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Gloucestershire News
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Where to Watch England in the 2026 World Cup: Top Local Spots
The biggest football tournament has officially kicked off and as the Three Lions prepare to take on the 2026 World Cup, pubs across our region are gearing up for a summer of football fever.
Worcestershire News
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Where to Watch England in the 2026 World Cup: Top Local Spots
The biggest football tournament has officially kicked off and as the Three Lions prepare to take on the 2026 World Cup, pubs across our region are gearing up for a summer of football fever.
UK News
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'Nothing to suggest' Ann Widdecombe murder politically motivated, say police - after man arrested in Rotherham
Police are remaining "open-minded" about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.
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Major incident declared over wildfire in North Wales - as parts of UK face risk of 'exceptional' blazes
A major incident has been declared by emergency services dealing with a large wildfire in North Wales.
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Woman, 24, killed and man injured in double stabbing in Hayes, west London
A 24-year-old woman has been killed and a man injured in a double stabbing in west London.
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Jannik Sinner wins second men's Wimbledon singles title
Jannik Sinner has retained his Wimbledon men's singles title with victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
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Two men die after going into sea to save children at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool
Two men have died after going into the water in a rescue attempt at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool.
National News
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'Nothing to suggest' Ann Widdecombe murder politically motivated, say police - after man arrested in Rotherham
Police are remaining "open-minded" about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.
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Residents evacuated as 125 firefighters called to 'serious' UK fire
Residents are reported to have been evacuated as 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters were called to a "serious" fire in Walthamstow, east London.
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Two men die after going into sea to save children at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool
Two men have died after going into the water in a rescue attempt at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool.
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Jannik Sinner wins second men's Wimbledon singles title
Jannik Sinner has retained his Wimbledon men's singles title with victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
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Major incident declared over wildfire in North Wales - as parts of UK face risk of 'exceptional' blazes
A major incident has been declared by emergency services dealing with a large wildfire in North Wales.
Sport
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World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel's ‘battle of wills’ is healthy for England
Passionate, driven, uncompromising. Those are terms that can be equally applied to both Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham.
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Brendon McCullum to leave role as England Test coach but continue to lead white-ball sides
Brendon McCullum will leave his role as England's Test head coach but continue to lead the white-ball teams.
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Heather Knight's international retirement: Former England captain "one of the greats", says Tash Farrant
Tash Farrant hailed Heather Knight as "one of the greats" after the former England captain announced her retirement from international cricket.
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Gary Neville on Jude Bellingham after England's win over Norway: Influence at this World Cup gives me goosebumps
Gary Neville says that Jude Bellingham is England's superstar now and that he has never seen anything like it – claiming his performance gave him goosebumps.
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Paul Merson: Jude Bellingham has X-factor needed to win England the World Cup
Paul Merson says Jude Bellingham has the X-factor needed to help England win the World Cup.
Showbiz News
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Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell dies aged 39
Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has died aged 39, her family said in a statement.
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean overtake Wet Wet Wet with record-breaking chart run
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made UK chart history after their duet Rein Me In became the longest-running British No 1 single of all time.
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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobs as he's found not guilty of raping woman in a car
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobbed in court as he was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault.
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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So, what does Sky's £1.6bn deal with ITV mean for viewers? For now, not much
The residents of Coronation Street might have survived serial killers and tram crashes, but the biggest ITV plot twist has been unfolding in the boardroom.
Technology
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Europe's first total solar eclipse in almost 30 years: What you need to know
Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe next month as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
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'It's time to do a test': Bowel cancer screening for people in their 50s critically low, NHS warns
The number of Britons in their 50s who take part in bowel cancer screening remains critically low, the NHS has warned.
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Vape flavours and packaging that are 'attractive' to children could be banned under reforms
Vapes will be sold in plain packaging, and enticing flavour descriptions will be banned under a proposal to stop e-cigarettes being marketed to children.
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Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, dies aged 87
Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, has died aged 87.
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Mountain-breeding dotterels could be first UK bird lost to climate change, RSPB warns as population falls 89%
One of the UK's bird species could be lost to climate change, conservationists have warned, as their population has declined by almost 90%.
Strange News
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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.
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Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
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Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
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The Wargame - episode two: Armed Attack
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Videos
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'Nothing to suggest' Ann Widdecombe murder politically motivated, say police - after man arrested in Rotherham
Police are remaining "open-minded" about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.
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Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division
ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.
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Financial stability at risk from artificial intelligence - Bank of England says
The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.
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Major incident declared over wildfire in North Wales - as parts of UK face risk of 'exceptional' blazes
A major incident has been declared by emergency services dealing with a large wildfire in North Wales.
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Energy costs rise and stocks fall sharply as US-Iran peace is shattered
There has been a marked increase in global energy prices amid fears of a prolonged resumption to hostilities between the US and Iran.
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