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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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Snow warnings upgraded with bitterly cold weather expected to grip UK this weekend
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected to grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.
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Search for missing third person called off after two people drown in the sea near Yorkshire
Searches for a missing person were called off on Saturday evening after two bodies were pulled from the sea off the East Yorkshire coast.
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Son of British couple detained in Iran describe 'criminal' government response
The son of a British couple held in an Iranian jail has described the response of the British government as "criminal", as he delivered a 70-thousand-strong petition to Downing Street.
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Murderer among two prisoners at large after absconding on New Year's Day
Two prisoners are being hunted by police after absconding from jail on New Year's Day.
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Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates
The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.
National News
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Murderer among two prisoners at large after absconding on New Year's Day
Two prisoners are being hunted by police after absconding from jail on New Year's Day.
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Son of British couple detained in Iran describe 'criminal' government response
The son of a British couple held in an Iranian jail has described the response of the British government as "criminal", as he delivered a 70-thousand-strong petition to Downing Street.
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Iran threatens Trump after 'locked and loaded' warning
Donald Trump has been threatened with a "swift, decisive and comprehensive" response by Iran if the US intervenes following growing unrest in the country, with at least 10 people killed and dozens of arrests, according to reports.
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Search for missing third person called off after two people drown in the sea near Yorkshire
Searches for a missing person were called off on Saturday evening after two bodies were pulled from the sea off the East Yorkshire coast.
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Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates
The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.
Sport
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World Darts Championship 2026: Luke Littler to face Gian van Veen in final after Dutchman holds off Gary Anderson in epic semi-final
Luke Littler will take on Gian van Veen in the World Darts Championship final after the Dutchman came through a tough semi-final battle with Gary Anderson to win 6-3 at Alexandra Palace.
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Liam Rosenior to Chelsea: Who is Strasbourg boss and the leading contender for the Blues job after Enzo Maresca's exit?
You'd have got good odds on Liam Rosenior becoming Chelsea head coach within two years when he was unceremoniously sacked by Hull in May 2024.
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West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo apologises for 'embarrassing' defeat to Wolves – I never felt so bad on a football pitch
Nuno Espirito Santo apologised following West Ham's 3-0 defeat to Wolves, describing the result as "embarrassing" and admitting he has never felt worse on a football pitch.
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Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales international commits to Bristol Bears by signing long-term deal
Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a long-term deal with Bristol, having joined the Bears for the 2025-26 season after ending his 18-month spell in the NFL.
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World Darts Championship: Gian van Veen opens up on past dartitis struggles ahead of Luke Littler final showdown at Alexandra Palace
Gian van Veen admitted he is "pinching himself" at the prospect of facing Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship final, just years after dartitis left him questioning his future in the sport.
Showbiz News
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The Voice Of Hind Rajab: Brad Pitt-backed film about death of child in Gaza set for UK release
A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.
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The most anticipated films coming to cinemas in 2026
It has once again been a rollercoaster year for Hollywood.
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Trailer released for King Charles documentary on harmony with nature
A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.
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New Year Honours: Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and Lionesses among those recognised
Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as England's victorious women's football and rugby teams, are among 1,157 people recognised in the New Year Honours list.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor who starred in The Wire, dies aged 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., who was best known for his role on The Wire, has died aged 71.
Technology
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Tesla loses title of world's biggest electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD
Tesla has lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker.
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Chickenpox vaccine being rolled out on NHS for first time
A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.
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Trailer released for King Charles documentary on harmony with nature
A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.
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From bone damage to solar radiation - inside the lab trying to protect the astronauts of the future
Space is an alien environment for humans.
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Why Trump administration is so annoyed with Europe's online rules
The row between Europe and Washington about what you can do online just ramped up.
Strange News
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Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'
A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
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Oxford Dictionary publisher reveals Word of the Year 2025 - do you know it?
Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms.
Videos
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Everything we know about US strikes on Venezuela
The US has carried out a "large-scale strike" against Venezuela, and its leader, Nicolas Maduro, has been flown out of the country with his wife.
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New Year Honours: Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and Lionesses among those recognised
Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as England's victorious women's football and rugby teams, are among 1,157 people recognised in the New Year Honours list.
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Budget 2025: Workers being 'hammered' while pensioners benefit, says analysis
Rachel Reeves is "quietly hammering" workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a think tank has said.
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Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates
The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.
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Snow warnings upgraded with bitterly cold weather expected to grip UK this weekend
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected to grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.
Today's Weather
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