub in northwest London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0100
A 40-year-old man was found guilty of fatally shooting a teenager outside a nightclub in northwest London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +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
Lengthy delays at Bristol Airport after runway disruption
Passengers travelling to and from Bristol Airport are facing delays of up to seven hours after its runway was closed on Friday evening.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0100
Passengers travelling to and from Bristol Airport are facing delays of up to seven hours after its runway was closed on Friday evening.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0100
Second man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy
A second man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Northampton.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0100
A second man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Northampton.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Birmingham.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0100
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Birmingham.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0100
Police find child rapist who absconded while on community leave
Police have traced a child rapist who absconded while on community leave in Scotland.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0100
Police have traced a child rapist who absconded while on community leave in Scotland.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +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