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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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'They know Britain is a soft country': The visa overstayers living under the radar
Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.
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The government doesn't know how many people are overstaying their visas - here's why
The government can't say with accuracy how many visa overstayers there are in Britain - no data has been collated for five-and-a-half years.
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UK rebuts Milei's claims about arms exports and Falklands
The government has denied claims from Argentina's president that the two countries are in talks about lifting an arms export ban that has been in place since the Falklands War.
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Plan to tackle rough sleeping unveiled - but charities say it doesn't go far enough
Homelessness charities have warned that ministers are "falling short of what is desperately needed to end Britain's homelessness crisis".
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British soldier killed in Ukraine named - as Trump exchanges 'strong words' with Kyiv's allies
Tributes have been paid to a British soldier killed in Ukraine, as the country's allies prepare for talks before a crucial potential meeting with Donald Trump.
National News
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US accused of 'piracy' after footage shows armed troops storm tanker off Venezuela
Venezuela has accused the US of "piracy" after an oil tanker was seized off the country's coast.
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US-Venezuela crisis: Everything we know about dramatic ship seizure
The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas.
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'They know Britain is a soft country': The visa overstayers living under the radar
Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.
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Maria Corina Machado: In-hiding peace prize winner makes emotional appearance after unprecedented journey
Venezuela's in-hiding opposition leader has made her first public appearance in months after covertly journeying to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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UK rebuts Milei's claims about arms exports and Falklands
The government has denied claims from Argentina's president that the two countries are in talks about lifting an arms export ban that has been in place since the Falklands War.
Sport
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Mo Salah to Saudi Arabia? Liverpool forward wanted by Saudi Pro League clubs amid uncertainty over future
Saudi Arabian clubs want to sign Mohamed Salah but they would need to have a clear indication that he is ready to play there before making a move for the Liverpool forward.
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World Darts Championship 2026: Luke Littler's time to embrace 'biggest challenge' and Alexandra Palace pressure
The talk has all been about him. The questions have revolved around him. The odds are in his favour. Now, it is time for Luke Littler to deliver at Alexandra Palace once again.
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Jamie Carragher: Liverpool win at Inter Milan massive for Arne Slot and shows fans are behind him amid Mohamed Salah fallout
Jamie Carragher has called Liverpool's win at Inter Milan "massive" for Arne Slot and shows fans are behind him in the wake of a public fallout with Mohamed Salah and the forward's omission from the squad.
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World Darts Championship: Gian van Veen out to show he can rival Luke Littler as title favourite by picking up maiden world title
Gian van Veen is in the remarkable position where he enters the World Darts Championship as world No 7 but is yet to win on the Alexandra Palace stage.
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Anthony Joshua rematch is 'a possibility' for Daniel Dubois, says new trainer Tony Sims
A rematch with Anthony Joshua remains a possibility for Daniel Dubois, says new trainer Tony Sims.
Showbiz News
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Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series of novels, dies aged 55
Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has been hailed as a "graceful" inspiration who left her readers feeling better about themselves, following her death at the age of 55.
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Live music venues warn of 'devastating consequences' of budget tax changes in letter to Sir Keir Starmer
Tax changes announced in the budget could have "devastating, unintended consequences" on live music venues, including widespread closures and job losses, trade bodies have warned.
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Iceland to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Iceland has announced it is boycotting next year's Eurovision over Israel's participation in the competition, saying taking part would "neither be a source of joy nor peace".
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Why is Warner Bros for sale, what are the controversial bids – and how is Trump involved?
A huge takeover that would rock the entertainment industry looks imminent, with Netflix and Paramount fighting over Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
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Scottish artist Nnena Kalu wins Turner Prize 2025 for hanging Barcelona sculptures and Liverpool exhibition
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize with two exhibitions, including a series of brightly coloured sculptures.
Technology
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Worst social media app for child abuse offences revealed
Snapchat is the most commonly-used social media platform in reported child exploitation and abuse offences, according to new police figures.
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There's one big problem with Australia's social media ban
The trouble with the scientific evidence behind the social media ban in Australia is that there is not more of it.
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GCHQ releases annual Christmas puzzle - can you solve it?
GCHQ has released its annual Christmas challenge, with seven puzzles aimed to put the nation's codebreaking skills to the test.
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Australia's under 16s social media ban: How it works and could the UK bring in a similar law?
Australian has become the world's first country to implement a social media ban for under-16s.
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Do you have ringing in your ears? For millions who do, there could now be a solution
Do you suffer from ringing in your ears? For millions of people in the UK who do, researchers say they may have found a solution.
Strange News
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
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Runaway reindeer sparks emergency rescue operation in Merseyside
"Christmas is saved" after a large search operation for a runaway reindeer found the animal on a beach in Merseyside, emergency services have said.
Videos
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Revenues of water company to be cut by regulator Ofwat
The UK's biggest water supplier has been dealt another blow as the regulator decided to reduce its income.
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'They know Britain is a soft country': The visa overstayers living under the radar
Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.
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Plan to tackle rough sleeping unveiled - but charities say it doesn't go far enough
Homelessness charities have warned that ministers are "falling short of what is desperately needed to end Britain's homelessness crisis".
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Live music venues warn of 'devastating consequences' of budget tax changes in letter to Sir Keir Starmer
Tax changes announced in the budget could have "devastating, unintended consequences" on live music venues, including widespread closures and job losses, trade bodies have warned.
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US accused of 'piracy' after footage shows armed troops storm tanker off Venezuela
Venezuela has accused the US of "piracy" after an oil tanker was seized off the country's coast.
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