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Local News
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Community tree scheme returns
Residents and community groups in Shropshire are being encouraged to do their bit to help the natural environment by applying to Shropshire Council’s free tree scheme.
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Number of XL bully attacks
Police in West Mercia were called out to 50 reports of attacks by XL bully dogs in the first half of the year.
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Church Preen Primary School celebrates ‘Good’ rating in new Ofsted report
Church Preen Primary School, near Much Wenlock, has been judged as a ‘good’ school in all areas – and ‘good’ overall – following its Ofsted Inspection in June 2024, with inspectors concluding that “an ethos of support, praise and encouragement nurtures all pupils and helps them to thrive.”
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Rise in councillor complaints
The year to the start of April was a bumper one for complaints about councillors in Herefordshire, new figures show.
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Half-price travel on Ludlow park and ride from 5 August
Passengers using Shrewsbury and Ludlow park and ride can take advantage of half-price travel from Monday 5 August, 2024.
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Honour for county’s top independent brewer
“When I came to Herefordshire I was told it would take 30 years to be accepted. It has taken 40.”
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Man charged with manslaughter
A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 58-year-old man in Telford.
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Shropshire Independent councillor joins Lib Dems
The leader of Shropshire Council’s independent group has joined the Liberal Democrats, narrowing the Conservative majority on the council to just four.
Worcestershire News
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Number of XL bully attacks
Police in West Mercia were called out to 50 reports of attacks by XL bully dogs in the first half of the year.
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
Powys News
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Fears that digitally excluded Powys residents will struggle to access council services online
Concerns have been raised that residents who don’t have access to the internet will lose out in a shake-up of how Powys County Council delivers its services.
Telford News
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Number of XL bully attacks
Police in West Mercia were called out to 50 reports of attacks by XL bully dogs in the first half of the year.
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Man charged with manslaughter
A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 58-year-old man in Telford.
UK News
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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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EuroMillions: UK winner scoops £24m lottery jackpot
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.
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Fusobacterium: Bacteria commonly found in mouth can make some cancer cells 'melt', say scientists
A common type of bacteria has been found to make some cancers "melt", according to researchers.
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Gloucestershire crash: Families of four men killed left in 'an ocean of sadness'
The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind.
National News
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony: A daring vision for a city on edge - and a test of endurance for viewers
Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.
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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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EuroMillions: UK winner scoops £24m lottery jackpot
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.
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Fusobacterium: Bacteria commonly found in mouth can make some cancer cells 'melt', say scientists
A common type of bacteria has been found to make some cancers "melt", according to researchers.
Sport
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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss out of contract next summer but says he would love to stay with Premier League champions
Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.
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Belgian GP: Max Verstappen makes eye-catching Practice One start but grid penalty for race confirmed
Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.
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Canada's Tokyo Olympics football gold medal under fresh scrutiny amid drone spying scandal
Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.
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Liverpool Premier League title chances: Arne Slot's areas to address to challenge Man City and Arsenal
The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?
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Liverpool's Curtis Jones reveals the Arne Slot effect - 'We're not in a rush to attack, we want the ball'
Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.
Showbiz News
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Celine Dion makes spectacular comeback with Eiffel Tower performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).
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Justin Timberlake 'was not intoxicated when arrested for drink-driving' and charge should be dismissed, lawyer says
Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.
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Wax replica of Sinead O'Connor withdrawn by Dublin museum after criticism of 'hideous' likeness
Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Former Strictly star Katya Virshilas says bosses have prioritised 'looks' and 'tricks' over dance teaching
A former Strictly Come Dancing star has told Sky News she believes show bosses have sometimes prioritised looks, rather than teaching ability, when it comes to picking professionals - and that dancers can be "brutal" to each other behind the scenes.
Technology
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Fusobacterium: Bacteria commonly found in mouth can make some cancer cells 'melt', say scientists
A common type of bacteria has been found to make some cancers "melt", according to researchers.
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Man who ate toast for five years inspires high-tech spoon enhancing flavours for people with dementia
A man who revealed how he has only eaten toast for the past five years as he can no longer taste things has helped inspire a high-tech spoon which enhances flavours for people with dementia.
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£7.7 million bounty offered in hunt for members of North Korea-backed hacking group
The UK, US and South Korea have accused a North Korea-backed cyber group of carrying out an online espionage campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets.
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3D-printed blood vessels could improve heart bypass outcomes, research suggests
3D-printed blood vessels which closely mimic the properties of human veins could transform the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, scientists have said.
Strange News
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Hockey player opts to have part of finger amputated to compete at Paris Olympics
A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.
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Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out Argentina goal two hours after game suspended
A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.
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Devon: Would you buy six-acre Drake's Island near Plymouth with private beach and 15 ghosts?
A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.
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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.
Videos
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Care Quality Commission in 'crisis', Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns - after new report calls for 'urgent' changes
An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed "significant internal failings" that are hampering its ability to keep a check on health and social care institutions.
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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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Ministers expected to approve pay rises for all public sector workers, Sky News understands
The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.
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