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Local News
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Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.
A planning application by Avara Foods, one of the county’s largest employers, says the replacement sheds at Parkway Farm, Madley west of Hereford would have the same footprint as the current eight within the two-hectare site, and “will not result in any increase in floor area, bird numbers, or operational intensity”.
UK News
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British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named
A British tourist and his wife who died in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
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Man charged with manslaughter after man bitten by German shepherd dies
A 55-year-old man has been charged after another man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath died.
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UK weather: New hosepipe ban begins - after Reform's Tice says changing climate will mean better wine
Reform UK's second-in-command has said people should stop being "doom and gloom" about global warming because it'll be good for English wine.
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Children 'intoxicated by extremism' and schools 'miss opportunities' to refer pupils to anti-terror programme
Children are becoming "intoxicated by extremism" they view on social media and online, a new report warned.
National News
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British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named
A British tourist and his wife who died in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
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Watchdog contacting TikTok over 'joyriding content' after five teenagers die speeding wrong way on motorway
The Irish media regulator is to contact social media giant TikTok over its efforts tackle videos of reckless and illegal driving.
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Sacked FIFA executive and Infantino critic tells colleagues 'it's about doing what's right'
The senior FIFA executive sacked for criticising Gianni Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan told colleagues "it's about doing what's right".
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Hayden Panettiere's ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko describes 'profound shock and grief' after star's death
Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko has paid tribute to his ex-partner Hayden Panettiere as his family goes "through a time of profound shock and grief" after the star's death.
Sport
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Premier League season preview: Each club's pre-season preparations analysed ahead of new campaign's kick-off this Friday
Football hasn't stopped this summer, so to make sure you're up to speed with how every Premier League is shaping up ahead of the new season we've taken a look at their preparations for the new campaign.
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Alex Albon: Williams driver signs one-year contract extension to remain with team for 2027 F1 season
Alex Albon has signed a one-year contract extension with Williams to continue driving for the team until the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season.
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua negotiations enter critical week with ongoing talks about staging fight in New York
Negotiations for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight have entered a 'critical week' with talks ongoing about staging the heavyweight clash in New York.
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David Warner: Former Australian cricketer convicted and fined after pleading guilty to drink driving over Easter weekend
Former Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$1,500 (£787) and ordered to have an interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted for drink driving.
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Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports: Liverpool vs Man City and Arsenal plus Leeds vs Man Utd live in October and November
Liverpool's home matches against Manchester City and Arsenal, plus Manchester United's trip to rivals Leeds, are among the 21 Premier League games being shown live on Sky Sports in October and November.
Showbiz News
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Hayden Panettiere's ex-partner describes 'profound shock and grief' after star's death
Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko has paid tribute to his ex-partner Hayden Panettiere as his family goes "through a time of profound shock and grief" after the star's death.
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Officers told Hayden Panettiere in 'cardiac arrest', police investigating actress's death say
Officers responded to a call made by an acquaintance reporting that US actress Hayden Panettiere was "unresponsive" and in "cardiac arrest", police have said.
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Hayden Panettiere: US actress who starred in Heroes and Nashville dies aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere - best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville - has died aged 36.
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Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait
The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.
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Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting
Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.
Technology
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Meta goes on federal trial for social media addiction, with states seeking more than $1trn
A federal trial against Meta alleging the tech giant contributed to a mental health crisis in young people opens today.
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Salmonella outbreak in UK leaves one dead and hundreds ill
One person has died and hundreds have been left ill with food poisoning after a salmonella outbreak, health officials say.
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Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
Strange News
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Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests
Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.
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Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim
AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
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Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt
A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
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Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns
Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.
Videos
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'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
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British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash on honeymoon named
A British tourist and his wife who died in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
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Hayden Panettiere: US actress who starred in Heroes and Nashville dies aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere - best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville - has died aged 36.
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Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
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