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Worcestershire News
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Witness appeal following serious collision
Officers investigating a serious collision in Worcestershire yesterday (29 October) are appealing for witnesses to assist with their enquiries.
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Worcestershire residents urged to help prevent battery fires
Residents across Worcestershire are being asked to help prevent dangerous fires by keeping batteries out of household bins and recycling them separately.
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Reappeal for information following serious assault in Stourport-on-Severn.
Detectives are renewing their appeal for information following a serious assault in Stourport-on-Severn on Friday 2 October.
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Local fitness business gains national recognition following Worcestershire County Council support.
A Malvern personal training business that received support from Worcestershire County Council's Elevate Worcestershire Grant programme is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted for a prestigious fitness industry award.
UK News
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National Grid sparks deal to pave way for giant UK data centre
National Grid has struck a deal paving the way for Britain’s biggest electricity substation to be built on Teesside as the government races to avoid missing out on global demand for AI infrastructure development.
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Man dead and boy injured after being approached by police
An 18-year-old man has died and a boy was injured in a collision following an approach from patrolling police officers.
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Suspected far-right activists from Britain 'with tear gas bombs' detained in France, say authorities
Five suspected far-right activists from Britain were detained in northern France last Thursday, according to authorities.
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The King to speak about slavery with 'unflinching honesty'
The King will speak about slavery with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders amid increasing pressure for Britain to offer an apology over its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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Flights disrupted after 'illegal and persistent' drone activity near airport
Flights have been disrupted at Jersey Airport due to the unlawful operation of drones in the vicinity on Saturday evening, the airport and the island's chief minister have said.
National News
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Pilot's last words before jet crashes in Florida, killing all nine on board
A business jet has crashed in a Florida neighbourhood killing all nine people on board.
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Ciara Mageean: Former European 1,500m champion dies at age of 34
Former European 1,500m champion Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.
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Suspected far-right activists from Britain 'with tear gas bombs' detained in France, say authorities
Five suspected far-right activists from Britain were detained in northern France last Thursday, according to authorities.
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National Grid sparks deal to pave way for giant UK data centre
National Grid has struck a deal paving the way for Britain’s biggest electricity substation to be built on Teesside as the government races to avoid missing out on global demand for AI infrastructure development.
Sport
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Kimi Antonelli: How F1's youngest ever world champion went from crisis point during his debut campaign to dominating the 2026 season
This is how it was meant to be.
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Kimi Antonelli crowned 2026 F1 world champion as Max Verstappen wins wild Mexico City Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history as Max Verstappen held off Lewis Hamilton to win a thrilling Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Marnus Labuschagne: Australia batter set to be dropped after 'not taking his opportunity' in South Africa Test series
Marnus Labuschagne is facing the axe from the Australia Test team after their 2-1 series defeat in South Africa, with head coach Andrew McDonald saying "he hasn't taken his opportunity on this tour".
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Da’Mazion Vanhouter: America's next great heavyweight? 'They can stop looking. Because I’m already here!'
American boxing needs a great heavyweight champion, and Da’Mazion Vanhouter is here to audition for the role.
Showbiz News
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Actress Selma Blair says she's 'so sorry' in first public remarks since incident on plane
Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since she was charged with assault following an incident on a plane earlier this month.
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Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86
Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Hayden Panettiere: Police close investigation into star's death
Police have closed the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after a post-mortem found she died accidentally.
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Meghan 'can't wait' to join Junior MasterChef Australia as host
Meghan Markle has said she "can't wait" to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.
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Donald Trump launches foul-mouthed tirade at Norway - as 'number one fan' Nicki Minaj attends rally
Nicki Minaj said Donald Trump "has given us a future to look forward to" as she joined the US president on stage at a rally in Michigan.
Technology
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Majority of funds stolen in cryptocurrency hack replenished, Binance says
Around 90% of stolen cryptocurrency assets following a hack on a major exchange has been replenished, according to Binance.
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Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history' as billions stolen in Binance hack
Cryptocurrency worth more than $6.3bn (£4.7bn) has been stolen from a major exchange - with one industry insider telling Sky News it is "the largest bank heist in human history".
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Meta, TikTok and X lose hearing against UK watchdog over moderation data demands
Meta, TikTok and X have lost a legal challenge against the UK's regulator over the amount of information it is demanding under new laws.
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Yorkshire Water boss resigns after company given lowest environmental rating
Yorkshire Water has announced its chief executive is stepping down - a day after the company was given the lowest environmental rating by regulators.
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AI-powered 'doorbell cameras' tested to cut risk of rising human encounters with polar bears
Artificial intelligence-powered "doorbell cameras" are being tested by a team of international experts in Canada to warn communities about approaching polar bears as climate change increases the risk of dangerous encounters.
Strange News
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Keeping the skies above us safe: Sky News flies in 'incredible' RAF Typhoon practice exercise
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US midterms: How Trump's immigration crackdown could cost him Texas
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Bugatti's CEO Mate Rimac down car thief - then offers him lift home
The head of the luxury car-maker Bugatti has promised to stop leaving his keys in his own car after his £2m model was stolen from a company site in Zagreb.
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The budget previewed - in the time it takes to brew a cup of tea
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Israeli elections: Everything you missed overnight
Videos
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Donald Trump launches foul-mouthed tirade at Norway - as 'number one fan' Nicki Minaj attends rally
Nicki Minaj said Donald Trump "has given us a future to look forward to" as she joined the US president on stage at a rally in Michigan.
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Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86
Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history' as billions stolen in Binance hack
Cryptocurrency worth more than $6.3bn (£4.7bn) has been stolen from a major exchange - with one industry insider telling Sky News it is "the largest bank heist in human history".
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Poundland bidder tells administrator it remains keen on rescue deal
The Northern Irish company attempting to stage a solvent rescue of Poundland has told the discount retailer's administrator-in-waiting that it remains keen on a deal which could save more than 10,000 jobs.
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Burnham 'open' to slavery apology - as King continues Caribbean tour
Andy Burnham has said he is "open" to calls for Britain to make a formal apology for its role in the slave trade as the King continues his tour of the Caribbean.
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