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New ice warnings issued and runway closure causes travel delays - as temperatures set to reach -16C

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 03:54
The Met Office has put yellow weather warnings over snow and ice in place from this afternoon covering much of the UK.

Manchester Airport warns of delays after closing runways due to snow

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 03:54
Manchester Airport has warned passengers of delays after temporarily closing its runways due to "significant levels of snow".

Elon Musk's abuse of Jess Phillips has pushed real victims into game of political point scoring

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 19:42
The treatment of Jess Phillips over recent days tells me all I need to know about the epidemic of misogyny, abuse and violence against women and girls that still plagues our culture.

West Ham sack head coach after less than eight months in charge

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 15:24
West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui after less than eight months in charge.

Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal's homes burn down in LA fires as more celebrities evacuated

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 15:23
Hollywood celebrities are among thousands of people who have been evacuated in Los Angeles, some fleeing homes now burned to the ground.

OpenAI boss denies sister's sexual abuse claims

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 14:30
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has denied allegations of sexual abuse made by his sister.

UK Athletics charged over Paralympian's death

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 14:29
UK Athletics Ltd and a former head of sport for a major London games have been charged with manslaughter following the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi to stand trial for rape after plea deal withdrawn

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 14:25
A US fugitive who fought extradition from Scotland after claiming to be the victim of mistaken identity will go on trial accused of rape after prosecutors in Utah withdrew their offer of a plea deal.

Why are NHS hospitals declaring 'critical incidents'?

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 14:01
If your local NHS hospital declaring a critical incident sounds concerning and extreme, it's intended to. 

Family suffers 'immeasurable loss' after twin dies in Thailand motorbike crash

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 13:47
The family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash in Thailand say they have "suffered immeasurable loss".

Starmer accuses Badenoch of 'lies' as Tory leader demands national inquiry into 'rape gangs'

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 13:18
Sir Keir Starmer has accused Kemi Badenoch of "lies" as the Conservative leader called for a national inquiry into "rape gangs".

Plenty of concern about UK economy but this isn't a Liz Truss moment

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 12:38
How worried should Rachel Reeves be about the fact that the interest rates on government bonds have leapt to the highest level in more than a quarter of a century?

Obesity rates in UK may have peaked due to weight loss jabs

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 12:29
The UK may have reached peak obesity and rates could start falling rapidly later this year, Sky News has been told.

Third man arrested over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 12:29
A third man has been arrested after an Iranian journalist was stabbed in the leg outside his home in London.

Victims of grooming gangs can have national inquiry if they want one, Jess Phillips says

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 10:27
Jess Phillips has said "nothing is off the table" when dealing with the grooming gangs scandal - including a new national inquiry if victims want one.

Body found in search for British hikers who went missing in the Dolomites

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 10:07
A body has been found in the search for two missing British hikers who went missing in the Dolomites, Italy's alpine rescue has said.

Why are there wildfires in January?

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 09:47
A real-life drama is unfolding just outside Hollywood. Ferocious wildfires have ballooned at an "alarming speed", in just a matter of hours. Why?

Meghan 'devastated' by death of her rescue dog

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 09:44
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is "devastated" by the death of one of her dogs.

Why does Trump want to buy Greenland?

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 08:58
Since winning re-election, president-elect Donald Trump has expressed an interest in acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal.

Fresh amber warning for snow issued - and temperatures could drop to -16C this week

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 07:09
An amber warning has been issued for snow in a part of the UK, likely to cause travel delays and "stranding some vehicles and passengers".

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