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Local News
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More police officers confirmed for community-based teams
As part of a shared commitment from the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner, West Mercia Police will be increasing the number of officers working in neighbourhood policing roles across communities.
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Day centre set to close
Users of an older people’s day centre in Ludlow that is at risk of closure have accused Shropshire Council of showing a lack of empathy.
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Amount of illegal vapes seized in Shropshire
More than 6,000 illegal vapes were seized in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin last year, with disposable vapes accounting for over 1,000 of the illicit devices that are now illegal.
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Councillors seek more time to respond to Local Plan
Councillors in Bridgnorth believe they haven’t been given enough time to comment on a key strategic document that will help guide future development in Shropshire.
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Ludlow Invited to Celebrate Mayor’s Sunday at St Laurence’s Church
Ludlow Town Council warmly invites residents, community groups and local organisations to attend Mayor’s Sunday on Sunday 28th June at 10:00am at St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow.
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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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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson face investigation amid 'nightclub incident'
The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating "a breach of team protocols" following the first Test against New Zealand.
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Rail passenger who asked if he could kiss woman is first to be sentenced under harassment law
A man who grabbed a young woman's hair on the train and said "can I kiss you" is the first to be sentenced under new sex-based harassment laws.
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Man who stabbed partner to death after she told him relationship was over jailed for minimum 23 years
A man who killed his partner by stabbing her 31 times before blowing up their home has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years.
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Girl, 14, arrested after three injured in school knife attack
A 14-year-old schoolgirl has been arrested after two pupils and a member of staff suffered knife wounds at a school in Manchester, police said.
National News
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Girl, 14, arrested after three injured in school knife attack
A 14-year-old schoolgirl has been arrested after two pupils and a member of staff suffered knife wounds at a school in Manchester, police said.
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Man who stabbed partner to death after she told him relationship was over jailed for minimum 23 years
A man who killed his partner by stabbing her 31 times before blowing up their home has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years.
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Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city
Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.
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Rail passenger who asked if he could kiss woman is first to be sentenced under harassment law
A man who grabbed a young woman's hair on the train and said "can I kiss you" is the first to be sentenced under new sex-based harassment laws.
Sport
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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson: ECB investigating a 'breach of team protocols' involving England internationals
The ECB is investigating a "breach of team protocols" involving England men's Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson following an incident at a nightclub.
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NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama carries San Antonio Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts New York Knicks' lead to 2-1
Victor Wembanyama secured his first NBA Finals win as he carried the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 road win over the New York Knicks that cuts their lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
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Pierre Sage: Crystal Palace agree deal in principle for RC Lens coach to take over as Oliver Glasner's replacement
Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in principle for Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
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Queen's Club: Emma Raducanu impresses in blistering straight sets win over Anna Blinkova in lead up to Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu got her HSBC Championships off to a blistering start with an impressive 6-0 6-3 straight sets victory over Anna Blinkova in the first round.
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England vs New Zealand: Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' and given demerit point after second shortest Test match in ground's history
The Lord's pitch used for England's first Test victory over New Zealand has been rated as "unsatisfactory", with the venue handed one demerit point under the ICC's Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
Showbiz News
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Singer-songwriter to the stars Talay Riley stabbed to death in London
A singer-songwriter who worked with Dua Lipa, Britney Spears and Zendaya has died aged 35 after he was stabbed in east London.
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Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow has revealed his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
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Anthony Head: Actor who starred in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso and Little Britain dies
Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.
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MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57
Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO Awards, has died aged 57 after "a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer", the MOBO Organisation said.
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Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy stabbed to death in Los Angeles as girlfriend's son arrested
US actor James Handy, who appeared in films including Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji as well as numerous TV dramas, has been stabbed to death in Los Angeles.
Technology
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AI to be used in crown courts to reduce time victims have to wait
The government is piloting the use of artificial intelligence in the crown court, with a raft of new technology projects aiming to deliver improvements across the justice system and tackle the court backlog.
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Surgeons in UK use new tool powered by AI for first time during live operation
A new tool powered by artificial intelligence has been used by surgeons in the UK for the first time.
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Russian satellites have been causing GPS disruption across Europe, scientists claim
A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests.
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Breast cancer study: Changes to lymph nodes could identify who is most at risk
Researchers have found changes in the structure of lymph nodes which could help identify people at a higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading.
Strange News
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Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
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Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
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Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
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The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players
A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".
Videos
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Breast cancer study: Changes to lymph nodes could identify who is most at risk
Researchers have found changes in the structure of lymph nodes which could help identify people at a higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading.
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Talks held with Iran over jailed UK couple, David Lammy says, as he addresses proposed prisoner swap
The UK has been holding talks with Iran over a British couple jailed in Tehran, says Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, as he addressed a proposed prisoner swap.
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Somali referee set to officiate World Cup denied entry into US
A top Somali referee will not officiate at the World Cup after being denied entry into the US.
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Ex-minister Alex Davies-Jones delivers letter to No 10 demanding PM meets with Epstein survivors
A former victims minister has delivered a letter to Number 10 Downing Street calling on the prime minister to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.
