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Commonwealth Games 2022
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Worcester Paralympic medallist Rebecca Redfern selected for first Commonwealth Games
Worcester Paralympic medallist Rebecca Redfern will represent Team England at her first Commonwealth Games.
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Team Wales: Women's Table Tennis players announced
Team Wales has announced the 2022 Women's Table Tennis team for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay to visit Hereford, Gloucester, Worcester and Bridgnorth
The Queen's Baton will visit Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire this July as part of the 16th official Queen's Baton Relay.
Gloucestershire News
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Gloucester couple reveal their identities after scooping £184m
The biggest-ever lottery winners in Britain have revealed their identities.
Worcestershire News
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Woman dies in M5 crash
A woman has died following a serious crash on the M5 in Worcestershire.
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Two seriously injured in Castlemorton Common crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a head on collision on Castlemorton Common in which two men were seriously injured.
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Two arrested after attempted burglary in Alvechurch
Two men have been arrested following an attempted burglary in Alvechurch.
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73-year-old woman killed in A456 collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A456 in Kidderminster on Friday afternoon.
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Worcester Paralympic medallist Rebecca Redfern selected for first Commonwealth Games
Worcester Paralympic medallist Rebecca Redfern will represent Team England at her first Commonwealth Games.
Powys News
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Lib Dems believe they are closing in on deal to run Powys council
“All will be revealed” about who rules Powys County Council by the end of the week, said the man who would be leader, Cllr James Gibson-Watt.
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Joint leaders elected for one Independent group
Two leaders have emerged to head the official Independent group at Powys County Council.
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Lib Dem councillor suspended following allegations of anti-semitic social media post
Liberal Democrats in Wales have confirmed that one of their successful candidates in last week’s local election in Powys, has been suspended from the party.
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Progressive coalition expected in Powys
By the time the Powys County Council annual general meeting (AGM) comes round later this month, residents will know the make-up of the ruling administration.
UK News
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Monkeypox spreading in UK through community transmission, with new cases identified 'daily', says senior doctor
Monkeypox is spreading in the UK through community transmission and new cases are being detected on a daily basis, a senior doctor has warned.
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Cost of living: Energy chief says any windfall tax should fall upon 'those with the broadest shoulders'
The boss of energy company E.ON has said any windfall tax in the UK should fall upon "those with the broadest shoulders" as consumers face a doubling in prices.
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Partygate: Minister unable to say who requested meeting between PM and Sue Gray over her report
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said he does not know who requested a meeting between the prime minister and Sue Gray over her partygate report, but is confident there was "no way" she would allow herself to be influenced by anybody.
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Raheem Bailey: Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi reveals own bullying ordeal after 'sickening' incident that saw boy lose finger
The education secretary says an alleged bullying incident in which an 11-year-old boy lost a finger is "sickening" - as he spoke of his own bullying ordeal as a child.
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Premier League final day: Villa take shock lead at Man City raising Liverpool's title hopes - live updates
National News
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Monkeypox spreading in UK through community transmission, with new cases identified 'daily', says senior doctor
Monkeypox is spreading in the UK through community transmission and new cases are being detected on a daily basis, a senior doctor has warned.
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Raheem Bailey: Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi reveals own bullying ordeal after 'sickening' incident that saw boy lose finger
The education secretary says an alleged bullying incident in which an 11-year-old boy lost a finger is "sickening" - as he spoke of his own bullying ordeal as a child.
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Manchester Arena attack: City remembers victims of suicide bomb five years on
Manchester has been remembering the 22 victims of the arena bombing five years on from the terrorist attack.
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Partygate: Minister unable to say who requested meeting between PM and Sue Gray over her report
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said he does not know who requested a meeting between the prime minister and Sue Gray over her partygate report, but is confident there was "no way" she would allow herself to be influenced by anybody.
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Trooping the Colour: Family left 'shaken up' after seeing part of stand collapse at Trooping the Colour rehearsal
Witnesses have shared their shock at seeing part of a stand collapse during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, which left five people injured.
Sport
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Spanish GP Qualifying: Charles Leclerc salvages epic pole after spin as Max Verstappen suffers late issues
Charles Leclerc salvaged his fourth F1 pole position of the season after a stunning final lap in Spanish GP qualifying, with Max Verstappen left to bemoan a late Red Bull issue to end his hopes of battling his title rival.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool defender claims Man City have helped his side become mentality monsters
Trent Alexander-Arnold says Manchester City have helped Liverpool become the 'mentality monsters' that have forced a potential quadruple, as both sides battle for the Premier League title on the final day.
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Spanish GP: Max Verstappen wins thrilling race after Charles Leclerc engine failure, Lewis Hamilton recovers after first-lap collision
Max Verstappen capitalised on Charles Leclerc's costly engine failure to win a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix and take the championship lead.
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Live football on Sky Sports - games, dates, kick-off times
Follow all the twists and turns at the top and bottom of the Premier League on the final day as Sky Sports show three live games, while Soccer Special on Sky Sports News will broadcast all the goals from all the games as they go in.
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Lyon's Ada Hegerberg: I never imagined I'd reach Champions League final again after injury nightmare
Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg admits she’s gone from a “very low point” to “feeling like a kid again” after putting 20 months of injury struggles behind her to play in the Champions League final against Barcelona.
Showbiz News
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Jimmy Savile victim groped on TV fears Steve Coogan will 'struggle' playing 'monster'- as BBC drama faces calls to be axed
A woman who was groped by Jimmy Savile on Top Of The Pops fears Steve Coogan will "struggle" to portray the "monster" in an upcoming BBC drama, amid calls for the series to be axed.
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Morgan Freeman and deceased senator John McCain among Americans banned from Russia
Actor Morgan Freeman and former US senator John McCain, who is deceased, are among a list of 963 Americans who have been "permanently banned" from entering Russia.
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Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to make guest appearance in EastEnders for Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Regular viewers may have trouble believing their eyes when Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall make a guest appearance in EastEnders early next month.
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Child actor who starred in Jaws becomes police chief where it was filmed
A child actor who starred in the blockbuster 1975 film Jaws has become a police chief on the island where it was filmed.
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Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Aimee 'lucky to be alive' after escaping fatal studio fire in Los Angeles
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Aimee is "lucky" to be alive after escaping a fatal fire in Los Angeles, her mother Sharon has said.
Technology
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Smartwear companies fire starting gun on the race for our faces
Following the commercial success of Facebook's Oculus virtual reality headset, companies are now in a race to develop the first consumer market-aimed augmented reality (AR) glasses.
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Artificial Intelligence sleep app may mean an end to sleeping pills for insomniacs
A new artificial intelligence sleep app has been developed that might be able to replace sleeping pills for insomnia sufferers.
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Prehistoric faeces discovered in Wiltshire gives a hint about the cooking skills of Stonehenge builders
Ancient faeces found near Stonehenge show its builders may have dined on badly cooked cow offal during epic winter feasts.
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The 'most valuable car' in the world sells for a record €135m - but it's for a good cause
The "most valuable car in the world", a 1955 Mercedes-Benz, has sold for a record €135m (£114.4m).
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The Sun: 'Solar hedgehog' among 'breathtaking' images released by European Space Agency
Scientists are investigating a mysterious "solar hedgehog" seen on the surface of the Sun.
Strange News
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Child actor who starred in Jaws becomes police chief where it was filmed
A child actor who starred in the blockbuster 1975 film Jaws has become a police chief on the island where it was filmed.
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Parasitic worms get sucked into gender bias row amid claims of names being sexist
Parasitic worms have been sucked into the gender bias row after a report claimed the naming of the creatures was sexist.
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Metallica baby: Woman gives birth at Brazil stadium show 'as band plays Enter Sandman'
Supermarkets, cars and lifts are just some of the unusual birth places reported for babies who have made speedy entrances into the world.
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Netherlands: Boy, four, called 'a new Max Verstappen' after taking mother's car for joyride
A four-year-old boy has been likened to F1 star Max Verstappen after taking his mother's car for a drive in the Netherlands.
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Heinz unveils 'HM Sauce' and 'Salad Queen' to mark the Platinum Jubilee
Two of the UK's best-known condiments are getting a royal makeover to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Videos
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Ukraine rules out ceasefire and insists only 'diplomacy' can end war, as fighting intensifies in Donbas
Ukraine has ruled out agreeing to a ceasefire with Russia - and said it will not accept any deal with Moscow that involves giving up territory.
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Partygate: Minister unable to say who requested meeting between PM and Sue Gray over her report
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said he does not know who requested a meeting between the prime minister and Sue Gray over her partygate report, but is confident there was "no way" she would allow herself to be influenced by anybody.
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Monkeypox spreading in UK through community transmission, with new cases identified 'daily', says senior doctor
Monkeypox is spreading in the UK through community transmission and new cases are being detected on a daily basis, a senior doctor has warned.
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Cost of living: Energy chief says any windfall tax should fall upon 'those with the broadest shoulders'
The boss of energy company E.ON has said any windfall tax in the UK should fall upon "those with the broadest shoulders" as consumers face a doubling in prices.
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Cost of living: Grocery prices up by 'more than 20%' in advance of food inflation caused by Ukraine war
Hundreds of staple grocery items had shot up in price by more than a fifth over the two years prior to the surge in food inflation caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, according to an investigation.
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