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Local News
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Green party call on council to provide list of items
An opposition leader has called on Shropshire Council to provide a list of actions it can take to help it get out of its financial mess.
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New children’s mental health service moves a step closer
A decision on awarding a new contract for child and adolescent health services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin will be made behind closed doors, it has been confirmed.
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Free health and wellbeing day in Bishop's Castle
A free community health and wellbeing day is being held in Bishop’s Castle this Saturday.
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Ludlow Town wall discussion to be held in private
Councillors are to go through the full legal paperwork regarding a longstanding dispute about a collapsed wall in private.
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Fines for employing illegal workers
Two firms have been fined for employing illegal workers in Herefordshire.
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Cabinet asked to approve pool funding in Bishop's Castle
Shropshire Council’s cabinet is being asked to approve £680,000 worth of funding to help decarbonise and refurbish a south Shropshire swimming pool.
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Man arrested after woman raped in Leominster
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a woman was raped and falsely imprisoned at a property in Leominster.
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Cabinet asked to declare financial emergency
Emergency action needs to be taken to reduce all non-essential spending at Shropshire Council to prevent the Government stepping in.
Worcestershire News
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
UK News
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Trump will be treated to full pomp and pageantry - and no one does it better than Britain
While the nature of Donald Trump's second state visit is indeed unusual, from the moment Sir Keir Starmer delivered the gold-edged invitation it began a process steeped in tradition.
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Why UK's undersea cables are vulnerable - and Putin has 'pretty good map' of where they are
Russia has a "pretty good map" of Britain's crucial network of undersea cables, experts have warned - potentially presenting Vladimir Putin with a "vulnerable soft underbelly" to attack.
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Ricky Hatton's 'heartbroken' son posts first message since his death
The son of boxing legend Ricky Hatton has opened up about the death of his father, paying tribute in an emotional Instagram post.
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No 10 insists migrant returns deal isn't a 'shambles' after court blocks man's removal
Downing Street has insisted its migrant returns scheme with France is not a "shambles" after the High Court blocked a man's deportation.
National News
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Trump will be treated to full pomp and pageantry - and no one does it better than Britain
While the nature of Donald Trump's second state visit is indeed unusual, from the moment Sir Keir Starmer delivered the gold-edged invitation it began a process steeped in tradition.
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Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court - as prosecutors say they will seek death penalty
Tyler Robinson has appeared in court via video link charged with the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Ricky Hatton's 'heartbroken' son posts first message since his death
The son of boxing legend Ricky Hatton has opened up about the death of his father, paying tribute in an emotional Instagram post.
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Why UK's undersea cables are vulnerable - and Putin has 'pretty good map' of where they are
Russia has a "pretty good map" of Britain's crucial network of undersea cables, experts have warned - potentially presenting Vladimir Putin with a "vulnerable soft underbelly" to attack.
Sport
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Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari driver and team assess remaining 2025 podium prospects ahead of Azerbaijan GP
Lewis Hamilton's wait for the first podium of his Ferrari career rolls on to this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the seven-time world champion now having eight races left of his first season in red to maintain a proud and long-standing F1 career record.
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Ryder Cup 2025: Nicolas Colsaerts 'disappointed' to miss out on vice-captain role but gives backing to Luke Donald and Team Europe at Bethpage Black
Nicolas Colsaerts has given his full backing to Luke Donald and his European Ryder Cup team, despite being left 'disappointed' by not being selected as a vice-captain for this year’s contest.
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Why Ruben Amorim's commitment to three at the back is a major problem for Man Utd - Between the Lines
Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Manchester City in Sunday's derby increased the pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim and raised more questions about his favoured 3-4-2-1 system.
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Ruben Amorim: Manchester United to remain patient with head coach despite worst start to Premier League season in 33 years
Ruben Amorim has promised he won’t change his footballing philosophy and his bosses at Manchester United have no plans to change the head coach.
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Manchester United Q&A: What now for Ruben Amorim and where are the club headed after demoralising derby day defeat?
With Manchester United continuing to struggle, Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol looks at the key talking points surrounding their form, Ruben Amorim and INEOS' involvement...
Showbiz News
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Bob Geldof reveals why he won't run for Irish presidency
Bob Geldof has confirmed he will not be running for the Irish presidency - and says it's partly because he'd "miss London".
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Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford dies at 89
Hollywood actor and Oscar-winning director Robert Redford, known for films including Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, All The President's Men and The Sting, has died at the age of 89.
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Adolescence continues winning streak with two Sky Arts Awards
Adolescence has followed up its Emmy success with two Sky Arts Awards, triumphing in the television category along with a breakthrough award for its young star Owen Cooper.
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Spain votes to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes
Spain has become the latest country to threaten a boycott of next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes.
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Ricky Hatton's ex-girlfriend Claire Sweeney pays tribute after boxer's death
Ricky Hatton's ex-girlfriend Claire Sweeney has paid tribute to the former boxer after he was found dead on Sunday morning.
Technology
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Trump to sign US-UK tech partnership in drive for AI
Some of the biggest US technology companies have pledged billions of pounds of investment to turbocharge Britain's artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as the two countries announce a landmark technology deal.
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OpenAI reveals how most people are using ChatGPT
Most people are using ChatGPT to ask questions and get advice, new data from its developer OpenAI has revealed.
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Google makes £5bn pledge to Britain - but concerns raised over mooted UK-US tech deal
Google is set to invest £5bn in the UK in the next two years, to support growing demands for AI services.
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Mummies found in southeast Asia could be world's oldest, as scientists say they date back 12,000 years
Scientists have found what could be the world's oldest known mummies in southeast Asia, with some of the preserved remains believed to date back 12,000 years.
Strange News
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Teenagers Wu and Tang who urinated in Shanghai restaurant's hotpot fined more than £230,000
Two teenagers who filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant's hotpot broth have been ordered, along with their parents, to apologise and pay a fine of £227,000, Chinese state media has said.
Videos
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Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records
Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.
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UN Commission says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, according to a commission established by the United Nations.
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Pressure mounts on PM to raise Israel's Gaza offensive with Trump
Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to raise Israel's bombardment of Gaza with Donald Trump during his UK state visit, after a UN Commission said a genocide was taking place.
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No 10 insists migrant returns deal isn't a 'shambles' after court blocks man's removal
Downing Street has insisted its migrant returns scheme with France is not a "shambles" after the High Court blocked a man's deportation.
