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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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Snowfall expected across large parts of UK as new weather warnings issued
Snow is expected to fall across much of the UK in a chilly start to 2026, forecasters have said.
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Nutrition key in new alcohol abuse rehabilitation scheme to fight addiction
Researchers at the University of Bournemouth have partnered with a drug charity to launch an alcohol abuse rehabilitation scheme that emphasises the importance of healthy food in recovery.
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Anthony Joshua was 'shocked' and 'couldn't talk' after crash, eyewitness says
Boxer Anthony Joshua was "shocked" and "couldn't talk" after a car crash in Nigeria, according to an eyewitness.
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Woman charged with murder after Christmas Day death
A woman has been charged with murder after the death of another woman on Christmas Day.
National News
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Snowfall expected across large parts of UK as new weather warnings issued
Snow is expected to fall across much of the UK in a chilly start to 2026, forecasters have said.
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Queen was 'so angry' and 'fought back' after being assaulted on train as teenager
The Queen has spoken publicly for the first time about being assaulted on a train as a teenager, in an incident that left her "so angry".
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Finland police seize vessel suspected of damaging Baltic Sea cable
Finnish police have seized a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea cable.
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Anthony Joshua was 'shocked' and 'couldn't talk' after crash, eyewitness says
Boxer Anthony Joshua was "shocked" and "couldn't talk" after a car crash in Nigeria, according to an eyewitness.
Sport
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Justin Hood: English player makes history with record-breaking World Darts Championship win over Josh Rock as Jonny Clayton avoids upset
Justin Hood produced one of the greatest performances at the World Darts Championship by hitting 11 consecutive doubles without missing on his way to a 4-0 win over Josh Rock in the last 16.
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World Darts Championship: Luke Humphries reaches quarter-finals as Gary Anderson thrashes Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace
Luke Humphries set up a quarter-final showdown with Gian van Veen at the World Darts Championship after beating Kevin Doets, as Gary Anderson thrashed Michael van Gerwen at the Alexandra Palace.
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Anthony Joshua: British former world heavyweight champion injured in car accident in Nigeria that killed two people
Anthony Joshua remains in a stable condition in hospital after he was injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria in which two of his friends and members of his training team died.
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New Year's Day Premier League talking points with Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham all in action
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Emma Raducanu: British No 1 to return to action at United Cup in Australia in January, live on Sky Sports
Emma Raducanu will make her return to competitive tennis in the United Cup as she plays alongside Billy Harris for Great Britain in Australia.
Showbiz News
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New Year Honours: Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and Lionesses among those recognised
Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as England's victorious women's football and rugby teams, are among 1,157 people recognised in the New Year Honours list.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor who starred in The Wire, dies aged 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., who was best known for his role on The Wire, has died aged 71.
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Brigitte Bardot: The bombshell and style icon who walked away from fame and glamour
Brigitte Bardot was the sultry film siren who helped ignite a sexual revolution, a woman whose cultural significance extended beyond her acting career.
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Bayeux Tapestry: Priceless artefact to be insured for £800m
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for around £800m when it comes to the UK next year.
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The Cure's guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies
The guitarist and keyboard player for The Cure, Perry Bamonte, has died.
Technology
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From bone damage to solar radiation - inside the lab trying to protect the astronauts of the future
Space is an alien environment for humans.
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Why Trump administration is so annoyed with Europe's online rules
The row between Europe and Washington about what you can do online just ramped up.
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2025 on track to be UK's warmest year on record, says Met Office
The UK could be set to have had its warmest year on record, according to forecasters.
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Jail for burglars who used Grindr dating app to dupe victims
Two burglars who used the Grindr dating app to trick victims into letting them into their homes have been jailed.
Strange News
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Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'
A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
Videos
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Snowfall expected across large parts of UK as new weather warnings issued
Snow is expected to fall across much of the UK in a chilly start to 2026, forecasters have said.
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2025 on track to be UK's warmest year on record, says Met Office
The UK could be set to have had its warmest year on record, according to forecasters.
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Passenger describes being stranded on Eurostar train overnight - as disruption continues
Passengers have been stuck on a Eurostar train for hours overnight, after the train network was forced to cancel large parts of its London-Europe service on Tuesday.
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Angola and Namibia agree to take back illegal migrants and criminals
Angola and Namibia have agreed to take back illegal migrants and criminals after the home secretary threatened to impose visa bans on them if they failed to do so.
