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Local News
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Council justifies chief exec salary
Shropshire Council has justified the huge salary for its new chief executive – saying its the market rate for such an important role.
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New commercial park granted
Plans to build a new commercial park on the outskirts of a north Shropshire town have finally been approved.
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Potholes issue – task and finish group to be set up
A task and finish group is to be set up to try and sort out the pothole epidemic in Shropshire.
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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.
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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Voters split over whether Starmer is handling Iran war well
Voters are broadly split over whether Sir Keir Starmer is handling the Iran war well, exclusive polling by YouGov for Sky News shows.
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Britain could see temperatures as high as 20C as spring weather arrives
Temperatures in parts of the UK could climb as high as 20C, as forecasters predict Wednesday could be Britain's warmest day of the year so far.
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Police appeal to find two teenagers missing for 10 days from west London
Police have appealed for help to find two teenagers who have been missing for 10 days from west London.
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MSPs to vote on assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults in Scotland
MSPs will vote later today on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.
National News
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The football world waits for Manchester City verdict after Chelsea fined for 'deception' of Roman Abramovich era
How did Chelsea dominate in the Roman Abramovich era? In part with players, the Premier League has now concluded, signed involving financial deceptions.
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Trump fooled by fake AI video - and three other takeaways from his latest appearances
There are plenty of things that could be highlighted from Donald Trump's latest public appearances.
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Mark Kleinman blog | See the latest stories from Sky News' City editor
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Gregory Bovino: The US immigration commander known for his 'turn and burn' tactics
A US border patrol commander who became the face of Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is retiring, sources say.
Sport
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Lewis Hamilton vs Charles Leclerc: Did 'feisty' battle at Chinese Grand Prix ignite Ferrari rivalry in 2026 F1 season?
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc delivered a thrilling battle for the podium at the Chinese Grand Prix, which the seven-time world champion called the "best racing I’ve ever experienced in Formula 1".
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Jared Anderson set to make UK debut on undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois world heavyweight title fight
Jared Anderson is set to box in Britain for the first time in Manchester on May 9.
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Champions League last 16: What does each English team need to do in order to qualify for the quarter-finals?
Six matches, four losses - no wins. Every single English team has work to do to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals.
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Fran Kirby: How Brighton star is using her competitive drive to inspire young squad - and eyeing Chelsea upset in WSL
It is the glint in her eye and her wide infectious smile that tells you the hunger for the game still burns brightly for Fran Kirby before she says a word.
Showbiz News
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Inside the Oscars winners' room: Standing ovations, party plans, and media bingo
After Oscar winners collect their golden statuettes on stage at the Dolby Theatre, they are brought into rooms outside to have their photos taken and answer questions from journalists.
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Oscars 2026: Bridesmaids, Baby Yoda and ballet bites back - the bits of the Oscars you might have missed
One Battle After Another led the night, taking six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best supporting actor.
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Oscars 2026: Full list of Academy Award winners
One Battle After Another has taken the top prize at this year's Oscars, winning six gongs including best picture.
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The rise of Jessie Buckley - from reality TV to Hamnet and Oscars history
In an unusually unpredictable Oscars race, there was only one moment experts agreed was 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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Survivor of online child abuse shares story as 'deeply shocking' rise in crimes revealed
Nellie was 14 and in a relationship when she was asked to send nude images over Snapchat.
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Kent meningitis outbreak a cruel reminder young people are most at risk
Meningitis is thankfully rare, but the outbreak in Kent is a cruel reminder that the disease is still with us, and that young people are most at risk.
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Meningitis: The symptoms, treatments and how to find out if you need the vaccine
Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.
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'Stinky' molten planet spotted by astronomers with surface not unlike vision of hell
Astronomers have spotted a molten alien planet orbiting a star in our neighbourhood of the Milky Way galaxy that has a surface not unlike a vision of hell.
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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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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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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Trump fooled by fake AI video - and three other takeaways from his latest appearances
There are plenty of things that could be highlighted from Donald Trump's latest public appearances.
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Voters split over whether Starmer is handling Iran war well
Voters are broadly split over whether Sir Keir Starmer is handling the Iran war well, exclusive polling by YouGov for Sky News shows.
