Ben Stokes has announced he is to take an “indefinite” break from all forms of cricket to ”prioritise his mental well-being”.
UK records 29,622 new coronavirus cases and 68 more deaths
The UK has reported 29,622 new COVID-19 cases and 68 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.
Infection rates rise across most of UK – but ‘possible signs’ of slowing in England
Infection rates have continued to rise across England, Wales and Northern Ireland – but dropped in Scotland, according to the latest estimates.
Five sentenced over roles in Bristol ‘Kill the Bill’ riot
Five people have been sentenced for their part in a Bristol riot in March this year.
Wembley steward admits stealing lanyards for ticketless Euro fans to enter stadium
A teenager has admitted stealing lanyards, hi-vis steward jackets, wristbands and other items so that ticketless football fans could get into Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020 final.
Campaigners win legal battle over plans for road tunnel near Stonehenge
Campaigners have won a High Court battle over Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’s decision to approve a controversial road project which includes a tunnel near Stonehenge.
Tories could be in danger of losing more than a dozen ‘blue wall’ seats – poll
The Conservatives could be in danger of losing more than a dozen seats in their so-called “blue wall” heartlands, a new poll suggests.
‘Yobbish’ ex-estate agent handed suspended sentence for assaulting Chris Whitty
A “‘yobbish” former estate agent who assaulted England’s chief medical officer has been handed a suspended jail sentence.
Human remains found are missing British hiker’s, DNA test confirms
Human remains found in the search for a missing British hiker have been confirmed as being hers, a charity says.
SAGE scientists express concern over increase in foreign travel
Scientists advising the government have expressed concerns to ministers about an increase in foreign travel this summer.
Double jabbed in Wales won’t have to self-isolate from 7 August – nine days earlier than in England
Fully vaccinated adults in Wales will no longer have to self-isolate if they are a close contact of someone with coronavirus from 7 August.
Number of new UK COVID cases rises for second day in a row – as 85 more deaths recorded
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in the UK has risen for the second day in a row following seven days of falls, government data shows.
‘Pingdemic’ record numbers as 689,313 alerts sent from NHS app in a week
A record 689,313 alerts were sent to users of the NHS COVID-19 app in England and Wales in a week, new figures show.
How workers are still being exploited in Leicester’s textile industry
Workers are still being exploited in Leicester’s textile industry, according to new evidence seen by Sky News.
Highway Code changes to create road ‘hierarchy’ in bid to boost safety of walkers and cyclists
New changes to the Highway Code will create a “hierarchy of road users” in a bid to boost the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
Number of Tory MPs think PM won’t follow through and introduce COVID domestic vaccine passports
A number of Conservative MPs have told Sky News they do not think the government will follow through and actually introduce domestic vaccine passports.
Satanist teenager spared jail term after judge was told he could get straight As in A-levels
A satanist teenager from Gloucestershire who had downloaded 11 different terrorist manuals has escaped a jail sentence after the judge heard he was on course to get straight As in his A-levels.
Donations to RNLI jump by more than 28 times after CEO defends rescuing Channel migrants
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has seen a spike in donations after its chief executive defended the charity helping people trying to cross the English Channel.
Police officer told to ‘reflect’ after he was filmed kneeling on neck of black man
A Metropolitan Police officer filmed kneeling on the neck of a black man just weeks after the murder of George Floyd in the US should “reflect” on his actions, according to a watchdog.
UK ‘increasingly confident’ more countries will move to amber or green travel lists
The government is “increasingly confident” that more countries will soon be added to the amber and green travel lists, Dominic Raab has told Sky News.
Man arrested on suspicion of 1999 murder of teenager Victoria Hall
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 17-year-old girl who went missing in 1999.
‘I made a mistake’: Wayne Rooney apologises to family and club over online images
Wayne Rooney has apologised to his family and Derby County over images that surfaced online of him at a private party.
Daily COVID cases in UK rise for first time in a week – as number of deaths is down
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in the UK has risen after seven consecutive days of falls, according to government data.
Fully vaccinated travellers from amber list EU and US countries won’t have to quarantine on arrival from Monday
Fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and the US will not have to quarantine when arriving in England, Scotland and Wales from an amber list country.
Appeal for ‘hero’ strangers who saved family from drowning in Lake District
A teenager is appealing to find the strangers who saved him, his younger cousin and his uncle from drowning in the Lake District last week.
Team GB make history with gold in men’s 200m swim relay and Dujardin’s dressage bronze
Day five brought three more medals for Team GB in Tokyo, with swimmer Tom Dean making history in the pool and Charlotte Dujardin in the dressage.
Thief who swapped £4.2m diamonds for pebbles in ‘audacious’ Mayfair heist jailed
A woman who stole diamonds worth £4.2m by swapping them for pebbles – in an “audacious” heist likened to a Hollywood movie – has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.
Ex-Paralympian convicted of causing public nuisance after gluing himself to plane
A former Paralympian has been found guilty of causing a public nuisance after supergluing himself to the roof of a British Airways plane.
More storms to come for parts of UK after downpours, lightning and hail ‘the size of peas’
Heavy downpours, lightning and hailstones “the size of garden peas” have caused disruption across the UK, with more stormy weather set to come.
Welsh slate mines join Grand Canyon, Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China as World Heritage Sites
An area of northwest Wales famed for its slate mines has been awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO.