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The Yorkshire Coast continues to see heavy snow with strong winds causing drifting and blocking roads.

A 67-year-old man and another person have tragically lost their lives following a coastal emergency in Withernsea, while a large-scale search and rescue operation remains underway for another individual reported missing in the water.

Wheeldale Road near Goathland is CLOSED due to a number of vehicles becoming stranded due to snow and ice.

Heavy SNOW is affecting the A171, A169 and A174 as the Met Office bring forward their Weather Warning.

Detectives investigating how a Scarborough man sustained “critical” head injuries during an altercation are urging witnesses and people with smartphone video footage of the incident to come forward immediately.

The Seadogs travel to the North West to kick off 2026.

Frequent heavy snow showers, moving in from the Yorkshire Coast, is bringing disruption to travel.

Bridlington are looking to stay top of Yorkshire Two when rugby union action returns for the new year on Saturday.

North Yorkshire Police say with wintry weather forecast over the New Year period, drivers need to be prepared should road conditions become hazardous.

Barely hours into the new year, Whitby Coastguard Rescue Team received their first tasking of 2026.

Blues were due to kick off 2026 with an away match at highflying Hebburn Town on Saturday, but it's been called off.

A new landmark investment summit will showcase the North of England on the global stage, to unlock new investment and jobs for regions across the North.

Donald Trump has been threatened with a "swift, decisive and comprehensive" response by Iran if the US intervenes following growing unrest in the country, with at least 10 people killed and dozens of arrests, according to reports.

Two people have died amid a major search and rescue operation for people who got into difficulty in the sea off the Yorkshire coast.

The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.

It has once again been a rollercoaster year for Hollywood.

A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected to grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.

You've probably never had a glass of Russian sparkling wine before. Perhaps you never even knew such a thing existed. If that's the case, Mikhail Nikolaev believes you're missing out.

Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume.

A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.

A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.

The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.

Hundreds of British hospitality workers face losing their jobs in the coming days as the owner of TGI Fridays finalises plans to buy back a slimmed-down version of one of Britain's best-known casual dining chains.

Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume.

Two people have died amid a major search and rescue operation for people who got into difficulty in the sea off the Yorkshire coast.

A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.

A man has died after getting into difficulty at Brighton beach on New Year's Day.

The man behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a lorry in Nigeria, killing two passengers and injuring Anthony Joshua has been charged.

Nigel Farage has said he is giving "serious thought" to scrapping the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) if his party wins the next general election and he becomes prime minister.

Children aged five and under are being exposed to pornography online, leading to addiction, Sky News has learned.

Donald Trump has been threatened with a "swift, decisive and comprehensive" response by Iran if the US intervenes following growing unrest in the country, with at least 10 people killed and dozens of arrests, according to reports.

You've probably never had a glass of Russian sparkling wine before. Perhaps you never even knew such a thing existed. If that's the case, Mikhail Nikolaev believes you're missing out.

The man behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a lorry in Nigeria, killing two passengers and injuring Anthony Joshua has been charged.

The death of at least 40 people in a New Year's Eve fire in a Swiss ski resort has once again highlighted the dangers of igniting indoor fireworks in bars and nightclubs.

Yemen's southern separatist movement has announced a constitution and aims to hold a referendum on independence from the north.

Flammable sound-proofing material is likely to blame for the rapid spread of the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort, Sky News has been told.

A man who witnessed a bar fire in Switzerland has told Sky News he saw patrons walking over people as they tried to escape the packed venue.

About 40 people were killed and 115 injured in a blaze in at a New Year's Eve Party at an upmarket Swiss ski resort, with the disaster likened to scenes from a horror film.

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani has vowed to run the city "expansively and audaciously" after his historic inauguration.

In Crans-Montana, there's growing grief, anger, and uncertainty.

A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.

It has once again been a rollercoaster year for Hollywood.

A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.

Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as England's victorious women's football and rugby teams, are among 1,157 people recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., who was best known for his role on The Wire, has died aged 71.

Luke Littler will take on Gian van Veen in the World Darts Championship final after the Dutchman came through a tough semi-final battle with Gary Anderson to win 6-3 at Alexandra Palace.

Luke Littler believes he is close to matching the achievements of the sports' all-time greats and insists he can perform even better in Saturday's World Darts Championship final.

You'd have got good odds on Liam Rosenior becoming Chelsea head coach within two years when he was unceremoniously sacked by Hull in May 2024.

Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a long-term deal with Bristol, having joined the Bears for the 2025-26 season after ending his 18-month spell in the NFL.

Gian van Veen admitted he is "pinching himself" at the prospect of facing Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship final, just years after dartitis left him questioning his future in the sport.

Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as England's victorious women's football and rugby teams, are among 1,157 people recognised in the New Year Honours list.

The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.

A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.

About 40 people were killed and 115 injured in a blaze in at a New Year's Eve Party at an upmarket Swiss ski resort, with the disaster likened to scenes from a horror film.

Rachel Reeves is "quietly hammering" workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a think tank has said.

The row between Europe and Washington about what you can do online just ramped up.

Tesla has lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker.

A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.

A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.

Space is an alien environment for humans.