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Local News
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Glamping cabins allowed after appeal
A couple has been allowed to install glamping cabins at their campsite in south Shropshire after winning an appeal.
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Holiday park plans refused
Plans for a big new caravan park in the north Herefordshire countryside have been knocked back – but not for the reasons put forward by local objectors.
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Rent to rise by £400 per month at Ludlow council house
Tenants at a Ludlow council house are to see their rent increase by hundreds of pounds of month – with one councillor calling it “abhorrent”.
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Council justifies chief exec salary
Shropshire Council has justified the huge salary for its new chief executive – saying its the market rate for such an important role.
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New commercial park granted
Plans to build a new commercial park on the outskirts of a north Shropshire town have finally been approved.
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Potholes issue – task and finish group to be set up
A task and finish group is to be set up to try and sort out the pothole epidemic in Shropshire.
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Ludlow Town Council told to fund parking order
Ludlow councillors were left in “stunned silence” after being told the town council will have to fund a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in the market square.
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Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
A long-standing problem at a Herefordshire railway station could cost £10 million to put right.
Worcestershire News
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Fake council letter shared on Facebook
A fake letter has been shared online claiming British flags will be put up on Worcestershire roundabouts by the county council.
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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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'A declaration of war': How councils are resisting one of Labour's core objectives
Councils are ignoring explicit instructions to approve planning projects from ministers - as the scale and cost of their resistance to development is revealed for the first time.
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British public's fears of war revealed - as ex-commander issues message to citizens
Some 40% of people in the UK believe the country will be at war within five years, and more than two-thirds fear they would be unable to cope in a conflict, according to a new poll.
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Death of football manager Steve Bruce's infant grandson leads to calls for urgent action
A coroner has called for action after the death of baby Madison Bruce Smith, who died after he was placed in an "unsafe sleeping position" in his cot by an unregulated maternity nurse.
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Iran poses 'grave' threat to UK, police warn after arson attack
Police are investigating whether an Islamist group with possible links to Iran is behind an arson attack on a Jewish ambulance service in north London.
National News
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Is Trump chickening out of his threats on Iran?
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Iran poses 'grave' threat to UK, police warn after arson attack
Police are investigating whether an Islamist group with possible links to Iran is behind an arson attack on a Jewish ambulance service in north London.
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British public's fears of war revealed - as ex-commander issues message to citizens
Some 40% of people in the UK believe the country will be at war within five years, and more than two-thirds fear they would be unable to cope in a conflict, according to a new poll.
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'A declaration of war': How councils are resisting one of Labour's core objectives
Councils are ignoring explicit instructions to approve planning projects from ministers - as the scale and cost of their resistance to development is revealed for the first time.
Sport
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How Champions League could see SEVEN English teams qualify next season and as many as 11 play in Europe
It's been a tough time for English teams in the Champions League with four of the Premier League's six representatives dumped out of the competition in the last 16.
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England say no 'big bust-up' between Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes as coach keeps job after Ashes drubbing
England MD Rob Key said there has been no "big bust-up" between coach Brendon McCullum and Test captain Ben Stokes after the Ashes drubbing as he and ECB CEO Richard Gould explained why the New Zealander has kept his job.
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Chelsea: Champions League and Premier League defeats have left fans questioning Liam Rosenior and club owners
Chelsea managers are always under pressure – but especially when their teams play the way they did away at Everton.
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TGL golf league: Tiger Woods confirms comeback for Jupiter Links GC after Los Angeles GC win Finals opener
Tiger Woods has confirmed he will return to action for the final night of the TGL season on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports.
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Southwell and Wolverhampton
We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with action from Southwell and Wolverhampton live on Sky Sports Racing...
Showbiz News
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Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
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Who is Matt Brittin, the man expected to be new director-general of the BBC?
Former Google executive Matt Brittin is expected to be the next director-general of the BBC.
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Trump posts Saturday Night Live UK sketch that shows Starmer terrified of him
Donald Trump has posted on social media a sketch from Saturday Night Live UK poking fun at himself and Sir Keir Starmer.
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Chappell Roan 'really sad' over claims her security guard upset footballer's daughter
Chappell Roan has said she is "really sad" after claims her security guard made the daughter of footballer Jorginho cry.
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'We miss our mom with every breath': Family of missing Nancy Guthrie issue new appeal
The family of Nancy Guthrie - the missing mother of US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie - who has not been seen for seven weeks, have renewed their appeal for public help.
Technology
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Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
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'Weather whiplash' warning as England recovers from drought after heavy rain
England has recovered from drought after four months of above average rainfall, but officials are concerned about future dry spells.
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'Every indicator is flashing red,' says UN as it warns of record 'climate imbalance'
The Earth's climate is in a "state of emergency", according to the United Nations which has warned it is more out of balance than at any other time in observed history.
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Meningitis outbreak: Number of cases falls for first time
The number of confirmed and suspected meningitis cases in the outbreak in Kent has fallen to 29.
Strange News
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
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The energy habits that cause the most family arguments
On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.
Videos
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Interest rate hikes could mean more misery for consumers, as war takes toll on pockets
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.
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Meningitis outbreak: Number of cases falls for first time
The number of confirmed and suspected meningitis cases in the outbreak in Kent has fallen to 29.
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Starmer to chair COBRA meeting over Iran war's impact on the economy, Sky News understands
Sir Keir Starmer is to chair a COBRA meeting today, Sky News understands.
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Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
