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Mar 29
Car hits pedestrians in Derby city centre leaving 'multiple' people injured, police say

A number of people were injured, some of them seriously, and were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital. Police stopped a vehicle believed to have been involved, shortly after the incident which happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday. The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and is in police custody. Derbyshire Police said: "Our investigation is in its early stages but we want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident. "Friar Gate is completely closed from the junction with Curzon Street/Cheapside up to Ford Street. The road will be closed for a considerable time so please avoid the area completely. "Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public. "No further information is available at this stage but we will post an update as soon as we have one." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

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Culture and entertainment reporter
Mar 27
Oscars to leave Hollywood - organisers announce move to downtown Los Angeles for 2029

Coinciding with the previously announced broadcast switch to YouTube, the show will move from the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard to the Peacock Theatre about nine miles (14.5km) away, in downtown Los Angeles's LA Live complex, in 2029. The Peacock Theatre has a capacity of about 7,000 - roughly twice the current amount. It will come after more than 25 years of Oscars ceremonies at the Dolby Theatre, which has been home to the show since 2002. The Academy Awards will mark its 100th anniversary at the venue in 2028, before the new-look show and broadcast begins. "For the 101st Oscars and beyond, the Academy looks forward to closely collaborating with AEG to make LA LIVE the perfect backdrop for our global celebration of cinema," the Academy's chief executive Bill Kramer and its president, Lynette Howell Taylor, said in a joint statement. AEG will make improvements to the venue as part of the deal, they said, including upgrades to its stage, sound and lighting systems, backstage and other areas. Surrounded by the Walk of Fame, next to the celebrity handprints of The Chinese Theatre and with the famous Hollywood sign as a backdrop, the Dolby Theatre was developed by the Academy itself and seemed a perfect location for the biggest awards show in entertainment. However, this is not the first move out of Hollywood. The show took place at various hotels throughout Los Angeles in the early years before a move to theatres in the mid-1940s. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, a fine arts facility in downtown LA, hosted the ceremony from 1968 to 1986. It then alternated between the Chandler and the Shrine Auditorium, next to the University of Southern California, until the long-term move to Hollywood. Read more:Inside the Oscars winners' roomThe rise of Jessie Buckley The Peacock Theatre, which opened as the Staples Center in 2007, has hosted the Emmy Awards almost every year since 2008. It is located next to the Crypto.com Arena, home to the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings, as well as the annual Grammys ceremony.

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Mar 27
Sir Keir Starmer: 'I beat myself up' about Peter Mandelson

Beth is in Helsinki with the prime minister for an exclusive interview for the podcast. Sir Keir Starmer has said he "hates the fact" that he made a "mistake" over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. "I dwell on it. I beat myself up about it," he told Beth, who is accompanying him on a visit to Finland, where he is taking part in a leaders' summit. Beth also questions him about his relationship with Donald Trump following disparaging comments the US president made about Sir Keir's response to the Iran war. Plus, Beth, Harriet and Ruth react to the full interview. Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.

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Mar 28
Harry Maguire: England boss Thomas Tuchel names four centre-backs ahead of Man Utd defender in pecking order

Maguire looked to have strengthened his case for being on the plane to North America in the summer as he delivered a commanding performance on his return to the national team set-up in Friday's 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay. It was his first appearance under Tuchel and he played the second half as captain in a polished display that has characterised his England career. Maguire shines but Foden and DCL stumble in World Cup auditionTuchel defends White after Wembley boosEngland 1-1 Uruguay - Match reportEngland latest news, gossip and rumours | England fixtures The German acknowledged the Manchester United defender's strengths, but said he remains behind Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, John Stones and the injured Trevoh Chalobah in the pecking order. "I got exactly what I thought, solid, solid central-defender play," he said. "That's what he does. Very good on the ball, very calm, strong in the air and in the weapon for set-pieces. "I haven't changed my mind, but I see other players I like to start for us, I see other players ahead with a different profile. "I see Ezri Konsa ahead, I see Marc Guehi ahead. It's no secret. I see Trevoh Chalobah on the level of mobility was slightly ahead of him. "Also John Stones, but he had injuries, so he needed to come to camp. "I needed to meet him in person to see how he acts within the group. It will be interesting now to see how he acts within the group "Like I said, he has an asset, of course, that he can also be super important in a tournament, in knockout football, in defending a lead and chasing a game with crosses and long throw-ins and set-pieces." Asked whether he would be in the squad if it had to be named now, Tuchel said: "If, if, if. We don't need to name the squad tomorrow. He did a good game. "He did what he does for Man Utd. He did it straight away. I'm very happy with him. To be honest, I haven't changed my mind. I got everything I expected from him. "If I have to name it tomorrow, we have a lot of injuries, he could be in it. Who else would be there in the centre of defence?" Tuchel: I'm a big fan of Stones Stones was not involved against Uruguay after feeling his calf in training as the 31-year-old's frustrations with injuries continue, and he will play no part in Tuesday's friendly against Japan having been sent back to Manchester City for treatment. The defender has played just five times for his club since the November international break and is struggling to get a consistent run of games. Despite that, Tuchel says he has "credit in the bank" and described him as "world class". Tuchel was asked whether he would make an exception for Stones with regards to his lack of playing time and he said: "I don't know yet, but if you come to the World Cup, you should be fit. "So when he came [to camp], he was fit. He did not have a lot of minutes, but he has a level of game understanding. "So the exception of the rule means that he does not start a lot. I can see that because I'm a big fan and I know what he brings to the team in terms of personality, attitude and quality game understanding." In addition to Stones' withdrawal, the Football Association said Aaron Ramsdale, Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Adam Wharton, Noni Madueke, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were leaving the England camp before the Japan match at Wembley. Analysis: Maguire played as if he'd never gone away from England Sky Sports' Lewis Jones reporting from Wembley after England's 1-1 draw against Uruguay: When the England team was announced, one of the key decisions that perhaps got overlooked was the return of Maguire to the England fold. But Maguire is used to that when turning out for his country. This is a player completely underrated for the consistency of performance he has shown during England's most successful ever period of results. He was always the first name on the teamsheet for Gareth Southgate for good reason. And on his first start since 2024, it was like he had never been away, coming up big in key moments in the match just like he has done throughout his England career. He always offered a threat in the opposition box, played intelligent passes through the lines to set up attacks and even had time to ping a 70-yard pass into the path of Jarrod Bowen. England needed him with the last kick of the game too as he threw his body in the way of a goalbound shot in injury-time. His experience of major tournaments, along with his affinity with the shirt surely now makes him a certainty to make the 26-man squad. What next for England? England host Japan in another friendly at Wembley on Tuesday; kick-off 7.45pm. England fixtures That will be the final chance for Tuchel to look at his players on the international stage before he announces his World Cup squad at the end of the season. England then have World Cup warm-up matches with New Zealand and Costa Rica before their tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.

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Mar 28
Murder investigation launched following death of young woman in Leeds

Officers were called just before 6am on 28 March to Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, to reports of a young woman being found unconscious in the street. She had suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for immediate medical treatment, but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. The woman remains unidentified at this time, with enquiries ongoing to identify her, so her next of kin can be notified. Detectives are also releasing details of her identity in the hope that someone will recognise her from the following description. She is of slim build and has tanned skin. She is 5ft 2ins tall and believed to be in her mid to late teens, with green eyes, and brown hair with darker roots and blonder ends. She also has fixed metal braces to her upper and lower teeth. Four people - two women aged 18, a man aged 20, and a boy aged 17 - were all arrested from a nearby address on suspicion of murder. All four remain in police custody and a scene remains in place while the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team carry out further enquiries. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Marc Bowes, said: "This is an extremely complex investigation where a young woman has sadly lost her life. "We are treating her death as murder and have arrested four people in connection with it. "Despite carrying out extensive enquiries throughout the course of today, we have not yet been able to confirm her identity. "We hope by releasing these details that someone will recognise who she is and come forward. "I am also keen to speak to anyone who was in the Kennerleigh Avenue area in the early hours of this morning, or anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the vicinity."

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Gemma Peplow, culture and entertainment reporter
Mar 26
Olivia Dean cleans up again at MOBO Awards - as Pharrell Williams takes special prize for songwriting

Dean was named best female act at the ceremony, held at Manchester's Co-op Live, and bagged both the album and song of the year prizes for chart-topper The Art Of Loving and its hit track, Man I Need. The star, whose music blends pop, funk and soul, was also among the night's performers, alongside acts including FLO, Aitch and Myles Smith, and a grime medley featuring Chip, D Double E, Nolay, Scorcher and Wiley, curated by DJ Target. This year's show - celebrating 30 years of the MOBOs - also featured special appearances from US stars Pharrell Williams, who was honoured with the global songwriter award, and Slick Rick, who received a lifetime achievement prize. Dean can now add her MOBOs to the trophy shelf after her Grammy win in January. She also dominated the Brit Awards last month. Elsewhere, rapper and singer Jim Legxacy won the gong for best male act, singer-songwriter Raye was honoured in the video of the year category for Where Is My Husband!, and rapper DC3 was named best newcomer and also picked up the prize for best gospel act. The MOBOs celebrate the best of black music in the UK and internationally, and this year marks the ceremony's 30th anniversary. Other awards included best RnB/soul act for FLO, best alternative act for Nova Twins, best hip-hop act for Central Cee, best jazz act for 2023 Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, best electronic/ dance act for Sherelle, and best producer for P2J. Read more from Sky News:Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of RihannaOlivia Dean among stars nominated for Ivor Novello Awards There were also international awards for Arya Starr, who was named best international act, Wizkid (best African music act) and Vybz Kartel (best Caribbean music act). Outside music, YouTuber, influencer and Celebrity Traitors star Niko Omilana was named best media personality, and Stephen Graham - fresh from several BAFTA nods and after wins at the Golden Globes and the Emmys in the US - was recognised for his performance in the groundbreaking series Adolescence.

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Beth Rigby, political editor
Mar 27
Starmer thinks he is the right man for this moment - despite what Trump says

This is a "once in a generation moment" that is going to shape the next decades of our lives, Keir Starmer told me as part of a longer-than-normal interview for our Electoral Dysfunction podcast, as he reflected on the global turbulence and how the outlook for Britain's economy had changed so massively in such a short period of time. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 We also touched on the turbulent times he has faced in recent weeks, be that around the prospect of a leadership challenge or the Peter Mandelson crisis that he told me he "beats himself up about it" in a genuinely emotional moment of our conversation. What I took from this interview is a prime minister rolling the pitch for another difficult stretch for a country already ground down by crises with very long tales: the 2008 financial crash that ushered in austerity and a step down in living standards; the COVID-19 pandemic that saw the government borrow over £300bn in 2021/2 and leaving the Treasury to spend £100bn a year on debt interest alone. "I think in my life, I remember profoundly the Berlin Wall coming down. And I remember that feeling, that there was going to be peace and freedom and that the values that I held dear… and that I didn't think - I have to say - I would ever see Russian tanks going across a European border again in my lifetime. I didn't think I would see that. And yet we saw that four years ago," he said. "In the Middle East, Iran is a threat to all of its neighbours, a threat to the world and therefore, how this ends will determine what that threat is as we go forward. So this is a defining period. It's a testing period for the whole world." There are political parallels too, with say 2008. Back then the prime minister Gordon Brown was grappling with a financial crisis and a potential leadership challenge as MPs looked down the barrel of defeat at the next general election. At the time, Mr Brown warned his would-be challenger David Miliband, and his restive party, that "now is not a time for a novice". Does Keir Starmer feel the same? "That's not for me to say, in the sense of whether it's the right time for a novice, I'll be judged by what I do," he said. What he is more forthright on is that this crisis, this war on two fronts, will bring serious consequences for the UK. He acknowledged in our interview that the spring statement, in which the chancellor spoke about stability, failing inflation and interest rates, seems now like a fever dream. That the outlook for the economy has been so battered by Trump's war is, of course, a frustration. But the prime minister is pragmatic about the place he's in: "There's no point me sort of complaining about it. That's the world we live in. You've got to face the world as it is. I have to lead us through this war too on two fronts." Read more:McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files 'far-fetched'Trump says he's disappointed in Starmer His immediate task as prime minister is to decide on support for energy bills. The current price cap runs out in June, after which bills could rise by an eye-watering £500 a year, according to the Resolution Foundation. The prime minister told me in our interview that "any support is likely to be targeted". This will come with controversy. Liz Truss’s administration poured £40bn into capping energy prices for all households at the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, and one in two people think the government can afford to subsidise bills, according to a recent YouGov poll. But this prime minister is clear he won't do that. "We will have to tailor support. Exactly how we do that is obviously a number of options we're looking at. But I'll be clear with you, it will be tailored," he said. With the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Thursday saying the UK will be the worse hit from the Iran war, predicting a 0.5 per cent contraction in GDP, it is an awful position for the prime minister to be in. But he seems up for the fight. When I asked him about Trump's treatment of him, he simply said that Trump might apply pressure, but he is "not going to back down" or "buckle under pressure", and when it comes to this predicament at home and the upcoming May elections, there is no way he is going to stand down. When I asked him about Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham semi-declaring on a leadership race, he doesn’t bristle, he simply says he expects to see Angela "playing a leading role in this Labour government". It is when we come to Mandelson that some of the pressure of the past few weeks and months perhaps comes more to bear. I genuinely can not understand, looking at the vetting document, how the prime minister got to the place of appointing Mandelson, when it was clear he kept a relationship with Epstein post conviction of prostitution of a minor and was sacked twice by previous Labour governments. When I asked him if he was angry at himself, he told me that "nobody has been harder on me in relation to the mistake I made". "I hate the fact I made that mistake, I dwell on it. I beat myself up about it. It’s certainly not a mistake I’d ever repeat." But as for being beaten by it, Starmer is doing the opposite, he is digging in. He promised the country this would be the year he would cut the cost of living, but the war in Iran looks almost certain to derail that, unless resolution is swift. Despite the growing complications and challenges, he seems to believe he is the leader for the moment - despite what Trump, his critics, and even some in his cabinet might say. Trump says Starmer is no Churchill, but these wars, if they become more prolonged, will put him in the unenviable position of being a wartime prime minister. He tells me he has "great determination" to "steer our country through this" even as the outlook worsens for the economy. In the coming weeks, the consequences of that will be laid bare. Starmer, despite the ferocious criticism he’s faced, clearly thinks he is the right man for this moment. He told me that his prime minister's advice to his younger self would be to rise to the challenge and accept the bumpy road - and he's betting that the worse this crisis gets, the more his party will agree with him. He is applying the rule of "never waste a crisis", but where this war, our economy and our prime minister lands is anyone's guess right now. You can catch the full interview on the podcast, which is available now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, just search for Electoral Dysfunction and hit follow. You can also watch the full interview on Sky News's YouTube channel.

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Mar 28
Moses Itauma stops Jermaine Franklin for first time with vicious heavyweight victory in Manchester

Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were both taken the distance in points wins in Franklin's two previous visits to the UK but the durable American was brutally taken out midway through the fifth round in Manchester by Itauma. Having knocked his opponent down in the third, Itauma closed the show in spectacular fashion a couple of rounds later, following up a punishing left uppercut with a right hand that saw Franklin crash to the canvas face first. Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOWDownload Sky Sports app for expert analysis, video and moreChoose the Sky Sports push notifications you want Referee Steve Gray immediately waved off the contest as Itauma bowed to the sold-out Co-op Live Arena crowd after moving to 14-0, which will only amplify calls for the 21-year-old to fight for a world title next. Itauma admitted Franklin was the "final piece of the puzzle" before a world title fight - Oleksandr Usyk and Fabio Wardley hold the four major belts between them - and the Michigan man was lined up as an opponent for his robustness. While Franklin absorbed some stinging blows throughout to get some rounds into the legs of Itauma, there was a major gulf in class, with the youngster displaying his superior speed, footwork and all-round ringcraft. After masked Mancunian rapper Meekz performed on his ringwalk, Itauma quickly got to work, landing several southpaw lefts that rocked Franklin's head back although the underdog remained upright. Itauma had stopped his last nine opponents inside two rounds and even though Franklin made it past that benchmark, he soaked up another big left, sticking out his tongue before rallying in the final few seconds. Franklin received an eight count towards the end of the the next round after a short right hook behind his ear, having momentarily taken his eye off Itauma when backed up against the ropes. He recovered well into the fourth but the end came in savage fashion in the next round as Itauma gained another highlight-reel knockout to the delight of the crowd. Itauma: I'm a young boy chasing a dream Itauma, speaking on DAZN, said: "Thank you very much to the great Manchester crowd, I've had a lovely time. "I'm happy to get the win. I've enjoyed my stay in Manchester, this is actually where I won my first national title. We come here seven years later, I'm picking up a win over Franklin. "I've got to thank Franklin for giving me this opportunity, it takes two to tango. I appreciate it. "I don't know what to say, the Lord is good. I tried to knock him out in the first or second round, but maybe not today. So I went back to the basics, and the knockout just came. "When I first turned professional, I thought I would win titles but I didn't think it would be so soon. I'm just a young boy chasing a dream."

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