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Hereford Cathedral Bells will toll for Notre Dame

The bells at Hereford Cathedral will ring out for seven minutes at 7.00pm tomorrow.
Police pledge to keep people safe ahead of Hereford FC v AFC Telford football match

Police are advising anyone attending this Saturday's football match between Hereford FC and AFC Telford at Edgar Street to allow extra time making their way to the ground for the near end of season game.
County firefighters stand in solidarity with Paris

County firefighters say they stand in solidarity with their French counterparts following the devastating blaze that gutted Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday.
M50 closures planned for next week

The M50 will be closed overnight from next week to allow for bridge repairs to go-ahead.
Local mothers barred from childcare funding

Herefordshire mothers say they cannot get childcare funding for their children if they enrol in nurseries across the border in Wales.
Planners approve improvements to Bodenham Lake

County planners have given the go-ahead for proposals to improve one of Herefordshire’s important nature reserves for wildlife.
City cafe plans to relocate

A city-centre café in Hereford could soon be moving if proposals get the go-ahead.
First school preference offers rise in Herefordshire

The number of Herefordshire parents to be offered their first school preference for their child has risen compared to last year.

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Murder of journalist Lyra McKee: CCTV released of suspected gunman

Video footage showing the moments before journalist Lyra McKee's death has been released by police in Northern Ireland.
Lyra McKee: 'Brave' reporter covered her struggle of growing up gay in Belfast

Lyra McKee has been described as a journalist of courage, style and integrity - traits that saw her take to the streets on Thursday night to witness the unrest in Londonderry.
Respectful Assange put through 'hell' at embassy, says former diplomat

Julian Assange was always respectful but went through "hell" in the Ecuadorian embassy as officials tried to "break him down", according to a former senior diplomat.
Diane Abbott 'sorry' for drinking mojito on TfL train

Diane Abbott says she is "sincerely sorry for drinking on TfL" after a picture emerged of the Labour MP enjoying a cocktail on her commute.

Respectful Assange put through 'hell' at embassy, says former diplomat

Julian Assange was always respectful but went through "hell" in the Ecuadorian embassy as officials tried to "break him down", according to a former senior diplomat.
Murder of journalist Lyra McKee: CCTV released of suspected gunman

Video footage showing the moments before journalist Lyra McKee's death has been released by police in Northern Ireland.
House of horrors: Couple who tortured 12 of their children jailed for life

A US couple who starved and locked up 12 of their 13 children have been jailed for life.
NHS cyber attack hero Marcus Hutchins admits criminal charges in US

The British hacker who helped stop the ransomware attack on the NHS has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the US, according to court documents.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says it is not about revenge for Man City on Saturday

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is determined to further derail Manchester City's season when the two clubs meet again on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Jarrell Miller clash with Anthony Joshua looks off after reports of second failed drugs test

Jarrell Miller has reportedly failed a second drugs test which looks set to end his hopes of facing Britain's Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden on June 1.
Championship round-up: Leeds suffer promotion blow, Bolton relegated

Leeds' automatic promotion hopes suffered a major setback as they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at home to 10-man Wigan.
League One round-up: Bradford relegated after defeat to Coventry

Bradford have been relegated to Sky Bet League Two for the first time since 2013.

River Monsters to Dark Waters: How Jeremy Wade's extreme fishing got fans hooked

Biologist Jeremy Wade is back with a new show, Dark Waters, after nine seasons of fan favourite River Monsters.
Adele splits from husband Simon Konecki after three years of marriage

Adele has split from her husband Simon Konecki, a representative for the star has said.
Rare TV footage of some of the 60s' biggest music stars

Rare footage of The Beatles' only live performance on Top Of The Pops will be unveiled this weekend.
Trevor Nunn on Dame Judi Dench's naughty sense of humour

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Trevor Nunn go way back.

NHS cyber attack hero Marcus Hutchins admits criminal charges in US

The British hacker who helped stop the ransomware attack on the NHS has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the US, according to court documents.
BNP and EDL among far-right groups banned by Facebook

The British National Party (BNP) and the English Defence League (EDL) are among a number of far-right groups that have been banned by Facebook.
Galaxy Fold: Samsung smartphones 'break' after just two days, reviewers claim

Examples of Samsung's new foldable smartphone have broken after just two days, according to reviewers.
Amazon to close its online store in China

Amazon has announced that it is closing its online store in China after struggling to gain a foothold in the world's most populous nation.

Weah fear as snakes drive Liberian president out of office

Liberia's president and African player of the century is being forced to work from home after two snakes were found in his office block.
Indian man cuts off his own finger in anger after voting for wrong party

An Indian man has cut off his own finger after accidentally voting for the wrong party in his country's election.
Tourists to be charged for driving on the 'Crookedest Street in the World'

The thousands of tourists who drive down San Francisco's famous crooked street each year could soon have to pay for the privilege.
Man sues parents for destroying his huge pornography collection

A US man is suing his parents after they destroyed his massive pornography collection, which he claims was worth $29,000 (£22,139).

Libya warlord accused of using child soldiers to fight forces of UN-backed government

The UN-backed Libyan government is under siege from rebels led by General Khalifa Heftar.
Tourists to be charged for driving on the 'Crookedest Street in the World'

The thousands of tourists who drive down San Francisco's famous crooked street each year could soon have to pay for the privilege.
Jarrell Miller clash with Anthony Joshua looks off after reports of second failed drugs test

Jarrell Miller has reportedly failed a second drugs test which looks set to end his hopes of facing Britain's Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden on June 1.
Murder of journalist Lyra McKee: CCTV released of suspected gunman

Video footage showing the moments before journalist Lyra McKee's death has been released by police in Northern Ireland.