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Local News
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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.
UK News
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Third British skier has been killed in avalanches in French Alps in the space of a week
A third British man has died while skiing in the French Alps in less than a week.
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Six people taken to hospital after two double-decker buses crash
Six people have been taken to hospital after two double-decker buses collided in south London, emergency services have said.
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Storm Pedro bringing more rain and snow to UK - but warmer weather is on its way
A weather system, named as Storm Pedro, is forecast to bring rain and snow to Britain today and tomorrow - but "much milder" conditions are expected for the weekend.
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Big fall in household energy bills predicted from April
Annual energy bills will fall by £117 from April due to government changes, forecasters have predicted.
National News
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Is Charles Bronson on the verge of freedom? Why Britain's most notorious prisoner faces Catch-22
Is Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson on the verge of freedom?
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UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector after allegations a racist slur was directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last night's Champions League match against Benfica.
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Palestine Action activists face retrial over break-in at Israel-linked defence firm
Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial over a break-in at an Israel-linked defence firm's UK site.
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Are you using an AI-generated password? It might be time to change it
Have you ever asked an AI for a password?
Sport
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Vinicius Jr: Jose Mourinho's comments after Real Madrid forward reports alleged racist abuse criticised by Jamie Carragher
UEFA are investigating Vinicius Junior's allegation that he was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
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Benfica vs Real Madrid halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr racism allegation following incident with Gianluca Prestianni
Real Madrid's Champions League knockout play-off tie at Benfica was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr initially refused to play on following an alleged racist comment made to him by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
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England vs Ireland: Henry Pollock handed first Test start with Maro Itoje set for 100th cap in Six Nations
Henry Pollock will make his first Test start in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland, with captain Maro Itoje poised to earn his 100th England cap.
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F1 2026: Key meetings as final Bahrain testing begins set to impact power unit and start procedure disputes
The final test of the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season gets under way on Wednesday, but the most crucial action of the day may well be away from the track at the Bahrain International Circuit.
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Igor Tudor: Tottenham head coach says 'no time for excuses' ahead of first game against Arsenal
Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor insists there is “no time to find excuses” and vowed he will not play for draws as he aims to move the club away from relegation trouble.
Showbiz News
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Nancy Guthrie: No match found for DNA on glove recovered near home
DNA recovered from a glove found near the home of Nancy Guthrie does not match anything in a national database, authorities have said.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after allegedly assaulting two men, police say
Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two men in New Orleans amid Mardi Gras celebrations, police say.
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UK's Eurovision entry is YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer
The UK's entrant for this year's Eurovision Song Contest will be YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer.
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Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, star of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather star, dies aged 95
Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, star of films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.
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Tehran producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel room while filming new season
The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.
Technology
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Are you using an AI-generated password? It might be time to change it
Have you ever asked an AI for a password?
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1,000 suspected paedophiles being arrested every month
Police are arresting 1,000 suspected paedophiles every month as the threat of child sex abuse worsens, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.
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How is the start of Ramadan determined - and does it begin in the UK today?
Today has been confirmed as the first day of Ramadan by Saudi Arabia. But for Muslims in the UK, the start of the holiest month of the Islamic year can differ.
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UK at risk of more flooding 'for months to come' after record-breaking January
Parts of Britain could be at risk of further flooding for months to come because so much rain has fallen so far this year, according to new analysis.
Strange News
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Obama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any
Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.
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'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time
"Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.
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Fire-juggling unicyclist caught performing on crossing
Police have caught a man juggling fire while riding a unicycle on a pedestrian crossing.
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Crotch enhancements: The latest controversy at the Winter Olympics
Crotch enhancements. Banned helmets. Qualifying manipulation claims. And Russian hacking.
Videos
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Are you using an AI-generated password? It might be time to change it
Have you ever asked an AI for a password?
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Police assess information around private flights to and from Stansted Airport after Epstein files released
Essex Police are assessing information around private flights to and from Stansted Airport following the release of the Epstein files.
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'Britain's loneliest sheep', Fiona, gives birth for first time
"Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.
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Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, star of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather star, dies aged 95
Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, star of films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.
