'We have never seen anything like this summer': How wildfire threat in UK is escalating dramatically
Wildfires are spreading over larger areas, burning for longer and drawing closer to homes, according to analysis of this year's fires by Sky News' Data and Forensics team.
Violent and sexual offenders to be confined to zones of 'a few miles' after release from prison
Prisoners jailed for violent and sexual offences may be confined to zones of a few miles when they are released.
Two men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after death of 22-year-old soldier released on bail
Two men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a 22-year-old soldier, whose disappearance on a night out triggered a major search, have been released on bail.
Girl, 6, dies in hospital after her family lost their lives in Shoreham sea tragedy
A girl, whose three family members lost their lives after getting into difficulty in waters off the Sussex coast, has also died.
Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football for Manchester side
Former sprint star Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.
Constance Marten granted permission to appeal sentence for killing her baby
Constance Marten has been granted permission to appeal the 14-year jail sentence she received for her baby's death while on the run with her partner.
Police drop charge against man accused of leaking addresses of asylum seekers in Thetford
Police have dropped the case against a man accused of leaking the addresses of homes housing asylum seekers which were later targeted during several nights of disorder in Thetford.
One man diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK 'every eight minutes'
More than 68,000 men are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK each year - the equivalent of one diagnosis every eight minutes, a charity has said.
AC Milan-owner RedBird Capital pitches PREM Rugby investment
The sports and media investment group which owns the Italian football giants AC Milan has begun exploring a deal to become a major backer of English domestic professional rugby.
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