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Local News
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Daredevil Lisa’s 12,000-ft leap in memory of Monmouth schoolboy
A daredevil Monmouth woman will be leaping from 12,000 feet this month to raise funds for a cause close to her heart.
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A49 overnight roadworks begin tonight
Resurfacing work begins on the A49 in Hereford this evening.
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Five teenagers appear in court over Newport murder
Five teenagers have appeared in court over the robbery and murder of a 26-year-old man in South Wales.
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Warning after spate of car break-ins at Herefordshire beauty spot
Police patrols have been stepped up at Herefordshire beauty spot following a spate of thefts.
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Knife Angel arrives into Hereford
A 27-foot-high sculpture, made of more than 100,000 knives, has been unveiled outside Hereford Cathedral.
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Man left seriously injured following crash on A4103
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A4103 at Bransford.
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Missing Forest of Dean boy found safe
A teenage boy who had been reported missing from Cinderford has been located this afternoon.
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Appeal after flare left on doorstep
Police in North Herefordshire are appealing for information after an incident on Friday night.
Gloucestershire News
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Warning following bike thefts in the Forest of Dean
Holidaymakers traveling to the Forest of Dean are being advised to ensure their bikes are secure following a number of thefts.
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Missing Forest of Dean boy found safe
A teenage boy who had been reported missing from Cinderford has been located this afternoon.
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Lifetime ban for man who caused unnecessary suffering to pet dog
A Gloucester man who beat his pet dog, causing concern and uproar within his local community, has received a lifetime ban from keeping animals.
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Police appeal to find wanted man Krzysztof Walczak
Gloucestershire Constabulary is appealing for information to help locate wanted man Krzysztof Walczak.
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Popular bridge lacks public rights of way protection
The Gloucestershire section of one of the UK’s longest foot bridges is still without public rights of way protection three years after a bureaucratic blunder was discovered.
Worcestershire News
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Man left seriously injured following crash on A4103
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A4103 at Bransford.
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£500,000 to clean up Worcester City Centre
More than half a million pounds has been put aside for measures to clean up the city and tackle nuisance problems.
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New barber shop for Worcester approved
A barber shop will be the latest addition to the city’s historic railway arches after plans were given the green light.
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WANTED: Appeal to locate Kidderminster man
Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man from Worcestershire.
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Almost half of people in Worcester have received both COVID jabs
Almost half of the city has now received both Covid jabs, the latest figures show.
Powys News
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Six more lodges approved for holiday park near Llanfair Caereinion
A five-star caravan and holiday park near Llanfair Caereinion has been given the green light to add another six lodges to its site.
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Care provider submits plans to extend provision at Ystradgynlais site
A care provider has submitted plans to build bungalows and staff accommodation at the site of a former school in Ystradgynlais.
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Plans for electric vehicle service station at Four Crosses are lodged
An outline planning application has been lodged with Powys planners to create an electric vehicle charging station on the outskirts of Four Crosses near Llanymynech.
UK News
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COVID-19: England lockdown easing delayed until 19 July as Delta variant cases rise
Boris Johnson has announced a four-week delay in lifting lockdown restrictions in England to 19 July amid rising cases of the Delta variant.
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COVID-19: UK records another 7,742 coronavirus cases and three deaths
The UK has recorded another 7,742 COVID cases and three deaths.
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COVID-19: Limits on weddings in England to be scrapped from 21 June - but rules on singing and dancing remain
The limit on the number of people who can attend weddings in England will be scrapped from 21 June - but rules on singing and dancing will remain.
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Daniel Morgan: Family of murdered private investigator hope for answers as long-awaited report due
The brother of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan is hopeful his family will finally get some answers in their three decade-long fight for the truth surrounding the killing.
National News
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COVID-19: England lockdown easing delayed until 19 July as Delta variant cases rise
Boris Johnson has announced a four-week delay in lifting lockdown restrictions in England to 19 July amid rising cases of the Delta variant.
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COVID-19: Limits on weddings in England to be scrapped from 21 June - but rules on singing and dancing remain
The limit on the number of people who can attend weddings in England will be scrapped from 21 June - but rules on singing and dancing will remain.
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COVID-19: UK records another 7,742 coronavirus cases and three deaths
The UK has recorded another 7,742 COVID cases and three deaths.
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COVID-19: Ministers urged to extend support to businesses after 'hammer blow' of delay
Business groups have urged the government to extend COVID-19 support for hard-hit firms after a four-week delay to the end of lockdown measures was confirmed.
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Sport
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Christian Eriksen 'in a good mood' and 'making jokes' following cardiac arrest but wants answers from doctors, says agent
Christian Eriksen's agent says the midfielder is "making jokes" in hospital but wants answers from doctors after suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener.
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Jake Paul's opponent Tyron Woodley 'hasn't won a fight in three years', blasts UFC president Dana White
Jake Paul's choice of opponent has been criticised by UFC president Dana White who delivered a scathing reminder that Tyron Woodley has not won a fight since 2018.
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What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how did it save Christian Eriksen's life?
On Saturday, Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest. The swift intervention of Simon Kjaer and the medical staff saved his life.
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Euro 2020 hits and misses: England selections vindicated in win over Croatia
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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is no longer under discussion as both champions focus on dangerous challengers, says promoter Eddie Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn has not held any fresh talks about rescheduling Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury as both champions are in a 'very dangerous' position.
Showbiz News
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Martin Bashir: 'No evidence' journalist was rehired by BBC in cover-up over Princess Diana interview, review finds
The theory that Martin Bashir was rehired by the BBC to cover up events surrounding his Panorama interview with Princess Diana is "completely unfounded", a review has found.
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In The Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest film highlights the struggles and joys of the Latino community
"In the Heights, it gets more expensive every day."
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Katherine Ryan reveals surprise baby news - just two weeks after announcing pregnancy
Comedian Katherine Ryan has given birth to her second child, just two weeks after announcing her pregnancy.
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Kurt Cobain: Self-portrait caricature drawn by Nirvana star sells for more than $281,000 at auction
A self-portrait caricature drawing by Kurt Cobain has sold at auction for more than $281,000 (£199,000).
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Ned Beatty: Oscar-nominated Superman, Deliverance and Network actor dies aged 83
Ned Beatty, an Oscar-nominated character actor who appeared in dozens of films and TV shows throughout his career, has died at the age of 83.
Technology
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COVID-19: Delta variant increases hospitalisation risk but vaccine protection remains high, study suggests
The risk of being hospitalised with the Delta (Indian) variant of coronavirus is around double that of the Alpha (Kent) strain, but two vaccine doses still provide strong protection against it, new data suggests.
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COVID-19: Novavax jab 100% effective in protecting against moderate and severe disease, trial results suggest
Novavax has said its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in protecting against "moderate and severe disease" following its phase three trial results.
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WhatsApp launches first global ad campaign following privacy policy backlash
WhatsApp has launched its first global marketing campaign in reaction to a public backlash against a privacy policy announcement.
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Anonymous bidder pays £19.8m to fly into space with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on his Blue Origin rocket
A trip into space with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold for $28m (£19.8m) at auction.
Strange News
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India: Head of 'world's largest family' Ziona Chana dies - leaving behind 39 wives and 94 children
A man said to be the head of the world's largest family has died in northeastern India.
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Runaway monkey reunited with family after train station adventure
A runaway monkey has been reunited with its owners after being found at a train station near Glasgow.
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US intelligence report does not confirm that UFO sightings are linked to aliens... nor rule it out
There is no evidence that aerial phenomena witnessed by military pilots in recent years are alien spacecraft, according to a US intelligence report.
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'Third eye' invented to stop 'smartphone zombies' from bumping into things
A "third eye" has been created to prevent "smartphone zombies" from walking into things while focused on their screens.
Videos
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COVID-19: Delta variant increases hospitalisation risk but vaccine protection remains high, study suggests
The risk of being hospitalised with the Delta (Indian) variant of coronavirus is around double that of the Alpha (Kent) strain, but two vaccine doses still provide strong protection against it, new data suggests.
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COVID-19: England lockdown easing delayed until 19 July as Delta variant cases rise
Boris Johnson has announced a four-week delay in lifting lockdown restrictions in England to 19 July amid rising cases of the Delta variant.
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COVID-19: Businesses plead for taxpayer aid to be extended set to be rejected
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to reject calls to bolster taxpayer support for businesses in line with a delay to coronavirus Freedom Day, according to a Treasury source.
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In The Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest film highlights the struggles and joys of the Latino community
"In the Heights, it gets more expensive every day."
Today's Weather
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