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What started as a missing person case led to the capture of an "evil" serial killer who "got sadistic sexual pleasure" from murdering women.

A man who had his leg amputated after a hit-and-run has criticised the "appalling" sentence given to the motorist - as he backed a campaign to increase the "shoddy" penalties for uninsured drivers.

The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said.

The parents of a young man who was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old girl say their son was failed by the state.

An amber alert for thunderstorms is in place for London and most of southeast England, with forecasters warning of "torrential" rain.

A police dog that took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has died in a car crash.

A 65-year-old woman dubbed "gangster granny" by police has been jailed for running a UK-wide drug-dealing operation.

Dozens of Russian spies have been sanctioned by the government - including those responsible for targeting Yulia Skripal five years before her attempted murder in Salisbury.

The memory of Electric Light Orchestra’s keyboardist is being honoured with the opening of a new production suite at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Arriving just in time for the summer holiday's, visitors to Dudley Zoo are able to say hello to their adorable newborn sloth.

People can enjoy a game of outdoor chess with new tables that have been installed at Stevens Park in Quarry Bank and Abbey Street Park in Gornal.

Three Black Country MPs have blasted Dudley Council after the Government issued the authority with a Best Value Notice.

Businesses across Dudley borough could be in line for a boost with plans under consideration to slash the price of parking for visitors.

After fundraising for a year, Pelsall Ladies Choir have donated 150 Comfort Cases to Walsall Council to support children in foster care.

A church in Walsall is leading by example in the move towards Net Zero.

Cradley Heath is set for an inspiring night of music and mission as the West Midlands Youth Band and Nexus Youth Choir come together for a special concert.

Avon and Somerset Police will take no further action over Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury.

Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor of Swansea, with the US rapper hailing the Welsh football club as "an underdog that bites back, just like me".

A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.

Huge steel fences have been erected to prevent ticketless fans from watching the Oasis reunion tour in Manchester.

An American Idol TV executive and her husband have been found dead in their LA home.

Sarina Wiegman has called England's dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Sweden at Euro 2025 "the hardest game I've ever watched".

Finn Russell says having Scotland team-mates Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones alongside him will help preserve his calm demeanour as he prepares to lead the British and Irish Lions into battle against Australia.

Jofra Archer says being part of a thrilling England win over India in his comeback game at Lord's made his long journey back to Test cricket "all worth it."

Sky Sports News' Jamie Weir pick out six storylines from the practice days ahead of The Open, including Rory McIlroy's prep for a home major win, Jon Rahm surprising fans in a Portrush bar and the players already making headlines at Royal Portrush...

An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.

The first Post Office Capture conviction is to be sent to the Court of Appeal, Sky News understands, in a "breakthrough" moment in the IT scandal.

The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.

Victims who were put in a tax avoidance scheme later targeted by HMRC received advice from accountants who were being paid a commission.

The private equity firm founded by Guy Hands is plotting a takeover of Boatfolk, one of the UK’s biggest independent marina owners.

Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation.

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle knew about Afghan data leak and should have made ministers tell MPs, Dame Harriet Harman has claimed.

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to address a postcode lottery for the only drug approved for a debilitating pregnancy sickness condition.

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Dozens of Russian spies have been sanctioned by the government - including those responsible for targeting Yulia Skripal five years before her attempted murder in Salisbury.

The Syrian presidency has announced it's assembling a special taskforce to try to stop nearly a week of sectarian clashes in the southern Druze city of Sweida.

Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US ambassador to Turkey has said.

Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, two Wall Street Journal reporters and the publication's owner, News Corp.

Three people have been killed after a "horrific incident" at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility.

A new state of emergency has been declared in Trinidad and Tobago after authorities accused a criminal network of plotting to kill government officials and attack public institutions.

Dozens of Russian spies have been sanctioned by the government - including those responsible for targeting Yulia Skripal five years before her attempted murder in Salisbury.

Antarctica's oldest ice has arrived in the UK for analysis which scientists hope will reveal more about Earth's climate shifts.

The sister of a man who drowned in Portugal has said he died while trying to save his best friend in the water.

Israel has said it "deeply regrets" three deaths at Gaza's only Catholic church, adding that a "stray ammunition" hit the building.

England beat Sweden in a dramatic penalty shootout to keep hopes alive of defending their UEFA Women's Euros title.

Whether or not the UK will have a Royal Family in the future is something that often comes up in debate.

A Spanish disability group has threatened legal action after people with dwarfism were reportedly hired as entertainers for Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday.

A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.

Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed.

An Australian woman has been found guilty of murdering three people after serving them poisonous mushrooms.