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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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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.
UK News
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Manhunt after prisoner convicted of attacking women escapes during Manchester hospital visit
A manhunt has begun after a prisoner convicted of attacking two women escaped while being taken to hospital.
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Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks
The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.
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British mother on the run after abducting sons from American father on UK visit
A British mother who abducted her two sons from their American father has been on the run in the UK for more than three months, prompting him to take court action.
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University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments
A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.
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Henry Nowak's killer confessed to brother days after murder, transcript reveals
Henry Nowak's killer confessed to stabbing the teenager multiple times as he travelled in a police van with his brother just days after the murder.
National News
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University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments
A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.
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Mother guilty of killing baby daughter in Aberdeenshire with heat from hairdryer
A mother has been found guilty of killing her baby daughter due to heat from a hairdryer.
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Manhunt after prisoner convicted of attacking women escapes during Manchester hospital visit
A manhunt has begun after a prisoner convicted of attacking two women escaped while being taken to hospital.
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Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks
The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.
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Teen's mother calls for greater online child safety as High Court orders new inquest into son's death
A mother who fears her teenage son may have died following an online challenge gone wrong has welcomed a High Court decision to order a new inquest into his death.
Sport
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Thomas Tuchel: England boss defends tactics against Argentina and blames English football's 'DNA' for World Cup exit
Thomas Tuchel says he is "100 per cent" committed to continuing his role as England boss into the next European Championships in two years, and he has hit back at critics who have questioned his tactics, saying instead it is a problem with English football's "DNA".
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India vs England: Joe Root scores unbeaten 99 to secure series-levelling four-wicket victory in Cardiff
Joe Root notched a stunning 99no to deliver again for his country as England secured a thrilling four-wicket win to level the one-day international series against India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
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England 1-2 Argentina: Gary Neville says he will not 'lump in' on Thomas Tuchel as Three Lions issues rear their head once again
Gary Neville says he will not "lump in" on the criticisms of Thomas Tuchel after England's World Cup exit to Argentina, adding that he never expected the team to win the tournament.
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Thomas Tuchel under scrutiny after England's World Cup exit to Argentina but were his substitutions really the cause?
The same feeling, but worse. England exit the World Cup with a 2-1 defeat just as they did twice under Gareth Southgate and in strikingly similar fashion to that semi-final defeat to Croatia eight years ago. They were leading but sat back and subsequently lost.
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Amanda Serrano: World title defence confirmed against Lucrecia Manzur on August 21 which will be live on TikTok
Amanda Serrano will put her world titles on the line against Lucrecia Manzur in California on August 21 in a landmark fight being shown on TikTok.
Showbiz News
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Jesy Nelson welcomes plans to test newborns for debilitating muscle-wasting condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.
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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.
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Scott Mills was BBC's highest earner before his sacking, new figures reveal
Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.
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Ed Sheeran inspires new £12.5m music education in libraries scheme
Ed Sheeran has inspired a new £12.5m government initiative to bring music education into libraries across England.
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The West End will not go dark this summer, as Equity reaches an agreement
Potential theatre strikes across London's West End this summer have been averted after union members reached a proposed agreement with The Society of London Theatre (SOLT).
Technology
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Teen's mother calls for greater online child safety as High Court orders new inquest into son's death
A mother who fears her teenage son may have died following an online challenge gone wrong has welcomed a High Court decision to order a new inquest into his death.
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Meta to alert parents if teenagers ask Instagram AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm
Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.
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TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.
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Wildfires force thousands to evacuate as skies darken over US and Canadian cities
Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.
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New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo
A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Strange News
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New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo
A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
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Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
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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.
Videos
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TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.
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Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.
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Jesy Nelson welcomes plans to test newborns for debilitating muscle-wasting condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.
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UK working to ban goods and services exports to and imports from Israeli settlements
The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.
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Henry Nowak's killer confessed to brother days after murder, transcript reveals
Henry Nowak's killer confessed to stabbing the teenager multiple times as he travelled in a police van with his brother just days after the murder.
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