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Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.
A planning application by Avara Foods, one of the county’s largest employers, says the replacement sheds at Parkway Farm, Madley west of Hereford would have the same footprint as the current eight within the two-hectare site, and “will not result in any increase in floor area, bird numbers, or operational intensity”.
UK News
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Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer says
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.
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TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK
The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
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Hosepipe ban brought in for more people amid 'decline in river levels'
More than two million people will face a hosepipe ban after South East Water said it was extending water restrictions.
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Schoolboy who stabbed his teacher in the head not guilty of attempted murder
A schoolboy has been acquitted of attempted murder but found guilty of wounding with intent after stabbing his teacher in the head.
National News
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Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer says
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.
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TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK
The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
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Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced to life in prison
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a Mexican drug lord who trafficked substances into the US for the Sinaloa cartel, has been jailed for life.
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Paramount takeover of Warner Bros paused on orders of judge
A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance, as several US states move to block the deal.
Sport
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Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Former England forward and manager passes away after battle with cancer
Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
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2026 World Cup awards: Thomas Tuchel, Rodri, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi all feature in tournament highs and lows
As the World Cup draws to a close, with Spain crowned champions for the second time in their history, Sky Sports writers reflect on a tournament that captured the world's attention - but also suffered its fair share of controversy.
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Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea in talks with Crystal Palace over signing of France international defender
Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of defender Maxence Lacroix.
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George Russell: Mercedes driver 'knocked down' but vows to fight on for F1 title as team work to resolve mystery car problems
George Russell says he has been "knocked down" but will "get back up" after the latest setbacks to his world championship challenge at the Belgian Grand Prix
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World Cup 2026 data analysis: Record goals, bigger FIFA ranking gaps, older starting XIs, travel, heat, penalties, substitutes and how Spain won it
The biggest World Cup in history produced numbers to match. Forty-eight teams, 104 games and three host countries delivered a record 308 goals before Spain were crowned champions.
Showbiz News
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TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UK
The media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
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Paramount takeover of Warner Bros paused on orders of judge
A judge has ordered a temporary halt to the takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance, as several US states move to block the deal.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer says
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.
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Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton, who had prostate cancer, dies
Newsreader and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68.
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Brenda Fricker, best known for My Left Foot and Home Alone 2, dies aged 81
Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.
Technology
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Hosepipe ban brought in for more people amid 'decline in river levels'
More than two million people will face a hosepipe ban after South East Water said it was extending water restrictions.
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Prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects 'as effective as radiotherapy and surgery'
A less invasive prostate cancer treatment is as effective as radiotherapy and surgery but with fewer side effects, a major study suggests.
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Teen's mother calls for greater online child safety as High Court orders new inquest into son's death
A mother who fears her teenage son may have died following an online challenge gone wrong has welcomed a High Court decision to order a new inquest into his death.
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Meta to alert parents if teenagers ask Instagram AI chatbot about suicide or self-harm
Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.
Strange News
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New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo
A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
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Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
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Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city
Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.
Videos
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TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.
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British Steel taken into public ownership
The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.
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Nigel Farage asks 'What is my sin?' as he mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift' and benefits in kind
Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.
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Hosepipe ban brought in for more people amid 'decline in river levels'
More than two million people will face a hosepipe ban after South East Water said it was extending water restrictions.
