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Firefighters tackling blaze in Leominster

Emergency services are responding to a building fire in Leominster.
Motorists warned to expect delays in Worcester on Friday

Police are warning motorists to expect major delays in the centre of Worcester.
KFC wants to open store in Abergavenny

KFC is aiming to open a drive-thru restaurant in Abergavenny by the end of 2020.
Crime commissioner hints ties will remain after alliance divorce

The region’s police and crime commissioner has hinted West Mercia could keep some ties with Warwickshire Police after ending its alliance – but only if a fair ‘divorce’ settlement is agreed.
Armed police respond to Hereford incident

A road in Hereford has been closed due to an ongoing incident.
Appeal to help find missing woman

Police are appealing for help in finding a woman from Hereford who has been reported missing.
Herefordshire Council preparing for Brexit

Herefordshire Council leaders say they have made some preparations for the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Outrage over plan to close school

Outrage has been voiced over a recommendation to close a special needs school in Monmouthshire, with opponents of the plan pleading for a rethink.

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Jodie Chesney murder suspect evaded police questions 'to protect his safety'

A man accused of murdering teenager Jodie Chesney told police he was "deeply saddened" by her death but then refused to answer officer questions, a court heard.
UK weather: Temperatures could reach 26C on Saturday

Summer weather is expected to continue into the weekend, with temperatures in the mid 20s celcius (77F) on Saturday, forecasters have said.
Boris Johnson 'glad' angry father confronted him during hospital visit

Boris Johnson has said he is "glad" the father of a sick child confronted him during a hospital visit, declaring: "This isn't an embarrassment, this is part of my job".
Supreme Court: Parliament suspension 'not a matter for judges', government lawyer argues

The power to suspend parliament is a political matter and not for the courts to decide, the government's lawyer has argued.

Saudi Arabia shows 'material evidence' of Iranian involvement in oil attacks

The Saudis have displayed what they say are cruise missiles and drones proving Iran's responsibility for the recent attack on oil facilities.
Supreme Court: Parliament suspension 'not a matter for judges', government lawyer argues

The power to suspend parliament is a political matter and not for the courts to decide, the government's lawyer has argued.
UK weather: Temperatures could reach 26C on Saturday

Summer weather is expected to continue into the weekend, with temperatures in the mid 20s celcius (77F) on Saturday, forecasters have said.
Giant asteroid crash 470 million years ago 'could hold clues to prevent climate disaster'

A massive asteroid collision 470 million years ago could hold clues on how to stop global warming.

Victor Lindelof: Manchester United defender signs new contract until 2024

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2024.
Fernando Ricksen: Ex-Rangers captain dies at age of 43 after battle with motor neurone disease

Former Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen has died at the age of 43 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Sokratis rested for Eintracht Frankfurt trip, says Unai Emery

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has decided to rest Mesut Ozil and centre-back Sokratis for Thursday's Europa League group stage opener at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Warren Gatland: Wales boss 'shocked' by Rob Howley betting allegations

Warren Gatland says the Wales team were "shocked" by the news of Rob Howley's alleged breach of World Rugby's betting and anti-corruption regulations.

Lord Of The Rings returns to New Zealand for Amazon TV series

New Zealand is to become Middle-earth once again, with Amazon confirming that the new Lord Of The Rings television series is set to be filmed in the country.
Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter serves restraining order on pop star brother Aaron

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter has obtained a restraining order against his younger pop star brother Aaron, alleging he threatened to kill his pregnant wife and unborn child.
Britney Spears' father avoids legal action over alleged assault of grandson

Britney Spears' father will not face action over allegations he physically assaulted the pop star's son, prosecutors say.
Camp meets politics: Queens on the pink carpet of Drag Race UK premiere

The stars of RuPaul's Drag Race UK are on a mission: to bring "camp" and LGBT+ visibility to Britain.

Giant asteroid crash 470 million years ago 'could hold clues to prevent climate disaster'

A massive asteroid collision 470 million years ago could hold clues on how to stop global warming.
Adult type 2 diabetes markers found in kids as young as eight

Scientists have discovered indicators of adult type 2 diabetes can be spotted in children as young as eight - about 50 years before it is usually diagnosed.
Facebook to launch 'supreme court' to judge controversial content

Facebook has revealed the rules that will govern its "supreme court" - a new 40-person independent board that will make the final decision on controversial questions about the social network's content.
Facebook to use firearms video from Met Police to detect live-streamed terror attacks

Facebook has teamed up with the Metropolitan Police to prevent live-streaming of terror attacks, six months after the Christchurch mosque gunman streamed his actions using the social network's Live feature.

Miracle surgery saves tiny fish from cashing in her chips

A tiny fish, just an inch long and weighing less than a gram, has made a full recovery after radical surgery to remove a growth from its stomach.
Second arrest over theft of £5m gold toilet from Blenheim Palace

A second man has been arrested in connection with the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace.
Unhappy Meal? Rutland resists McDonald's plans to open a new drive-thru

There are two things that Rutland residents are especially proud of: being England's smallest county, and being the only county that doesn't have a McDonald's.
Woman dreams of swallowing engagement ring and wakes up to find she has

A woman dreamt she had swallowed her engagement ring and when she woke up she realised she had.

Netanyahu's future on the line as Israel election too close to call

A national unity government has been called for in Israel after exit polls provided no clear winner in the country's second general election of 2019.
Supreme Court: Parliament suspension 'not a matter for judges', government lawyer argues

The power to suspend parliament is a political matter and not for the courts to decide, the government's lawyer has argued.
Fernando Ricksen: Ex-Rangers captain dies at age of 43 after battle with motor neurone disease

Former Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen has died at the age of 43 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.
UK falls behind G7 rivals on work automation planning

The UK is falling behind its G7 rivals when it comes to preparing for mass automation of the workplace and the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, MPs have warned.