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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”.

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New defence secretary Wes Streeting hits out at Russia after live-fire exercise 40 miles off UK coast

New defence secretary Wes Streeting has criticised a live-fire military exercise carried out by a Russian warship around 40 nautical miles (46 miles) off the British coast, calling it "performative and irresponsible".
Death of man who fell in London high-rise railing incident being investigated as possible corporate manslaughter, coroner hears

The death of a man who fell after balcony railings gave way is being investigated as a potential corporate manslaughter, according to a pre-inquest review.
Monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus

A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.
Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to former rival Kevin Keegan

Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to his former rival Kevin Keegan, celebrating him for building Newcastle's "best ever team".

Eight areas of England at risk of drought - as Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions

Britain's biggest water company has announced a hosepipe ban for more than 10 million people - as the Environment Agency warned much of England is at risk of drought.
Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to former rival Kevin Keegan

Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to his former rival Kevin Keegan, celebrating him for building Newcastle's "best ever team".
Mystery man whose dismembered remains were found in Suffolk river died after 'violent assault'

An unidentified man whose dismembered remains were found in weighted bin bags in a Suffolk river died after a "violent assault", a coroner has concluded.
New defence secretary Wes Streeting hits out at Russia after live-fire exercise 40 miles off UK coast

New defence secretary Wes Streeting has criticised a live-fire military exercise carried out by a Russian warship around 40 nautical miles (46 miles) off the British coast, calling it "performative and irresponsible".

Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Former England forward and manager passes away after battle with cancer

Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup

Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England's top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup.
Ben Stokes: Former England captain hits Durham hundred in first match after international retirement

Former England captain Ben Stokes hit a match-winning hundred in his first appearance for Durham following his international retirement.
England Test head coaching job 'less attractive' than it was, says Stuart Broad after Andy Flower turns down role

Former England bowler Stuart Broad says he understands Andy Flower's decision to turn down the England Test job, and is unsure over who the ECB turn to next, pondering whether the role has become "less attractive".
Liverpool: Consortium led by former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia seeking minority stake in Anfield club

A consortium led by former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia is in talks to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool.

TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK

The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
Paramount takeover of Warner Bros paused on orders of judge

A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance, as several US states move to block the deal.
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer says

Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton, who had prostate cancer, dies

Newsreader and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68.
Brenda Fricker, best known for My Left Foot and Home Alone 2, dies aged 81

Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.

Eight areas of England at risk of drought - as Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions

Britain's biggest water company has announced a hosepipe ban for more than 10 million people - as the Environment Agency warned much of England is at risk of drought.
Flying taxi factories could be built soon in UK

Flying taxi factories could soon be built in the UK, with a Bristol-based manufacturer announcing it's in advanced talks with the government.
Why last two years are worrying for future of Arctic

Arctic winter sea ice is back in rapid decline after a slowdown in melting at the start of the decade, scientists have found.
Hosepipe ban brought in for more people amid 'decline in river levels'

More than two million people will face a hosepipe ban after South East Water said it was extending water restrictions.

Monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus

A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.
New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo

A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout

An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

Nigel Farage asks 'What is my sin?' as he mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift' and benefits in kind

Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.
Hosepipe ban brought in for more people amid 'decline in river levels'

More than two million people will face a hosepipe ban after South East Water said it was extending water restrictions.
TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK

The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer says

Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.