Christopher Wright, 73, was found guilty in July of murdering his lodger Richard Dyson, as well as conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, prevent lawful burial and firearms offences.On Thursday he was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 33 years and 353 days.Mr Dyson, who lived in his car on Wright's land in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was reported missing by his daughter on 25 November 2019.He did odd jobs for the farmer, but the pair fell out after Wright, an antique firearms collector, suspected him of stealing from him and selling on possessions.His family went for years without information on the 55-year-old's whereabouts. Suspicions were raised when detectives heard that they had previously argued over "stolen guns", South Yorkshire Police said.But the "hidden crime" was not revealed until July last year, when the force searched a trailer owned by Wright at a nearby farm, where they found Mr Dyson's remains encased in concrete in a blue plastic barrel.A post-mortem examination found he had died from shotgun wounds.Wright had shot him in the arm and chest and, over the following days, dismembered him, bought cement from a builder's merchant before concealing the body parts in the barrel.He then put the barrel in a trailer and persuaded an innocent and unwitting neighbour to store the vehicle.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said forensic experts were able to confirm DNA at the scene as matching Mr Dyson's, and that a name badge bearing Wright's name was also found in the trailer. Expert analysis of firearms and ammunition recovered from Wright's home address were found to match the type used to kill Mr Dyson.Police also discovered the defendant's licence to own an extensive firearms collection had been revoked in 2016. Jamie Barton, senior crown prosecutor for CPS Yorkshire and Humberside, said after Wright's conviction: "For six years, Richard Dyson's loved ones were left without any answers about what had happened to him."Despite Christopher Wright's persistent attempts to thwart police investigations and cover up his crimes, we were able to work with South Yorkshire Police to gather evidence and present it in court to expose his guilt."Speaking of what Wright did to his victim, the judge said: "You had worked as a butcher and were skilled enough to do such a terrible thing, something few ordinary people would have the stomach for."Wright's childhood friend, Karl Schwalbe, 72, has been convicted of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice after helping Wright conceal the crime. On Thursday he was sentenced to three years in prison. Wright had called Schwalbe, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on the night of the murder and CCTV footage showed Schwalbe's Toyota Hilux travelling towards Wright's address and leaving around an hour later on the same night.In her victim's statement, Mr Dyson's daughter, Bethany Dainty, spoke of not knowing what had happened to her father for so long. She said: "I couldn't grieve because I did not know the truth."

With speculation of a follow-up tour ramping up, and just days from the 30th anniversary of the 1996 gigs at the venue, details of SJM Concert's granted application appeared on the North Hertfordshire Council website. The licence application does not say which artists would be performing. Details include expected capacity - that up to 125,000 people could attend the site at any one time - as well as requests to cover live music, filming, late-night refreshments, and alcohol. Besides Oasis, SJM have worked with dozens of big-name artists, including tours with music acts like Take That and Muse, and comedians such as Peter Kay and John Bishop. Last year's much-anticipated comeback tour saw brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite on stage for the first time since the infamous fall-out which led to Oasis's split in 2009. A documentary about the reunion, titled Don't Look Back In Anger, is due to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September, and will feature the first joint interviews with the brothers in more than 20 years. Following the UK shows last year, Noel told talkSPORT that he was proud of his younger brother, and that the shows had been bigger than even they were expecting. "I've done stadiums before... but I don't mind telling you, my legs had turned to jelly after about halfway through the second song," he said of the band's first show in Cardiff. Read more:Oasis: the reunion that felt like it might never happenHelicopters, golf buggies, celebs: Looking back at Knebworth '96 Back in 1996, an estimated 2.5 million people applied to go to Oasis gigs at Knebworth, breaking box office records at the time. The huge shows took place less than two years after the release of their debut album, Definitely Maybe, and the line-up included The Prodigy, Manic Street Preachers, The Chemical Brothers, and The Charlatans, depending on which night you were there. Knebworth Park staged its first music shows in the 1970s, and has hosted famous gigs including Queen's last show with Freddie Mercury in the 1980s, and Robbie Williams's shows to 375,000 people in one weekend. Liam Gallagher also returned to play his own solo shows in 2022, before Oasis reunited. Sky News has contacted SJM, Knebworth House, and representatives for Oasis.

Mr Polanski said that "people of colour... can sometimes be held by higher standards" in society - and claimed the University of Cambridge had already carried out investigations. Professor Jason Arday quit his high-profile role at the university on Wednesday after it launched an investigation into his "academic qualifications and honorary appointments". In his open resignation letter, the professor of sociology of education, who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, said the "only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away". His decision to step down comes after a series of media reports, including a story in The Daily Telegraph, alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis and other research. Questions were also raised about the truth of other claims he made, including that he ran 600 miles in six days and that he had raised £5.5m for charity. He said his resignation should not be "mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me" or "interpreted as a loss of faith in scholarship". He added that he had "reached the limits of what any person should reasonably be expected to endure". Speaking on LBC, Mr Polanski sought to defend his decision to sign a letter which criticised the "sustained and malicious attacks" on the academic's integrity. He said: "I think the whole affair sounds pretty sad. "I think it would be good, actually, if the (university) investigation still was carried out, because I think it would be good to know the truth. "And ultimately, I think these things should be about fair process and transparency rather than trial by media." He added: "(The university) had already done, I think, two investigations and found there was no problem here or that the allegations were unfounded, and so (the letter) was about essentially saying that people of colour, particularly in society, can sometimes be held by higher standards." The letter was also signed by a number of other prominent left-wing figures. Read more from Sky News:Boxer accused of killing UK aid worker back in courtExplosive German drone 'attack' carried out 'professionally' On Wednesday evening, the University of Cambridge announced it had launched an investigation - which Mr Polanski urged them to continue. In a statement, it said: "Separately, there remains a number of ongoing complaints regarding academic misconduct, which are being handled in line with our misconduct in research policy." Jesus College said in a statement that it was launching its own process in relation to the allegation. Prof Arday's memoir, Great And Unfortunate Things, is due to be published by Simon & Schuster later this month.

England are preparing to return to action following their series defeat to New Zealand and the departures of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. Joe Root, reinstalled as skipper following Stokes' international retirement, will lead a team seeking to turn the page on a difficult spell on and off the field. England's new head coach Stephen Fleming will not take charge until after the three-match series, which begins at Headingley on August 19, live on Sky Sports Cricket. Stokes confirms England coaching ambitionsThe Ashes: England vs Australia 2027 dates confirmedStream England cricket without a contract Bethell sustained a knee injury during England's ODI series against India in July, causing him to miss The Hundred. He will remain sidelined for the Pakistan series, with Essex wicketkeeper Jordan Cox replacing him at No 3, having made his Test debut earlier this summer. Pope, formerly vice-captain under Stokes, and Carse return to the Test squad for the first time since England's dismal Ashes tour of Australia last winter. Surrey wicketkeeper-batter Pope was dropped following England's third Ashes Test against Australia after he averaged 20.83 runs across three Tests. Carse returns after he was forced to withdraw from this year's IPL after sustaining a hand injury. Dan Lawrence has also been recalled to the side two years after his last Test appearance and is expected to bat at No 6. England men's national selector Marcus North said: "We have selected a squad for the first two Tests that balances rising talent with the experience needed against a quality Pakistan team. "Dan Lawrence returns following an exceptional season so far with Surrey and we believe he has the right level of experience, maturity and skill to complement our middle order. "Jordan Cox is well regarded as one of the most exciting talents in English cricket and will have the opportunity to bat at 3 in place of Jacob Bethell, who sadly misses this series through injury." England squad to face Pakistan Joe Root (Yorkshire - captain) Jofra Archer (Sussex) Gus Atkinson (Surrey) Shoaib Bashir (Derbyshire) Harry Brook (Yorkshire) Brydon Carse (Durham) Sam Cook (Essex) Jordan Cox (Essex) Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire) Matthew Fisher (Surrey) Emilio Gay (Durham) Dan Lawrence (Surrey) Ollie Pope (Surrey) Ollie Robinson (Sussex) Jamie Smith (Surrey) Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire) England vs Pakistan (Test cricket) - August and SeptemberFirst Test (Wednesday August 19-Sunday August 23) - Headingley, Leeds (11am)Second Test (Thursday August 27-Monday August 31) - Lord's, London (11am)Third Test (Wednesday September 9-Sunday September 13) - Edgbaston, Birmingham (11am) Watch the three-Test series between England and Pakistan live on Sky Sports Cricket from August 19. Stream cricket and more sport contract-free with NOW.

The regulator also received reports of more than 158,000 adverse reactions linked to the medications. Anyone suspecting an adverse reaction is linked to a medicine can report it to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency's (MHRA) Yellow Card Scheme. Data from the scheme indicate 106,189 adverse reactions, including gastrointestinal problems, and 120 deaths have been reported regarding tirzepatide - sold under the brand name Mounjaro. Some 48,089 reactions and 59 deaths have been reported as suspected of being linked to semaglutide, the active ingredient for the weight-loss drug Wegovy. It is also the active ingredient for diabetes treatments Ozempic and Rybelsus. A total of 4,491 adverse reactions and 37 deaths have been reported as being suspected to be linked to liraglutide, sold under the brand name Saxenda, which is also used to treat diabetes under different brand names. The regulator said adverse reactions and deaths reported to its Yellow Card Scheme did not necessarily mean the death or the reaction was caused by the medicine, only that the reporter had a suspicion it may have been. Read more from Sky News:Man extradited to UK and charged over schoolboy's deathBoxer accused of killing woman and putting body in suitcase in court An MHRA spokesperson said: "It is important to place these reports in the context of the millions of GLP-1 prescriptions issued in the UK. "Reporting volumes can be influenced by increased use, greater awareness of a potential adverse reaction and other factors. "As with all medicines, the safety of GLP-1s are kept under continual review including emerging evidence from spontaneous data and scientific publications. "Any potential updates regarding the safety for these medicines would be promptly communicated to patients and healthcare professionals, and appropriate steps taken to mitigate any identified risk. "On the basis of the current evidence, the benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists outweigh the potential risks when used in line with their authorised uses." Health Secretary Yvette Cooper told LBC Radio: "We have a whole system of health safety regulations in place where experts will do monitoring of any adverse impacts, of any safety reports, any concerns that are raised. "And the good thing about the fact that we have a National Health Service means that all of those reports can be collected together - all of them can be monitored. "And we ensure that those experts, the expert regulators, are monitoring that at all times and making sure if there are any wider concerns, if there are any issues that need to be raised, then they are brought to the health secretary, to health ministers, as well as to the public, to make sure that safety is always paramount."

A new version of the 1977 film – titled Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd – is set to be broadcast on the Welsh-language TV channel S4C from Christmas Day onwards to celebrate the saga's 50th anniversary next year. The announcement was made at the National Eisteddfod, the largest cultural festival in Wales. The film, directed by Ellyn Stern and produced by Lucasfilm and Disney in collaboration with S4C and the Welsh government, features the voices of several well-known Welsh actors, including Primetime Emmy winner Matthew Rhys as Han Solo and Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Aimee-Ffion Edwards, perhaps best known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and Slow Horses, voices Princess Leia, while Osian Morgan, who has appeared in TV shows such as Waterloo Road and Emmerdale, is Luke Skywalker. Mark Lewis Jones, who appeared in 2017's Star Wars: The Last Jedi – the second film in the franchise's so-called sequel trilogy – takes on the role of Darth Vader. 'A beautiful lyrical language' Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth hailed Star Wars as "one of the most influential films of my childhood" and insisted the film's appeal "shows no sign of waning, captivating audiences to this day". Mr ap Iorwerth said: "To see a Welsh language version of this iconic film, using the talents of some of our best actors, is fantastic. We already produce world-class TV and film here in Wales, and I'm really looking forward to seeing Star Wars in Welsh later this year." Lucasfilm co-president Lynwen Brennan, who was born and raised in Wales, said the country had a "rich history of storytelling and a beautiful lyrical language". Ms Brennan said she was "so thankful" Star Wars was being translated into Welsh, adding: "Welsh speakers will finally be able to enjoy the film in our native language, and my hope is that it will have the same emotional impact as if you were watching the film again for the first time." Last year, Wales's government set a target of having one million Welsh speakers by 2050. It came after figures from the latest census in 2021 showed a fall in the number of people who could speak the language compared to a decade earlier. An estimated 538,000 people in Wales – or 17.8% of the population – said they could speak Welsh, compared to 562,000 in 2011 (or 19% of the population). Read more from Sky News:Stars attend funeral of Oscar-winning musicianAriana Grande to take a break from public life Long-standing link to sci-fi series Wales has a long-standing connection to the Star Wars franchise going back decades. In 1979, a full-size Millennium Falcon – the iconic starship primarily piloted by Harrison Ford's Han Solo and the Wookie Chewbacca in the original trilogy – was built at Pembroke Dock for the 1980 sequel Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Meanwhile, scenes from the Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte, as well as Lucasfilm's 1988 film Willow – and the 2022 sequel TV series of the same name – were shot on location in Wales.

Andy Burnham has blocked cuts to sentences – also known as early release – for rape and serious child sex and grooming offences, which will be welcome news to many. Politics Hub: Follow the latest Others, though, will be left wondering: what about me, or my case? Why is my perpetrator, some of them who will be in prison for really serious crimes, able to be freed early and not others? PC Andrew Harper's widow, Lissie, has called the announced review changes "disgusting" and an "utter betrayal". Thames Valley Police Federation, the force where PC Harper served, said they are "outraged that the justice secretary and the prime minister have decided that killing a police officer in the execution of their duty is somehow less serious than other offences deemed too dangerous for early release". The Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, has said the government are putting "lives at risk" by not excluding domestic abuse perpetrators in the way that rape offenders and others are. "While this will be well received by some victims, most will not fall within those categories, and exclusions alone cannot guarantee victim or public safety," said Claire Waxman, the Victims Commissioner. The problem is, much of this is about pragmatism and politics. There is a perception that the general public don't care about prisons until it's a conversation about public safety and perceived injustice. This is exactly that. How did we get here? The latest row over this policy happened only days after Burnham became prime minister. He probably felt he had little option but to look again – ironically at plans which were made law under Sir Keir Starmer's government earlier this year, following an independent review of sentencing policy. Burnham has long been a critic of how previous governments have failed victims of injustice or covered up scandals. But he will also have been told that scrapping the plans altogether wasn't an option because of prison overcrowding. The male prison estate is operating at around 97% capacity still, even after numerous "emergency" or "temporary" measures, releasing tens of thousands of inmates early, under successive governments. One prison governor told me their usual "summer lull", as courts start to shut down for August, isn't happening this year. "What does this do to capacity by Christmas?" they asked. Remember, in 2024 there were just 100 free spaces left across England and Wales. Police custody suites were regularly used as alternative cells. 'A risk mistakes will be made' But there are fears too that "there is a risk mistakes will be made", according to one prison service source, with fast turnaround sentence recalculations (again) by an already stretched service. The first tranche of releases wasn't due until 2 September, but the prison and probation service had a while to plan for that date. It's now been delayed until 1 October, but with new exclusions, which could become complicated. Someone could be serving a sentence for varying offences, and things could be missed, is the worry. Probation will now only have around six weeks for release planning, once the sentences have been recalculated. Read more from Sky News:Woman who stole £300k from pensioner is jailedMan jailed after falsely claiming electric car was out of control A reminder – the Sentencing Act 2026, which became law earlier this year, meant prisoners serving standard sentences in England and Wales could be freed after serving a third of their sentence, rather than half, if they didn't break prison rules or commit further offences in jail. The rest would be spent on supervision in the community, using electronic tagging. More serious criminals, including those convicted of sexual and violent crimes, would have been eligible for release from prison after serving half of their sentence, rather than two-thirds, as is typically the case at the moment. 'Not the end of the conversation' This announced review now excludes inmates serving sentences for crimes like rape and grooming offences. But people who are in prison for a crime such as manslaughter can in theory still be released after serving half of their sentence. What this has to be about is human consequences and confidence in the justice system. For victims of rape, that's historically been a huge hurdle. The prospect that their demands are being listened to with these changes will be something. But even a lawyer representing abuse and grooming victims – the perceived beneficiaries of the review – tells me: "This should not mark the end of the conversation." "Victims of other serious violent offences also deserve confidence that sentences imposed by the courts will be served as intended," they said. This issue has troubled governments for years now. Burnham will be viewed by some as a new PM who acted decisively and who cares about victims and injustices. But what's already clear is that the outcome of this review is being seen by others as an injustice in itself.

The German has signed a four-year deal with Newcastle, who paid £9.5m (€11m) compensation to Saudi side Al Ahli, whom Jaissle led to consecutive Asian Champions League crowns over the last two years. Jaissle has been with his new squad since the weekend and his first match in charge will be a pre-season friendly against Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday. "When Newcastle United comes your way, you take notice," Jaissle said. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Newcastle news & transfers⚫⚪Newcastle fixtures & scores | FREE Newcastle 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📺 "The ambition of the club, the vision for the future and the opportunity ahead made this an incredibly compelling place to be. I have followed the club's journey closely in recent years and the progress that has been made is clear for everyone to see. "I am incredibly excited about the future. I fully and unreservedly believe in this project, the ambition and the direction the club is taking. There is a clear vision, strong leadership and an exceptional platform to build on." Before his successful spell in Saudi Arabia, Jaissle won two Austrian Bundesliga titles and a domestic cup with Red Bull Salzburg, while also leading them to the UEFA Champions League knockout stages for the first time in their history. Newcastle described Jaissle as the standout candidate following a "thorough, rigorous and confidential" recruitment process, highlighting his track record of developing players, building high-intensity teams and his alignment with the club's long-term ambitions. "His track record of success, leadership qualities and relentless drive to improve make him an exceptional fit for Newcastle United," said club CEO David Hopkinson. Jaissle outlines Newcastle style and 'values' Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle speaking to the club's website: "They were stressful days, it's behind us now but there were really good honest conversations with the decision makers at Newcastle - and obviously, overall there is only excitement. "Joining this marvellous club, with this fan base, is something special and a privilege. "The Premier League is something special by itself, but joining this club is even more special. With that fan base, with that passion the supporters show for the club, it's really interesting to be part of it. "It comes as a big privilege, but with big responsibility too. I will do my best to live up to it. "The timing is not easy, it's a challenge but we've said to the staff members we need to really engage and use these three weeks before Liverpool in the best possible way. "Control the controllables and if everyone is pulling in the same direction - players, staff and fans - it's going to be a really interesting and successful season. "My football is front-footed, aggressive, vertical in our approach - I think that's a perfect fit to Newcastle, and we've just talked to the staff members about the three values I have always had: trust, respect and pure commitment." Who is Matthias Jaissle? The 38-year-old German played for Hoffenheim before embarking on a coaching career that took him to Denmark and into an academy role at Red Bull Salzburg. His first senior job was at FC Liefering, moving on to the top job at Salzburg in the summer of 2021. Jaissle won the double in his first season and retained the league in his second. He worked with Karim Adeyemi and Benjamin Sesko at Salzburg, competing in the Champions League, before moving on to Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League in 2023. He has spent the past three years there, winning the Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong last year. But before that he spoke to Sky Sports as part of our Future of Football series for an illuminating discussion of his ideas and how he saw the game progressing. Read our full feature on Jaissle's philosophy and inspirations here.