Thursday, September 22, 2016

24-hour sexual relationship order lifted

A York man is no longer required to tell police he has begun a relationship that could lead to sex within 24 hours of it starting.

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More than 50 Sexual Risk Orders imposed on men

More than 50 Sexual Risk Orders of the type imposed on a man forced to give 24 hours notice of his intention to have sex have been issued in England, Sky News can reveal.

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Southern rail workers to strike for 14 days

Workers on Southern Railway are to go on strike for 14 days in their dispute over the role of conductors.

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PM holding talks on smoothing Brexit process

Theresa May will host the President of the European Parliament in Downing Street, as she seeks to smooth the path of Brexit talks.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Cheap breast cancer drug 'sitting on the shelf'

Thousands of breast cancer sufferers are having their lives "needlessly being put at risk" by being denied access to inexpensive drugs which can stop the disease spreading.

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Students with mental illness 'slip through gaps'

Mental health services for university students are often underfunded despite an increasing number of suicides among undergraduates, a new report has warned.

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'Bullying' £113m fraudsters had 'lavish lifestyle'

A "clever, persistent and pitiless" gang who posed as bank employees to steal £113m from small businesses have been sentenced to 21 years in prison.

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David Miliband: Labour 'unelectable' under Corbyn

David Miliband, seen by his supporters as Labour's lost leader, claims the party under Jeremy Corbyn has not been as far from power since the 1930s.

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MI6 hiring 1,000 staff to fight modern threats

MI6 is to recruit up to 1,000 extra staff to fight the modern threats facing the UK.

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Pilots back industrial action over fatigue

An overwhelming 96% of Easyjet pilots have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute over fatigue.

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Mystery as boy is killed by 'unattended' car

A 13-year-old boy has died after being run over by an "unattended" car.

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OECD downgrades 2017 UK GDP forecast by 1%

A closely-watched forecast has slashed its prediction for UK economic growth next year by a full percentage point.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Labour leadership race to end within hours

Voting in the long-running Labour leadership contest between Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith will close at noon today.

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Drive to improve detection of domestic abuse

Police officers will be primed to look out for coercive or controlling behaviour when attending domestic abuse incidents as part of a drive to improve the detection of cases.

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Labour fudge over shadow cabinet changes

Minutes before the end of Labour's national executive meeting on who should elect Labour's Shadow Cabinet, Jeremy Corbyn handed round shortbread biscuits.

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Woman lured lover to his death with family's help

A 16-year-old boy and his parents have been jailed for life for murdering a man whose body was discovered in his car boot. 

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Australian family saved from deportation

An Australian family who were facing deportation from their home in the Scottish Highlands have been given a last-minute reprieve.

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Number of smokers in England hits record low

The number of smokers in England has dropped to the lowest level since records began.

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Joey Barton faces football betting probe

Rangers player Joey Barton is being investigated by Scottish football officials for allegedly breaking betting rules, according to Sky sources.

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Sports Direct pledges 'independent' review

Sports Direct has announced a shift in its promised review of corporate governance and working practices.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

William gives glimpse into air ambulance job

Prince William has invited a film crew to follow his work as an air ambulance pilot, giving an insight into the banter and more traumatic times he shares with colleagues, in an effort to draw attention to their life-saving work.

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PM: 'We will not walk away from our partners'

The UK will "not walk away from any of our partners in the world" despite the Brexit vote, the Prime Minister will tell the United Nations.

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Taxi driver guilty of Becky Godden murder

A convicted killer has been found guilty of murdering Becky Godden, whose body was found in a shallow grave in 2011.

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Corbyn in battle over shadow cabinet elections

Jeremy Corbyn is embarking on a fresh battle with his opponents in the Labour Party ahead of his expected leadership election triumph this weekend.

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Police forces increase armed anti-terror patrols

Two police forces have increased the frequency of armed patrols as part of efforts to counter the terror threat facing Britain.

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'Depraved' killer evaded justice for years

More than 13 years after Becky Godden was last seen alive, Christopher Halliwell has been convicted of her murder.

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'Incredible' Brownlee carries brother to finish

Olympic triathlete Jonny Brownlee has thanked his "incredible" brother Alistair, who carried him across the line in the final of the World Triathlon Series.

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PM to tell UN: UK has right to control borders

The UK has the right to control its borders and turn away "economic migrants" who pose as refugees to gain entry, Theresa May will tell world leaders.

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Ofwat: Opening up water market worth billions

More competition in the residential water market could be worth billions of pounds and lead to better service, according to the country's water regulator.

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Pizza delivery driver's wheelie stunt investigated

Domino's Pizza has launched an investigation after one of the firm's delivery drivers was recorded doing a wheelie on a main road.

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Momentum Kids: Corbyn backers launch youth wing

You can't start them off young enough when it comes to politics: Jeremy Corbyn's supporters are setting up a youth wing to nurture the next generation of political activists.

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Countess gets on her bike for 445-mile challenge

The Countess of Wessex is due to set off on a gruelling 445-mile bike ride from the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace to raise money for The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

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Corbyn wants to 'deepen divisions' with top team plan

Labour leadership contender Owen Smith has described moves to allow members to elect the party's top team as "an attempt to further cement" Jeremy Corbyn's control.

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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Miliband calls for UK to increase refugee intake

On the eve of the UN summit on refugees, David Miliband has called for the UK to take four times as many refugees as currently planned by the Government.

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Investigation after cop 'was filmed attacking car'

A police standards committee is investigating after a video of a police officer appearing to smash a car windscreen began circulating on social media.

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Thousands join refugee march ahead of UN summit

Thousands of pro-refugee supporters have taken to the streets of London to urge the Government to provide sanctuary for asylum seekers.

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Military 'unable' to protect UK from attack

Britain's Armed Forces are unable to protect the country from a full-scale attack, the former head of the Joint Forces Command has warned.

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No 10: January Brexit is an 'interpretation'

Downing Street has insisted that the EU Council president's claim that Article 50 will be triggered early next year is only his "interpretation".

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Transgender soldier is first woman in infantry

Britain's first female infantry soldier to serve in the Army has told how she was born a boy and is honoured "to be able to make history".

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Friday, September 16, 2016

Student rent strike campaigns gathering pace

It is the start of a new academic year at Goldsmiths, University of London, and first year students are moving into the Raymont Hall residences.

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Punishment for texting at the wheel to be doubled

Ministers want to double the punishment for the illegal use of a mobile phone while driving, under new plans.

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Chatterbots bid to show their human side

Computers will be hoping to finally vanquish humans today, in a contest at Bletchley Park.

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Rochdale imam murder: IS supporter guilty

A supporter of Islamic State has been found guilty of murdering a religious leader from his own mosque in Rochdale.

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Alleged Brit hacker to be sent for trial in US

An autistic man accused of hacking into US government computers can be extradited to the States to stand trial, a judge has ruled.

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Flooding as torrential rains batter South East

Flash flooding has caused travel chaos across parts of England as half a month's rain fell in just a few hours.

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Train hits landslide and derails near Watford

A train has hit a landslide near Watford Junction causing it to strike another train and derail.

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Ben Needham 'may have been crushed by digger'

The mother of missing toddler Ben Needham has been told her son may have been killed as detectives are set to begin excavating at two sites close to where the toddler vanished 25 years ago.

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Year-Long Wait Over Portugal Burglar Death

A year on, a British man and his son are still waiting to hear if they will face a manslaughter charge after a burglar died as they grappled with him in their Portuguese home.

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Farage slams Carswell for not supporting party

Outgoing UKIP leader Nigel Farage has launched a blistering attack on the party's only MP, telling Sky News: "He doesn't support anything we do".

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Northern Powerhouse here to stay, claims Osborne

George Osborne is vowing to save his Northern Powerhouse initiative in a move likely to be seen as a challenge to Theresa May after she sacked him.

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Mum and gran jailed over baby death

A mother and grandmother have been jailed over the death of a six-month-old baby who was mauled by an American pit bull terrier. 

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No place for Johnson on airport committee

Boris Johnson has been excluded from the Cabinet committee that will decide on airport expansion - a potential sign Theresa May is set to approve a third runway at Heathrow.

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Abuse list MP attacks Corbyn's 'green light' to trolls

The release of a list naming MPs who are accused of abusing Jeremy Corbyn and his allies is a "green light" to trolls to continue their abuse of those opposed to his leadership, an angry Labour MP has claimed.

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BBC stars earning more than £150k to be named

More than 100 BBC stars will have their salary details made public under plans to name those earning more than £150,000 a year.

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Paralympics GB wins most gold medals since 1988

Paralympics GB's astounding momentum at the Rio Games shows no sign of slowing down, with the team winning nine gold medals on the seventh day of the competition.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Status Quo return could kill me, says Parfitt

Rock guitarist Rick Parfitt has revealed how he narrowly survived a massive heart attack, but it may cost him his career.

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Corbyn defends team after release of MPs' names

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has defended his team over the release of the names of MPs claimed to have abused him and his allies.

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Flights axed as French air controllers strike

Ryanair and easyJet have cancelled dozens of flights as French air traffic controllers start their 14th strike this year.

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Halliwell blames drug dealers for Godden death

A taxi driver has told a court that drug dealers murdered the woman he is accused of killing.

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Guards watched as prisoner blinded himself

Prison officers in Northern Ireland watched - but did not intervene - as a mentally ill prisoner blinded himself in his cell.

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Theresa May expected to give Hinkley go-ahead

The Chinese-funded nuclear power station at Hinkley Point is expected to get the go-ahead this week. 

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Met Office raises hot weather alert level

People in parts of the UK have been urged to take care after the Met Office raised its hot weather alert level.

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Convicted murderer absconds from prison

A 51-year-old man serving a life sentence for murdering a woman by stamping on her stomach has absconded from prison.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Scathing report criticises Cameron over Libya

The 2011 campaign to overthrow the Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi has been described as "ill-conceived" and "founded on erroneous assumptions".

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One in seven species faces extinction from GB

Around 15% of Britain's species are at risk of extinction on our shores, according to a new report.

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Ebola nurse 'potentially put UK public at risk'

Ebola-infected nurse Pauline Cafferkey potentially put the public at risk through her actions as she returned to the UK with the virus, a disciplinary hearing has heard.

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UK must plan for major 'hostile cyber attack'

The CEO of the new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned the UK will face "a first order incident" of a "hostile foreign cyber attack".

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Fairhead steps down as chairman of BBC Trust

Rona Fairhead is stepping down as chairman of the BBC Trust after just two years in the role.

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Pregnant woman loses baby in racist attack

Police are hunting a man who allegedly kicked a pregnant woman in the torso and caused her to lose her baby in a racist attack.

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Hosts To Step Down After Bake Off Moves To C4

The hosts of the Great British Bake Off will step down when it moves from BBC1 to Channel 4, a spokeswoman has announced.

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Taxi driver accused of murder 'used call girls'

A taxi driver accused of murdering a sex worker told police officers he used call girls and had one night stands with female passengers.

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Labour the losers of 'unfair' boundary review

Labour has branded plans to redraw parliamentary constituencies "unfair" and "undemocratic" after it emerged the party would end up the losers.

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Monday, September 12, 2016

Heatwave warning as temperatures set to soar

Health chiefs in England have issued a warning in response to forecasters predicting temperatures could reach more than 30C in the coming days.

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Paralympic golds for Kindred and Simmonds

It's been another gold rush at the Aquatics Stadium for Paralympics GB on the fifth night of the competition.

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Corbyn Pledges To Defeat New Grammar Schools

Jeremy Corbyn has predicted that Labour and allies in other parties will defeat Theresa May's bid to bring back grammar schools.

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Key Evidence In Lawrence Murder Lost For Years

A key piece of evidence in the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation lay hidden in police files for 21 years because of a clerical error.

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Facebook Prosecuted Over Teen's 'Naked Pictures'

Facebook will face trial in Belfast over naked pictures of a 14-year-old girl posted to a "shame page".

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Dad Who Killed Daughter Sent Address By Mistake

The address of a seven-year-old girl murdered on her doorstep by her estranged father was accidentally sent to him by her mother's solicitor, it has been revealed.

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Ameen Jogee Jailed For Killing Ex-Policeman

A man who won an appeal against his murder conviction in a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court has been sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter.

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Hospitals 'Could Reach Breaking Point By Winter'

A senior doctor has told Sky News the NHS faces "pockets of meltdown" this winter as a combination of doctors' strikes, staff shortages and soaring patient demand put hospitals under unprecedented strain.

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Eight More Golds For Paralympics GB In Rio

Paralympics GB have made a splash in the medals table after a productive night in the swimming and the athletics.

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Sunday, September 11, 2016

'Workers Must Not Pay Price Of Brexit' - TUC Boss

The leader of Britain's trade unions is calling on Theresa May to fight to keep the UK in Europe's single market post-Brexit to protect jobs.

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Where Are Worst And Best Places To Be A Girl?

A new study has ranked the best and worst places to be a girl in England and Wales - with Middlesbrough bottom and Waverley in Surrey top.

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Police Arrest 55 After Mob Storms Temple

Police have arrested 55 people and seized a "significant number" of bladed weapons after reports a sword-wielding gang stormed a Sikh temple.

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Thames Boat Ablaze Before Crash Into River Bank

A pleasure boat has crashed into the bank of the River Thames after catching fire and losing engine power with 151 people on board.

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Tragic Skydiver Died 'Doing What She Loved'

A skydiver who was killed after her parachute failed to open properly died "doing what she loved", her cousin has said.

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Hottest September Day In 50 Years Forecast

Britain could see its hottest September day in more than 50 years this week with parts of the the UK set to be hotter than Madrid and Los Angeles.

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Mystery Woman's DNA Sparks New Lawrence Appeal

Detectives are to launch a new appeal after a DNA breakthrough in the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation.

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

Black Lives Matter Gaining Momentum In UK

Many young black people believe Black Lives Matter, which developed in the US in response to the killing of unarmed black people by police, will continue to gain momentum in the UK. 

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Skydiver Dies After Crash-Landing On Car

A skydiver has died after her parachute failed to open during a jump and she landed on a parked car.

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Baroness Is Tory Again After 20 Years A Lib Dem

A former Conservative MP and party vice-chairman who defected to the Liberal Democrats more than 20 years ago is rejoining the Tories.

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West Ham To Seek Life Bans After Match Violence

An investigation has been launched after a number of West Ham fans clashed with stewards and Watford supporters during a home game at London's Olympic Stadium.

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Peacock Wins Again Amid GB Gold Rush In Rio

ParalympicsGB are in second place in the medal table behind China after winning eight gold medals on the second day of competition in Rio.

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Call For More Crisis Centres As Suicide Rates Soar

The number of suicides in England and Wales has hit a 15-year high, according to the latest figures.

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Action Urged Over Jailing Of UK Mother In Iran

Urgent action is being demanded over the "grotesque" jailing of a British-Iranian mother in Tehran on charges her husband said "remain secret".

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Friday, September 9, 2016

Britons 'May Need Visas To Travel Through Europe'

British citizens may have to apply for visas to travel to Europe after the UK leaves the EU, according to reports.

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Parents Charged Over Death Of Baby Boy

A couple have been charged over the death of an eight-month-old baby boy, Greater Manchester Police have said.

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Keith Vaz Sex Claims Considered By Police

Police are to "assess and identify what criminal offences - if any - may have been committed" following rent boy claims involving Keith Vaz.

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Grammar Schools No 1950s Throwback, PM Insists

Theresa May has sought to tackle critics head-on insisting her plans for a new generation of grammar schools did not hail a return to the 1950s.

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Three Former Tesco Execs Face Fraud Charges

Three former Tesco executives have been charged with fraud and false accounting in relation to the supermarket chain's £260m profits overstatement in 2014.

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100-Year-Old Woman Mugged Outside Her Home

A 100-year-old woman has been mugged outside her north London home after challenging a man who said he was there to do electrical work.

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Side-Effects Of Statins Dangerously Exaggerated

Statins have been declared safe and effective after an exhaustive medical review - with experts warning their potential side-effects have been exaggerated by unreliable studies.

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'Unruly' Briton Held After BA Flight Diverted

An "unruly" passenger has been detained after forcing a British Airways flight bound for Florida to divert.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Grammar School Shake-Up: PM To Lift Ban

Theresa May is to change the law and allow a new generation of selective grammar schools, promising a "true meritocracy".

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Body In Power Station Wreckage Identified

A man found in the collapsed wreckage of Didcot Power Station has been named as Ken Cresswell.

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MPs Warn UK Will Miss Renewable Energy Goals

Britain is set to miss its renewable energy targets by the end of the decade, MPs have warned.

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Paralympics GB: Record-Breaking Gold For Storey

Dame Sarah Storey has become Britain's most successful female Paralympian ever, winning her 12th gold medal.

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Murder Accused Calls Ex-Cop 'Corrupt' In Court

A convicted killer on trial for a second murder has accused the detective who brought him to justice of being "a corrupt b*****d".

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Thousands Of Post Office Workers To Strike

Post Office workers will strike later this month in a row over branch closures, jobs and pensions.

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Parliament At Risk Of 'Catastrophic Event'

The Palace of Westminster faces an "impending crisis" and a growing risk of a "catastrophic event" without £4bn repairs.

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Air China Withdraws 'Racist' London Magazine

Air China has withdrawn an inflight magazine that contained an article advising people to exercise caution when visiting areas of London "mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people".

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Tusk Tells May: 'Ball In Your Court' On Brexit

European Council President Donald Tusk told Theresa May "the ball is now in your court" as the pair discussed Britain's exit from the European Union in Downing Street.

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Ashley Pulls Out Wads Of Cash On Warehouse Tour

Billionaire Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley was left red-faced after emptying wads of £50 notes from his pockets during a warehouse tour.

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Man Charged With Punching Newborn Baby In Face

A man has been charged after a newborn baby was allegedly punched in the face at a supermarket.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Liberty Media Buys Formula One Motor Racing

US firm Liberty Media has bought Formula One motor racing in a £6bn deal.

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Sports Direct Investors Vote Against Chairman

Sports Direct shareholders have delivered a bloody nose to Mike Ashley after they rejected the reappointment of its chairman to the board.

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PM Says She Supports Grammar School Revival

Theresa May has told Conservative backbenchers that she supports lifting the ban on grammar schools so every child can have "access to opportunity".

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British Florist's Picture Used In IS Magazine

A florist has described his shock after being featured in an Islamic State propaganda magazine which calls on jihadis to "strike terror into the heart of disbelievers".

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UK's 13ft Calais Wall 'Poor Use Of Taxpayer Cash'

Hauliers have criticised plans for the UK to build a wall in Calais as part of arrangements to contain migrants.

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Newborn Baby 'Punched In Face': Man Held

A man has been arrested after a five-day-old baby was allegedly punched in the face in a supermarket.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Patients To Self-Diagnose With Smartphones

Patients will be able to diagnose their own ailments using smartphones under plans for a one-stop NHS website.

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CCTV Reveals Polish Man Killed By Single Punch

CCTV footage shows a Polish murder victim was killed by a single punch - as police released images of witnesses they are seeking.

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PM Urges UK To Get Behind Paralympic Athletes

Prime Minister Theresa May has urged the country to get behind Paralympics GB as they begin their quest for glory at the games in Rio.

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Iconic Nightclub Fabric Shut Down Over Drugs

One of Britain's most iconic nightclubs - Fabric - has been shut down after its licence was revoked amid concerns over drug use.

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'Significant' Amount Of Terrorist Material Found

Police in Northern Ireland have recovered "a significant amount of terrorist material" during searches near Larne in County Antrim.

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Hate Preacher Jailed For Inviting IS Support

Radical preacher Anjem Choudary has been jailed for five and a half years after being convicted of inviting support for Islamic State.

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Teens Admit Manslaughter Of Mum and Daughter

Two 15-year-olds have admitted killing a mother and her daughter in Lincolnshire.

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Abuse Inquiry Needs Overhaul, Says Former Head

The judge who resigned as head of the inquiry into child sex abuse says it is too unwieldy and needs to be completely overhauled.

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British Airways Hit By Global Check-In Delays

British Airways passengers have been hit by hours-long delays after an IT glitch affected worldwide check-in systems at airports - including Heathrow and Gatwick.

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Monday, September 5, 2016

Runway Protest Delays London City Airport Flights

Flights at London City Airport have been delayed after protesters crossed the dock and "occupied" the runway.

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Revenge Porn Prosecutions Exceed 200

Revenge pornography prosecutions have topped 200 since new laws to tackle the crime were rolled out, an official report has revealed.

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Just 1.6% Of Packed Lunches Meet Standards

Just 1.6% of packed lunches in England's primary schools meet nutritional standards, according to a study.

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Keith Vaz To Face MPs After Sex Claims

Keith Vaz will face MPs today to discuss his future as chairman of the Home Affairs committee following reports he paid two male escorts for sex.

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Man Guilty Of Killing Ex-Policeman After Retrial

A man has been convicted of the manslaughter of a former police officer after his original conviction for murder under the "joint enterprise" law was quashed.

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'Waffle' Taunts As Davis Outlines Brexit Plans

Labour is accusing the Government of "making it up as it goes along" when it comes to its plan for the UK leaving the EU.

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Shop Owner Admits 'Frenzied' Paige Doherty Murder

A shop owner has pleaded guilty to the "frenzied" murder of 15-year-old schoolgirl Paige Doherty.

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May Rejects Points-Based Immigration System

Theresa May has ruled out the points-based immigration system championed by Brexit campaigners, saying it would not give full control of its borders.

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Vaz Faces Sleaze Investigation Over Sex Claims

Keith Vaz is facing a possible investigation by a Commons sleaze watchdog following claims he paid for sex.

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Keith Vaz Under Pressure Over Sex Claims

Keith Vaz is under pressure to step aside as chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee following claims he paid for sex.

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

Travellers Face Chaos In Calais Road Block

British travellers face heavy disruption in north-eastern France as hauliers, farmers and unionists descend on Calais in a protest to get part of the "Jungle" migrant camp demolished.

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Polish Men Attacked In Harlow Hours After Vigil

Two Polish men have been attacked in Harlow, hours after a silent march was held in memory of a Polish man who was killed in the Essex town last month.

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Cancer Cases In Children Leap By 40% In 16 Years

Fast food diets and lack of exercise could be responsible for a rise in cancer cases in young adults, scientists have warned.

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Thousands Attend Camber Sands Victims' Funerals

Around 3,000 people have attended a joint funeral for the five young men who drowned at Camber Sands last month.

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RAF Airman Tells Of His Fight During Kidnap Bid

A serviceman who survived an abduction attempt outside an RAF base in Norfolk says he was "fighting for his life" when he was attacked by two men.

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Saturday, September 3, 2016

PM Rules Out New General Election Before 2020

The Prime Minister has ruled out calling a snap general election before 2020 to try and ensure "stability".

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Three Injured After Fairground Incident

Three people have been injured following reports of an incident involving a ride at a fairground in Ayr, police have said.

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May: It's A 'Golden Era' For China-UK Relations

The Prime Minister has said it is a "golden era" for UK-China relations, despite a row with Beijing over the delayed Hinkley Point nuclear power station.

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Briton Was Raped Before 'Honour Killing'

A British woman was raped before allegedly being strangled to death by her ex-husband, police have said.

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'Inconsistencies' In Taser Police Wearing Bodycams

A survey has revealed a "complete lack of consistency" among police forces in the deployment of body cameras to officers armed with tasers.

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Microbeads In Household Products To Be Bannned

Microbeads in household products such as toothpastes and beauty products will be outlawed from next year.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

Microbeads In Household Products Set For Ban

Microbeads in household products such as toothpastes and beauty products may be outlawed from next year, Sky News understands.

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May To Set Out UK's Post-Brexit Role At Summit

Theresa May is heading to China for her first big entrance on to the international stage where she will hold one-to-one meetings with the world's most powerful leaders.

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Uber Given Green Light To Fight English Test Rule

Uber has been given permission to launch a High Court challenge against some of the rules requiring drivers to pass an English test.

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Majority Back Junior Doctors Over Strikes

Most people continue to back the junior doctors' strikes, but support has fallen dramatically since earlier in the year, a Sky Data Snap Poll reveals.

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Royal Marine Charged With Terrorism Offences

A serving member of the British armed forces has been charged with terrorism offences, Scotland Yard said.

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Banker Murder: Accused 'To Plead Not Guilty'

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a banker in Blackheath, southeast London.

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Charities 'Overuse' PTSD To Get More Cash

Armed Forces charities have been accused of exaggerating the issue of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to raise more funds, according to the head of a veterans' charity.

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Man Charged After Police Chase Crash Deaths

A man has been charged after the deaths of a boy and a woman who were hit by a stolen car being chased by police.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Govt Urged To Act To Save Refugee Children

One year after the death of a Syrian boy whose image prompted a global outcry about the refugee crisis, the Government is facing calls to boost action to help asylum seekers.

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Radioactive Cancer Drug Set For NHS Go-Ahead

A radioactive drug - which behaves in the same way as the substance used to kill Russian ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko - could be used by the NHS to treat prostate cancer patients.

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Part Of M20 To Shut All Weekend After Crash

Part of the M20 will be closed in both directions all weekend to remove a damaged footbridge.

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Cheeky Builder Snaps Duke And Duchess Selfie

A Cornish builder has snapped a cheeky selfie with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they toured a housing development in Newquay.

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'Incredible Boy' Killed In Police Chase Crash

Tributes have been paid to an "incredible" 10-year-old boy who died after being hit by a stolen car being chased by police.

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Junior Doctors Announce 15 More Days Of Strikes

Junior doctors have announced 15 more days of strikes spanning October, November and December in their ongoing contract dispute.

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Man Held Over Banker's Murder In Blackheath

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 30-year-old man who was attacked in southeast London.

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Teens Increasingly Reported For Indecent Images

The NSPCC is urging parents to talk to their children about the risks of sharing nude pictures with others.

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Junior Doctors' Strike: Key Questions Answered

Junior doctors are proposing to stage five days of industrial action between 8am and 5pm on 12-16 September with a "full withdrawal of labour".

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