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Vigil marking five years since Sarah Everard's murder
46+ min ago (119+ words) Sky News is an unrivalled, world class breaking news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to news broadcasting. As the UK's first dedicated 24-hour news channel, Sky News has built a deserved reputation for being the…...
Drill rapper who twice escaped police custody detained in France
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (300+ words) Daniel Boakye, 21, who was serving prison time for robbery, appeared to taunt police before getting on a lorry to France. Tuesday 3 March 2026 17:44, UK A drill rapper who escaped from police custody twice in the space of a week has been…...
Murder investigation launched after man dies following Birmingham stabbing
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (235+ words) A man, 32, has been arrested following the attack and remains in custody. Tuesday 3 March 2026 21:49, UK Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 20s died following a stabbing attack in Birmingham. Armed police were called to the scene…...
Learner driver arrested for drug driving during test
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (465+ words) Police said officers could smell cannibals after they pulled over a 26-year-old learner driver because of a faulty brake light. He was later arrested for drug driving. Tuesday 3 March 2026 15:44, UK A learner driver has been arrested for drug driving in…...
Prisoners had drugs and weapons 'delivered to order... as if by Uber Eats or Deliveroo"
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (684+ words) The "well-oiled conspiracy", led by Shafaghatullah Mohseni, delivered to inmates to order and at one stage was responsible for 75% of London prison drone drops. Tuesday 3 March 2026 15:57, UK A gang that used drones to smuggle drugs, weapons and phones into prisons…...
Macclesfield FC urge fans to stay away after suspected arson attack on stadium
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (377+ words) Cheshire Constabulary told Sky News police were told of "a deliberate fire in two portable toilets" at the Leasing.com stadium early on Tuesday. Tuesday 3 March 2026 11:04, UK Police are investigating a fire at a non-league football club's ground as a…...
Texas shooting victims' death toll rises to three, as FBI investigates terror link
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (703+ words) US authorities have released the identity of 30-year-old Jorge Pederson, the third victim to die after a gunman opened fire outside a bar in Austin. Tuesday 3 March 2026 10:47, UK Tributes are being paid to those lost their lives in a mass…...
Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (771+ words) Yubin Tamang, a 20-year-old student from Nepal, died in hospital from his injuries two days after being hit by a car driven by rapper Ghetts. Tuesday 3 March 2026 15:16, UK Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student…...
Armed police called after man stabbed and woman injured in Birmingham
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (240+ words) Witnesses and anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers. Tuesday 3 March 2026 14:36, UK Armed police have been deployed after a man was stabbed and a woman injured in Birmingham. West Midlands Police said a…...
Revealed: Dozens of police officers investigated for rape in years since Sarah Everard murder
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (1210+ words) Sky News investigation finds that five years on from the murder of Sarah Everard, police officers are still regularly being accused of sexual crimes. Tuesday 3 March 2026 03:15, UK Dozens of serving police officers across the country have been investigated for rape…...