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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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Revealed: The toxic chemicals detected at illegal waste sites
A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.
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Stress testing the UK: Find out how the Iran war is hitting finances at home
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PC Andrew Harper's killers may be eligible for early release, government confirms
Two of the men jailed for killing police officer Andrew Harper after he was dragged down a country road while responding to a burglary may be eligible for early release.
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Consortium courts Amazon tycoon Bezos to buy stake in Liverpool Football Club
Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, has been approached to join a consortium which is in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool Football Club.
National News
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Revealed: The toxic chemicals detected at illegal waste sites
A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.
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Stress testing the UK: Find out how the Iran war is hitting finances at home
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Consortium courts Amazon tycoon Bezos to buy stake in Liverpool Football Club
Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, has been approached to join a consortium which is in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool Football Club.
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Why Zelenskyy has sacked Ukraine's armed forces chief
In a significant move in the middle of a war, Ukraine's president has sacked his military chief and is seeking to woo a former defence minister back into the fold – just days after ousting him too.
Sport
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Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Former England forward and manager passes away after battle with cancer
Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
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Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup
Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England's top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup.
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Liverpool: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos approached to join consortium led by former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia to buy stake in club
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a consortium that is in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool.
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F1 driver market: Red Bull getting calls from 'good drivers' says Laurent Mekies but optimistic on Max Verstappen stay
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has suggested they are getting calls from "good drivers" about potential future seats at the team but believes they will make the further pace improvements required to ensure Max Verstappen stays.
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Luke Littler: Did world No 1 know sensational Matchplay nine-darter was coming? How close is he to being the greatest ever?
Luke Littler thinks he still has a long way to go to be the "greatest ever" darts player but is motivated to keep checking achievements off his list, starting with going back-to-back at the World Matchplay in Blackpool.
Showbiz News
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D4vd: US singer accused of murdering teen girl 'told police he did not know she was a minor'
US singer D4vd, who is accused of murdering and dismembering a teenage girl, told police he did not know she was a minor, a court has heard.
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Godzilla star Kaylee Hottle, killed in car crash in Maryland, her father says
US actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, who starred in two Godzilla movies, has died in a car crash in Maryland, her father has announced.
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TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK
The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
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Paramount takeover of Warner Bros paused on orders of judge
A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance, as several US states move to block the deal.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer says
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Technology
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OpenAI admits its models hacked another company in 'unprecedented cyber incident'
OpenAI has revealed some of its models went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence company in an "unprecedented cyber incident".
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Wreck of Pan Am plane found 74 years after crash that became 'rallying cry' for aviation safety
The wreckage of a Pan Am plane that crashed 74 years ago, and led to safety briefings becoming mandatory on flights, has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.
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Eight areas of England at risk of drought - as Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions
Britain's biggest water company has announced a hosepipe ban for more than 10 million people - as the Environment Agency warned much of England is at risk of drought.
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Flying taxi factories could be built soon in UK
Flying taxi factories could soon be built in the UK, with a Bristol-based manufacturer announcing it's in advanced talks with the government.
Strange News
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Monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus
A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.
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New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo
A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
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Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
Videos
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TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK
The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer says
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.
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Flying taxi factories could be built soon in UK
Flying taxi factories could soon be built in the UK, with a Bristol-based manufacturer announcing it's in advanced talks with the government.
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Revealed: The toxic chemicals detected at illegal waste sites
A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.
