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Gloucestershire News
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Guildhall works see Electric Six’s Gloucester gig moved to Stroud
Some gigs and events planned for Gloucester Guildhall have had to be moved elsewhere or postponed.
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Docks’ last shipbuilders fear battle against silt is being lost.
Gloucester’s last shipwrights fear the battle against the silt in the Docks is being lost.
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Neighbours object to 72-bed care home plan
Neighbours have spoken out against plans for a new care home, raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment.
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Where to Watch England in the 2026 World Cup: Top Local Spots
The biggest football tournament has officially kicked off and as the Three Lions prepare to take on the 2026 World Cup, pubs across our region are gearing up for a summer of football fever.
Worcestershire News
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Taxi fares to rise
Taxi fares are set to rise across Worcester despite fears the price hike could damage the industry.
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Neighbours object to 72-bed care home plan
Neighbours have spoken out against plans for a new care home, raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment.
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Police raise security concerns over council’s planned HMO
Police say council plans to convert a Georgian townhouse into temporary accommodation are lacking in security detail.
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Where to Watch England in the 2026 World Cup: Top Local Spots
The biggest football tournament has officially kicked off and as the Three Lions prepare to take on the 2026 World Cup, pubs across our region are gearing up for a summer of football fever.
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Councillors to decide whether Beryl gets new bike share contract
The city council must decide whether to renew its contract with bike hire company Beryl.
Powys News
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August improvement target
Refuse collectors choosing to take bank holidays off rather than work overtime has been revealed as an issue that has caused disruption waste and recycling collection disruption.
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Recycling questions answered
Blaming a cabinet member for operational issues that led to problems with new waste and recycling collection routes has been criticised by a senior councillor.
UK News
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Mother of fatally-stabbed girl, 9, recalls their final hours together
The mother of a nine-year-old girl has described their final hours together before the child was killed.
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Healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records
A healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records, it has emerged.
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UK weather: Heatwave conditions set to return as temperatures could hit 32C over weekend
Heatwave conditions are predicted for parts of the UK this weekend, with heat health alerts already in effect ahead of possible highs of 33C (91.4F) early next week.
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Belfast stabbing victim may lose sight in right eye, family say, after losing left in attack
The family of the victim of the Belfast stabbing said he is out of an induced coma but may lose sight in his right eye.
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Princess of Wales returns to Royal Ascot for first time since cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales has returned to Royal Ascot for the first time since her cancer diagnosis.
National News
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US and Iran sign deal aimed at ending war - here's what's in it
Donald Trump has signed a deal aimed at ending the war with Iran.
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Trump's war with Iran has been a tragic and expensive waste of time
In covering Trump, the past day has been one of the wildest days.
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AI's most powerful bosses deliver message to world leaders - and it's not very reassuring
The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.
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World-famous Robin Hood oak tree has died
An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
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Eight men killed in B-52 bomber crash named
Military officials have identified all eight people who were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Sport
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England 4-2 Croatia ratings: Harry Kane and Noni Madueke shine but will Thomas Tuchel make changes in defence?
England opened their 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at the Dallas Stadium.
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England 4-2 Croatia: Thomas Tuchel's team-talk reveals the template for World Cup glory must be the 'full-gas' approach
“Tuchel has given them an absolute rocket at half-time, they were blasted,” said Sky Sports’ Gary Neville on ITV. “It was a really good second half. Some of the things they did in the first 10 minutes of the second half were fantastic.”
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Jofra Archer: England fast bowler's fiery spell to Glenn Phillips lights up The Oval on day one of second Test
Jofra Archer showed no signs of rust as he made his England Test return, the pacer producing a box-office, fiery eight-over spell of short-pitched bowling late on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
Showbiz News
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BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing
The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Naomi Campbell asks for 'respect' at hearing to appeal her charity ban
Naomi Campbell says she had been "deceived" as she gave evidence to appeal a five-year ban on being a charity trustee.
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Trailblazing investigative reporter Roger Cook dies
Roger Cook, the pioneering investigative reporter who built a career confronting criminals face-to-face on camera and challenging them on their own doorstep, has died aged 83.
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US musician Oliver Tree believed to be among six dead in mid-air helicopter crash in Brazil
US musician Oliver Tree is believed to be among six people dead after a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro.
Technology
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AI's most powerful bosses deliver message to world leaders - and it's not very reassuring
The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.
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Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced
Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox.
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Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soar past Amazon
Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its value higher than Amazon and briefly Microsoft just days after its debut.
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'Horses**t': Campaigners and government reject claims of forced Dartmoor pony 'cull'
A row has broken out over the future of Dartmoor's ponies, with warnings livestock owners may be forced to cull them to hit biodiversity goals.
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Stuff Matters... because boring stuff is often actually tremendously interesting
How did the light-emitting diode change the world? And, come to mention it, might it perversely actually prompt us to puff more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
Strange News
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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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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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Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
Videos
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US and Iran sign deal aimed at ending war - here's what's in it
Donald Trump has signed a deal aimed at ending the war with Iran.
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Stuff Matters... because boring stuff is often actually tremendously interesting
How did the light-emitting diode change the world? And, come to mention it, might it perversely actually prompt us to puff more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
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Jo Cox's sister warns against people being pushed 'towards the extremes'
The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned against people being pushed "towards the extremes", as she marks the 10th anniversary of her death.
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Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced
Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox.
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Healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records
A healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records, it has emerged.
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