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Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs

A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man

Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident

A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event

A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.

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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch

Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.

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Facewatch: The controversial tech that retailers have deployed to tackle shoplifting and violence

The Christmas period is upon us, and goods are flying off the shelves, but for some reason, the tills are not ringing as loudly as they should be.
The links between Jeffrey Epstein and the UK revealed in new files

Jeffrey Epstein led two different lives - sex offender and celebrity networker - and he did that in the UK as well as the US.
Brent shooting: Man, 55, shot dead in London

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 55-year-old man was shot dead in London.
Australia crush England fightback to retain Ashes in Adelaide

England have lost the third Test against Australia in a humbling Ashes defeat.

Epstein victims express shock and outrage over incomplete release of files

Several victims of Jeffrey Epstein have told Sky News that the incomplete release of the files relating to the dead paedophile financier have left them feeling shocked, outraged and disappointed.
US seizes another tanker off Venezuela - as Brazil issues warning

The US has been warned against risking a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Venezuela after it seized another tanker.
'We will finish Hamas if they don't give us Rani,' says mother of last Israeli hostage in Gaza

Now the other hostages are home, the living and the dead, there is just one face whose image you will see across Israel, alongside the national flag and the ubiquitous yellow ribbon, symbol of solidarity with the hostages.
Australia crush England fightback to retain Ashes in Adelaide

England have lost the third Test against Australia in a humbling Ashes defeat.

Arsenal land Christmas No 1! Mikel Arteta has ‘belief and confidence’ in Premier League title bid

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insisted being top at Christmas again gave him belief and confidence to finally turn that advantage into success.
Man Utd transfer news: Kobbie Mainoo must 'fight for job' - and January signings possible, says Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim says Kobbie Mainoo “needs to fight for his job” and hinted Manchester United might be able to bolster their squad in the January transfer window.
Unai Emery exclusive: Aston Villa aiming to use added motivation to rectify mistakes against Man Utd as title dream bubbles away

Aston Villa will be seeking revenge on Manchester United this weekend as Unai Emery's side look to keep within touching distance of Arsenal and Manchester City in the title race.
Pep Guardiola demands Man City improvement to compete with Arsenal in tight Premier League title race

Pep Guardiola has demanded more "bravery" from his Manchester City side after beating West Ham 3-0 and criticised a lack of "positional courage".
Hugo Ekitike winner for Liverpool against Tottenham was 'huge mistake' by the officials, says Spurs boss Thomas Frank

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank said the officials made a "huge mistake" in allowing Hugo Ekitike's goal for Liverpool to stand in Spurs' 2-1 defeat.

It's one of theatre's most magical crafts - but now it's critically endangered

Puppetry has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years.
David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins UK after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women.
Kylie Minogue secures her first Christmas number one in UK

Kylie Minogue has secured her first Christmas number one in the UK with her hit track XMAS.
Kate Winslet: I never wanted to direct, but couldn't say no to this

Kate Winslet says she never set out to become a director - but after reading her son's first screenplay, she simply "couldn't let it go".
Actors vote for industrial action over AI concerns

Actors have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set in a bid to secure adequate AI protections.

The winter solstice is here - and this is what you need to know

Fed up with it getting dark at 4pm? Well after today, the days will start to get a little longer.
Facewatch: The controversial tech that retailers have deployed to tackle shoplifting and violence

The Christmas period is upon us, and goods are flying off the shelves, but for some reason, the tills are not ringing as loudly as they should be.
Elon Musk closer to becoming first-ever trillionaire as he marks major milestone

Elon Musk has just gotten even closer to being the first-ever trillionaire after a court reinstated his Tesla stock options worth billions.
TikTok faces legal action over moderator cuts

TikTok is being threatened with legal action over cuts to its UK online safety teams.

Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'

A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".
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.
'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.
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.

Interest rate cut brings Christmas cheer but there's good reason for caution ahead

The economy may be stuttering, unemployment may be rising, inflation may be above target. But even so, the Bank of England delivered mortgage payers some welcome Christmas cheer on Thursday.
Retail rues tough Black Friday amid consumer caution ahead of Christmas

Black Friday sales do not appear to provided much cheer for retailers amid continued consumer caution, according to official figures.
The links between Jeffrey Epstein and the UK revealed in new files

Jeffrey Epstein led two different lives - sex offender and celebrity networker - and he did that in the UK as well as the US.
Kate Winslet: I never wanted to direct, but couldn't say no to this

Kate Winslet says she never set out to become a director - but after reading her son's first screenplay, she simply "couldn't let it go".