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Gloucestershire 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.
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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British weather: UK has more days above 30C this year than 1976 - with no significant rain forecast this week
The UK has now had 25 days this year when temperatures have exceeded 30C as the country experiences its third heatwave of the summer, the Met Office has said.
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UK teenagers to face social media curfew and no infinite scrolling - but can switch it off
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans - but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
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Police name man whose body was found in suitcase in Kent as Dale Mundell
Police have named a man whose body was found in a suitcase as 34-year-old Dale Mundell.
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UK will run the biggest home defence exercise in decades next year
The UK will hold its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to better prepare the country for the possibility of war.
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What is a 'firewave'? And when will the risks from blazes during this heatwave end?
At least 19 wildfires are burning across the UK as a third heatwave in as many months continues - causing a phenomonon experts have previously called a "firewave".
National News
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UK teenagers to face social media curfew and no infinite scrolling - but can switch it off
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans - but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
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Police name man whose body was found in suitcase in Kent as Dale Mundell
Police have named a man whose body was found in a suitcase as 34-year-old Dale Mundell.
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Kamala Harris demands ICE probe after three deaths in space of a week
Kamala Harris has called for an investigation into America's controversial ICE agents following the deaths of three people in the space of a week.
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What is a 'firewave'? And when will the risks from blazes during this heatwave end?
At least 19 wildfires are burning across the UK as a third heatwave in as many months continues - causing a phenomonon experts have previously called a "firewave".
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Trump pays E Jean Carroll $5.6m in sex abuse and defamation case
The writer E Jean Carroll has received a multimillion dollar payout more than three years after she was awarded it by the jury in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump.
Sport
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India vs England: Shubman Gill makes majestic 80 to propel India to series-opening six-wicket ODI victory at Edgbaston
Shubman Gill made an imperious 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured to propel India to a six-wicket victory over England in the one-day international series opener at Edgbaston.
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Youri Tielemans to Man Utd: Belgium midfielder from Aston Villa brings passing class and much more for Michael Carrick
Youri Tielemans has already made his mark on English football having scored one of the great FA Cup winning goals for Leicester City. His volley set Aston Villa on their way to European glory in May too. Maybe the best is still to come for him at Manchester United.
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England vs Argentina: Declan Rice fit for World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel's squad issues begin to ease
Declan Rice is fit and available to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Sky Sports News understands.
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Julian Alvarez: Barcelona refuse to give up on Argentina World Cup star and Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain target
Barcelona are not giving up on signing Arsenal target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid and could raise their offer after the World Cup.
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Leandro Trossard: Arsenal confirm winger joining Besiktas in £17m deal
Arsenal have confirmed Leandro Trossard is moving to Besiktas.
Showbiz News
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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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'One of the greats': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78.
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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).
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US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with Warner
Twelve US states have sued to block Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn deal.
Technology
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UK teenagers to face social media curfew and no infinite scrolling - but can switch it off
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans - but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
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What is a 'firewave'? And when will the risks from blazes during this heatwave end?
At least 19 wildfires are burning across the UK as a third heatwave in as many months continues - causing a phenomonon experts have previously called a "firewave".
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World-class UK medical research not delivering enough benefits for British people
World-leading medical research in the UK is not yet delivering better health outcomes for enough people in the country, according to a new report.
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More than 2,700 deaths linked to May and June heatwaves, study suggests
More than 2,700 people in England and Wales died from heat-related causes during May and June's record hot spells, experts estimate.
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Europe's first total solar eclipse in almost 30 years: What you need to know
Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe next month as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
Strange News
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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.
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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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The Wargame - episode two: Armed Attack
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Videos
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British weather: UK has more days above 30C this year than 1976 - with no significant rain forecast this week
The UK has now had 25 days this year when temperatures have exceeded 30C as the country experiences its third heatwave of the summer, the Met Office has said.
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UK will run the biggest home defence exercise in decades next year
The UK will hold its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to better prepare the country for the possibility of war.
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More than 2,700 deaths linked to May and June heatwaves, study suggests
More than 2,700 people in England and Wales died from heat-related causes during May and June's record hot spells, experts estimate.
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'One of the greats': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78.
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Fifth British national identified as victim of wildfire in Spain
A fifth British national has been identified as a victim of a wildfire in southern Spain in which killed more than a dozen people.
Today's Weather
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HerefordSunny intervals
High: 30°C | Low: 13°C
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Ludlow
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High: 29°C | Low: 13°C
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Abergavenny
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High: 30°C | Low: 13°C
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Monmouth
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High: 30°C | Low: 14°C