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Powys councillors vote to consult on proposed tourism tax
Councillors have voted to conduct a fact-finding mission with residents and tourism businesses on whether or not to implement the Welsh Government’s tourism levy in Powys in the future.
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MP urges Prime Minister to keep Armed Forces Covenant Pledge
South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson has voiced his support for a major campaign launched by the Royal British Legion calling on the government to strengthen the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
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Villagers fustrated over lack of road repairs
People living in Shropshire village are becoming frustrated about how long it is taking to repair collapsed culverts.
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New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
Worcestershire News
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
Powys News
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Powys councillors vote to consult on proposed tourism tax
Councillors have voted to conduct a fact-finding mission with residents and tourism businesses on whether or not to implement the Welsh Government’s tourism levy in Powys in the future.
UK News
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Manhunt for Epping hotel asylum seeker, jailed for sexually assaulting girl, after accidental release
A manhunt has been launched for an accidentally released asylum seeker who was jailed for 12 months earlier this year after he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping.
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Father of teenage girl sexually assaulted by asylum seeker reacts to his accidental release
The mistaken release of an asylum seeker who was jailed for sexual offences has prompted widespread condemnation - and an extensive police operation.
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Could the UK run out of drinking water? Experts say 'fast changes' needed
Experts are warning that without "fast changes" the UK could run out of drinking water in the future.
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Woman, 49, in serious condition in hospital after girl, 9, found dead
A woman in a "life-threatening" condition is "under police watch" in hospital after a nine-year-old girl was found dead in an Oxfordshire village.
National News
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Manhunt for Epping hotel asylum seeker, jailed for sexually assaulting girl, after accidental release
A manhunt has been launched for an accidentally released asylum seeker who was jailed for 12 months earlier this year after he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping.
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Father of teenage girl sexually assaulted by asylum seeker reacts to his accidental release
The mistaken release of an asylum seeker who was jailed for sexual offences has prompted widespread condemnation - and an extensive police operation.
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Revealed: The plan for a 'New Gaza' - and the four militias Israel is backing to defeat Hamas
Israel may have agreed to stop fighting in Gaza, but it is backing armed groups that plan to fight Hamas to the bitter end.
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US ramps up 'drug boats' operation by sending in aircraft carrier to region
The US has announced it is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America as it ramps up an operation to target alleged drug smuggling boats.
Sport
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West Ham: Jarrod Bowen admits club is in trouble following Leeds defeat as slump for Nuno Espirito Santo's side continues
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has admitted the club are in trouble and criticised the lack of bravery shown during the 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road.
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Mexico City GP: Charles Leclerc fastest for Ferrari in Practice One as Red Bull protege Arvid Lindblad only rookie driver in top 10
Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari in a first practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix featuring nine rookie drivers, with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton among the big names to sit it out.
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Sheffield Wednesday: Championship club deducted 12 points after filing for administration
The EFL has confirmed Sheffield Wednesday have been deducted 12 points after filing for administration on Friday morning.
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Sheffield Wednesday Q&A: What's next after Sky Bet Championship club placed into administration?
Sheffield Wednesday have been deducted 12 points after being placed in administration.
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Arne Slot: Liverpool must find a way to cope with opponents' low block and long-ball tactics amid Premier League slump
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says it is up to his players to find answers to opponents now playing a low block and using long balls to stifle his team.
Showbiz News
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Rapper Ghetts charged after man killed in hit-and-run
The rapper Ghetts has been charged after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in northeast London.
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'People want you to stay in your lane': Reese Witherspoon on her 'deeply personal' decision to write a novel
It is "pretty surreal", Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon admits, finding herself at the top of The New York Times bestsellers list.
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Kim Kardashian diagnosed with brain aneurysm
Kim Kardashian has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.
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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced they will be leaving the show.
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Dave Ball, one half of Tainted Love hitmakers Soft Cell, dies aged 66
Electronic musician Dave Ball, who was one half of the popular 1980s band Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66.
Technology
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Could the UK run out of drinking water? Experts say 'fast changes' needed
Experts are warning that without "fast changes" the UK could run out of drinking water in the future.
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UK makes world's biggest-ever seizure of fake weight loss jabs
More than 2,000 counterfeit weight loss jabs have been confiscated from a factory in Northampton, in what's believed to be the world's largest seizure.
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Woman has new multiple sclerosis treatment that doctors say could be 'game-changer'
A mum with multiple sclerosis has become the first patient in the UK to receive an experimental treatment that could slow or even stop progression of the disease.
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Apple users could get 'significant' compensation say lawyers, after tech firm loses competition ruling over 'unfair' £1.5bn app store fees
Apple has lost a landmark lawsuit over fees in the App Store, which could benefit around 36 million iPhone and iPad users in the UK.
Strange News
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Police in Derbyshire solve mystery of crocodile found in canal
Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear".
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Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast
Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.
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Ashraf Mahrous: Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth
An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.
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Pokemon pushes back against ICE deportation video - joining list riled by Trump administration
Pokemon has said it did not give permission for the show's popular theme song to be used in a video showing deportations posted by the US government.
Videos
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English water firms get lowest environmental rating since records began
English water companies have collectively been given the lowest environmental rating by the Environment Agency (EA) since records began.
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Cutting cash ISA allowance could backfire - and make mortgages more expensive, MPs warn
Cutting the annual allowance for cash ISAs could backfire in multiple ways, an influential group of MPs has warned the government.
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Could the UK run out of drinking water? Experts say 'fast changes' needed
Experts are warning that without "fast changes" the UK could run out of drinking water in the future.
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Manhunt for Epping hotel asylum seeker, jailed for sexually assaulting girl, after accidental release
A manhunt has been launched for an accidentally released asylum seeker who was jailed for 12 months earlier this year after he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping.
