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Regional News
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Three county virus deaths across ‘all settings’
Three people died from Covid across ‘all settings’ in Worcestershire in the latest week of data available.
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Infection rate at six-month low
Worcester's coronavirus infection rate is now the lowest it has been in more than six months, the latest figures have revealed.
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Appeal after "World's Biggest Rabbit" stolen
Police are appealing for information following the theft of an award winning rabbit from its home in Stoulton in Worcestershire.
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How major planning applications could change face of Worcester
Major changes to the face of Worcester are proposed for the coming years, with a number of significant planning applications to transform the city centre.
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Worcestershire Labour makes key pledge about future of Malvern Hills
A plan to turn the Malvern Hills into a huge national park will be a key policy for Labour in the upcoming county council elections, it has been revealed.
UK News
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Prince Philip: The 30 guests attending the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral have been announced
Buckingham Palace has revealed the 30 guests who will be attending Prince Philip's funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday.
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Prince Philip: William and Harry will not walk side by side as details of Duke of Edinburgh's funeral procession revealed
The Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex will not walk side by side when they join other senior royals in the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral procession.
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Prince Philip: Bespoke Land Rover hearse designed by Duke of Edinburgh revealed ahead of funeral
Details handpicked by the Duke of Edinburgh for his funeral have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in two days' time.
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COVID-19: Young people who have already had coronavirus are not fully protected against reinfection - study
Young people who have already tested positive for coronavirus are not fully protected against reinfection, new research suggests.
National News
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Batches of 50 to 100 Uighur workers are being advertised on the Chinese internet
Uighur people from Xinjiang working in other parts of China are subject to "political" checks and work under strict "half-military" style management, according to new evidence discovered by Sky News.
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Adam Toledo: Bodycam footage of 13-year-old boy being shot dead by Chicago police released
Bodycam footage of a police officer fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy last month appears to show the teenager holding his hands up before he is shot.
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FedEx shooting: Eight killed and many injured during incident at facility in Indianapolis
Eight people have been killed in a shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis.
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COVID-19: Pfizer boss says people may need additional vaccines beyond their second dose
People are "likely" to need a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine within 12 months of getting the first two, Pfizer's chief executive has said.
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Sport
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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have approved an offer for undisputed world title fight this summer, says promoter Eddie Hearn
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have "approved" the site offer for their undisputed world heavyweight title fight this summer, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Liverpool must focus on Premier League top-four battle after Champions League exit against Real Madrid
As the red shirts streamed forward in the early stages at Anfield on Wednesday night, it seemed maybe, just maybe, there was another stirring European comeback on the cards for Liverpool.
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Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel: F1 rivals on favourite rivalries, animals and Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton has said his title battles with Sebastian Vettel were his favourite from Formula 1 history, as the generational rivals spoke about the past and present in the sport.
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Jurgen Klopp: Important Liverpool get back into the Champions League
Jurgen Klopp says it is important Liverpool return to the Champions League by finishing in the Premier League's top four after exiting this season's competition at the hands of Real Madrid at the quarter-final stage.
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Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas happy to be 'hunters' of Red Bull as Mercedes relish Imola F1 challenge
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas say they are excited for the rare chance to be Formula 1 "hunters" as world champions Mercedes insist challengers Red Bull will head into 2021's second weekend as favourites.
Showbiz News
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez call off their engagement weeks after denying split
Jennifer Lopez and baseball star Alex Rodriguez have called off their engagement - a month after denying reports they had split.
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Adam Perkins death: 'Welcome to Chili's' viral video Vine star dies aged 24
Vine star Adam Perkins, behind the viral 'Welcome to Chili's' video, has died at the age of 24.
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Gavin & Stacey star Rob Brydon hints show could return for another special episode
Gavin & Stacey could be making its way back on to screens one day, with Rob Brydon suggesting there could be one more special of the show.
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COVID-19: Pilot mass gatherings to be supported by government-backed compensation scheme
Large-scale event pilots that are testing the viability of mass gatherings will be supported by a government-backed compensation scheme.
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Lady Gaga's House of Gucci film prompts fashion-house heirs to appeal to director over their portrayal
Guccio Gucci's great-grandchildren say they are "truly disappointed" with their family's depiction in a new film starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver.
Technology
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COVID-19: Risk of blood clot after coronavirus is eight times higher than after Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine - study
The risk of developing a blood clot after having COVID-19 is eight times higher than after being given the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, according to a study by Oxford University.
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Psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms 'promising' for treating depression
The active ingredient in magic mushrooms that gives them their psychedelic effect might be as good as, if not better than a leading drug used to treat depression, a new study suggests.
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CMA clears £31bn merger between O2 and Virgin Media
The £31bn merger between Virgin Media and O2 has been provisionally cleared by Britain's competition watchdog.
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Coinbase makes splash on market debut with $99.6bn valuation
The cryptocurrency exchange coinbase started trading on Wednesday at a valuation of nearly $100bn (£72bn), in a major boost to supporters of digital currencies such as bitcoin.
Strange News
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Dulux apologises after making fun of Spurs - immediately after being named their new sponsor
Dulux has apologised after making fun of Tottenham Hotspur - immediately after being signed as their new sponsor.
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Welsh river runs white after milk tanker overturns
A river in Wales has turned white after a milk tanker overturned and spilled its contents into the water.
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M&S in legal claim against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar trademark
Marks and Spencer has launched legal action against Aldi over a claim that the discount supermarket is infringing the trademark of its Colin the Caterpillar cake.
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All Out Politics! Canadian MP completely naked in parliamentary Zoom call
A Canadian MP has apologised to colleagues after appearing completely starkers during a virtual meeting of the House of Commons.
Videos
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Greensill row: Civil servants have until end of week to declare second jobs as concern grows
Senior civil servants have been told they have until the end of the week to declare any other jobs they hold outside government.
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COVID-19: Risk of blood clot after coronavirus is eight times higher than after Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine - study
The risk of developing a blood clot after having COVID-19 is eight times higher than after being given the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, according to a study by Oxford University.
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COVID-19: India records 200,000 cases in a single day as Mumbai locks down
India has recorded more than 200,000 new coronavirus infections in a single day as hospitals report severe shortages of beds and oxygen and extra space is found in hotels.
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David Cameron lobbying row: MPs to launch inquiry into lessons learned from Greensill scandal
A committee of MPs is to launch an inquiry into the lessons learned from the Cameron-Greensill lobbying row.
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