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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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Two men left stranded after dramatic attempt to rescue dog from icy Essex lake
Firefighters were called to a lake in Essex after an attempt to rescue a dog in freezing weather left two men stranded in icy water.
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Government plans new driving rule for over-70s
Mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 may be introduced as part of new road safety measures.
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Chelsea make Liam Rosenior head coach after Enzo Maresca's abrupt departure
Chelsea FC have appointed Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior as head coach following Enzo Maresca's abrupt exit.
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NHS reveals first conditions eligible for video appointments
Men with prostate cancer symptoms will be able to get fast-tracked video appointments with doctors via an upgraded NHS app.
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Amorim sacked: Man Utd's fresh leadership may just have made things more tumultuous
Ruben Amorim has showed there is only so far a manager can push it.
National News
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Musk must urgently deal with Grok AI's ability to generate sexualised images, government warns
Elon Musk's X must urgently deal with its in-built artificial intelligence Grok being used to generate "absolutely appalling" fake sexualised images, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has said.
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Trump is likely gambling he could get away with Greenland land grab as NATO needs US more than he needs it
It is becoming increasingly clear that Donald Trump is serious about taking Greenland from Denmark, a NATO ally, despite warnings that such a move would destroy the alliance.
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Sparkler candles banned by Swiss mayor after New Year's bar fire killed 40
The Swiss bar that caught fire during a New Year's celebration and killed 40 people had not been inspected since 2019, officials have said.
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Mickey Rourke tells fans he is not behind 'humiliating' $100k eviction fundraiser
Hollywood star Mickey Rourke has told fans he is not behind a "humiliating" fundraising website set up to support him - and urged well-wishers to try and get their money back as the total reached almost $100,000.
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Killer jailed for 10 years for stabbing woman to death in Aberdeen crack den
A woman who fatally stabbed another woman in the chest in an Aberdeen crack den has been jailed for 10 years.
Sport
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Manchester United: Ruben Amorim successor must play the United way, says Gary Neville
Man Utd must appoint an experienced manager who fits the DNA of the club, says Gary Neville, insisting "the experiments have got to stop".
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Ruben Amorim sacked by Man Utd: End of an error at Old Trafford as project promising change comes to nothing
The end of yet another error. Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim midway through the season leaves the club in rebuild mode for a second consecutive campaign, their commitment to this latest project unceremoniously abandoned.
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Ruben Amorim sacked: What went wrong at Man Utd for 'hard-working' head coach after club confirm Old Trafford exit
Sky Sports' writers give their assessment of what went wrong for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United after the club confirmed the Portuguese would be departing his role after 14 months in charge at Old Trafford.
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Youri Tielemans interview: Aston Villa midfielder on passing with a message, scanning and doing it under pressure
Youri Tielemans' assist for John McGinn's second goal in Aston Villa's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest was glorious, an example of his exceptional passing range. But the Belgian midfielder was involved in Villa's first two goals of the game as well.
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Premier League Darts: Stephen Bunting fortunate, bitter pill to swallow for Danny Noppert says Wayne Mardle
Sky Sports Darts' Wayne Mardle believes Stephen Bunting is "fortunate" and questioned the snubbing of Danny Noppert for this year's Premier League Darts.
Showbiz News
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Mickey Rourke tells fans he is not behind 'humiliating' $100k eviction fundraiser
Hollywood star Mickey Rourke has told fans he is not behind a "humiliating" fundraising website set up to support him - and urged well-wishers to try and get their money back as the total reached almost $100,000.
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Timothee Chalamet and Jessie Buckley big winners at Critics Choice Awards
Timothee Chalamet and Jessie Buckley have picked up big acting prizes at the Critics Choice Awards, which have kicked off Hollywood's awards season.
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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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Junk food advert ban comes into effect with soft drinks, porridge and chocolate included
A new online and TV ban on the advertising of unhealthy food comes into full effect today after voluntary restrictions were introduced in October.
Technology
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Musk must urgently deal with Grok AI's ability to generate sexualised images, government warns
Elon Musk's X must urgently deal with its in-built artificial intelligence Grok being used to generate "absolutely appalling" fake sexualised images, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has said.
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'Breakthrough' blood test at home could help more people spot Alzheimer's, say scientists
A new "breakthrough" blood test can help spot the key warning signs of Alzheimer's, latest research suggests.
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NHS reveals first conditions eligible for video appointments
Men with prostate cancer symptoms will be able to get fast-tracked video appointments with doctors via an upgraded NHS app.
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Ofcom makes 'urgent contact' with X over concerns Grok AI can generate 'sexualised images of children'
Ofcom has made "urgent contact" with Elon Musk's social media platform X over "serious concerns" its in-built artificial intelligence can be used to generate "undressed images of people and sexualised images of children".
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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.
Strange News
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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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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
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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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High street giant Next has bumper Christmas but remains cautious amid worsening UK jobs market
One of the UK's largest clothing retailers has reported a bumper Christmas but warned of a slowdown.
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Trump says he's 'very serious' about taking Greenland - despite warnings it will end NATO
Donald Trump has doubled down on his territorial ambitions for Greenland - despite warnings that his plans for the Danish territory could destroy NATO.
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Government plans new driving rule for over-70s
Mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 may be introduced as part of new road safety measures.
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Trump is likely gambling he could get away with Greenland land grab as NATO needs US more than he needs it
It is becoming increasingly clear that Donald Trump is serious about taking Greenland from Denmark, a NATO ally, despite warnings that such a move would destroy the alliance.
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Swiss bar that killed 40 in New Year's fire had not been inspected for five years, officials say
The Swiss bar that caught fire during a New Year's celebration and killed 40 people had not been inspected since 2019, officials have said.
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