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One week left to apply for free train travel during Remembrance Weekend
Bereaved military family members have just over one week left to apply for free train travel during Remembrance Weekend (7 to 8 November 2026), helping them attend services and events to honour and remember loved ones who died while serving in the Armed Forces.
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Worcester ASB teenager given a two-year CBO
A 15-year-old Worcester boy was given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in court yesterday (Wednesday 7 October) following incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city.
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River Severn sewage spills will take years to tackle
REDUCING the number of sewage discharges into the River Severn will take time, say water company bosses.
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Wildflower meadow takes root in heart of Hereford
A new wildflower meadow is being created in one of Hereford’s most prominent public spaces, after students at Hereford College of Arts came together to sow seeds across the Queens Lawn.
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Man charged with attempt murder
A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempt murder following an incident in Ludlow on Sunday (4 October).
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Witness appeal following stabbing in Ludlow
Officers investigating an incident in Ludlow, where a man was stabbed, are appealing for witnesses to help with their enquiries.
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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”.
Worcestershire News
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One week left to apply for free train travel during Remembrance Weekend
Bereaved military family members have just over one week left to apply for free train travel during Remembrance Weekend (7 to 8 November 2026), helping them attend services and events to honour and remember loved ones who died while serving in the Armed Forces.
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Worcester ASB teenager given a two-year CBO
A 15-year-old Worcester boy was given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in court yesterday (Wednesday 7 October) following incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city.
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River Severn sewage spills will take years to tackle
REDUCING the number of sewage discharges into the River Severn will take time, say water company bosses.
UK News
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Man dies after attack by tiger at UK wildlife park
A man has died after entering the tiger enclosure at an animal attraction in Yorkshire, according to police.
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UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought
If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.
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Boy and father in critical condition after 'violent attack' by masked men in their home in Thurnby
A 15-year-old boy and his father are in critical condition after they were attacked in their own home by masked men in a "completely unprovoked" assault, police say.
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Further taxes on warehouses ruled out ahead of budget after M&S and John Lewis issue warnings
Further taxes on warehouses have been ruled out by the chancellor ahead of the budget, Sky News understands, after a warning was issued the boss of a high street giant.
National News
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Man dies after attack by tiger at UK wildlife park
A man has died after entering the tiger enclosure at an animal attraction in Yorkshire, according to police.
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Fourteen killed in two separate US mass shootings
Two mass shootings in the United States have claimed the lives of 14 people in the space of a few hours, local police forces have confirmed.
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Christa Pike discharged from hospital to jail after surviving botched execution
Christa Pike, who is believed to be the first person to have survived an execution by lethal injection in the US, has been discharged from hospital.
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UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought
If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.
Sport
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Gary Neville warns Man Utd players to 'get a grip' or face a worrying few weeks after draw with 10-man Spurs
Gary Neville warned Manchester United could be in for a "worrying few weeks" if their players don't "get a grip" on their season after they were booed in their draw with Tottenham.
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Man Utd 1-1 Spurs: Michael Carrick entering a defining period and must correct underperformance quickly
"We couldn't find a way to get ourselves into the game. With the ball, without the ball, we were off it." A fair assessment from Michael Carrick, if not a wholly explanatory one.
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PDC Women's Series: Fallon Sherrock and Gemma Hayter qualify for World Championship as Beau Greaves sweeps up with Events 21-22 in Wigan
Fallon Sherrock and Gemma Hayter have qualified for the 2027 PDC World Championship as Beau Greaves won Events 21-22 at the Women's Series in Wigan on Saturday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portuguese Football Federation provisionally suspends forward after walkout following disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by Portugal after walking out on the national team.
Showbiz News
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Portrait artist Jonathan Yeo: None of us really know what we actually look like
"A portrait is kind of a document of the relationship between the artist and the sitter, and when that chemistry works, you sense it in the painting."
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Paramount completes $81bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
Skydance-owned Paramount has completed its $81bn (£61bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery - bringing together the two media giants under a combined company.
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Oscar-winning star of On The Waterfront and North By Northwest dies aged 102
Eva Marie Saint, the US actress who won an Oscar for her first movie role in On The Waterfront has died aged 102, her family said.
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'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley announces death of wife Niamh O'Brien
Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52.
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Freddie Mercury's handwritten lyrics sell at auction for £277,000
A notebook containing lyrics by Freddie Mercury has sold for £277,000 at auction.
Technology
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UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought
If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.
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Head of Metropolitan Police's volunteer force sacked after AI finds he captured sexual images on work phone
The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.
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Anthropic's AI model sent Philadelphia police fake tip about unsolved murder
An artificial intelligence model sent a fake tip claiming to have information about an unsolved murder.
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'Snowflake' firm in ASOS hacking message issues response
The data firm mentioned in the ASOS hacking message has said the breach was not caused by a flaw in its system.
Strange News
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'Horrendous' airport drop-off charges prompt call for investigation
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Window cleaners rescued from 15th floor of London skyscraper
It's a job that's not for the faint-hearted.
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Gas storage near record lows: What happens if the UK runs out?
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Ex-Premier League footballer Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller
Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.
Videos
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Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry appears in court over Farage terror charge
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has appeared in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including against Nigel Farage.
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Healey calls in retail and hospitality chiefs for pre-budget talks
The chancellor has called in the bosses of some of Britain's biggest high street names for talks ahead of a budget which they fear could trigger a fresh business rates raid.
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Man dies after attack by tiger at UK wildlife park
A man has died after entering the tiger enclosure at an animal attraction in Yorkshire, according to police.
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PDC Women's Series: Fallon Sherrock and Gemma Hayter qualify for World Championship as Beau Greaves sweeps up with Events 21-22 in Wigan
Fallon Sherrock and Gemma Hayter have qualified for the 2027 PDC World Championship as Beau Greaves won Events 21-22 at the Women's Series in Wigan on Saturday.
