Madeleine McCann Parents In Court Setback

A request by Madeleine McCann's parents to give evidence at a Portuguese libel trial over a book by a former local police chief has been rejected, according to a family source. Kate and Gerry McCann are suing Goncalo Amaral over claims he made in The...

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Mark Denton: Two Men Charged With Murder

Two men have been charged with the murder of Mark Denton, who died from serious injuries in Hartlepool on New Year's Eve. The pair, aged 21 and 23, will appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court today, said a statement from Cleveland Police. A 17-year-old...

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Riot Payouts: Victims 'Failed By PM And Mayor'

Labour has accused David Cameron and Boris Johnson of breaking promises to more than 130 victims of the London riots who have made compensation claims but are yet to receive a single penny. The Opposition said of all the claims, less than 16% of the...

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Libya: Briton 'Found Dead With Gun Wounds'

A Briton has reportedly been found dead with gunshot wounds in western Libya, according to a security source in the country. The Foreign Office has said it is investigating the claims. A New Zealander was also found dead alongside the Briton, according...

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A&E Visits: Third Of GPs Back £10 Charge

By David Crabtree, Sky News Correspondent A third of GPs are in favour of making people pay if they make unnecessary visits to hard-pressed accident and emergency departments. A new survey asked GPs whether people should pay £5 or £10 for each...

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Stormy Weather: 21 Severe Flood Warnings

Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts have been issued for today covering almost the whole of the UK - with parts of southwest England already hit by flooding. Twenty-one severe flood warnings, which indicate a risk to life, are in place as heavy rain...

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Weather: Floods Warning For Start Of 2014

Heavy rain could bring more floods at the start of 2014, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned. Counties at increased risk of flooding are Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Cumbria....

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Cameron To Scots: 'Please Don't Leave'

David Cameron has used his New Year message to highlight the importance of Scotland's vote on independence, telling Scots: "We want you to stay." As the countdown to the referendum begins, Mr Cameron said the outcome of the vote on September 18 matters...

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New Year's Eve Death In Hartlepool: Teen Held

A teenager is in custody after a man died following an incident at a house on New Year's Eve. Police were called to an address in Hutton Avenue in Hartlepool at 10.20pm. A 31-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later pronounced...

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Adam Pickup: Body Found In Missing Teen Search

Police searching for teenager Adam Pickup have found a body they believe to be the missing student. The 17-year-old had not been seen since the early hours of Saturday morning, when he got separated from his friends during a night out in Manchester...

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Weather: Navy Chopper In Flooded Farm Rescue

Seven people and two dogs have been airlifted to safety by a Royal Navy helicopter after a farm was flooded during ongoing bad weather in Scotland. The group - which included four children - were rescued from a farm in Closeburn, near Thornhill, by...

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New Year Honours: Women Overtake Men

By Tom Parmenter, Sky News Correspondent More women than men have been named in the New Year Honours List for the first time ever. Actress Penelope Keith is made a dame along with Professor Julia Slingo, chief scientist at the Met Office, and Professor...

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Crime Statistics Revamped To Boost Transparency

Police in England and Wales are to change the way crime statistics are recorded to show the public the reasons why many are not solved. Policing minister Damian Green said the new system, to be phased in from the start of the new year, should bring...

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NHS: Migrants To Be Charged For A&E Care

By Darren McCaffrey, Sky Political Reporter Visitors and migrants who use NHS accident and emergency services in England are to be charged, ministers have announced. The move is part of an extension of the NHS charging strategy intended to deter...

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Weather: More Rain And Strong Wind On The Way

Further rain and strong winds are set to strike Britain today - just as engineers restored power to homes hit by poor weather over Christmas. The last households cut off from electricity by the Christmas storms have now had power restored, the Energy...

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Anti-Smoking Campaign: New Ad Targets Addicts

By Gerard Tubb, Sky News Correspondent Smokers are being targeted by a new TV advertising campaign which aims to scare them into giving up. Graphic images of polluted blood flowing through the body of a smoker and damaging cells in his brain are...

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Breast Implants: Plan For Industry Regulation

By Darren McCaffrey, Sky Political Reporter A national register logging every breast implant operation carried out in England is to be set up in a bid to prevent a repeat of the PIP scandal. The Government has published provisional plans to improve...

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Ferry Rescue: Passenger Detained After Fire

A passenger suspected of starting a fire on board a ferry in the North Sea sparking an emergency evacuation has been detained by ship staff. Crew members and passengers had to be winched off a North Sea ferry heading to Amsterdam after they breathed...

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