TVTV NewsSky DigitalSky TV has announced a number of changes to its channel lineup this week14:29, 02 Jun 2026Updated 14:29, 02 Jun 2026A television channel has permanently closed this week amid a major new shakeup.‌Sky will be making changes to several channels as it continues to update its services. While several will undergo name changes, which is a routine occurrence for Sky users, others are going to vanish entirely.‌All the alterations were introduced yesterday (June 1) and anyone getting their local London news will no longer be able to watch London TV (Satellite 117) on Sky as it has been permanently withdrawn from Sky listings.‌The channel will remain accessible on standard Freeview channel 8 and Virgin Media channel 159.Certain channels will receive temporary name modifications. These include:‌SkyDecadesHD (Satellite 302 – Sky Glass/Stream 302) to SkyDirectorsHDSky Batman HD (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) to Sky Pride HDSky Pride HD (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) to SkyAnimationHD.‌A slight name change has come to Nick Jr Peppa (Satellite 612 – Glass/Stream 208 Glass), which will now be known as Nick Jr Too.Sky has informed viewers that channel numbers may vary depending on their package and region. Subscribers who discover channels absent or incorrectly displayed are encouraged to restart their Sky box to update the Electronic Programme Guide.If any channels look missing or out of place, a quick reboot of your Sky box should refresh the Electronic Programme Guide.‌The modifications follow Crime and Justice, which was accessible on channel 1024 via Sky Glass and Sky Stream, shutting permanently recently.The channel broadcast real-life and true-crime programming, including Britain's Darkest Taboos, What the Killer Did Next, Stop Search Seize, and Highway Cops.Article continues belowMeanwhile, If you are a Freeview user it is advised that you give your TV a reboot as there are a number of channel updates. Two channels have changed their names, and two others have moved to different channel numbers, in a new update by broadcasters.Hobbycraft TV has changed to Shop Unlimited (channel 97) and Great! Romance Mix to Great! TV +1 (channel 61). Meanwhile Great! Movies has moved from channel 61 to 62 and Great! TV +1 from channel 62 to 61.Channels regularly change on Freeview due to the providers decisions, which could include adding, moving or removing channels.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Sky Digital