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Hereford set to be turned pink during Venus Midnight Walk for St Michael’s Hospice
Glow sticks and feather boas will light up the night next month as one of Hereford’s best loved and longest running fundraisers hits the city streets.
Working Together Ludlow Thanks Mayor for Donation Supporting Community Garden Renovation
Working Together Ludlow Thanks Mayor for Donation Supporting Community Garden Renovation
Calls for road safety study
Calls have been made for a road safety study to be carried out on a south Shropshire road.
Thousands of NHS patients treated in hospital corridors
Thousands of patients are still being treated in hospital corridors. In Worcestershire and Herefordshire, an average of 67 patients were treated in corridors each day in May.
Village war memorial to be restored to its former glory
A parish council has been given permission to restore a war memorial back to its former glory.
New eclectic eatery for town-centre spot
A Herefordshire town could be about to get the county’s first branch of a quirky and eclectic café-bar and restaurant chain.
‘Tash’ Ashby death could yet lead to homicide inquiry
The death of a troubled young woman in a tent in Hereford nearly three years ago could yet lead to a homicide inquiry, a court has heard.
Cats Protection Hosts Family Summer Event in Allensmore
Herefordshire families are being encouraged to head over to the Herefordshire Cat Centre in Allensmore this June as Cats Protection hosts its much‑loved Summer Charity Event, a community favourite packed with activities, treats, and of course, plenty of feline charm.
‘Red tape’ could see council workers banned from working ‘at local pub’
Plans to impose “authoritarian red tape” which could bar part-time council workers from having a second job “at the local pub” have been pushed back.
Reform UK councillor explains why he voted against flying Pride flag in village
A Reform UK councillor at the centre of a row over a council leader’s comments on homophobia has explained why he voted against flying the Pride flag last year.
Guildhall works see Electric Six’s Gloucester gig moved to Stroud
Some gigs and events planned for Gloucester Guildhall have had to be moved elsewhere or postponed.
Docks’ last shipbuilders fear battle against silt is being lost.
Gloucester’s last shipwrights fear the battle against the silt in the Docks is being lost.
Neighbours object to 72-bed care home plan
Neighbours have spoken out against plans for a new care home, raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment.
Thousands of NHS patients treated in hospital corridors
Thousands of patients are still being treated in hospital corridors. In Worcestershire and Herefordshire, an average of 67 patients were treated in corridors each day in May.
Village war memorial to be restored to its former glory
A parish council has been given permission to restore a war memorial back to its former glory.
Taxi fares to rise
Taxi fares are set to rise across Worcester despite fears the price hike could damage the industry.
Neighbours object to 72-bed care home plan
Neighbours have spoken out against plans for a new care home, raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment.
Police raise security concerns over council’s planned HMO
Police say council plans to convert a Georgian townhouse into temporary accommodation are lacking in security detail.
How many swimming pools?
How many swimming pools out of the current 12 will be kept open in Powys after 2030 – a councillor has asked.
August improvement target
Refuse collectors choosing to take bank holidays off rather than work overtime has been revealed as an issue that has caused disruption waste and recycling collection disruption.
Recycling questions answered
Blaming a cabinet member for operational issues that led to problems with new waste and recycling collection routes has been criticised by a senior councillor.
Dame Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life, dies aged 86
Actress and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith has died aged 86.
Former Rishi Sunak aide Craig Williams pleads guilty to election betting offence
Rishi Sunak's former aide has pleaded guilty to a betting offence over the date of the 2024 general election.
UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'
The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.
Teenager inspired by Southport killer Axel Rudakabana is sentenced
A teenager who researched the Southport killings has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for possessing explosives after making threats to attack his school.
Trump's bid to appeal sex abuse verdict refused by Supreme Court
Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a $5m verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming a magazine columnist has been rejected by the US Supreme Court.
Teenager inspired by Southport killer Axel Rudakabana is sentenced
A teenager who researched the Southport killings has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for possessing explosives after making threats to attack his school.
Strikes to end as resident doctors accept pay deal
Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a day deal, bringing to an end long-running strike action.
Former Rishi Sunak aide Craig Williams pleads guilty to election betting offence
Rishi Sunak's former aide has pleaded guilty to a betting offence over the date of the 2024 general election.
Enzo Maresca: Former Chelsea boss apologises for Stamford Bridge exit and will pay compensation as Man City confirm appointment
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca will pay Chelsea compensation and has apologised to the club as the Blues released an explosive statement criticising his unexpected exit last season.
England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes finish with series defeat as hosts limp to third-Test loss in captain's final game
England limped to a tame series defeat to New Zealand as they were beaten by 160 runs on an anti-climactic final day at Trent Bridge - Ben Stokes' last as an England cricketer.
Harry Kane transfer news: Barcelona interested in signing Bayern Munich forward and England captain
Barcelona are interested in signing England captain Harry Kane.
Enzo Maresca: Succeeding Pep Guardiola at Man City is 'ultimate test' for Italian boss at club who 'will only accept winning'
Gary Neville has labelled Enzo Maresca's job of succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City as the "ultimate test" - because the club will accept "nothing less than winning" from the new manager.
Ben Stokes backs Harry Brook, but who should be England's next Test captain?
There was no beating around the bush from Ben Stokes.
Dame Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life, dies aged 86
Actress and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith has died aged 86.
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward 'raped woman in a car after party', court hears
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped a woman in a car after meeting her at a nightclub party, a court has been told.
Sky under NBCUniversal umbrella in Comcast spin-off
Sky, the owner of Sky News, is to become part of NBCUniversal under a spin-off plan revealed by parent firm Comcast.
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree loses appeal to continue £200m royalties legal battle
Blur star David Rowntree has lost an appeal to continue a legal case over the distribution of £200m in music royalties.
Harvey Weinstein will not face fourth New York rape trial
Harvey Weinstein will not face a fourth New York trial over the alleged rape of actress Jessica Mann, after prosecutors said they would drop the charge.
'A question of fairness': Analysis exposes those most at risk of overheating and pollution
People of colour or on low income are more than twice as likely to live in neighbourhoods that are polluted and prone to overheating, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.
Victims of vaginal mesh and epilepsy drug 'deserve justice', says author of Hughes Report into medical scandals
Victims who suffered debilitating pain and learning difficulties from pelvic mesh and an epilepsy drug must receive compensation, the author of a report into the treatments told Sky News.
The GTA VI controversy isn't the price – it's what's missing from the box
Grand Theft Auto VI, the most highly anticipated game of the year, will be released without a physical copy - and that's riled up some gamers.
'Worrying' study shows Australia's social media ban has made no 'meaningful difference' to teenagers
Some 85% of under-16s are still using social media in Australia despite a ban being put in place in December, a major new study suggests.
Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
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.
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.
Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
'A question of fairness': Analysis exposes those most at risk of overheating and pollution
People of colour or on low income are more than twice as likely to live in neighbourhoods that are polluted and prone to overheating, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.
Trump's bid to appeal sex abuse verdict refused by Supreme Court
Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a $5m verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming a magazine columnist has been rejected by the US Supreme Court.
Dame Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life, dies aged 86
Actress and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith has died aged 86.
UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'
The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.
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