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Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.

A planning application by Avara Foods, one of the county’s largest employers, says the replacement sheds at Parkway Farm, Madley west of Hereford would have the same footprint as the current eight within the two-hectare site, and “will not result in any increase in floor area, bird numbers, or operational intensity”.

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Petition to stop PC Harper's killers being released early from prison hits one million signatures

A petition set up to stop the killers of a police officer being released early from prison has now received more than one million signatures.
Family's 'desperate' appeal to know how grandmother died

The family of a grandmother who was killed in her home using blunt-force are "desperate" for answers about how she died.
Girls now less likely than boys to get top grades, but remain more likely to go to university

While the percentage of students getting top grades increased overall, it fell among girls.
Couple who 'offered sexual services' before drugging and killing two men jailed

A couple who "offered sexual services" so they could drug men and steal from them have been jailed after two of their victims died.

Petition to stop PC Harper's killers being released early from prison hits one million signatures

A petition set up to stop the killers of a police officer being released early from prison has now received more than one million signatures.
Revealed: What caused man to be partially sucked out of Ryanair plane

A shattered window through which a passenger was partially sucked out during a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts, US investigators have said.
Family's 'desperate' appeal to know how grandmother died

The family of a grandmother who was killed in her home using blunt-force are "desperate" for answers about how she died.
Luigi Mangione 'expected to plead guilty' to federal charges over killing of healthcare boss Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione is reportedly expected to plead guilty to federal charges over the killing of healthcare boss Brian Thompson.

Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea set Man City deadline to bid for midfielder

Chelsea are yet to receive a bid for Enzo Fernandez from Manchester City - with their imposed deadline of 5pm Friday approaching.
FedExCup Playoffs: Rory McIlroy makes woeful start at FedEx St. Jude Championship with four-over par opening round

Rory McIlroy made a woeful start to the FedExCup Playoffs as he shot four-over par opening round at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.
The Hundred: Teams, venues, timings for Eliminators and Finals with Trent Rockets waiting to find out their opponents

The Hundred 2026 is reaching its dramatic climax and we have the Eliminators then the Finals still to come your way...
Rodri transfer news: Man City reject £55m bid from Barcelona for World Cup-winning midfielder

Manchester City have rejected a new £55m bid from Barcelona for Rodri.
Joe Root: England Test captain removes curfew and implores his players to 'be adults' ahead of Pakistan series

Joe Root has ruled out a curfew under his England Test captaincy and implored his players to behave like "grown adults" ahead of his first series back at the helm against Pakistan.

Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.
Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.
Rod Stewart cancels gigs after heart surgery

Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.
Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
Lucy Davis, star of The Office, reveals she has 'incurable' stage four breast cancer

The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer.

Britain set for its best solar eclipse in decades - here's everything you need to know

Britain is braced for its best solar eclipse in decades tonight, with the looming celestial spectacle having captured the nation's imagination.
Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
British driver who broke sound barrier sets new record in hydrogen-powered car

A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle.
UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way

Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.
Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.
Petition to stop PC Harper's killers being released early from prison hits one million signatures

A petition set up to stop the killers of a police officer being released early from prison has now received more than one million signatures.
Revealed: What caused man to be partially sucked out of Ryanair plane

A shattered window through which a passenger was partially sucked out of during a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts, US investigators have said.
Q2 GDP slows but economy resilient despite Iran war - ONS data

The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.