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Local News
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Cost of dropped city masterplan ‘a disgrace’
The spending of close to a million pounds on a plan to transform Hereford that was then dropped has been branded a disgrace.
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Brewery makes sustainability bid with field of solar panels
A Herefordshire brewery says installing solar panels on a neighbouring field will make it more environmentally and financially sustainable.
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New A-road crossing to link up planned estate
A new “puffin” crossing is to be installed across a busy Herefordshire A-road to link a long-awaited housing estate to the village primary school and post office.
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Approval sought for controversial takeaway frontage
A Turkish takeaway restaurant in Herefordshire conservation area is seeking retrospective permission for its new frontage following “many complaints” about it.
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New use for former Hereford toilet block approved
A former Hereford public toilet which then operated as self-service dog washing facility has been cleared to be put to a new use.
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Lodge to become house as charity disposes of farm
A charity that promotes nature-friendly farming and education is having to sell off a heritage farm in a scenic Herefordshire spot, where the main building is intended to be turned into a house.
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Sacked charity CEO loses appeal
Rob Thomas, the former chief executive and director of Herefordshire social charity Vennture, has lost an appeal against his dismissal over claims of bullying.
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Nearly a million spent on dropped city plan
Herefordshire Council spent nearly a million pounds working up a masterplan for how Hereford should develop in the coming years – before dropping it and starting again.
Worcestershire News
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Council pays out thousands in pothole claims
Highways bosses have paid out more than £23,000 to motorists who have had their cars damaged by potholes in the past three years.
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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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Stage set for an almighty clash as Starmer's critics look to finish him off
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MPs to launch national ad campaign to highlight extent UK military is unprepared for war - and call for increased spending
A cross-party group of MPs is set to launch a national advertising campaign that will highlight their view that the UK's military is underfunded - amid calls for increased defence spending.
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Three charged over arson attack on Persian language media group in London
Three people have been charged in connection with an arson attack at a Persian-language media group in northwest London.
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David Seaman's tribute after fellow ex-Arsenal goalie Alex Manninger's shock death
David Seaman, the former England goalie has paid tribute to his ex teammate and fellow Arsenal keeper Alex Manninger after his shock death.
National News
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Cuba is on its knees - and 'next' on Trump's list
At the start of this year, Donald Trump ordered the capture and removal of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro - he's now facing a trial in New York.
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Tesco swapping barcodes for QR codes in UK 'first' - here's why
Tesco is swapping barcodes for QR codes on a range of its own-brand products in a move the supermarket chain is describing as a UK "first".
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Charlie Kirk murder accused Tyler Robinson asks for trial camera ban
The man accused of killing right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras in court, saying live broadcasts are violating his right to a fair trial.
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Helicopter crash in Borneo, Indonesia, kills eight
A helicopter has crashed in Indonesia, killing all eight people on board.
Sport
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Arsenal's technical issue and how Kai Havertz can help fix misfiring attack against Man City - The Radar
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Man City vs Arsenal: Why Mikel Arteta must win at Etihad to finally prove he can deliver when it matters most
Arsenal winning at Manchester City on Sunday would mean more than just taking a huge step towards the Premier League title - it would finally be proof that Mikel Arteta can deliver when it matters most.
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Cyrus Pattinson: Popular North East welterweight on fighting back from 'rock bottom' - 'I’m capable of beating anybody'
Cyrus Pattinson is fighting his way back from “rock bottom” as he looks to continue his career renaissance in Newcastle this Saturday.
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Man City vs Arsenal: Sky Sports Football writers have their say on crucial Premier League clash
Ahead of Sunday's blockbuster Premier League clash between Man City and Arsenal, the Sky Sports Football writers have their say on the match that could decide the outcome of the title...
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Premier League Darts: Jonny Clayton beats Luke Littler in Rotterdam Night 11 final to cement position at top of table
Jonny Clayton cemented his lead at the top of the Premier League Darts table with a 6-4 victory over Luke Littler in the Night 11 final in Rotterdam.
Showbiz News
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D4vd: Singer held on suspicion of murdering teen girl found dead in his Tesla
US singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl who went missing last year.
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Fans feeling 'neglected and ripped off' over ticket price laws
The government has been urged to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value after fans reported feeling "neglected and ripped off".
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran a monopoly over big US venues, jury finds
Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have had a harmful monopoly over big music venues, a jury in the US has found.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize for 15 years
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.
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Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
Technology
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'God of chaos' asteroid Apophis set to pass close to Earth, says NASA
A large asteroid named after a god of chaos is on track for a historic close pass of Earth, according to NASA.
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Autonomous robo-taxis now driving themselves on British streets
Autonomous taxis are now driving themselves around London streets, the American company behind the technology has announced.
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Sam Altman: Man charged with attempting to murder OpenAI boss
A man who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been charged with attempted murder.
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Two thirds of underage Australians still have access to social media despite ban, new research suggests
More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite the country's world-first ban introduced four months ago, new research suggests.
Strange News
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Chinese man jailed after trying to smuggle 2,000 live ants out of Kenya
A Chinese man has been jailed after trying to smuggle more than 2,000 live ants out of Kenya.
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Woman given 14 shots of tequila on Carnival cruise awarded £220,000 in damages
A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.
Videos
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Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'
The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize for 15 years
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years, according to reports.
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Church warden serving life for murder of university lecturer has conviction quashed
A former church warden who was jailed for life for the murder of a university lecturer has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.
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Cuba is on its knees - and 'next' on Trump's list
At the start of this year, Donald Trump ordered the capture and removal of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro - he's now facing a trial in New York.
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