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Suicide prevention cards success
Suicide prevention leaflets have produced “great feedback and positive results” even before their first run of 20,000 copies was printed.
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Opposition councillors warn of "disastrous" exit from EU
A No Deal Brexit would be “socially and economically disastrous” and Shropshire Council should tell its EU residents “you continue to be welcome here”, according to a group of opposition councillors.
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More needs to done to tackle “middle class drug taking” says PCC
The region’s police and crime commissioner has said more should be done to challenge the view that “middle-class drug taking” does not have an impact on serious crime.
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Two arrested on suspicion for Class A drugs offences
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of Class A drugs offences, following a preplanned operation in the early hours of Friday morning.
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Police issue warning following reports of a telephone fraud scam
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to not be fooled by a recent spate of telephone fraud scams.
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Man died of natural causes
Police say a man who was taken ill and found at the Grange park in Leominster last month has been identified.
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Dementia centre awarded lottery funding
A meeting centre in North Herefordshire for people living with dementia and their care partners has received a major boost from the National Lottery.
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North Herefordshire MP to raise concerns over delay to bypass plans
North Herefordshire MP Bill Wiggin will meet county council chiefs on Friday to discuss the proposed Hereford bypass plans.
UK News
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Tearful Gareth Thomas hugs husband during Ironman hours after revealing he has HIV
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas has completed a 140-mile triathlon just a day after revealing he is living with HIV.
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Woman, 21, killed in street in suspected domestic violence case
A 21-year-old woman has died after being attacked in the street in a suspected case of domestic violence.
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Parents battle doctors to keep their seriously ill child alive
The parents of a six-year-old girl on life support are waging a battle with the doctors treating her to prevent her being moved to palliative care.
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Party guests 'sit on stabbing suspect' after man dies in north London attack
Birthday party guests allegedly chased down and sat on a suspected attacker after a 29-year-old man was stabbed to death in north London.
National News
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Lib Dems agree to cancel Brexit without 2nd referendum if they win next election
The Liberal Democrats will campaign at the next election on a "cancel Brexit" platform, after party members approved a policy switch at their annual conference in Bournemouth.
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The Lib Dems switching from Remain to revoke could cause a problem
As delegates raised their hands in a vote to adopt a policy of stopping Brexit altogether, it was clear the endorsement was overwhelming - the party of Remain was to become the party of revoke.
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Tearful Gareth Thomas hugs husband during Ironman hours after revealing he has HIV
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas has completed a 140-mile triathlon just a day after revealing he is living with HIV.
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Robert Mugabe family backs down over burial after 'threat to Grace'
You can see it from the suburbs of Harare, stamped onto a sizable chunk of hillside.
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Sport
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Solheim Cup: Europe claim stunning one-point win at Gleneagles
Suzann Pettersen and Bronte Law held their nerve in the final stages of the 16th Solheim Cup to snatch a remarkable 14½- 13½ victory for Europe at Gleneagles.
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Tyson Fury bulldozes past Otto Wallin and towards Deontay Wilder through blood, guts and cuts
Who knows how a previous incarnation of Tyson Fury might have dealt with the horrible slash that, for several minutes where we held our collective breath, might have cost him his unbeaten record.
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Ansu Fati: Barcelona's 16-year-old record-breaker
"Remember the name - more records are bound to fall," was the verdict on Barcelona's website.
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Gareth Thomas forced to reveal HIV diagnosis having kept it secret for years
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed he is living with HIV, having kept the diagnosis a secret for years, but says he was forced to tell people.
Showbiz News
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Liam Gallagher to invite brother Noel to wedding - on mum's orders
Liam Gallagher will invite his brother to his wedding because their mother told him to, the star has said.
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Peaky Blinders writer hints at film - and dashes Liam Gallagher cameo hopes
The writer of Peaky Blinders is hoping a film version will be made when the TV series ends.
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Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman jailed over college admissions scandal
Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman has been jailed for 14 days for paying to have her daughter's exam answers corrected.
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Sam Smith: Singer wants to be called 'they' instead of 'he'
Singer Sam Smith has announced he wants to be referred to as "they" rather than "he", six months after revealing he doesn't identify as male or female.
Technology
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Robotic surgeons set to spark 'revolution in healthcare'
Surgeons operating on patients while controlling robotic arms could become a new norm in hospitals.
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Two asteroids to pass by Earth in a day, says NASA
An asteroid double the size of the Shard will pass by Earth on Saturday night, NASA scientists have said.
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UK's first marine park in Plymouth 'to lead way in ocean innovation'
Plymouth Sound is set to be designated the UK's first national marine park, with the aim of protecting the area's estimated 1,000 species of marine life and vast seafaring economy.
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YouTuber PewDiePie changes his mind about $50,000 donation to anti-hate group
YouTuber PewDiePie has rescinded his pledge to donate $50,000 to an anti-hate group after a backlash from his fans.
Strange News
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Fisherman gets shock as he reels in 'dinosaur-like' fish with huge eyes
An angler had a big surprise when he accidentally reeled in a "weird, dinosaur-like" fish.
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'Piece of joy': Baby born on 9/11 at 9.11pm and weighing 9lbs 11oz
A US couple have welcomed a 9lbs 11oz baby on 9/11 at 9.11pm.
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Hide and squeak: Rats 'jump for joy' while playing game
You have likely never experienced excitement so pure as when a rat tracks down its target in a game of hide and seek.
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Ig Nobel Prizes: Nappy-changing tech leads the way at spoof ceremony
Scientists might one day dream of making headlines for their role in a cancer breakthrough, or saving an animal from extinction.
Videos
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Robert Mugabe family backs down over burial after 'threat to Grace'
You can see it from the suburbs of Harare, stamped onto a sizable chunk of hillside.
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Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman jailed over college admissions scandal
Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman has been jailed for 14 days for paying to have her daughter's exam answers corrected.
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Lib Dems agree to cancel Brexit without 2nd referendum if they win next election
The Liberal Democrats will campaign at the next election on a "cancel Brexit" platform, after party members approved a policy switch at their annual conference in Bournemouth.
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Tearful Gareth Thomas hugs husband during Ironman hours after revealing he has HIV
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas has completed a 140-mile triathlon just a day after revealing he is living with HIV.
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