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Local News
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Jump in unpaid council tax in Herefordshire
Herefordshire’s unpaid council tax bill has risen by over a million pounds over the past year, new figures show.
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Ludlow facing up to 12 weeks of roads disruption for water works
Ludlow is facing up to 12 weeks of disruption while roads are ripped up to upgrade the town’s sewage network.
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Ludlow MP welcomes £800k to decarbonise Shropshire social housing
Over £800,000 of funding to upgrade Shropshire’s social housing stock to become more energy efficient has been welcomed by South Shropshire MP, Philip Dunne.
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West Mercia supports Anti-Spiking Intensification Week
West Mercia Police are taking part in Anti-Spiking Intensification Week.
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Cleobury Mortimer town plan set to be adopted
A development plan for a south Shropshire town is set to be formally adopted after 84% of voters decided in favour of it.
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Another business start-up success for Shropshire
One of the main aims of the Shropshire Growth Hub is to provide help to individuals looking to take that first big step and start their own business.
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Court injunction against family running spray foam loft insulation scam
Elderly Herefordshire residents were deceived into buying unnecessary and vastly overpriced spray foam loft insulation.
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Bridgnorth pub apartments and ‘village hub’ plan thrown out
Plans to build new apartments at a Bridgnorth pub have been scuppered after council planners described the scheme as an ‘overdevelopment’.
Worcestershire News
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West Mercia supports Anti-Spiking Intensification Week
West Mercia Police are taking part in Anti-Spiking Intensification Week.
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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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Application to fell trees near outdoor pursuits centre to be decided by councillors
Plans to chop down 11 trees that could pose a threat to people walking on a public footpath near the River Wye will be decided by Powys County Councillors.
Telford News
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West Mercia supports Anti-Spiking Intensification Week
West Mercia Police are taking part in Anti-Spiking Intensification Week.
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Health chiefs to ‘routinely’ charge housing developers
Health chiefs are set to ‘routinely’ bill housing developers to fund the expansion and improvement of doctors’ practices in Shropshire.
UK News
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Image of Queen Elizabeth II was 'digitally enhanced at source', Getty picture agency says
A photograph of the late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was "digitally enhanced at source", according to Getty Images.
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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South Wales Police investigating after man dies near rugby club in Cardiff
Police are investigating the death of a man who died near a rugby club in Cardiff.
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James Smith: Showjumper suspended over horse welfare concerns
A Scottish showjumper has been suspended from competing amid an allegation he used an outlawed training method at a European event.
National News
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Image of Queen Elizabeth II was 'digitally enhanced at source', Getty picture agency says
A photograph of the late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was "digitally enhanced at source", according to Getty Images.
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs
Unilever, the consumer goods firm behind brands including Marmite and Domestos, has revealed plans to cut 7,500 jobs across its global operations.
Sport
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title
Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players.
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Football's independent regulator will have power to settle ongoing row over financial distribution
Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL.
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Laura Kenny: Britain's most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games
Laura Kenny, Britain's most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games.
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New Zealand vs England Women: Captain Heather Knight guides side to win with half-century
Heather Knight's half-century paved the way for England Women to win the opening T20 international against New Zealand by 27 runs.
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Real Talk: Nedum Onuoha opens up on how losing his mum to cancer impacted his career
Nedum Onuoha has opened up on his grief at losing his mother during his playing career and revealed his regret over being "a good professional" rather than "a good son" during her final months.
Showbiz News
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson chosen as next James Bond, reports say
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next James Bond, according to reports.
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'Where is Kate?': US reaction to royal story is 'extraordinary'
The Princess of Wales's doctored family photograph has been the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation in the UK since it was posted on the royal's Instagram on Mother's Day.
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Rust armourer calls for new trial after involuntary manslaughter conviction
A weapons armourer on the film set of Rust has asked for a new involuntary manslaughter trial and to be released from prison.
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Liz Hurley and son Damian on 'controversial' bikini shots and working together on new film
Liz Hurley's son has said there is nothing "controversial" about the bikini shots he takes for his mother's beachwear line, insisting it is all just part of being in showbusiness.
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Yungblud announces Bludfest - his own festival aimed at 'shaking up' the 'too expensive' industry
British star Yungblud has announced his own music festival - saying the industry is too expensive and needs to be "shaken up".
Technology
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Flying taxis could take off in two years under new drones plan
The first piloted flying taxi could take to the UK skies in two years.
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Sky News is on WhatsApp - here's how to get our updates
You can now get breaking news right there in your WhatsApp - plus all the latest updates on UK, foreign and entertainment stories and much more all in one place.
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Comet that passes by Earth once every 71 years visible in night sky
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - it's a comet that has been spotted from Earth for the first time in 71 years.
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AI more likely to recommend death sentence when defendant writes in African American English
AI chatbots are more likely to recommend the death penalty when a person writes in African American English (AAE) compared to standardised American English, according to new research.
Strange News
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Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom as party drug
Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom to be used as a recreational drug at raves.
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Alligator twice the size of a man seized after being kept illegally in home
An alligator kept in a home "since the 1990s" has been seized by authorities in New York - but its owner vowed to fight for its return.
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Sock problem delays Chelsea v Arsenal WSL match by 30 minutes
A WSL match between Chelsea and Arsenal kicked off 30 minutes late due to clashing socks.
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Viral video of grandmother caught in shop shutters immortalised in spray-painted mural
A viral incident in which a grandmother was hoisted into air by a shop's security shutters has been immortalised in a spray-painted mural.
Videos
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Rishi Sunak 'not interested in Westminster politics' and insists party is 'united'
Rishi Sunak has said he is "not interested in Westminster politics" and insisted his party is "united" as he brushed off rumours of a plot to oust him.
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Russians uneasy as repression increases after unfair election extends Putin's rule
Now the three-day electoral spectacle is done - a shiny semblance of democracy, unfree, unfair and underpinned by Soviet-style repressions - what is next for Vladimir Putin and for the country he leads?
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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HMRC accused of 'airbrushing' Loan Charge scandal amid calls for inquiry
Campaigners and MPs are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the Loan Charge scandal – accusing HMRC of "airbrushing" its approach to a harsh tax crackdown linked to several suicides.
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