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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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Gloucestershire crash: Families of four men killed left in 'an ocean of sadness'
The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind.
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Heartbroken parents pay tribute to three children killed in east London house fire
The parents of three children who died in a house fire in east London have paid tribute to them, saying: "Your lives were a blessing."
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Criminal investigation launched into police officer filmed kicking man in head at Manchester Airport
A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.
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Prison worker pleads guilty to 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate
A prison worker has admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate.
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Subway carriages 'could be transformed into cafes, glamping pods or even saunas'
Subway carriages being flogged for £5,000 each could become houses and even a sauna, it has been revealed.
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UK weather: Temperatures set to soar - as forecasters say there could be heatwave
Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend and into next week - with the Met Office predicting there could be a heatwave.
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Ministers expected to approve pay rises for all public sector workers, Sky News understands
The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.
Local Headlines
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Teenager who died at Lodge Farm Reservoir named
A grieving family have paid tribute to their “simply irreplaceable” teenager with ‘a heart full of gold’ who died in Lodge Farm Reservoir this week.
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NHS calls national blood shortage amber alert
A perfect storm of increased demand of O type blood from hospitals and reduced collections due to high levels of unfilled appointments has caused stocks of blood to drop to unprecedentedly low levels.
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Halesowen athlete to represent Team GB
Halesowen athlete, Madeline Down has been named in the Great Britain athletics team for next month’s Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Closure an option in council review of loss-making adventure centres
Cash-strapped Dudley Council has ordered a review of two activity centres for children which are both losing money.
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Dudley Council Plus walk-in centre set to close
The Dudley Council Plus walk-in centre looks set close in January 2025 as part of a new round of borough cost cutting.
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Rogue mini market shut for 3 months
A rogue mini-Market in Halesowen has been ordered to close for three months for flagrantly selling illegal cigarettes and vapes despite repeated warnings.
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Body recovered in search for missing teen
Following a search of Netherton reservoir the body of a teenage boy has been recovered from the water.
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Emergency services remain at Lodge Farm Reservoir
Teams from West Midlands Ambulance Service remain at Lodge Farm Reservoir this morning after responding to reports of a teenage boy in the water last night.
Entertainment News
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Celine Dion makes spectacular comeback with Eiffel Tower performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).
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Justin Timberlake 'was not intoxicated when arrested for drink-driving' and charge should be dismissed, lawyer says
Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.
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Wax replica of Sinead O'Connor withdrawn by Dublin museum after criticism of 'hideous' likeness
Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Former Strictly star Katya Virshilas says bosses have prioritised 'looks' and 'tricks' over dance teaching
A former Strictly Come Dancing star has told Sky News she believes show bosses have sometimes prioritised looks, rather than teaching ability, when it comes to picking professionals - and that dancers can be "brutal" to each other behind the scenes.
National Sport
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Belgian GP: Max Verstappen makes eye-catching Practice One start but grid penalty for race confirmed
Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.
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Canada's Tokyo Olympics football gold medal under fresh scrutiny amid drone spying scandal
Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.
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Liverpool Premier League title chances: Arne Slot's areas to address to challenge Man City and Arsenal
The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?
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Liverpool's Curtis Jones reveals the Arne Slot effect - 'We're not in a rush to attack, we want the ball'
Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.
Business News
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'fix' economy - as expert says 'black hole' matches Tory tax cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.
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Fuel prices remain a rip-off, competition watchdog declares
Competition among fuel retailers is "failing consumers" because drivers are still paying too much to fill up, according to regulators.
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Why things look rosy for NatWest 12 months on from debanking crisis
NatWest has an increasingly confident air about it.
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TalkTalk founder in £400m pledge to win lenders' backing
The founder of TalkTalk has pledged a £400m package to the company's lenders in a bid to win their support for a wide-ranging refinancing.
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Treasury expected to uncover £20bn hole in public finances, Sky News understands
A Treasury audit is expected to reveal a £20bn black hole in public spending, Sky News understands.
Politics News
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Ministers expected to approve pay rises for all public sector workers, Sky News understands
The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'fix' economy - as expert says 'black hole' matches Tory tax cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.
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Controversial free-speech law delayed 'over anti-semitism fears'
The government is considering repealing a controversial law that could have seen universities and student unions fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech on campus.
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Electoral Dysfunction Live: Sky News podcast announces live UK tour
Sky News' hugely popular politics podcast Electoral Dysfunction will go on tour in September after a busy summer covering the general election.
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Care Quality Commission in 'crisis', Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns - after new report calls for 'urgent' changes
An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed "significant internal failings" that are hampering its ability to keep a check on health and social care institutions.
World News
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Spectacular opening ceremony - in pictures
The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony: A daring vision for a city on edge - and a test of endurance for viewers
Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.
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Russia seems intent on turning Olympics ban into boycott - but athletes 'desperate' to compete
When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.
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Adam Boulton: Unlike Veep, Harris's campaign for the White House is like no other
Audiences for Veep, the TV series broadcast on Sky, have shot up since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate for the White House.
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Justin Timberlake 'was not intoxicated when arrested for drink-driving' and charge should be dismissed, lawyer says
Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.
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Trump attacks Kamala Harris's 'disrespectful' Gaza remarks as he hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at his Florida resort as he dismissed reports of tensions between the pair and attacked Kamala Harris's "disrespectful" comments about the Gaza war.
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El Chapo's son 'duped alleged cartel boss into flying to US before their arrests'
An alleged Mexican drug cartel leader arrested in Texas was duped into flying to the US, officials have said.
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Paris 2024: Who would cause such chaos on France's rail network before the Olympics, and avoid claiming publicity?
The shock caused by the arson attacks on France's railways came quickly and intensely.
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Celine Dion makes spectacular comeback with Eiffel Tower performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).
Weird News
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Hockey player opts to have part of finger amputated to compete at Paris Olympics
A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.
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Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out Argentina goal two hours after game suspended
A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.
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Devon: Would you buy six-acre Drake's Island near Plymouth with private beach and 15 ghosts?
A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.
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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.
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Tortoise causes train delays after slowly climbing on to tracks between Ascot and Bagshot
A tortoise miraculously managed to escape its home and climb on to train tracks, sparking delays for commuters.