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Local News
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Info session about plans for biochar production in Ludlow
Shropshire Council is inviting residents and businesses to find out more plans for a biochar plant on the outskirts of Ludlow.
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CCTV appeal after theft in Ludlow
Police are investigating a theft at a supermarket in Ludlow.
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Kington hotel seeks late opening
A North Herefordshire hotel bar is seeking permission to sell alcohol and food and to provide entertainment until 1am each night.
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New memorial to town’s workhouse ‘inmates’
A new sculpture has been unveiled in a North Herefordshire town to commemorate local people who suffered in its former workhouse, still in use less than a century ago.
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New 58-room care facility planned for south Shropshire town
A new care home could be built in Cleobury Mortimer to replace a previous building that was demolished immediately after being constructed.
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More cash to buy up homes for homeless in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is getting nearly £1.4 million more to buy up and manage properties to house young people at risk of homelessness.
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Nine larger homes planned for village
Plans have been put forward for nine larger new homes in a Herefordshire village.
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‘We need to adapt and improve’ – New county health boss reflects on challenge ahead
The new head of two Shropshire NHS health trusts says he hopes to restore “confidence and pride” in county healthcare services.
Worcestershire News
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
Powys News
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Call to have sixth form provision back in Presteigne
Calls have been made to reinstate a sixth form at a secondary school in a Powys-Herefordshire border town.
UK News
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End-of-life care must be fixed before any assisted dying legislation, charities say
Three and a half years ago, Tim Daly was given just a few months to live. Born with learning disabilities, he later developed cancer, which kept returning.
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Sexual misconduct a 'problem right across NHS' as whistleblowing site is launched
NHS staff working in England will be able to anonymously report their colleagues for sexual harassment from today, as health bosses warned inappropriate behaviour "will not be tolerated".
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General Sir Mike Jackson , former head of the British Army, dies
The former head of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson has died aged 80.
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Thomas Tuchel: What we know about England's new manager
Thomas Tuchel has a signed a deal to become the next manager of the England men's football team.
National News
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End-of-life care must be fixed before any assisted dying legislation, charities say
Three and a half years ago, Tim Daly was given just a few months to live. Born with learning disabilities, he later developed cancer, which kept returning.
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XEC COVID variant: How dangerous is it?
The new COVID variant XEC has been found by UK health experts as they prepare for winter, when cases tend to increase.
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Sexual misconduct a 'problem right across NHS' as whistleblowing site is launched
NHS staff working in England will be able to anonymously report their colleagues for sexual harassment from today, as health bosses warned inappropriate behaviour "will not be tolerated".
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General Sir Mike Jackson , former head of the British Army, dies
The former head of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson has died aged 80.
Sport
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Sky Sports F1 Podcast: Jenson Button says time for McLaren to use team orders to aid Lando Norris title push
Jenson Button believes McLaren will need to implement overt team orders in favour of Lando Norris over the remainder of the F1 season to give themselves the best chance of overhauling Max Verstappen for the Drivers' Championship.
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Women's T20 World Cup: England coach Jon Lewis says team drifted off in brutal defeat to West Indies
England head coach Jon Lewis admitted his side had "drifted off" when under pressure during their six-wicket defeat to West Indies as they exited the Women's T20 World Cup.
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England vs Pakistan: Debutant Kamran Ghulam hits century as tourists claim five wickets on day one of second Test
Pakistan's debutant Kamran Ghulam posted his maiden Test century as England claimed five wickets on day one of the second Test in Multan.
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Jonas Eidevall resigns as Arsenal Women head coach after poor start to WSL season
Jonas Eidevall has resigned as Arsenal Women head coach following their poor start to the 2024/25 campaign.
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Pakistan vs England: Kamran Ghulam's debut ton, England's team selection and thoughts on the Multan pitch
Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton reflect on the opening day of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan...
Showbiz News
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Ozzy Osbourne’s former guitarist shot multiple times while walking his dog
Ozzy Osbourne's former guitarist has been shot multiple times as he walked his dog in Las Vegas.
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BBC to axe long-running interview show HARDtalk amid plans to cut 130 news roles
The BBC is set to axe long-running interview show HARDtalk as part of plans to cut 130 news roles, as it looks to reduce costs.
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Starmer met Taylor Swift at concert after getting free tickets - as details of talk revealed
Sir Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift when he attended her concert at Wembley Stadium, Sky News understands.
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Donald Trump's criticism of The Apprentice film 'all the more reason' to see it, star Jeremy Strong says
Actor Jeremy Strong has said Donald Trump calling those involved with his new film The Apprentice "human scum" is "all the more reason" cinemagoers should go and see it.
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Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll apologises for 'clumsy' racial joke
Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll has apologised over what he called a "clumsy" joke where a "racial term was implied".
Technology
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XEC COVID variant: How dangerous is it?
The new COVID variant XEC has been found by UK health experts as they prepare for winter, when cases tend to increase.
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Iran, Russia and North Korea changed cyber attack tactics in the last year, says Microsoft
Microsoft users face more than 600 million cyber attacks every day, partly fuelled by a growing trend of cyber crime gangs working with nation states, according to a new report by the company.
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Secret tomb containing remains of 12 skeletons discovered at Petra site in Jordan
Archaeologists have discovered a secret tomb at the Treasury monument in Petra, Jordan - one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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Starmer urged to back ban on smartphones in schools to stop children 'doom-scrolling'
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to support a new law to ban smartphones in schools to stop children "doom-scrolling" - after Number 10 refused to back the plan.
Strange News
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World Conker Championships investigates cheating concerns after winner found with steel nut
The World Conker Championships is investigating after the men's champion was found with a steel chestnut in his pocket.
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Hong Kong zoo investigating after nine monkeys die in two days
Zoo experts are investigating after nine monkeys died in two days in Hong Kong's oldest zoo.
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Mud, beer and cash: Annual wife-carrying championship takes Maine by storm
While its origins are not exactly politically correct - more than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Championship in front of cheering crowds.
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Police discover drugs in bag labelled 'definitely not a bag full of drugs'
Police in the US have found drugs inside a bag labelled "definitely not a bag full of drugs".
Videos
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Starmer met Taylor Swift at concert after getting free tickets - as details of talk revealed
Sir Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift when he attended her concert at Wembley Stadium, Sky News understands.
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End-of-life care must be fixed before any assisted dying legislation, charities say
Three and a half years ago, Tim Daly was given just a few months to live. Born with learning disabilities, he later developed cancer, which kept returning.
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Sexual misconduct a 'problem right across NHS' as whistleblowing site is launched
NHS staff working in England will be able to anonymously report their colleagues for sexual harassment from today, as health bosses warned inappropriate behaviour "will not be tolerated".
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Heartbreaking story behind video of young man burnt to death after Israeli strike
The image of a person burning alive among tents in a hospital compound in Gaza has been widely shared online.
