Cleveland Police said officers were called to a property in the Grangetown area at about 5.20am on Wednesday. A child is among the two people who were killed in the fire. They have yet to be formally identified. A 48-year-old woman remains in the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in a critical condition, and a further three people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are receiving treatment in hospital. Police have arrested two men aged 23 and 31, and they remain in custody. Investigators are keeping an "open mind and cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime at this time", police said. A full examination of the scene at Birchington Avenue is still underway. The blaze occurred about two miles (3km) from the scene of a horror crash on the A66 over the weekend that killed seven people, including two police officers. Redcar and Cleveland Local Policing Commander, Superintendent Emily Harrison, said: "As we continue to investigate this morning's tragic incident, we continue to support the families of those who have sadly died as a result. "Our thoughts remain with those families and with everyone involved. "We continue to work to establish the circumstances of exactly what has happened, but we are keeping an open mind and cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime at this time. "We will have a high visibility presence in the Grangetown area as this investigation progresses, and to provide reassurance to local communities, who will no doubt be impacted by this tragic incident." Pictures from the scene show that the roof of one house has been badly burnt and is partially caving in. Firefighters were seen damping down the smoking roof of the home later on Wednesday. Cleveland Fire Brigade said they sent six fire engines and the Incident Command Unit to the scene. See more from Sky News:Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous drivingLeeds and Rangers co-owner Jed York arrested Cleveland Police said the families of the people involved have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Officers were maintaining a heavy presence around the scene. Anyone with information concerning the fire has been urged to contact police or Crimestoppers.

Curry played Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic. He portrayed Pennywise the clown in the 1990 TV adaptation of Stephen King's It. The actor also appeared in Home Alone 2, The Hunt for Red October, Muppet Treasure Island, Addams Family Reunion and Scary Movie 2. The star died on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his long-time manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz. No cause was disclosed. Curry suffered a major, near-fatal stroke in July 2012, which left him in a wheelchair. Known for his arch humour and gift with voices, Curry earned three Tony nominations - for Spamalot, My Favorite Year and Amadeus - and an Emmy nod in 1994. A statement from his representative and his manager said: "Though widely known for his inimitable, flamboyant characters and colourful stage performances, his greatest legacies to those who knew him were his curious, expansive mind and generous, gentle heart, both of which remained open and filled with anticipation until his final breath." From student actor to fan favourite Originally born in Cheshire, the actor's family moved to Hong Kong when he was six months old. The family would later relocate and settle in Plymouth after his father suffered a stroke. Curry's family did not have a background in show business; his mother's relatives were seafarers and his father's family were County Durham builders. The star began acting in school plays while at Prior's Court, Bath, before later studying drama and English at Birmingham University. The actor said he did not attend classes much and focused on acting in extra-curricular productions - claiming one of his professors tried to stop him from taking his final exams as they had never met before. After graduating in 1968, Curry got his first acting gig in the London production of Hair. Curry made his big break a few years later when he auditioned for The Rocky Horror Show after stints with the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of After Haggarty and various West End shows. The actor first played Frank-N-Furter from the iconic show on stage before the film version, which was released in 1975 and remains a fan favourite. Read more from Sky News:European nations to go back on threat to boycott FIFAShingles vaccine could protect against stroke and heart disease In his 2025 memoir, Vagabond, Curry warned readers that while there were scraps of his nature in his characters, he was none of them. "The distinctions between who I really am and who I've pretended to be as an actor have proven to be a source of great disappointment to some audiences. It has not caused me much personal distress beyond the periodic necessity to deter stalkers," he wrote. After a yearslong break from live-action roles, he thrilled fans with his involvement in the 2024 film Stream - something the film's director Michael Leavy called a dream come true. Curry, who never married and had no children, was deeply private about his personal life. But he wrote in his memoir that he was convinced to tell his story thanks to so many moving encounters with fans.

The number of young care leavers dying has risen by around a quarter. In 2025, 112 care leavers aged 18 to 24 died. And the government's own review warns that the true number may be higher because councils simply lose contact with some young people after they leave care. Look beyond that headline figure, and the picture becomes even more troubling. Care leavers are estimated to be dying at three to four times the rate of other young people their age. More than a third of the deaths examined were believed to be suicides. Drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness, loneliness and serious mental health problems feature repeatedly. And one age stands out: 18. More care leavers died at 18 than at any other age examined by the review. This can be the moment the system around them changes dramatically. Take Joash McCullough. Joash was autistic and had ADHD. His parents had spent years trying to cope with increasingly complex behaviour and serious mental health crises. Eventually they made the agonising decision that he needed care they could no longer provide at home. At 14, he was moved around 200 miles away to a children's home. He would later move again. Then Joash turned 18 and entered the transition from children's services to the adult system. He died later that year on railway lines near to where he lived. An inquest has yet to fully examine the circumstances of his death, so no conclusions should be drawn about what happened to Joash. But his story helps explain why this government's findings matter. Read more from Nick Martin:Questions for council over deaths of teens Why experienced foster carers are quitting The problem is that very little in this review will come as a surprise to ministers. Even the review itself accepts that. Governments have known for years about the so-called "care cliff". They know there aren't enough foster carers. They know councils are spending huge sums placing children wherever they can find beds. They know the quality of children's homes and supported accommodation varies. And they know the transition between children's and adult mental health services can be brutally difficult. So identifying the problems is arguably the easy bit. Fixing them is much harder. Better children's homes require money and skilled staff. More foster placements require a serious recruitment and retention effort, something the government says it is trying to do. Better mental health provision requires capacity on both sides of the 18th birthday. The political question now is: what is government actually going to do differently? The age of 18 is now accepted to be a perilous point for young people in care. They are most at risk. Acknowledging the "care cliff" is no longer enough. The challenge for ministers is working out how to stop young people from falling off it. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.

Sky Sports News understands City are paying a fixed fee of £81.3m plus £4.3m in add-ons. Bouaddi has signed a five-year contract, keeping him at City until the summer of 2031. The 18-year-old becomes the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history, surpassing the £58.9m Manchester United committed to paying Lille for Leny Yoro in 2024. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Man City news & transfers🔵Man City fixtures & scores | FREE Man City highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 Lille have secured the fee they were holding out for in negotiations for Bouaddi, who was one of the breakout stars of this summer's World Cup with Morocco. City are working to rebuild their midfield after the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders. "Manchester City are, for me, the best club in the world," said Bouaddi. "It's a dream to be here and be able to call myself a City player. "I have spent most of my life working hard to become the best player I can be and reach the top of the game. I've watched City for many years, and I love their style of play. City always try and play quality football. And they have shown they are winners - this club feels like it's built to win. "The squad is world-class and Enzo [Maresca] is a top manager. And I'm really looking forward to playing at the Etihad Stadium, in front of all the fans. "I have plenty of improving to do. I am only 18. I am happy with the progress I have made so far, but I also know I can improve so much. This is undoubtedly the best place for me to do that. "This club demands trophies and I will give everything to make sure we are challenging for every title." Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana said: "Ayyoub's potential is extremely high - a player equipped with everything a top midfielder needs. "At just 18, he already has outstanding football intelligence and that will only improve under the guidance of Enzo. "We have watched him very closely and throughout that process we have become increasingly convinced he is a huge talent who will thrive at City. "We are really happy he has joined us and our job now is to ensure we provide him with everything he needs to fulfil his potential." What position will Bouaddi play at City? Bouaddi revealed the role he is set to play at City - hinting that he's going to play as a defensive midfielder. "I would say I am a player who plays for the team," Bouaddi says. "I am a really collective player. I try to put my team-mate in the best position and to give everything every time for the team. "The most important aspect is to try to balance the team, help your team-mates. "We know as a No 6 that you're not going to score 20 goals in a season, well it can happen but it's quite rare, so you know you have to balance the team and do everything for the team and do your job." Rodri's heir? Why Man City have spent big on Bouaddi Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi. Perhaps those who only took a passing glance will remember him, too. He tends to stand out. Aside from his throwback curly mop of hair, the way he dominated the big stage with effortless grace over the summer got people talking. The midfielder excelled in his fledgling role at his first major international tournament, particularly noticeable in a group-stage bout with Brazil. But this was not the first time Carlo Ancelotti found himself ruminating over an opposition player who was "better in the duels" than his own. Ancelotti's Brazilian midfield was composed of the experienced Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes, and yet somehow it was Bouaddi that beamed brightest. It struck a familiar chord... Read Laura Hunter's full article on Ayyoub Bouaddi

The landmark trial - the biggest ever of its kind - saw Meta accused of knowingly and deliberately designing features that get children addicted to its platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. According to court papers, the company has denied wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement. Alongside the payments, the company has agreed to make major changes to Facebook and Instagram: including daily ​usage limits and a restriction of night time usage by children who use Facebook and Instagram. The company will also enhance measures ‌to prevent children from accessing age-restricted content. The settlement ​resolves claims brought by 29 US states, and ends a federal trial that had been one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the settlement would "make social media less dangerous for our kids and make a world of a difference for children and their families". He added: "Meta has agreed to make massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm from its platforms - and will do it within months. "We are talking about time limits, stopping notifications during school, a block on the app during critical overnight hours, bans on plastic surgery filters, and so much more." Meta responds to settlement Wednesday's settlement also resolves lawsuits by California, Illinois, New Mexico and ​Washington DC, over privacy claims related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where the consulting firm collected personal data of millions of Facebook users. Those states will receive $459.3m to resolve those lawsuits. Meta shares were down 0.4% in early trading. In a blog post, the company stated: "Today, we are announcing an agreement with a bipartisan group of 52 attorneys general across US states, territories, and the District of Columbia, building on our longstanding efforts to empower parents and support teens." "Ensuring teens have a safe and productive experience on our platforms is an absolute imperative for Meta. We want to get this right for parents and teens, and that's why we partnered with state attorneys general to set a new industry standard," Meta added. Other social media companies urged to follow suit Meta also urged TikTok and YouTube "to join us and state attorneys general in adopting this new standard, to ensure teens use social media in a healthy and responsible way". Social media companies, including Google's YouTube, TikTok parent ByteDance and Snap Inc are facing thousands of lawsuits brought by states, school districts and individuals alleging they intentionally designed their platforms to keep young users hooked. Read more from Sky News:Murder investigation launched after two people die in house fireKing and Queen to visit Antigua and Barbuda The ‌companies have denied allegations their products have contributed to depression, anxiety, body-image issues and a broader youth mental health crisis, saying they take action to protect the youngest users on their ​platforms. The companies have also argued Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields them from claims based on the content their users post. But the lawsuits are increasing pressure on social media companies as politicians consider stricter rules aimed at protecting young users. The settlement comes after a number of countries - including the UK - have introduced social media bans for youngsters in recent months amid concerns over the impact of intense social media use on their mental health.

Her music career took off nearly 60 years ago and tributes to Dolly Parton have come from people of every generation, including Sir Paul McCartney and her recent collaborators Beyonce and Pitbull. But it was not just her music that led to so many people being big fans of hers. She was a very generous philanthropist, donating millions of books to children, she spoke out against racism and was a huge gay icon. We talk to broadcaster Bob Harris who has spoken to Dolly Parton many times during her decades-long career about why she meant so much to people from every generation. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk

After a summer of setting out his stall, Andy Burnham now faces the hard task: turning ambition into action. In the last of the summer boxset, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy take a deep dive into five big challenges facing the government in the coming months. From defining the 10-year plan to unresolved pressure at home and abroad, the duo give their take and analysis on a critical parliamentary term ahead. With party conferences and a key budget on the horizon, can Burnham's government deliver on the change it has promised?

Root was reinstalled to the role ahead of the series after Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket, which followed the former captain being involved in an off-field controversy during this summer's series defeat to New Zealand. After Root enjoyed the perfect return to captaincy with a dominant victory at Headingley, video footage emerged of fast bowler Brydon Carse, who had been part of the England squad for the first Test before being released to play for his county, being handcuffed and led away by police on Saturday night after Durham's players had gone out to celebrate their win at Derbyshire in the County Championship. 'Stupid mistakes' - Root 'hacked off' by latest off-field incidentEngland without Carse for Lord's Test after nightclub incidentNot got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream no contract Carse, who was seen in the video talking to Durham team-mate Matthew Potts, with Stokes also pictured in the background, has subsequently been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test at Lord's, which begins on Thursday, with an investigation by the Cricket Regulator under way. After admitting he was "hacked off" at the latest controversy, Root attempted to put a positive spin on the situation by pointing to the opportunity he and incoming Test head coach Stephen Fleming have to alter the public's perception of their side. Speaking on Tuesday, Root said: "Clearly we're not portraying ourselves as we want to. We've got an opportunity to build a culture that is very strong and we can be proud of that's player-driven. "That's not going to happen overnight. We've had conversations about what is expected from us, what it means and takes to play for England. "We want to create something we can be proud of, what people following us can be proud of. We want supporters to look at us and revere, not just what we do on the field but off it as well. "Over the next little while, as leader of this team, with Stephen, and with the group of players as well, is creating something that is just that." The Carse incident is not the first off-field episode England have had to navigate. White-ball captain Harry Brook was punched by a bouncer while out the evening before a one-day international in New Zealand last autumn. An unverified video appeared to show opener Ben Duckett drunk while the team were on a mid-series break in the beach resort of Noosa during their ill-fated Ashes tour. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson missed the second Test of the 2-1 home defeat to New Zealand earlier this summer after breaking the curfew to attend a Chelsea nightclub as they celebrated victory in the first game of the series at Lord's. Stokes and Atkinson were cleared of violent conduct but hit with written warnings after "breaching specific contractual obligations". Root continued: "We have a chance to build something that lives alongside what we achieved last week on the field. I thought it was a brilliant performance. The way we played was exceptional. "We have to align that with being exceptional off the field as well and understand what that looks like and how we want to represent ourselves and our nation. "With what we've got coming up, there are plenty of opportunities to do that. But like I say, it's not going to happen overnight, in many ways we're going to have to earn a lot of trust back. "And something we're going to have to live and breathe consistently." Tongue: Root has made clear what he expects from us England fast bowler Josh Tongue, who is expected to keep his place in what is likely to be an unchanged XI at Lord's, said Root has reiterated his expectations of the squad. Tongue said on Wednesday: "We had a chat before training yesterday as Joe said. It was a very good conversation and he made it clear what he expects from us. "He's been around the England dressing room for plenty of years now, he knows what it takes to be the top professional and we've just got to do the best we can moving forward. "We've just got to make sure we're as professional as we can be. Obviously things have happened and we need to try and move on from them to show all the youngsters growing up wanting to play for England that it's an amazing place to be. "Playing for England is obviously a privilege. We want to give the next generation the best place that they can be really." The only change to England's squad for the game is Carse being replaced by 23-year-old quick Sonny Baker, who made his Test debut against New Zealand in June. England vs Pakistan Test series schedule All games live on Sky Sports; all 11am starts UK and Ireland First Test (Headingley) - England won by innings and 103 runsSecond Test (Lord's) - August 27-31Third Test (Edgbaston) - September 9-13 Watch day one of the second Test between England and Pakistan, at Lord's, live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 10am Thursday (11am first ball). Stream with NOW.