January 2026

Man charged with murder of woman who died in the street remanded in custody

UK News /

A man charged with the murder of a woman has been remanded in custody. Raymond Williams, 61, appeared before Norwich Magistrates’ Court accused of the murder of Tania Williams, in her 40s. Officers were called to Catherine Gardens in Thorpe St Andrew, outside Norwich, just before 11.45pm on Saturday, following reports of a woman injured […]

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Toby Carvery restaurant facing chop over felling of 500-year-old oak tree

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A Toby Carvery restaurant is facing eviction from its north London site over the partial felling of an oak tree which was believed to be up to 500 years old. The remains of the trunk, surrounded by its severed branches, were discovered by council workers last April in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield. Residents said they were

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Five people including two boys appear in court charged with murder after petrol station crash in County Durham

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Five people, including four teenagers, have appeared in court charged with murder in connection with a fatal collision at a petrol station. Daniel Ambler, 23, died at the scene after suffering serious injuries at the Esso Asda Express service station in Seaham, County Durham, on Thursday. Durham Constabulary launched a murder investigation and charged five

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Uncertain future for 33 Russell & Bromley shops after Next buys shoe chain

Business, UK News /

High Street Fashion giant Next has snapped up luxury footwear business Russell & Bromley from administration in a rescue deal. Next announced it paid £2.5m to acquire the 145-year-old family-owned shoe retailer through an insolvency process. Under the deal, Next owns the Russell & Bromley brand and intellectual property. Money blog: Interest rates ‘will fall

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Bridgepoint goes into Exile with £30m infrastructure finance data deal

Business /

The London-listed private equity firm Bridgepoint has struck a deal to back a provider of data and intelligence to the global infrastructure and project finance industries. Sky News understands that Bridgepoint Growth has agreed to buy a minority stake in Exile Group, which was founded in 2013 in Deptford, south-east London. The deal, which will

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Actors’ union offered better deal over AI protections

Entertainment, Technology /

Artificial intelligence protections for performers could be implemented for the first time, as union negotiations to establish a framework progress. Last month, Equity members voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set. With a turnout of over 75%, over 99% of those who voted said they would be prepared to refuse a set scan. Digital

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Britain will not be ‘buffeted around’ by Trump tariffs, says Rachel Reeves

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Rachel Reeves says Britain will not be “buffeted around” by American threats to levy fresh tariffs as part of its pursuit of Greenland. Speaking to Sky News in Davos ahead of Donald Trump’s arrival at the World Economic Forum, the chancellor said her policies and approach in Davos would defend the British national interest. “Britain

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Microsoft clicks on Formula One grid with new Mercedes deal

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Microsoft, the $3.4trn computing behemoth, will this week unveil a partnership with the Mercedes Formula One team that will underline the sport’s resurgent appeal among the world’s biggest technology companies. Sky News understands that Microsoft will be announced as a major sponsor of the Brackley-based outfit when it unveils its 2026 car livery and design

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