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Local News
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Government ‘misses chance to save Wye’
Local campaigners have expressed dismay at the Government’s failure to bring in tougher environmental protection for the Wye and other rivers.
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New wetland alongside A49 in Leominster will filter water pollution and help wildlife
National Highways and The Wildlife Trusts have joined forces to launch a new £6 million Network for Nature programme that will improve habitats across the Midlands, benefitting people, nature and wildlife.
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Acts lined up for Ludlow Fringe Festival as town gears up for exciting month
A number of headline acts have been confirmed for next month's Ludlow Fringe Festival as excitement builds ahead of the event.
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Person airlifted to hospital following crash
A person was airlifted to hospital following a two vehicle collision yesterday.
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31-flat scheme in Ledbury gets go-ahead
A plan to build 31 one-bedroom flats in a Herefordshire town has been given the green light.
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Roads in Clun, Cleobury Mortimer and Bridgnorth to be resurfaced
A further 43 stretches of road in Shropshire are set to be resurfaced in the 2022/23 financial year, as Shropshire Council and its partners Kier and WSP continue their programme of work to improve the county’s roads.
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Ludlow Fringe Festival among art groups awarded funding
Three arts groups have been awarded a total of £15,000 by Shropshire Council to support high-quality projects across the county for 12 months.
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Big town celebrations planned as Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay visits Bridgnorth
Plans are in place in Bridgnorth to celebrate the arrival of Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay this July.
Worcestershire News
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Woman dies in M5 crash
A woman has died following a serious crash on the M5 in Worcestershire.
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Two seriously injured in Castlemorton Common crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a head on collision on Castlemorton Common in which two men were seriously injured.
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Two arrested after attempted burglary in Alvechurch
Two men have been arrested following an attempted burglary in Alvechurch.
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73-year-old woman killed in A456 collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A456 in Kidderminster on Friday afternoon.
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Firearms amnesty launched to keep dangerous weapons off the streets
People are being urged to hand over illegal firearms and ammunition during a two-week gun amnesty.
Powys News
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Lib Dem councillor suspended following allegations of anti-semitic social media post
Liberal Democrats in Wales have confirmed that one of their successful candidates in last week’s local election in Powys, has been suspended from the party.
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Progressive coalition expected in Powys
By the time the Powys County Council annual general meeting (AGM) comes round later this month, residents will know the make-up of the ruling administration.
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Changes made to the size of business units and car park at controversial site
Plans for smaller business units and more parking spaces at Abermule business park have been approved by Powys planners.
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Plans for holiday lodges for caravan site near Llanidloes
Plans have been presented to Powys County Council for holiday lodges to be built at a caravan park that is just a short walk from Llanidloes.
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Plans to extend a holiday park near Llandrindod Wells
Plans have been lodged with Powys County Council to extend a holiday park near Llandrindod Wells
Telford News
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Firearms amnesty launched to keep dangerous weapons off the streets
People are being urged to hand over illegal firearms and ammunition during a two-week gun amnesty.
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West Mercia Police: Surrender your weapons without fear of prosecution
A firearms 'surrender' scheme will be launched this month for people to hand over weapons to the police without fear of prosecution.
Commonwealth Games 2022
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Big town celebrations planned as Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay visits Bridgnorth
Plans are in place in Bridgnorth to celebrate the arrival of Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay this July.
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Worcester Paralympic medallist Rebecca Redfern selected for first Commonwealth Games
Worcester Paralympic medallist Rebecca Redfern will represent Team England at her first Commonwealth Games.
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Team Wales: Women's Table Tennis players announced
Team Wales has announced the 2022 Women's Table Tennis team for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay to visit Hereford, Gloucester, Worcester and Bridgnorth
The Queen's Baton will visit Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire this July as part of the 16th official Queen's Baton Relay.
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games medals unveiled
Birmingham 2022 has unveiled the official medals which will be awarded to athletes at the Commonwealth Games this summer.
UK News
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Julia James killing: Man convicted of murdering police community support officer who was beaten to death as she walked her dog
A 22-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of police community support officer Julia James.
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Jake Daniels: Blackpool footballer, 17, comes out, becoming only openly gay male professional footballer in Britain
A 17-year-old player has come out, becoming the only openly gay male professional footballer in Britain.
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Cost of living crisis: Minister says people could 'take on more hours' at work or move to a 'better paid job' to protect themselves from cost of living surge
A government minister has suggested that people struggling with the cost of living could take on more hours or move to a better-paid job.
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Monkeypox: Four more cases of rare viral infection have been confirmed in England
Four more cases of monkeypox have been detected in England, health officials have said.
National News
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More than 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant after weeks of resistance
More than 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol after weeks of resistance against the Russian invasion.
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Jake Daniels: Blackpool footballer, 17, comes out, becoming only openly gay male professional footballer in Britain
A 17-year-old player has come out, becoming the only openly gay male professional footballer in Britain.
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Monkeypox: Four more cases of rare viral infection have been confirmed in England
Four more cases of monkeypox have been detected in England, health officials have said.
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Cost of living: Conservative MP says people could 'incentivise granny annexes' to save money
A Conservative MP has suggested people could "incentivise granny annexes" to save money amid the cost of living crisis.
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Sport
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Jake Daniels: Blackpool forward becomes UK's first active male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay
"I told my mum and my sister. The day after we played Accrington and I scored four, so it just shows how much of a weight off the shoulders it was and a massive relief."
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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager does not expect Man City to drop points against Aston Villa
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expects to miss out on the Premier League title and an unprecedented Quadruple as he admitted: "I don't expect Manchester City to drop points."
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Ref Watch: Should Everton have had another penalty vs Brentford for shirt pull on Richarlison?
Dermot Gallagher dissects the big flashpoints from the weekend's action and discusses whether Everton should have been awarded another penalty against Brentford for a shirt pull on Richarlison?
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Paul Pogba: Juventus meeting Manchester United midfielder's representatives on Monday
Juventus are meeting Paul Pogba's representatives on Monday as they begin talks over a potential return to Turin.
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Frank Lampard: Everton boss says Richarlison should have had penalty before Jarrad Branthwaite's red card in loss to Brentford
Everton boss Frank Lampard says his side should have been awarded a penalty for a “clear pull” on Richarlison’s shirt just moments before Jarrad Branthwaite was sent off in the 3-2 home defeat to Brentford.
Showbiz News
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Depp v Heard: Actress carried a make-up kit 'at all times' to cover bruises, court told
Photographs of Amber Heard with red marks, bruises and swelling on her face - the result, she alleges, of her and Johnny Depp's final fight - have been shown in court.
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Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: Watch trial live
WARNING: May contain swearing, description of drug taking and domestic violence. This feed is provided to Sky News by Court TV. Sky has no control over its content and quality.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker 'have tied the knot' in California
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have reportedly married in Santa Barbara, California.
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Ukrainian Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra condemn 'sick lottery' of Russian missiles as they release dramatic new video
The frontman of the Ukrainian band which won the Eurovision Song Contest has condemned the "sick lottery" of Russian missiles hitting residential buildings in his war-torn country.
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'What she has accomplished is historic': Praise for Queen as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin
The Queen received a standing ovation as her Platinum Jubilee celebrations began on Sunday.
Technology
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Elon Musk responds with poop emoji after Twitter boss hits back over fake account concerns
Twitter's chief executive has hit back after Elon Musk put his deal to buy the platform "on hold" over concerns about fake user accounts.
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Google sued for using the NHS data of 1.6 million Britons 'without their knowledge or consent'
Google is being sued over its use of confidential medical records belonging to 1.6 million individuals in the UK.
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Scientists power miniature computer with algae for six months
Scientists have powered a miniature computer for six months using only the electrical current generated by algae.
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The Great Translation Movement: 'Despicable' group accused of smearing China's image insists it's exposing online 'echo chamber'
They say they are just volunteers translating posts from the Chinese internet. State media call them "a despicable anti-China smear campaign" and "psychological warfare".
Strange News
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Parasitic worms get sucked into gender bias row amid claims of names being sexist
Parasitic worms have been sucked into the gender bias row after a report claimed the naming of the creatures was sexist.
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Metallica baby: Woman gives birth at Brazil stadium show 'as band plays Enter Sandman'
Supermarkets, cars and lifts are just some of the unusual birth places reported for babies who have made speedy entrances into the world.
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Netherlands: Boy, four, called 'a new Max Verstappen' after taking mother's car for joyride
A four-year-old boy has been likened to F1 star Max Verstappen after taking his mother's car for a drive in the Netherlands.
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Heinz unveils 'HM Sauce' and 'Salad Queen' to mark the Platinum Jubilee
Two of the UK's best-known condiments are getting a royal makeover to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Videos
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Boris Johnson says UK must proceed with 'legislative solution' to Northern Ireland Protocol as an 'insurance' in case deal with EU is not reached
Boris Johnson has said the UK needs to "proceed with a legislative solution" to the Northern Ireland Protocol as an "insurance" in case a deal is not reached with Brussels.
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Elon Musk responds with poop emoji after Twitter boss hits back over fake account concerns
Twitter's chief executive has hit back after Elon Musk put his deal to buy the platform "on hold" over concerns about fake user accounts.
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Ukrainian women reveal their rape ordeal and say Russian soldiers must 'be punished'
Pointing to a grubby, grey sofa in the corner of a small room in her neighbour's house, the Ukrainian mother said that was where a teenage Russian soldier raped her.
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Cost of living crisis: Minister says people could 'take on more hours' at work or move to a 'better paid job' to protect themselves from cost of living surge
A government minister has suggested that people struggling with the cost of living could take on more hours or move to a better-paid job.
Today's Weather
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