Penrith man jailed for running over and killing a pregant woman

A man from Penrith is sentenced to 2 years in prison after the death of mum-to-be, Anne Marie McCreadie, who was killed in an accident in May 2009. [more]

First funeral for victim of the shootings

First funeral for victim of the shootings

Today will mark the funeral of 31 year old Gary Purdham who was shot in Gosforth when working on his father's farm. [more]


Memorial services held to remember those killed in shootings

Memorial services held to remember those killed in shootings

Thousands of people gathered around Cumbria today to hold a minute's silence for those killed in last week's shooting tragedy. [more]


World Cup 2010: England

Here's a short guide to England's World Cup Squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa [more]


 

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Coalition NHS Reforms Are A 'Reckless Gamble'

The former health secretary is to accuse the coalition Government of taking a "reckless gamble" with its plans to reform the NHS. [more]

Churchill 'Treasure Trove' To Be Put On Web

Churchill 'Treasure Trove' To Be Put On Web

More than a million documents relating to Winston Churchill, including personal correspondence and hand-written notes, are to be be published online. [more]


Latest Sky News Weather Forecast
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Latest Sky News Weather Forecast

Overnight, and into tomorrow, the rain will clear from most areas, but the odd showery outbreak may affect the south east in the morning. [more]


Potters Bar 'Could Happen Again' - Coroner
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Potters Bar 'Could Happen Again' - Coroner

A disaster such as the Potters Bar train crash of 2002 could happen again, the coroner overseeing the inquest believes.  [more]


Soham Killer To Sue Prison Service For £100k

Soham Killer To Sue Prison Service For £100k

Killer Ian Huntley is to sue the prison service after he had his throat slashed by another inmate in Frankland Prison, County Durham. [more]


Welsh Girl Dies In Turkey Raft Accident

Welsh Girl Dies In Turkey Raft Accident

A nine-year-old Welsh schoolgirl has died in a white water rafting accident while on holiday in southern Turkey. [more]


Freed Marlon King Eyes Football Comeback

Freed Marlon King Eyes Football Comeback

Disgraced striker Marlon King could soon be back playing football after being released from prison, having served half his sentence for sexual assault and actual bodily harm. [more]


 

 

J-Lo Tipped For Idol As DeGeneres Quits

Jennifer Lopez is favourite to join American Idol after judge Ellen DeGeneres quit the hit US show. [more]

Walt Disney To Sell Miramax In £423m Deal

Walt Disney To Sell Miramax In £423m Deal

Walt Disney has unveiled a £423m deal to sell Miramax Films - the movie studio behind hits such as Pulp Fiction and Shakespeare In Love. [more]


Liam Has His Beady Eye On The Next Prize
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Liam Has His Beady Eye On The Next Prize

Liam Gallagher has told Sky News his new band's album will be the "the best record you'll hear for the next 50 years". [more]


Brit Bands Come Out On Top At Kerrang! Awards
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Brit Bands Come Out On Top At Kerrang! Awards

British bands came out on top at this year's Kerrang! awards with Bullet For My Valentine scooping two trophies. [more]


 

 

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Australia and New Zealand Ready For Clash

Australia are looking to turn around a woeful recent record against New Zealand as they take on their fierce rivals in the Tri-Nations. [more]

Andy Turner Hurdles To 110m Gold For Britain

Andy Turner Hurdles To 110m Gold For Britain

Andy Turner produced a season's best performance to win gold in the men's 110m hurdles at the European Championships in Barcelona. [more]


Birthday Boy Anderson Tears Through Pakistan
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Birthday Boy Anderson Tears Through Pakistan

James Anderson tore through Pakistan to put England in a commanding position on the second day of the first test at Trent Bridge. [more]


Red Bull's Vettel Tops Hungary F1 Practice

Red Bull's Vettel Tops Hungary F1 Practice

Sebastian Vettel topped the second round of practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a strong display from the Red Bull team. [more]


 

 

Tokyo's 'Oldest Man' Died 30 Years Ago

A family hid the mummified body of a relative in his bedroom for 30 years to keep his title of Tokyo's oldest man. [more]

NYC Spends Big To Stop The Bedbugs Biting

NYC Spends Big To Stop The Bedbugs Biting

In the city that never sleeps there is one increasingly busy nocturnal resident that New York wants to evict. [more]


Iconic Snapper's Negatives Come To Light
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Iconic Snapper's Negatives Come To Light

A set of negatives bought in a car boot sale for just under £30 have been valued at around £130m after being identified as the work of photographer Ansel Adams. [more]


Briton Becomes Slowest Channel Swimmer
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Briton Becomes Slowest Channel Swimmer

A 56-year-old woman has become the slowest person to swim the English Channel after being pushed more than 40 miles off course by the tides. [more]


Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where Have You Been?

Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where Have You Been?

A tomcat called Timothy has stunned animal carers by turning up more than 800 miles from his home - a year after he went missing. [more]


Woman 'Calls 911 After Acupuncture Mishap'

Woman 'Calls 911 After Acupuncture Mishap'

A woman apparently had to pull acupuncture needles out of her back and call emergency services after staff forgot about her and closed the clinic with her still inside. [more]


New Harrods Owners Fall Prey To Clampers
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New Harrods Owners Fall Prey To Clampers

The new owners of Harrods got a taste of London life when they returned to their luxury cars to find they had been clamped. [more]


 

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