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Three charged over killing of Sikh separatist leader in Canada - in incident which sparked diplomatic spat

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 20:47
Three suspects have been charged by Canadian police over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Vancouver last June, in an incident that sparked a diplomatic spat between Ottawa and New Delhi.

Labour has 'searching' to do after losing votes in areas with high Muslim population, Jess Phillips says

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 20:34
The Labour Party has some "searching" to do following its underperformance in areas with a high Muslim population, according to MP Jess Phillips.

Former Trump aide cries during testimony as hush money trial continues

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 20:02
A former Donald Trump adviser broke down in tears whilst testifying during his criminal trial.

Hainault sword attack victim thanks NHS for saving his life

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 18:28
A man who was injured in a sword attack in northeast London has thanked the NHS and his family for saving his life.

Labour's future success is less clear-cut after the local elections

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 18:18
We went into this set of local and mayoral elections with two big questions: Is Labour on course for a majority and how bad is it going to be for Rishi Sunak? 

Scientists find 'strong evidence' bird flu has passed from mammals to humans for first time

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 17:29
Scientists fear bird flu has spread from mammals to humans for the first time, marking another step in the evolution of the deadly virus.

Sky News projection: Labour on course to be largest party - but short of overall majority

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 16:35
After counting more than two million votes cast in the English council elections, a provisional National Share Estimate shows the Conservatives on just 26% of the vote, a 19-point drop compared with the 2019 general election and one of its worst ever performances in any set of local elections.

Parents 'broken' at death of 20-year-old cricketer as tributes pour in

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 16:18
The parents of Josh Baker, a cricketer who died at the age of 20, have said they are both "broken" following his shock death.

Bristol hospitals declare 'internal critical incident' - and tell public 'not to attend'

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 16:04
A critical incident has been declared at hospitals in the centre of Bristol, with the public told to stay away and use alternative services if needed.

Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering teenager Alfie Lewis

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 15:42
A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis in Leeds last year.

Incredible close-up photos of bees go on display in Liverpool

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 15:30
These are bees as you've never seen them before.

Mohamed al Fayed's daughter pleads not guilty to robbing her brother

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 14:30
Mohamed al Fayed's daughter has pleaded not guilty to robbing her brother's mobile phone.

King beams as he hugs niece at horse show

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 12:57
The King was seen grinning as he received a hug from niece Zara Tindall during a visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show, as he returns to public duty following his cancer diagnosis.

UK plans to ramp up weapons production as Lord Cameron reveals envoy will oversee 'national priority'

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 12:57
The UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority", the foreign secretary has revealed.

'I killed a man - the emu man': Gyles Brandreth blames himself for Rod Hull's death

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 12:50
Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial.

'I killed a man - the emu man': Gyles Brandreth blames himself for Rod Hull's death

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 12:50
Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial.

Barry Manilow latest to move gig from Manchester's Co-op Live - as Liam Gallagher jokes he'll perform in Lidl

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 11:30
Barry Manilow has become the latest singer to book out the AO Arena in Manchester in case the Co-op Live fails to open later this month.

Starmer says time for Sunak to face nation as Tories hammered in by-election and council races

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 11:03
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising council losses across England.

Prolific egg thief 'addict' avoids jail despite stealing thousands

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 11:00
A prolific egg collector has avoided a prison sentence after he stole almost 3,000 wild bird eggs from their nests.

Wife of doctor who 'drove car off cliff' with family inside begs for charges to be dropped

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 10:28
The wife of a California doctor accused of deliberately driving a car off a cliff with his family inside has begged prosecutors to drop the charges against him, according to US media reports.

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