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Housing projects start date

Shropshire's council-owned housing firm aims to start work on its first two developments in autumn 2020, a company boss has told councillors.
Appeal over plans for 625 homes

Developers have appealed a decision by Herefordshire Council to reject plans for more than 625 homes in Ledbury over access concerns.
“Worsening” ambulance handover times

Shropshire's two main hospitals are among four in the West Midlands seeing “significantly worsening” ambulance handover times, according to a report.
Driver arrested after car overturns on A49 at Lyde

Police have arrested a driver after a collision on the A49 in North Herefordshire.
MP pledges support for local pubs

North Herefordshire MP Bill Wiggin has thrown his support behind the Love Live the Local Campaign.
Seasick Steve to headline Friday at Lakefest

Lakefest has announced Seasick Steve will perform at this year's festival in Herefordshire.
Road worker suffers serious injuries

Police are appealing for witnesses following a traffic collision on A458 Much Wenlock to Bridgnorth.
Appeal to locate wanted man from Kidderminster

Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating Tommy Smith from Kidderminster.

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Coronavirus: Race to trace 2,000 people who flew to UK from Wuhan

Medics are trying to trace 2,000 people who have flown from Wuhan to the UK in the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak.
Ben Stokes apologises for shouting abuse at spectator in Johannesburg

England cricketer Ben Stokes has apologised for shouting abuse at a fan on the first day of the fourth Test against South Africa.
Harry Richford: Death of newborn baby in hospital was 'wholly avoidable'

A newborn baby's death a week after his emergency delivery was "wholly avoidable" and "contributed to by neglect", a coroner has said.
Hundreds of patients recalled over unnecessary operation fears

More than 200 patients have been recalled amid concerns a consultant surgeon has been carrying out unnecessary operations at a private hospital in the West Midlands.

Coronavirus outbreak: First confirmed cases in Europe as France declares three infections

The new strain of coronavirus has reached Europe after France confirmed three cases.
Coronavirus: Race to trace 2,000 people who flew to UK from Wuhan

Medics are trying to trace 2,000 people who have flown from Wuhan to the UK in the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak.
Hundreds of patients recalled over unnecessary operation fears

More than 200 patients have been recalled amid concerns a consultant surgeon has been carrying out unnecessary operations at a private hospital in the West Midlands.
X Factor's Danny Tetley jailed for nine years over child sex offences

A former X Factor star has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of grooming teenage boys and inducing them to send him indecent pictures.

Exclusive: Romelu Lukaku talks racism, Antonio Conte and life at Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku discusses racism in football, leaving the Premier League and life in Italy as he sits down with Sky Sports News reporter Paul Gilmour..
Manchester United look to Odion Ighalo and Islam Slimani as loan targets

Odion Ighalo and Islam Slimani are two of a number of players Manchester United have looked at as they try to bring in a striker on loan following the long-term injury to Marcus Rashford.
Christian Eriksen close to sealing £16.8m move from Tottenham to Inter Milan

Christian Eriksen is close to sealing a £16.8m move from Tottenham to Inter Milan that could see him earn up to £320,000 per week, according to Sky in Italy.
How England reached 192-4 on day one

Over-by-over commentary and in-play clips from the fourth Test in Johannesburg. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.

X Factor's Danny Tetley jailed for nine years over child sex offences

A former X Factor star has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of grooming teenage boys and inducing them to send him indecent pictures.
Billie Eilish reveals she contemplated suicide: 'I didn't think I'd make it to 17'

Billie Eilish has revealed she considered suicide last year after the pressures of fame got too much.
Taylor Swift opens up about eating disorder in Miss Americana Netflix documentary

Taylor Swift has revealed she previously struggled with an eating disorder, and would sometimes "starve" herself if she thought she looked too fat.
Patrick Stewart: 'I wanted new Star Trek series to be more like X-Men'

Sir Patrick Stewart says he agreed to return to Star Trek on one condition - they make the new series more like X-Men.

Mosquito-killing fungus wins prestigious award

Researchers based in the US and Burkino Faso have won a prestigious prize for their creation of a fungus which kills mosquitoes.
'Vampire' star discovered gorging on brown dwarf companion

Astronomers have discovered a "vampire" star just 3,000 light years from Earth which is in the middle of a feeding frenzy.
Police force to roll out '81% inaccurate' live facial recognition

The Metropolitan Police is to begin using its controversial live facial recognition (LFR) technology on a standard basis, despite concerns about the impact of the surveillance software and its legality.
Tinder launches panic button and verification measure to tackle catfishing

Tinder is adding a range of new safety features including a panic button in case users need to alert the authorities while on a date.

Scientists resurrect voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest with help of 3D printer

Scientists have resurrected the voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest by recreating his vocal tract with a 3D printer.
Frozen iguanas fall from trees as temperatures drop in Florida

Frozen iguanas have been falling from trees in Florida after plunging temperatures caused them to stiffen-up and lose their grip on branches.
Man breaks own record for... sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole

A diver has set a new world record for the length of time spent sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole.
Romelu Lukaku's new bed raises eyebrows on Instagram

Romelu Lukaku's enormous bed has raised eyebrows on Instagram after he shared pictures of himself settling into his new flat.

Coronavirus outbreak: First confirmed cases in Europe as France declares three infections

The new strain of coronavirus has reached Europe after France confirmed three cases.
Business demands salary test is cut in post-Brexit immigration system

Business groups have joined forces to demand a role in shaping the UK's post-Brexit immigration system.
Police force to roll out '81% inaccurate' live facial recognition

The Metropolitan Police is to begin using its controversial live facial recognition (LFR) technology on a standard basis, despite concerns about the impact of the surveillance software and its legality.
Man breaks own record for... sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole

A diver has set a new world record for the length of time spent sitting in a barrel at the top of a pole.