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Explosion as more than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at industrial site
A "significant" blaze at a large industrial unit in Essex caused supplies of fertiliser to explode as more than 100 firefighters tackled the flames.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0100
A "significant" blaze at a large industrial unit in Essex caused supplies of fertiliser to explode as more than 100 firefighters tackled the flames.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0100
Four men in their 20s die in early-morning collision after car hits lamppost
Four men have been killed in an early-morning collision after their car hit a lamppost.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0100
Four men have been killed in an early-morning collision after their car hit a lamppost.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0100
Southport killer accused of 'manipulating system' after move to psychiatric hospital
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been accused of trying to "manipulate the system" after he was transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0100
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been accused of trying to "manipulate the system" after he was transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0100
Father jailed after murdering newborn son in 'sudden fit of anger'
A man has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering his four-week-old son by shaking him.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0100
A man has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering his four-week-old son by shaking him.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0100
Four officers seriously injured after police boat crashes into bridge in London
Four officers have been seriously injured after a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0100
Four officers have been seriously injured after a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0100
Prison staff asked to warn of any prison unrest due to delays in releases
The government has asked prison staff to make them aware of any "stability issues" that may develop inside jails after delays to prisoners' early release dates, Sky News understands.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The government has asked prison staff to make them aware of any "stability issues" that may develop inside jails after delays to prisoners' early release dates, Sky News understands.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Everything we know about Anthony Joshua's comeback fight - and how it could impact Tyson Fury showdown
Anthony Joshua is set to make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring in his first fight since surviving a car crash that killed two of his friends.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Anthony Joshua is set to make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring in his first fight since surviving a car crash that killed two of his friends.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Woman, 25, charged after suspected car bomb intercepted near Irish border
A 25-year-old law student has been charged after an alleged car bomb was intercepted by Irish police near the border with Northern Ireland.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0100
A 25-year-old law student has been charged after an alleged car bomb was intercepted by Irish police near the border with Northern Ireland.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0100
How 'life changed forever' for synagogue guard injured in Manchester attack
A security guard seriously injured during the Manchester synagogue attack last year says "life changed forever that day" and has revealed how he struggles with the aftermath.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0100
A security guard seriously injured during the Manchester synagogue attack last year says "life changed forever that day" and has revealed how he struggles with the aftermath.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0100
Former police inspector jailed over sex attacks on young men in custody
A former police inspector has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offences against young men in custody.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0100
A former police inspector has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offences against young men in custody.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0100