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Worcestershire News
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
UK News
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E-bike and e-scooter fires have hit a record high - this is why
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, new figures suggest.
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UK weather: 'Unusually warm' temperatures are on the way - but it isn't good news for everyone
The UK is going from Storm Dave to sunny days - and could have the warmest start to April in six years.
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Four men arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed to death outside nightclub
Four men have been arrested after a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in London in the early hours of Monday.
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Waitrose employee sacked after tackling 'Easter egg shoplifter' should be reinstated, Tories say
A Waitrose employee who said he was sacked after tackling a shoplifter trying to steal a bag of Easter eggs should be reinstated and handed a bonus, according to the Conservatives.
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Popular holiday hotspot airport is out of fuel - with more running out
National News
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UK weather: 'Unusually warm' temperatures are on the way - but it isn't good news for everyone
The UK is going from Storm Dave to sunny days - and could have the warmest start to April in six years.
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What's at stake for Wales in May's elections?
Labour has been winning in elections in Wales for more than a century - and if the polls are anything to go by, this will change in the Senedd elections in May.
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Popular holiday hotspot airport is out of fuel - with more running out
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E-bike and e-scooter fires have hit a record high - this is why
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, new figures suggest.
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Woman's birth in mid-air creates tricky legal situation
A passenger flying from Jamaica to the US has given birth in mid-air.
Sport
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The Masters – Champions Dinner explained: Rory McIlroy’s menu, who sits where, who is invited and who pays?
Rory McIlroy previously called adding to his major tally the "final piece of the puzzle", with that win now allowing him to sit at the head of a special golfing dinner table ahead of his Masters title defence.
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The Masters: Tiger Woods' absence felt at Augusta National as players offer views on former world No 1's struggles
Tiger Woods has dominated pre-tournament headlines despite not featuring at The Masters, with many of those in action at Augusta National offering mixed views on his absence and struggles.
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The Masters 2026: Justin Rose seeks to avenge play-off heartbreak but insists Augusta National 'does not owe him anything'
Justin Rose insists Augusta National "does not owe him anything" as he looks to avenge last year’s play-off heartbreak and string of near-misses at The Masters.
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta left with selection dilemmas due to injury crisis ahead of Sporting and Bournemouth tests
Two games, two defeats, two trophies slip out of Arsenal's grasp. If they are to grab Champions League and/or Premier League glory they must bounce back this week.
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The Masters - storylines to follow: Rory McIlroy's title bid, Scottie Scheffler's form, English hopes at Augusta and more
Can Rory McIlroy successfully defend his title at The Masters? Will Scottie Scheffler bounce back from his blip and can an Englishman challenge for victory at Augusta National? We take a look at five storylines to follow ahead of the opening major of the year...
Showbiz News
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Kanye West responds to calls for festival ban - as he offers to meet UK Jewish community
Kanye West, the rapper whose antisemitic comments have led to calls for a ban from an upcoming UK festival appearance, has offered to meet the British Jewish community.
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Savannah Guthrie returns to Today show for first time since her mother's disappearance
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago.
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Bryan Cranston on his new role - inspired by the complicated relationship with his father
Bryan Cranston says there's a lot of his father in his latest stage role, playing Joseph Keller, the patriarch of Arthur Miller's 1947 tragedy All My Sons.
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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Jesy Nelson celebrates plans for rollout of SMA screenings for newborn babies
Jesy Nelson has spoken of her pride after it was announced screenings for spinal muscular atrophy will begin earlier than planned.
Technology
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Greek island of Crete is cloaked by Saharan dust storm - turning its blue skies blood red
The island of Crete, known for its blue skies, is seeing red - thanks to a cloud of Saharan dust.
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Mother who lost sight after birth has vision restored following plasma donation
A mother left blind after the birth of her first child has had her sight restored following a plasma donation.
Strange News
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Money Problem: Was DWP wrong on reader's state pension claim?
Our Money blog team helps a reader every week with their consumer issue or financial dispute.
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Barbie event issues refunds after comparison with infamous Glasgow convention
The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison.
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
Videos
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German men could require military permission to leave country for more than three months
German men aged between 17 and 45 could have to get military approval if they want to leave the country for more than three months, according to recent changes to the law.
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Kanye West responds to calls for festival ban - as he offers to meet UK Jewish community
Kanye West, the rapper whose antisemitic comments have led to calls for a ban from an upcoming UK festival appearance, has offered to meet the British Jewish community.
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What we know about the F-15 pilot who survived two days on Iranian mountain
Donald Trump has praised the US fighter pilot who was rescued from an Iranian mountain over the weekend.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter could be considered his successor, Seoul's spy agency reportedly says
The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be considered his successor, Seoul's spy agency has been reported as saying.
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Revealed: The incidents that almost triggered UK emergency alerts
The Southport riots, a falling Chinese rocket and parasitic water all almost caused the UK government to use its emergency alerts system.
Today's Weather
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Monmouth
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