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The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is happening today and will be broadcast live on big screens at multiple locations in the South. 

The South of England Agricultural Society has announced that the Autumn Show and Horse Trials will take place in September.

Portsmouth's role in D-Day can now be discovered in various locations around the city, produced by The D-Day Story Museum.

A man from London has been sentenced to three years in prison after committing a series of burglaries across Southampton, Bursledon, and Chandler's Ford.

A Southwick man who repeatedly raped and assaulted a woman has been given a 24-year sentence.

West Sussex County Council faces a budget gap of £30million in 2025/26, even if council tax is increased by the maximum amount allowed.

A video has been created to help young people in Portsmouth feel confident to get around the city by bus, including those with visible and invisible disabilities like mental health issues and anxiety. 

Sussex Police has expressed its support for the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s call for a comprehensive response to combatting violence against women and girls.

Southern Water has started major works in East Dean, north of Chichester, to protect homes from flooding and protect the network.

33 Chagos Islanders remain at a Crawley community centre, four weeks following the council's eviction notice.

The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner. 

The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind. 

The parents of three children who died in a house fire in east London have paid tribute to them, saying: "Your lives were a blessing."

A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.

A prison worker has admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. 

An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed "significant internal failings" that are hampering its ability to keep a check on health and social care institutions.

The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.

A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.

Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner. 

Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).

Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.

Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.

Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

A former Strictly Come Dancing star has told Sky News she believes show bosses have sometimes prioritised looks, rather than teaching ability, when it comes to picking professionals - and that dancers can be "brutal" to each other behind the scenes.

A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.

A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.

A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.

Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.

A tortoise miraculously managed to escape its home and climb on to train tracks, sparking delays for commuters.

Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.

The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.

Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.

When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.

Audiences for Veep, the TV series broadcast on Sky, have shot up since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate for the White House.

The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.

The government is considering repealing a controversial law that could have seen universities and student unions fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech on campus.

Sky News' hugely popular politics podcast Electoral Dysfunction will go on tour in September after a busy summer covering the general election.

An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed "significant internal failings" that are hampering its ability to keep a check on health and social care institutions.

A man who revealed how he has only eaten toast for the past five years as he can no longer taste things has helped inspire a high-tech spoon which enhances flavours for people with dementia.

The UK, US and South Korea have accused a North Korea-backed cyber group of carrying out an online espionage campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets.

3D-printed blood vessels which closely mimic the properties of human veins could transform the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, scientists have said.

The chief executive of AstraZeneca has criticised a public health body for refusing to make one of its breast cancer treatments available to NHS patients in England and Wales.

A toddler who had to have an eye removed after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer has "adapted so well" to a prosthetic designed by doctors who relied solely on scans of her face.

Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.

Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.

Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.

The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?

Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.

Competition among fuel retailers is "failing consumers" because drivers are still paying too much to fill up, according to regulators.

NatWest has an increasingly confident air about it.

The founder of TalkTalk has pledged a £400m package to the company's lenders in a bid to win their support for a wide-ranging refinancing.

A Treasury audit is expected to reveal a £20bn black hole in public spending, Sky News understands.