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Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed "significant internal failings" that are hampering its ability to keep a check on health and social care institutions.

The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner. 

The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.

A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.

Illicit cigarettes, vapes and tobacco products have been seized from businesses following investigations by City of Wolverhampton Council.

Over 100 local people and their families attended the first of Walsall’s Family Hub anniversary events on Saturday 20 July 2024, to enjoy a day out, and celebrate the Hubs and what they do.

Summer holidays can present real issues for parents worrying about how to feed their children, so the City of Wolverhampton Council has put together some tips on how to make it easier on your pocket.

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Following news of positive figures showing growth in Wolverhampton’s visitor economy, the council has released an engaging new video narrated by the city’s celebrated local grime and rap artist, Reepa.

More old and unwanted devices have been saved from the skip through Wolves Tech Aid and are being put to use helping school pupils.

City of Wolverhampton’s visitor economy grew in 2023 – a new report has revealed.

The City of Wolverhampton Council has revealed plans to invest £2.6 million of government money to continue helping households in the city through the cost of living crisis.

Walsall Council’s commitment and plan to ensure the borough is inclusive for all is to be detailed in a new draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy.

Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.

The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner. 

A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.

Donald Trump's running mate has defended comments in which he said the Democratic Party was run "by a bunch of childless cat ladies".

Audiences for Veep, the TV series broadcast on Sky, have shot up since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate for the White House.

The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind. 

Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.

The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.

Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).

Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.

The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner. 

A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.

The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind. 

The parents of three children who died in a house fire in east London have paid tribute to them, saying: "Your lives were a blessing."

A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.

A prison worker has admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. 

Subway carriages being flogged for £5,000 each could become houses and even a sauna, it has been revealed.

Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend and into next week - with the Met Office predicting there could be a heatwave.

The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.

An alternative healer has been found guilty of the gross negligence manslaughter of a diabetic woman who died after she stopped taking her insulin at his slapping therapy workshop.

Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.

Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.

When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.

Audiences for Veep, the TV series broadcast on Sky, have shot up since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate for the White House.

Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.

Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at his Florida resort as he dismissed reports of tensions between the pair and attacked Kamala Harris's "disrespectful" comments about the Gaza war.

An alleged Mexican drug cartel leader arrested in Texas was duped into flying to the US, officials have said.

The shock caused by the arson attacks on France's railways came quickly and intensely.

Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).

Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).

Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.

Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.

Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

A former Strictly Come Dancing star has told Sky News she believes show bosses have sometimes prioritised looks, rather than teaching ability, when it comes to picking professionals - and that dancers can be "brutal" to each other behind the scenes.

Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.

Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.

Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.

The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?

Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.

The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.

The government is considering repealing a controversial law that could have seen universities and student unions fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech on campus.

Sky News' hugely popular politics podcast Electoral Dysfunction will go on tour in September after a busy summer covering the general election.

An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed "significant internal failings" that are hampering its ability to keep a check on health and social care institutions.