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Local News
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Plans to expand Herefordshire business park approved
Plans to expand a Herefordshire business park, potentially creating up to 100 jobs, have been approved.
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Three arrested following drugs warrant in Hereford
Three men have been arrested after police in Hereford uncovered Class A drugs during a raid in the city centre.
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Sinkhole repairs causing “devastating” impact on local business
Traders in Hereford say a six-week sinkhole repair has had a “devastating” impact on business.
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School mains closed after nearby fire
A Hereford school will stay shut for the rest of the week after a fire on neighbouring land.
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Fines for employing illegal workers
Two firms have been fined for employing illegal workers in Herefordshire.
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Man arrested after woman raped in Leominster
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a woman was raped and falsely imprisoned at a property in Leominster.
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Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
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Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Worcestershire News
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
UK News
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Elderly British couple who were detained by Taliban arrive in UK
An elderly British couple who were detained in a maximum security Taliban prison have arrived in the UK.
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More than 1,000 migrants arrive in small boats in one day - despite returns deal with France
More than 1,000 people crossed the Channel to the UK in small boats on Friday - the day after the first migrant was deported under the "one in, one out" deal.
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Gender testing rules would have earned me an Olympic medal, says former GB athlete Lynsey Sharp
Former British athlete Lynsey Sharp has told Sky News she would have won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016 had today's gender testing rules been in place then.
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Speaker makes 'strong and punchy' protest to home secretary over dropping of Chinese spy charges
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has protested to the home secretary after prosecutors dropped charges against two men accused of spying for China and targeting MPs.
National News
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Dublin Airport terminal reopens after evacuation during security incident
Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 has been given the all-clear, hours after passengers were evacuated from the building due to a report of an "item of airline luggage of concern".
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More than 1,000 migrants arrive in small boats in one day - despite returns deal with France
More than 1,000 people crossed the Channel to the UK in small boats on Friday - the day after the first migrant was deported under the "one in, one out" deal.
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Gender testing rules would have earned me an Olympic medal, says former GB athlete Lynsey Sharp
Former British athlete Lynsey Sharp has told Sky News she would have won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016 had today's gender testing rules been in place then.
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Jonathan Pie: British satirist's free speech warning to UK after Jimmy Kimmel show taken off air
The UK has to be "careful" and protect free speech as debate becomes "more and more toxic" on both sides of the Atlantic, a British satirist has said.
Sport
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Ruben Amorim: Man Utd head coach wants time to show how system will evolve but fears players' opinions if he changes now
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he hopes to get the time to show how his system will evolve, but insists not even the Pope will make him change it right now for fear of what the players will think of him.
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WSL FREE STREAM: Watch Everton vs London City Lionesses
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Super League: Wigan Warriors clinical in win over Leeds Rhinos as Leigh Leopards clinch third with victory over Huddersfield Giants
Wigan Warriors put in a clinical showing as they pulled off a 22-6 win over Leeds Rhinos in their Betfred Super League clash at The Brick Community Stadium.
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Chris Eubank Jr open to fights with Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez and even a returning Gennadiy Golovkin
Chris Eubank Jr would welcome a future super-fight with new undisputed star Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez or even a returning Gennadiy Golovkin.
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Graham Potter future: West Ham head coach under real pressure with Hammers board expecting a response vs Crystal Palace
Graham Potter is under real pressure as West Ham United head coach heading into Saturday's home game against Crystal Palace.
Showbiz News
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Jonathan Pie: British satirist's free speech warning to UK after Jimmy Kimmel show taken off air
The UK has to be "careful" and protect free speech as debate becomes "more and more toxic" on both sides of the Atlantic, a British satirist has said.
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Republican senator Ted Cruz blasts 'mafioso' threats over Jimmy Kimmel suspension
American Senator Ted Cruz has broken ranks with fellow US conservatives and hit out at talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, saying it was "mafioso" behaviour.
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Sculptor Martin Jennings chosen to create statue for national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II
A renowned sculptor has said he is "thrilled" to have been chosen to create a statue of Queen Elizabeth II for a new national memorial, saying he would like it to be an "object of delight for people".
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Canada bans Kneecap from entering country as rappers threaten legal action
Canada has banned rap group Kneecap from entering the country for allegedly 'glorifying terrorist organisations'.
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'Bad boys of magic' Penn & Teller inducted into Magic Circle after 50 years of being barred
Penn & Teller have finally been inducted into the Magic Circle - after 50 years of being denied membership.
Technology
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AI-generated 'minister' makes debut in Albanian parliament
The world's first AI-generated government "minister" has been introduced to the Albanian parliament to a mixed reception.
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Trump and Xi discuss TikTok deal to stop US ban
President Trump said he and China's Xi Jinping held a "very productive call" on Friday, discussing the final approval for a deal that would see US TikTok sold.
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'We wouldn't let our children on the app': TikTok moderators warn users may be at risk after redundancies
TikTok moderators are warning that young people in the UK may be exposed to more harmful content after hundreds of moderator redundancies were announced in the company's London office.
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MI6 launches new drive to recruit spies - including Russians
MI6 is launching a new dark web portal to recruit spies for the UK.
Strange News
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Teenagers Wu and Tang who urinated in Shanghai restaurant's hotpot fined more than £230,000
Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.
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Man arrested for allegedly living in crawl space of Oregon housing complex
A man in the US has been arrested for allegedly living in the crawl space of a property without the owner's permission.
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Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records
Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.
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Toothpaste made with hair naturally repairs tooth enamel, scientists discover
Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.
Videos
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Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records
Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.
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Elderly British couple who were detained by Taliban arrive in UK
An elderly British couple who were detained in a maximum security Taliban prison have arrived in the UK.
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AI-generated 'minister' makes debut in Albanian parliament
The world's first AI-generated government "minister" has been introduced to the Albanian parliament to a mixed reception.
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More than 1,000 migrants arrive in small boats in one day - despite returns deal with France
More than 1,000 people crossed the Channel to the UK in small boats on Friday - the day after the first migrant was deported under the "one in, one out" deal.
Today's Weather
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Monmouth
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