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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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Water companies seek even higher bill increases than first indicated
Water companies across England and Wales are asking for bills to be made even higher than they first requested, with one company seeking an 84% hike.
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Chris Kaba was 'core member' of gang and 'gunman in nightclub shooting' days before he was killed by police
Chris Kaba was a core member of a notorious south London gang and accused of being the gunman in an alleged bid to murder a rival in a nightclub shooting days before he was killed.
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Paul Gascoigne's daughter says she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Al Fayed
British model Bianca Gascoigne has said she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager.
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Wales train crash: Passenger dead and 15 in hospital after collision in Powys
A passenger has died and 15 others have been taken to hospital after two trains collided in Mid Wales on Monday evening.
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Suspect arrested after man killed and another injured at Hamilton community centre
A suspect has been arrested amid a murder investigation after a man was killed and another injured at a community centre in South Lanarkshire.
National News
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Chris Kaba was 'core member' of gang and 'gunman in nightclub shooting' days before he was killed by police
Chris Kaba was a core member of a notorious south London gang and accused of being the gunman in an alleged bid to murder a rival in a nightclub shooting days before he was killed.
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Paul Gascoigne's daughter says she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Al Fayed
British model Bianca Gascoigne has said she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager.
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Water companies seek even higher bill increases than first indicated
Water companies across England and Wales are asking for bills to be made even higher than they first requested, with one company seeking an 84% hike.
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Kyran Durnin: Police in Ireland searching former family home of boy, 8, who is suspected murder victim
Officers investigating the suspected murder of an eight-year-old boy in Ireland are searching his former family home, police have said.
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Harvey Weinstein has rare bone marrow cancer and is treated in prison
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has bone marrow cancer, according to a report in the US.
Sport
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Pakistan vs England: Rehan Ahmed recalled in three-spinner line-up for tourists in third Test as Gus Atkinson also returns
England have recalled Rehan Ahmed as part of a three-pronged spin attack for the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan.
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Ref Watch: Dermot Gallagher analyses John Stones' winner for Man City, William Saliba's red card at Bournemouth and more
In the latest edition of Ref Watch, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher runs through the key incidents at the weekend - including controversial calls involving John Stones and William Saliba.
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United States GP: Charles Leclerc leads dominant Ferrari 1-2 in Austin as Lando Norris penalty hands Max Verstappen third
Charles Leclerc superbly won the United States Grand Prix in a surprisingly-dominant one-two for Ferrari as Lando Norris lost a crucial third place to Max Verstappen after being penalised for a late-race overtake on his F1 title rival.
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Arsenal's red cards: Are Mikel Arteta's team becoming ill-disciplined or is it just bad luck in the Premier League?
They say good things come in threes - try telling Mikel Arteta that about Arsenal's disciplinary issues this season.
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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff slams Red Bull ride-height device as 'outrageous' and expects further FIA probe
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has described Red Bull's contentious ride height-adjusting device as "outrageous" and says he expects the FIA's leadership to investigate.
Showbiz News
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Harvey Weinstein has rare bone marrow cancer and is treated in prison
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has bone marrow cancer, according to a report in the US.
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Liam Payne: Singer had cocaine in his body at time of death, official says
An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.
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Paul Di'Anno: Iron Maiden 'deeply saddened' after death of former singer
Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of raping girl, 13, as five new lawsuits filed against him
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing new sexual assault and rape accusations, including one that involves a 13-year-old girl.
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Oasis tour: Richard Ashcroft announced as special guest for reunion shows in UK and Ireland
Oasis have announced Richard Ashcroft will be joining them as a special guest on their UK and Ireland tour.
Technology
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Giant meteorite strike may have helped life thrive on Earth, research suggests
A meteorite four times the size of Mount Everest may have helped life to thrive after it smashed into Earth, research suggests.
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Orionid meteor shower: When it will take place and how you can see it
An incredible display of celestial fireworks may be visible overnight as debris left by Halley's Comet streaks across the night sky - but the moon may end up ruining the view.
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FastRig: First UK trial begins of sail designed to cut ships' carbon footprint
The first UK trial of a rigid sail that can be fitted on commercial ships to reduce their carbon footprint is under way in the Irish Sea.
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AI-generated child abuse images increasing at 'chilling' rate - as watchdog warns it is now becoming hard to spot
The amount of AI-generated child abuse images found on the internet is increasing at a "chilling" rate, according to a national watchdog.
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Company hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal
A company was hacked after it hired a North Korean cyber criminal posing as an IT contractor.
Strange News
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Dunedin Airport introduces maximum hugging time of three minutes at drop-off zone
An airport in New Zealand has limited hugging in its drop-off zone to a maximum of three minutes - with anyone wanting a longer goodbye told to head for the car park.
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Children's soft play centre apologises over body bag Halloween decorations
A children's soft play centre has apologised and removed its realistic-looking Halloween body bags after concerns from "shocked" parents.
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World Conker Championships men's winner cleared of cheating
The men's World Conker Championships winner has been cleared of cheating after a steel chestnut was found in his pocket.
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Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction
The Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like marsupial that once stalked the forests of Tasmania, could be brought back from extinction after a team of US and Australian researchers claimed a series of scientific breakthroughs.
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Prickly mayor bans cactus plants in buildings
A German town has banned the humble cactus from the town hall, schools and nurseries.
Videos
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How the odd bet on football could cost you a mortgage
While having the odd bet on your football team to win at the weekend sounds like a bit of harmless fun, it could actually scupper your chances of getting a mortgage.
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Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe defends comments to King as 'global truth telling'
The Australian senator who shouted at the King has defended her actions, insisting he is "not our sovereign".
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Bonus payments to water company bosses rise to £9.1m amid sewage scandal
Bonuses to water company bosses rose this year to £9.1m - despite record sewage discharges and financial woes at some utilities.
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Labour's Employment Rights Bill could cost business up to £5bn a year, government analysis shows
Overhauling workers' rights could cost businesses around £5bn a year, the government has said.
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1,100 inmates set for early release - as review considers tougher punishments outside prison
Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.
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