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Local News
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Herefordshire pub licence suspended pending investigation
A prominent and historic Herefordshire pub has had its licence suspended with immediate effect while an investigation is under way.
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5% council tax rise expected next year for Herefordshire residents
Herefordshire can once again expect a full five per cent rise in council tax from April, as the county attempts to close a growing budget deficit.
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Plans for flats on former Hereford pub site approved
A plan to turn the disused site of a former Hereford pub into six flats has finally been approved.
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Number of Gwent students travelling to study GCSEs in Hereford falls
The number of students travelling from a Gwent borough to study in Hereford after their GCSEs has fallen over the past four years.
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Cost of making Herefordshire look festive this season revealed
The cost of making Herefordshire look festive this season has emerged.
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Extent of city homeless shelters announced
More accommodation is being planned for homeless people in Hereford this winter.
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Approval for skate ramp and soft play at Caldicot shop
A skate park at the back of a shop that was once destined to be a branch of a Russian supermarket chain has been approved.
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Hereford man celebrates accidental £1M lottery winner
A man from Hereford is one step closer to owning a steam train thanks to an 'accidental' win when he revealed the £1M top prize on the 'Cash Bolt Christmas Millionaire' Instant Win Game from The National Lottery.
Gloucestershire News
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‘Vampire-slaying’ actor turned council chief sets out vision for Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire’s newest Green council leader hopes to apply his experience “slaying vampires” to tackling climate change in the Forest of Dean.
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Gloucester’s £107m flagship development of The Forum defended as ‘it gives city centre counter balance to the Quays’
Gloucester’s £107m flagship redevelopment has been defended by civic chiefs who say the revamp will balance the city after the success of the Quays regeneration.
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Gloucester residents urged to speak out over spiking as MP bids for law change
Gloucester MP Richard Graham is calling on people who have been spiked to come forward as he gathers evidence to get the law changed to bring in tougher punishments for the crime.
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Gloucestershire councils ranked on speed in deciding developments
National data shows where developers face most delays in Gloucestershire when applying for planning permission.
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Council ‘missing a trick’ by not moving reception into empty shopping centre unit
Gloucester council leaders are “missing a trick” by not moving their reception area into an empty ground floor shop at the Eastgate Centre.
Worcestershire News
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Man charged with making indecent images of children
A man has been charged with making indecent images of children.
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
Powys News
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Calls from Powys to allow local authorities to set their own planning fees
Planning fees could go up in Powys if the Welsh Government allow the council to set its own prices.
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Council could lose £3.3 million if motion to ban the sale of farms is pushed through
A motion to stop Powys County Council selling off any more county farms this year would cost the authority just under £3.3 million and possibly as much as £10 million in the long term, a report reveals.
UK News
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American driver flees UK after crash leaves British nurse unable to walk
The UK is considering extraditing an American driver who fled the country after a crash that left a British nurse unable to walk.
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Peter Lawson, who took high-profile role in Nicola Bulley search, dies suddenly at home
A police chief who took a high-profile role in the search for Nicola Bulley earlier this year has died suddenly at his home.
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Gary Lineker and Brian Cox among high profile names calling on government to scrap its Rwanda plan
TV presenter Gary Lineker and Succession star Brian Cox are among the high-profile names who have signed a letter calling on the government to scrap its Rwanda plan.
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Mother and son killed in Derbyshire crash as police hunt BMW driver
A mother and son have died in a crash - as police hunt a BMW driver who fled the scene.
National News
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American driver flees UK after crash leaves British nurse unable to walk
The UK is considering extraditing an American driver who fled the country after a crash that left a British nurse unable to walk.
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Gary Lineker and Brian Cox among high profile names calling on government to scrap its Rwanda plan
TV presenter Gary Lineker and Succession star Brian Cox are among the high-profile names who have signed a letter calling on the government to scrap its Rwanda plan.
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Peter Lawson, who took high-profile role in Nicola Bulley search, dies suddenly at home
A police chief who took a high-profile role in the search for Nicola Bulley earlier this year has died suddenly at his home.
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Suspect arrested after 16-year-old cheerleader found dead in bathtub in Texas
A suspect has been arrested after a 16-year-old cheerleader was found dead in her bathtub by her mother in Texas.
Sport
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Mikel Arteta repeats 'clear and obvious' when asked about Kai Havertz handball in Arsenal draw at Aston Villa
Mikel Arteta gave a cryptic response to the two decisions that denied Arsenal a penalty and a late goal in their 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, repeating the phrase "clear and obvious" when asked for his views.
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Erik ten Hag insists Man Utd must change their mentality as Tim Sherwood says they threw the towel in
Erik ten Hag said his Manchester United players must change their mentality after they capitulated to a crushing 3-0 loss against Bournemouth in front of angry fans at Old Trafford.
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Mikel Arteta exclusive interview: Declan Rice's aura, Kai Havertz's intelligence and why Arsenal's best is yet to come
Mikel Arteta's suspension means he will be confined to the director's box at Villa Park on Saturday but he is focusing on the positives. "A really nice view," he smiles. Besides, there isn't much he would change about those delirious scenes against Luton.
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Philadelphia Eagles 13-33 Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott leads hosts to win as Brandon Aubrey breaks record
Dak Prescott threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns and Brandon Aubrey kicked several extra-long field goals as the Dallas Cowboys got revenge on the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles with a 33-13 victory at home on Sunday night.
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Lewis Hamilton says FIA treatment of Susie Wolff 'unacceptable' after investigation into F1 Academy boss
Lewis Hamilton says the FIA's treatment of Susie Wolff surrounding an alleged confidentiality breach was "unacceptable" and has called for change at F1's governing body.
Showbiz News
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Nigel Farage finishes third on I'm A Celebrity as Sam Thompson crowned winner
Nigel Farage has finished in third place on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! - as ex-Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle.
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Gary Lineker and Brian Cox among high profile names calling on government to scrap its Rwanda plan
TV presenter Gary Lineker and Succession star Brian Cox are among the high-profile names who have signed a letter calling on the government to scrap its Rwanda plan.
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BBC ordered to release emails related to Martin Bashir's Princess Diana interview
A judge has ordered the BBC to release a large number of emails in relation to Martin Bashir's now infamous 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
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Avatar: Last year's biggest film is back - but this time it's a video game
Willy Wonka will get lots of bums on seats at the cinema this month, but it is hard to envisage him getting close to the box office takings amassed by last year's Christmas number one.
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Misuse of copyrighted music by AI companies 'could exploit artists'
The misuse of copyrighted music by artificial intelligence companies could exploit musicians, a former executive at a leading tech startup has warned.
Technology
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Mosquitoes carrying dengue fever could be common in England by the 2040s, govt experts warn
Asian tiger mosquitoes carrying dengue fever could be common in England by the middle of this century, according to government health experts.
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Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist has X account reinstated after poll by Elon Musk
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has had his account on X - formerly Twitter - reinstated after a poll by the platform's owner, Elon Musk.
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Avatar: Last year's biggest film is back - but this time it's a video game
Willy Wonka will get lots of bums on seats at the cinema this month, but it is hard to envisage him getting close to the box office takings amassed by last year's Christmas number one.
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Misuse of copyrighted music by AI companies 'could exploit artists'
The misuse of copyrighted music by artificial intelligence companies could exploit musicians, a former executive at a leading tech startup has warned.
Strange News
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Mystery of missing £637k ring at The Ritz solved - after it's found in a very unusual place
A guest at the Ritz in Paris who suspected hotel staff of stealing a £637,000 diamond ring will be reunited with her jewellery - after it was found in a vacuum cleaner.
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Scientists make VR goggles for mice so they can feel what it is like to be attacked by a bird
Researchers have developed VR goggles for laboratory mice to simulate a life of freedom - and let them feel what it's like to be hunted by a bird.
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Venice: Tourists flip gondola after refusing to stop taking selfies
A group of tourists fell in a Venice canal when their gondola capsized after they reportedly ignored orders to stop taking selfies.
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Harry Redknapp comes out of retirement to help UK's 'worst performing football team'
Harry Redknapp has come out of retirement to lend a hand to the UK's "worst performing football team".
Videos
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'Just give up and surrender': Hamas outgunned and outnumbered - and some in Gaza blame leader
The gulf between Israel and the US on one hand - and Arab states and much of the rest of the world on the other - couldn't really be greater.
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Mosquitoes carrying dengue fever could be common in England by the 2040s, govt experts warn
Asian tiger mosquitoes carrying dengue fever could be common in England by the middle of this century, according to government health experts.
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Tory right to hold summit on star chamber's verdict of Rwanda plan before crunch vote
Conservatives on the right of the party are to meet to discuss a legal verdict on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda legislation.
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PM waits to see size of revolt over his immigration plans
Rishi Sunak is waiting to see the size of revolt over his immigration plans from both wings of his party as he enters a crunch week for his premiership.
Today's Weather
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Abergavenny
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Monmouth
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