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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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Man jailed after grooming 14-year-old girl on Roblox gaming app
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
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British man in court for leading fighters in Somalia-based Islamist terror group
A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
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Both drivers killed in two-car crash in Scottish Borders
Two men have died following a car crash in the Scottish Borders.
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Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns
The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.
National News
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Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.
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Man jailed after grooming 14-year-old girl on Roblox gaming app
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
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Brits facing extra EU border checks, as 'technical difficulties' hamper new system
British travellers heading on their spring and summer holidays face changes at borders after the introduction of the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES).
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs case back in court - as lawyers appeal conviction
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have returned to the courtroom to argue his sentence was too harsh, and have called for his conviction to be overturned.
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Woman accused of murdering film director sister stole diamond-encrusted Rolex, court hears
A woman accused of killing her film director sister allegedly slashed her in the neck and stole her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, a court has heard.
Sport
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Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea midfielder and his agent apologise to club for comments he made over his future and Real Madrid
Enzo Fernandez and his agent have apologised to Chelsea for comments he made while on international duty in Argentina.
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The Masters 2026 leaderboard: Latest golf scores from Augusta National and tee times for opening major of the year
The latest leaderboard from The Masters, the opening major of the year, held at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia.
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Liverpool: Pressure ramps up on Arne Slot and Reds after PSG Champions League loss and with tough Premier League run-in
Arne Slot and Liverpool are on the ropes.
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Andy Robertson: Liverpool defender to leave club at the end of the season
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.
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Grand National Festival day one round-up: Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie gains Cheltenham compensation with Bowl glory
Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie went one better at Aintree when taking full advantage of a fall from Impaire Et Passe in the Racing Welfare Bowl.
Showbiz News
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs case back in court - as lawyers appeal conviction
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have returned to the courtroom to argue his sentence was too harsh, and have called for his conviction to be overturned.
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'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha jailed for 15 years over death of Matthew Perry
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen", who supplied the fatal dose of the drug that killed actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.
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The final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode has been pulled - as it features sacked BBC host Scott Mills
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
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BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur, investigation finds
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK
This year's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the government blocked Kanye West from coming to the UK.
Technology
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Man jailed after grooming 14-year-old girl on Roblox gaming app
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
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The photo that left people so aghast they thought it was AI
The RSPCA has been forced to deny a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was AI-generated.
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New treatment offers 'hope' for children with rare and aggressive cancers
A new cancer trial, which aims to train the immune systems of children and young people to fight the disease, offers a "real sense of hope", according to the chief executive of a company funding it.
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Greece to ban under-15s from social media from next year
Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.
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Facebook worker investigated by police after download of 30,000 private images
A former worker at Meta is being investigated by police over suspicions he downloaded about 30,000 private Facebook images.
Strange News
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Barbie event issues refunds after comparison with infamous Glasgow convention
The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison.
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
Videos
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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK
This year's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the government blocked Kanye West from coming to the UK.
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Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.
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Man jailed after grooming 14-year-old girl on Roblox gaming app
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
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Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief
Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.
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'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha jailed for 15 years over death of Matthew Perry
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen", who supplied the fatal dose of the drug that killed actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.
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