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Coronavirus: Brit evacuation from Hubei province in 'next few days'

Britain and China will work on a possible evacuation of UK citizens from Hubei province in the next few days, Sky News understands.
40 days of January - post-Xmas debt driving people to despair

Nearly half of all people in problem debt also suffer with their mental health, according to research by the Money and Mental Health policy institute.
Young man stabbed to death outside busy train station during rush hour

A murder investigation has been launched after a young man was stabbed to death during rush hour at East Croydon railway station.
Another Brexit row: Commemorative coin sparks Oxford comma debate

Brexit has divided families at the dinner table, caused chaos in parliament, and has now sparked a row over the Oxford comma.

Coronavirus: Brit evacuation from Hubei province in 'next few days'

Britain and China will work on a possible evacuation of UK citizens from Hubei province in the next few days, Sky News understands.
'Zero co-operation' from Andrew during Epstein inquiry, prosecutor says

Prince Andrew has provided "zero co-operation" with the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, a US prosecutor has said.
Kobe Bryant death: Thick cloud and fog grounded police choppers at time of crash

The pilot of the doomed helicopter carrying NBA legend Kobe Bryant was battling thick cloud at the time of the fatal crash, with visibility so poor that police choppers had been grounded.
40 days of January - post-Xmas debt driving people to despair

Nearly half of all people in problem debt also suffer with their mental health, according to research by the Money and Mental Health policy institute.

Paul Merson: Jurgen Klopp should take a rest but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 'sitting duck'

Paul Merson gives his verdict on Jurgen Klopp's vow to play "the kids" in the FA Cup, while he admits his fears for Manchester United's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Mikel Arteta: Shkodran Mustafi's injury won't alter Arsenal's transfer plans

Mikel Arteta insists the injury sustained by Shkodran Mustafi during Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup win at Bournemouth won't change the clubs transfer plans.
Alec Stewart's England ratings: Ben Stokes and Mark Wood are 'game-changers', Joe Root answers critics

Former England captain Alec Stewart labelled Ben Stokes and Mark Wood "game-changers" after their contributions to England’s 3-1 Test series success against South Africa.
Kobe Bryant: Lakers vs Clippers postponed after star's death

The Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday has been postponed following the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA has confirmed.

BAFTA 'at risk of losing credibility' because of a lack of diversity, Time's Up CEO warns

BAFTA is in danger of losing credibility with talent if it doesn't change and reflect the diversity of the industry, the CEO of Time's Up UK has told Sky News.
Grammys: Billie Eilish the big winner as stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Billie Eilish was the stand-out winner at the biggest night in music, but this year's Grammys were cloaked in sadness following the death of Kobe Bryant.
How Billie Eilish became one of the world's most famous teenagers

In 2016, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell started working on the album that would propel her to global stardom.
Grammys: Stars' red carpet looks in pictures

Ahead of the awards ceremony, the Grammys is all about the fashion.

PM: Huawei decision will deliver 5G benefits and allay security concerns

Boris Johnson has suggested an imminent decision on Huawei's role in the UK's 5G network will deliver the benefits of the new technology and allay security concerns.
Amazon and Deliveroo dismiss 'speculative' CMA probe

A competition probe into Amazon's proposed investment in the food delivery app Deliveroo is "speculative and not supported by evidence", the two companies have warned regulators.
Parkinson's disease may begin before birth, research suggests

People who develop Parkinson's disease before the age of 50 may have been born with disordered brain cells, according to new research.
Vine has relaunched as Byte and it's messy

The early days of a new social network offer a fine opportunity to witness the naked motivations of users, as the relaunch of Vine shows.

Police have bone to pick with motorist using fake skeleton as a passenger

A motorist who plonked a fake skeleton in his passenger seat so he could use a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane has been fined.
Scientists resurrect voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest with help of 3D printer

Scientists have resurrected the voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest by recreating his vocal tract with a 3D printer.
Frozen iguanas fall from trees as temperatures drop in Florida

Frozen iguanas have been falling from trees in Florida after plunging temperatures caused them to stiffen-up and lose their grip on branches.
Man breaks own record for... sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole

A diver has set a new world record for the length of time spent sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole.

Coronavirus: Brit evacuation from Hubei province in 'next few days'

Britain and China will work on a possible evacuation of UK citizens from Hubei province in the next few days, Sky News understands.
Brexit: 'Fish for finance' battle looms ahead of EU-UK trade talks

Downing Street has insisted the UK will be "taking back control" of its fishing stocks, as a "fish for finance" trade-off emerged as the likely nature of the next round of Brexit negotiations.
Paul Merson: Jurgen Klopp should take a rest but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 'sitting duck'

Paul Merson gives his verdict on Jurgen Klopp's vow to play "the kids" in the FA Cup, while he admits his fears for Manchester United's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Man breaks own record for... sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole

A diver has set a new world record for the length of time spent sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole.