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Local News
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Ludlow Town Council told to fund parking order
Ludlow councillors were left in “stunned silence” after being told the town council will have to fund a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in the market square.
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Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
A long-standing problem at a Herefordshire railway station could cost £10 million to put right.
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Pothole chaos on Shropshire’s rural roads
Potholes are continuing to cause havoc across Shropshire, not least in rural villages where people are struggling to go about their daily lives.
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Shropshire Council wants to link up with Telford and Wrekin
Shropshire Council wants to link up with Telford and Wrekin as part of the Government’s aim “to get Britain building again.”
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72 roads to be treated across Shropshire
A total of 72 county roads are to have their surfaces sealed, which Shropshire Council say will make them more durable.
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Shropshire NHS called to act over cause of ‘twice as many deaths as breast cancer’
NHS trusts in Shropshire have been called to action against the rising global risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Pegasus FC cruise to huge win over Worcester Raiders in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Marsh Challenge Cup Semi Final
A brilliant performance by Pegusus FC over Worcester Raiders on Saturday proved any thing can happen in the cup with a resounding 4-0 win with an impressive hat trick from Jordan Williamson and Harry Pitman adding the 4th.
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More than 550 new EV charging points coming
The number of publicy available electric vehicle charging points are to more than double in Shropshire.
Worcestershire News
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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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Two people die in 'invasive' meningitis outbreak
Two people have died during an outbreak of meningitis in the Canterbury area of Kent.
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Mother charged with murder after her newborn baby died in fall from residential building in London
A mother has been charged with murder after the death of her baby daughter in central London on Saturday morning.
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Ed Miliband says Labour will 'fight people's corner' on energy costs - but he doesn't say how
The energy secretary has told Sky News that the government will "fight people's corner" as the war in Iran threatens a fresh energy price crisis.
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How UK might try to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.
National News
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Israelis have confidence in the country's defence systems – but some missiles are getting through
A woman scrambles down the steep embankment cradling a baby in her arms.
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Two people die in 'invasive' meningitis outbreak
Two people have died during an outbreak of meningitis in the Canterbury area of Kent.
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Mother charged with murder after her newborn baby died in fall from residential building in London
A mother has been charged with murder after the death of her baby daughter in central London on Saturday morning.
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Keir Starmer to unveil emergency support for households worst hit by energy price rises
Emergency help for poorer households hit by energy bills driven up by the Iran war is to be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer.
Sport
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Liverpool performance against Tottenham slammed by Jamie Carragher after draw hits Champions League qualification hopes
Jamie Carragher has branded Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Tottenham as a "disaster" and castigated the performance of Arne Slot's misfiring side.
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Man Utd 3-1 Aston Villa: Gary Neville believes it is still right for Casemiro to depart Old Trafford despite latest set-piece heroics
Gary Neville has claimed Manchester United are still right to let Casemiro go at the end of the season despite the midfielder re-establishing himself as one of Michael Carrick's most important players in the push for Champions League football.
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Chinese GP: Kimi Antonelli claims maiden F1 win from George Russell as Lewis Hamilton gets first Ferrari podium in Shanghai
Kimi Antonelli won his maiden grand prix as Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Ferrari podium after a thrilling battle for the podium with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in China.
Showbiz News
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Oscars 2026: Nominees and winners - list updated live throughout the ceremony
Vampire horror Sinners is the night's most nominated movie with 16 nods, followed by politically charged thriller One Battle After Another with 13.
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Meet the table tennis experts who turned Timothee Chalamet into Marty Supreme
There's often a common thread among the Oscar nominees who go on to win - and it's about a lot more than learning the lines.
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London's Burning actor John Alford found dead in prison
London's Burning actor John Alford has died in prison two months after he was jailed for sexual assault.
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The rise of Jessie Buckley - from reality TV to Hamnet and Oscars history
In an unusually unpredictable Oscars race, there is only one moment experts agree is a dead cert - Jessie Buckley, on stage once again, to collect the award for best actress.
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Oscars fashion: A look back at iconic looks that broke the rules
The Oscars celebrate the craft and creative excellence behind the best movies of the year – but the red carpet ahead of the ceremony is quite a different matter.
Technology
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Environment Agency enforcement officers could be given 'police-style' powers to tackle waste crime
The Environment Agency (EA) could get "police-style" powers as part of a government crackdown on waste crime.
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Prostate cancer screening just as good as routine breast cancer checks, study says - so will change happen?
Prostate cancer screening is just as good as the routine checks women have for breast cancer, according to a new study.
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NHS hospitals urged to reject £330m data platform part-owned by Trump ally
NHS hospitals are being urged by a group of doctors, human rights groups and campaigners to reconsider using a major data platform built by US tech giant Palantir, whose owners include Peter Thiel, a close ally of US President Donald Trump.
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Lab-grown foie gras and chicken get safety checks for British dinner tables
Lab-grown foie gras and chicken are being tested by scientists to ensure they are safe for humans to eat, and could hit British restaurants and dinner tables in the next five years.
Strange News
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
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The energy habits that cause the most family arguments
On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.
Videos
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Warner Bros looks set for Oscars success - but takeover plans have created uncertainty in Hollywood
One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.
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Israelis have confidence in the country's defence systems – but some missiles are getting through
A woman scrambles down the steep embankment cradling a baby in her arms.
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How UK might try to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.
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Environment Agency enforcement officers could be given 'police-style' powers to tackle waste crime
The Environment Agency (EA) could get "police-style" powers as part of a government crackdown on waste crime.
