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Local News
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Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.
A planning application by Avara Foods, one of the county’s largest employers, says the replacement sheds at Parkway Farm, Madley west of Hereford would have the same footprint as the current eight within the two-hectare site, and “will not result in any increase in floor area, bird numbers, or operational intensity”.
UK News
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Charles was 'giddily elated' in phone call after Diana's death, Earl Spencer claims in book
Earl Spencer has claimed Charles was "giddily elated" during a phone call after Diana's death, as new excerpts are released from his upcoming book.
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Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award given to cleric who praised Osama bin Laden
The Archbishop of Canterbury's office has withdrawn an award presented to a Muslim cleric who previously pledged to bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.
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British Steel losing £1.3m a day - and there is no 'credible' survival plan yet, MPs warn
The government must publish a "credible" plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have warned.
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Patients died in 'suffocating' heatwave conditions on NHS wards, nurses say
Patients died and others deteriorated in "suffocating atmospheres" because of the summer heat on NHS hospital wards, a survey has found.
National News
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Charles was 'giddily elated' in phone call after Diana's death, Earl Spencer claims in book
Earl Spencer has claimed Charles was "giddily elated" during a phone call after Diana's death, as new excerpts are released from his upcoming book.
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Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award given to cleric who praised Osama bin Laden
The Archbishop of Canterbury's office has withdrawn an award presented to a Muslim cleric who previously pledged to bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr tells anti-vaccine activists they have a 'friend in the White House'
Robert F Kennedy Jr has told anti-vaxxers they have a "friend in the White House".
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Patients died in 'suffocating' heatwave conditions on NHS wards, nurses say
Patients died and others deteriorated in "suffocating atmospheres" because of the summer heat on NHS hospital wards, a survey has found.
Sport
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England vs Sri Lanka: Jos Buttler breaks T20 runs record as Harry Brook's side clinch series win with game to spare
Tom Banton notched an inspired 52no off 24 balls to steer England to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 to clinch the three-match series with a game to spare.
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Manchester United: What's to blame for latest problems and results increasing scrutiny on Michael Carrick after Carabao Cup exit?
Manchester United's collapse against Brighton has intensified the scrutiny on Michael Carrick - but the problems at Old Trafford run deeper than the head coach.
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World Series of Darts Finals: Michael van Gerwen loses to Daryl Gurney as Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen progress in first round
Michael van Gerwen's title defence at the World Series of Darts Finals came to an end in the first round after he was beaten 6-5 by Daryl Gurney.
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BMW PGA Championship 2026: Aaron Rai surges to take joint-lead after first round as Rory McIlroy 'stumbles' to finish three back
Aaron Rai took a share of the BMW PGA Championship first-round lead alongside Joakim Lagergren as Rory McIlroy "stumbled" after a strong start to finish three off the lead.
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Man Utd 2-3 Brighton: Michael Carrick's Old Trafford tenure is only heading in one direction as Red Devils face familiar story
This wasn't just a defeat. This wasn't just a collapse. This wasn't just a cup exit. Another Manchester United managerial project is heading in that one, same direction. And even Michael Carrick recognises that.
Showbiz News
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Macklemore announces $1m donation after Ed Sheeran row - as stadium owner responds
The stadium owner at the heart of the row over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's US tour says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".
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Huw Edwards says he may not have been prosecuted if he wasn't famous
Disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards has taken to an online platform to argue that if we wasn't a "highly visible" public figure, he may not have faced criminal charges.
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Eurovision: Ireland to boycott song contest for second year in a row
Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row in protest at Israel's participation, broadcaster RTE says.
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Support artists pull out of Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore's departure
All of the artists scheduled to support Ed Sheeran on his upcoming tour have pulled out in protest after US rapper Macklemore was removed as his opener over his comments about Palestine.
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Prosecutors in Rob Reiner murder case won't seek death penalty
Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Rob Reiner's son Nick, who is accused of murdering the late film director and his wife in Los Angeles last year.
Technology
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EU to ban social media for under-13s and limit access for older children
The EU is banning social media for under 13s and limiting older children's access in an attempt to protect youngsters from suffering online harm on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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Asteroid the size of six-storey building crashed into moon in 'once-in-a-lifetime' moment, says NASA
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon which has a span the length of two football pitches.
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Life-extending drug for breast cancer patients now on NHS in England
A life-extending drug will be made available on the NHS to patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer, after an initial decision to reject the treatment was reversed.
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No need for new laws on AI, says Nvidia boss
The CEO of Nvidia has said there is no need to introduce regulations in the AI sector, following widespread concerns over safety.
Strange News
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Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim
AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
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Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt
A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
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Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns
Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.
Videos
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No need for new laws on AI, says Nvidia boss
The CEO of Nvidia has said there is no need to introduce regulations in the AI sector, following widespread concerns over safety.
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Wandsworth Council announces record council tax increase
A London borough has announced plans for a record increase in council tax from next year.
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Macklemore announces $1m donation after Ed Sheeran row - as stadium owner responds
The stadium owner at the heart of the row over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's US tour says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".
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Asteroid the size of six-storey building crashed into moon in 'once-in-a-lifetime' moment, says NASA
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon which has a span the length of two football pitches.
