A Kent council led by Reform UK faces accusations of obstructing transparency after a five-month delay in providing evidence for claimed £40m savings from scrapped green projects. Read the full investigation.
A former Tennessee lawman spent 37 days in jail over a Charlie Kirk meme. Now he's suing for First Amendment violations. Read his fight for free speech.
Elections for councils serving millions in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking accusations of a political 'stitch-up'. Read the latest on the local government reorganisation delays.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis testified before a Georgia state senate committee investigating her prosecution of Donald Trump. The hearing grew contentious as Willis hit back at her Republican critics.
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
Democrat Danny Ceisler's decisive victory in the Bucks County sheriff race signals a major shift on local immigration enforcement. Explore the implications for US policy.
A woman and a child have died in a devastating house fire in County Offaly. An investigation is underway as emergency services respond to the tragedy.
Exclusive report reveals London councils' £555m reliance on consultants and outsourcing firms for basic services, raising democratic concerns. Read the full investigation.
Reform UK has revoked the membership of Staffordshire county council leader Ian Cooper following an investigation into alleged racist abuse directed at Sadiq Khan and others. Read the full story.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper is under investigation by Reform UK over alleged racist social media posts. Labour MPs demand his resignation. Read the full story.
A decade after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, a new Sky News podcast reveals the devastating impact on exploited children like Lucy, who was stabbed at 13. Listen now.
Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper faces racism allegations over social media posts targeting Sadiq Khan and others. Reform UK launches urgent investigation.
Ten years after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, exploited children face death, prison, or severe mental trauma. New police figures show the crisis is not abating.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
Police vow to hunt down 'animals' after a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves three children and a young adult dead. Authorities appeal for information.
A targeted mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California leaves four dead and ten wounded. The gunman remains at large as officials urge the public to come forward with information.
Four people killed and 10 injured in targeted mass shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton, California. Shooter remains at large as community mourns.
Security expert warns cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils could be far more serious than revealed, with ICO involvement suggesting data loss. Critical services affected.
Residents of Peterlee, a former Labour stronghold now backing Reform, express deep disappointment with the Chancellor's budget, citing a lack of vision for growth and support for working people.
A 13-year-old girl is in custody after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Pomona, California. Police are investigating the motive for the crime. Follow for updates.
Mark Gibbon from Beaconsfield is released from a Florida jail after a plea deal over an alleged attempt to drown his daughter-in-law. Read the full story.
A Maryland man waited 18 days after discovering a corpse to report it, choosing to call a radio show instead of police. Frederick County authorities have confirmed the investigation.
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
Discover Shildon, the UK's most affordable town with houses from £45,000. Explore the property market, local amenities, and investment potential in County Durham.
Nigel Farage admits Reform-run councils face massive financial problems, ruling out a council tax freeze. Most councils plan tax hikes to cover budget gaps.
Natividad Perez-Hernandez, mother of controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, was violently held during a terrifying home invasion in Florida while her son was livestreaming.