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Local News
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Part of damaged former pub demolished
Part of the historic building in a Herefordshire town badly damaged by yesterday’s fatal bin lorry crash has been demolished for safety reasons.
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Tribute paid to man killed in bin lorry crash
Tributes are being paid to a refuse worker who died following a crash in Leominster this morning.
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Ludlow man jailed for sharing indecent images of children online
A 70-year-old man from Ludlow has been jailed for two years after admitting to sharing indecent images of children — offences committed while he was already serving a suspended sentence for similar crimes.
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Man dies after bin lorry collides with building in Leominster
Emergency services were called to Mill Street in Leominster early this morning after a bin lorry crashed into a building.
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Bin lorry crashes into Leominster house
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision in Leominster.
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Iconic Herefordshire building to be restored
One of Herefordshire’s most recognisable buildings is to be repaired, two years after being damaged by a stolen car.
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Plans to diversify South Shropshire campsite
A campsite in south Shropshire could be used for longer periods.
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Police target uninsured drivers in week-long operation
A week-long police operation is under way across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to crack down on uninsured drivers.
Worcestershire News
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Police target uninsured drivers in week-long operation
A week-long police operation is under way across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to crack down on uninsured drivers.
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
Telford News
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Police target uninsured drivers in week-long operation
A week-long police operation is under way across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to crack down on uninsured drivers.
UK News
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Rail worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing on Huntingdon train discharged from hospital
The train crew member who was seriously injured while trying to protect passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.
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Donald Trump confirms he will sue the BBC over Panorama edit - despite broadcaster's apology
Donald Trump has said he will sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over the editing of his speech on Panorama.
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Man charged over allegedly wearing military uniform without permission on Remembrance Sunday
A man has been charged over allegedly dressing up as an admiral during a Remembrance Sunday event.
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Man weeps after being found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
A former councillor has been found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt but acquitted of the more serious offence of stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
National News
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Rail worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing on Huntingdon train discharged from hospital
The train crew member who was seriously injured while trying to protect passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.
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Trump to push ahead with BBC lawsuit: Three experts on why he might struggle to win
Donald Trump has confirmed he plans to sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over the editing of his speech in a Panorama news programme.
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Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Epstein files 'sent him over the edge'
It is an earthquake for the MAGA ecosystem.
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Refugee status set to become temporary in radical asylum reforms
People granted asylum in the UK will only be allowed to stay in the country temporarily, in sweeping reforms expected to be announced on Monday.
Sport
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Grand Slam of Darts: Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price set up semi-final showdown as Michael Smith's run comes to an end
Luke Humphries set up a semi-final clash with Gerwyn Price at the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-8 victory over Michael Smith in Wolverhampton.
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Joseph Parker fails drugs test: Heavyweight tested positive for traces of cocaine on day of Fabio Wardley defeat
Joseph Parker could face up to a two-year ban from boxing after a failed drugs test.
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Antoine Semenyo: Liverpool, Man City and Spurs monitoring Bournemouth forward ahead of January transfer window
Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are monitoring Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window.
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Keira Walsh exclusive: Chelsea and England Women midfielder flourishing as changed mindset and willingness to shoot reap rewards
For a few years now, Keira Walsh has been one of the world's best defensive midfielders. Chelsea and England function better with her in the engine room, pulling the strings and breaking the lines.
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Grand Slam of Darts: Luke Littler ready for 'fireworks' against Josh Rock in quarter-finals
Luke Littler says he is expecting "fireworks" when he takes on Josh Rock in the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.
Showbiz News
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'I felt really scared and I felt alone' - Wicked star Jonathan Bailey on growing up gay in school
"I felt scared and I felt alone and I felt entirely limited at various points in my life", actor Jonathan Bailey says of growing up gay in school.
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Donald Trump confirms he will sue the BBC over Panorama edit - despite broadcaster's apology
Donald Trump has said he will sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over the editing of his speech on Panorama.
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Ariana Grande rushed by red carpet intruder at premiere of Wicked: For Good
Video footage has shown the moment singer and actress Ariana Grande was accosted by a fan at a film premiere.
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BBC apologises to Donald Trump over editing of Panorama but says there isn't 'basis for defamation claim'
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a speech in a Panorama programme, but won't pay compensation.
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A third of daily music uploads are AI-generated and 97% of people can't tell the difference, says report
Do you care if the music you're listening to is artificially generated?
Technology
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High Court rules company liable for Brazil dam collapse - the country's worst environmental disaster
A judge has ruled that a company can be held liable for a dam collapse which devastated indigenous communities in Brazil and became the country's worst environmental catastrophe.
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Stranded Chinese astronauts return to Earth after space capsule damaged
Three Chinese astronauts have successfully returned to Earth from their nation's space station after their capsule was damaged.
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Blue Origin sends NASA spacecraft to Mars and lands booster for first time - heating up race with Elon Musk's SpaceX
Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with two spacecraft on board destined for Mars, as the firm makes a major step forward in its race against Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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NASA cancels space launch as strongest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years heads to Britain
NASA has postponed a space launch due to a "cannibal" solar storm that could also disrupt GPS, communication systems and power grids.
Strange News
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
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Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station
Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.
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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.
Videos
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Rail worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing on Huntingdon train discharged from hospital
The train crew member who was seriously injured while trying to protect passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
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Budget 2025: Starmer and Reeves ditch plans to raise income tax
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to break their manifesto pledge and raise income tax rates in a massive U-turn less than two weeks from the budget.
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Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Epstein files 'sent him over the edge'
It is an earthquake for the MAGA ecosystem.
