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• West Mercia Police launch ‘Operation Dark Night’ to keep roads safe this Winter

  West Mercia Police have launched a major road safety initiative aimed at protecting vulnerable road users as the darker months approach.

• Hereford gears up for a poptastic Christmas Lights Switch-On featuring local acts

  Hereford’s High Town is set to shine in full technicolour next month as Hereford City Council and Sunshine Radio team up once again for the Hereford Christmas Lights Switch-On Show, supported by Cotswold Motors BMW.

• Pizza Hut Hereford to close permanently

  Pizza Hut's revealed its Hereford restaurant will close after the firm running them fell into administration.

• 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.

• Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man

  Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.

• Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident

  A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.

• New Food and Drink group launched at online event

  A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.

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Worcestershire News

• West Mercia Police launch ‘Operation Dark Night’ to keep roads safe this Winter

  West Mercia Police have launched a major road safety initiative aimed at protecting vulnerable road users as the darker months approach.

• Old park and ride site at Sixways to be redeveloped

  Cabinet has given the go-ahead for an old park and ride site at Sixways to be redeveloped.

• Appeal after serious crash on A456

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash on the A456 Bewdley bypass on Saturday night.

• Homes plan for former GP surgery

  Plans to build three houses in the grounds of a former GP’s surgery will be decided by councillors.

• Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch

  Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.

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UK News

• Police reviewing three further incidents - including stabbing of boy, 14 - after train knife attack

  Police say they are reviewing three further incidents, including the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy, after a man appeared in court in connection with a mass knife attack on a train.

• Pregnant British teenager held on drugs charges freed from Georgian jail

  A pregnant British teenager has been released from jail in Georgia after being held on drug smuggling charges.

• Headteachers' union considering industrial action after losing High Court bid against Ofsted

  The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) is to consult members on the "possibility of moving to industrial action" after its bid to bring a legal challenge against Ofsted was thrown out.

• Man who died in knife attack was stabbed 14 times, court told

  A 49-year-old man who died after a knife attack in west London that injured two others was stabbed 14 times, a prosecutor has said.

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National News

• Police reviewing three further incidents - including stabbing of boy, 14 - after train knife attack

  Police say they are reviewing three further incidents, including the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy, after a man appeared in court in connection with a mass knife attack on a train.

• Ryanair boss hits out at chancellor over growth as profits climb 42%

  Ryanair's boss has accused the chancellor of having no idea how to grow the UK economy as the airline reported that hikes to fares had delivered a 42% rise in half-year profits.

• Only survivor of Air India Flight 171 crash tells Sky News the trauma 'broke' him

  The only survivor of the Air India crash has told Sky News he has been "broken down" by the trauma.

• Nigel Farage says Reform UK could cut minimum wage for young people - and defends U-turn on tax pledges

  Nigel Farage has said Reform UK could cut the minimum wage for young people, saying there is "an argument" that it is currently "too high".

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Sport

• Vitor Pereira sacked: Wolves dismiss Portuguese boss after winless Premier League start and Carabao Cup defeat

  Wolves have sacked head coach Vitor Pereira after their winless start to the Premier League season continued with a 3-0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday.

• Ref Watch: Dermot Gallagher assesses Premier League incidents including Man Utd's corner goal against Nottingham Forest

  Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher is back with the latest Ref Watch after a busy weekend of incidents, including Manchester United's dubious goal from a corner at Nottingham Forest.

• Conor Bradley's runs helping Mo Salah, Nico Gonzalez's passing for Man City and flexible Ferdi Kadioglu in The Debrief

• Vitor Pereira, Will Still sacked with 52 of 94 English clubs having changed manager since summer 2024 - Between the Lines

  Does English football have a manager sacking problem?

• Women's Cricket World Cup: What players from the historic competition have made it into the team of the tournament?

  India have been crowned Women's Cricket World Cup champions for the first time ever after beating South Africa in an epic final.

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Showbiz News

• Forget the gym - a 'cultural workout' could be the key to better health

  Culture lovers have long believed in the healing power art. Now, science has caught up, with new research showing it has measurable benefits on the body.

• Thieves steal more than 1,000 items from museum's collection in 'brazen' heist

  Thieves have stolen more than 1,000 items from a museum's collection in California, including jewellery, carvings and Native American artefacts.

• Man jailed after burgling Damien Hirst's studio while wearing GPS tag

  A man who burgled one of Damien Hirst's studios and was caught by police who traced the movements of his GPS-enabled ankle tag has been jailed.

• 'We're having the time of our lives': Westlife on 25 years of touring, family fame and fans

  They were one of the main staples of noughties music in the UK and Ireland and to celebrate 25 years of touring, Westlife have returned to the spotlight again.

• Presenter Kirsty Gallacher 'still in shock' after being attacked in street

  Kirsty Gallacher has been flooded with well wishes from famous friends after a stranger attacked her in central London.

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Technology

• Apple and Amazon defy expectations with latest results

  Tech giants Apple and Amazon have defied industry predictions with better-than-expected financial results.

• Before and after images of Jamaica show destruction left by Hurricane Melissa

  The scale of the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa as it tore across Jamaica is now being revealed by the first photos taken by satellites.

• How and when to see the beaver supermoon - the biggest full moon of the year

  The biggest supermoon of the year will be visible in skies for multiple days next week. 

• TikTok accused of 'backtracking' on safety commitments

  TikTok is being accused of "backtracking" on its safety commitments, as it puts hundreds of moderator jobs at risk in its London office. 

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Strange News

• Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station

  Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.

• Police in Derbyshire solve mystery of crocodile found in canal

  Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear".

• Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast

  Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.

• Ashraf Mahrous: Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth

  An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.

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Videos

• Police reviewing three further incidents - including stabbing of boy, 14 - after train knife attack

  Police say they are reviewing three further incidents, including the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy, after a man appeared in court in connection with a mass knife attack on a train.

• Hurricane Melissa leaves 28 dead after tearing through Jamaica

  A total of 28 people have died following Hurricane Melissa's rampage across Jamaica, the government has confirmed.

• Government rules out airport-style security scanners at train stations following stabbing attack

  The transport secretary has ruled out installing airport-style security scanners in stations, following an alleged stabbing attack on a train on Saturday evening.

• At least 20 dead and 150 injured after magnitude 6.3 earthquake in north Afghanistan

  At least 20 people have died after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Afghanistan, the Taliban has said.

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