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Child who died in Minehead school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say

The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
Woman handed criminal conviction despite 'unlawful' strip search by police in Greater Manchester

Maria's treatment by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was so shocking the chief constable described it as "undefendable".
Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms

An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.

Police taking no further action after investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury show

Avon and Somerset Police will take no further action over Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury.
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner and investor of Swansea football club saying it's 'an underdog just like me'

Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor of Swansea, with the US rapper hailing the Welsh football club as "an underdog that bites back, just like me".
Tomorrowland: 'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major festival - two days before it was due to begin

A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.

The King and AI: A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?

Whether or not the UK will have a Royal Family in the future is something that often comes up in debate.
Lamine Yamal: Disability rights group threatens legal action after people with dwarfism reportedly hired for star's birthday party

A Spanish disability group has threatened legal action after people with dwarfism were reportedly hired as entertainers for Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday.
Snake captured on passenger plane - as expert reveals how it got there

A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.

Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms

An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
Starmer to address postcode lottery for only drug available for debilitating pregnancy sickness condition

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to address a postcode lottery for the only drug approved for a debilitating pregnancy sickness condition.
Antarctica's oldest ice arrives in UK for analysis on climate shifts

Antarctica's oldest ice has arrived in the UK for analysis which scientists hope will reveal more about Earth's climate shifts.

Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms

An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
Post Office Capture IT system conviction referred to Court of Appeal for first time

The first Post Office Capture conviction is to be sent to the Court of Appeal, Sky News understands, in a "breakthrough" moment in the IT scandal.
Serious water pollution incidents in England up 60% last year - with three companies blamed for most

The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.

Sweden Women 2-2 England Women (England win 3-2 on penalties): Sarina Wiegman calls Euro 2025 quarter-final win 'hardest game I've ever watched'

Sarina Wiegman has called England's dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Sweden at Euro 2025 "the hardest game I've ever watched".
Finn Russell: British and Irish Lions fly-half relaxed about facing Australia alongside Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones

Finn Russell says having Scotland team-mates Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones alongside him will help preserve his calm demeanour as he prepares to lead the British and Irish Lions into battle against Australia.
England vs India: Jofra Archer says thrilling Lord's win on Test comeback made long injury rehab 'all worth it'

Jofra Archer says being part of a thrilling England win over India in his comeback game at Lord's made his long journey back to Test cricket "all worth it."

Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party

Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle should have made ministers tell MPs about Afghan data leak, says Harriet Harman

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle knew about Afghan data leak and should have made ministers tell MPs, Dame Harriet Harman has claimed.
Starmer to address postcode lottery for only drug available for debilitating pregnancy sickness condition

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to address a postcode lottery for the only drug approved for a debilitating pregnancy sickness condition.

Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, says US ambassador to Turkey

Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US ambassador to Turkey has said.
Trump sues Wall Street Journal owner Rupert Murdoch and two reporters after Epstein letter report

Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, two Wall Street Journal reporters and the publication's owner, News Corp.
'Horrific incident' at sheriff training facility in LA - at least three people dead

At least three people have been killed after a "horrific incident" at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility, officials have said.