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Worcestershire News
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH
Police have made an arrest following a collision.
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Motorcyclist killed in Worcestershire collision
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision near Worcestershire Parkway on Sunday evening.
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Man charged after a serious assault in Worcester
A Worcester man has been charged with assault.
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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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UK weather: Fire severity risk 'exceptional' as another heat-health alert issued
A health alert lasting until Saturday has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with the country braced for another heatwave.
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NHS England reduces two-year waits for treatment but 12-month delays soar
NHS England says the number of people waiting two years or more for treatment has been dramatically reduced as part of its plan to address delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Campaigners call for 25p cut in fuel duty to reduce cost of living crisis
Campaigners have demanded a 25p cut in fuel prices to help reduce the cost of living.
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Nurses set to vote on walkout over pay as RCN boosts strike fund by £15m
Nurses will begin voting next month on whether to strike over pay in what would be the first walkout by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England and Wales.
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Ozzy Osbourne stuns crowd in surprise Commonwealth Games appearance
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance onstage in his home city of Birmingham to close out the 2022 Commonwealth Games - just weeks after undergoing "life-altering" surgery.
National News
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FBI searches former president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
The FBI has searched Donald Trump's estate in Florida, with the former president claiming his home was "raided" and "under siege", and that agents broke open a safe.
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UK weather: Fire severity risk 'exceptional' as another heat-health alert issued
A health alert lasting until Saturday has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with the country braced for another heatwave.
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Olivia Newton-John: Grease star dies aged 73
Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73.
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Olivia Newton-John: John Travolta leads tributes to Grease co-star after actress dies aged 73
John Travolta has led the tributes to Dame Olivia Newton-John after the actress died at the age of 73.
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NHS England reduces two-year waits for treatment but 12-month delays soar
NHS England says the number of people waiting two years or more for treatment has been dramatically reduced as part of its plan to address delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Sport
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Adrien Rabiot: Why do Manchester United want to sign Juventus midfielder?
Manchester United have turned their attention to Adrien Rabiot to solve their midfield problems as talks for Frenkie de Jong continue to stall. Here, Sky Sports takes a look at why they've opted to move for the polarising Frenchman...
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AIG Women's Open: Ashleigh Buhai defeats In Gee Chun in play-off at Muirfield to win maiden major
Ashleigh Buhai recovered from throwing away a five-shot lead to secure a dramatic play-off victory and maiden major title at the AIG Women’s Open.
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Lewis Hamilton had to turn down part in Top Gun with Tom Cruise due to F1 commitments
Lewis Hamilton says he had to turn down an offer to feature as a fighter pilot in Tom Cruise's hit movie "Top Gun: Maverick" because of his F1 commitments.
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Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard: Former champ Callum Smith returns after frightening knockout win
The last time Callum Smith fought on an Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard he could not celebrate his victory.
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Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk: AJ is dangerous throughout a 12-round fight, says former champ Joseph Parker
Anthony Joshua can be dangerous throughout the course of a 12-round fight, says former opponent and another ex-world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.
Showbiz News
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Ashton Kutcher 'lucky to be alive' after rare vasculitis disease affected his ability to see, hear and walk
Ashton Kutcher says he is "lucky to be alive" after a rare disease affected his ability to see, hear and walk.
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Olivia Newton-John: Grease star dies aged 73
Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73.
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Anne Heche still in a coma with lung damage and burns four days after horror crash
Anne Heche is still in a coma with significant burns and lung damage after driving her car into a house in Los Angeles, according to her representatives.
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Ozzy Osbourne stuns crowd in surprise Commonwealth Games appearance
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance onstage in his home city of Birmingham to close out the 2022 Commonwealth Games - just weeks after undergoing "life-altering" surgery.
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Britney Spears to return to music to work with Sir Elton John following end of conservatorship
Britney Spears will make her return to the music scene with a collaboration with Sir Elton John, it has been announced.
Technology
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Snapchat launches safety feature to give parents limited access to children's accounts
Snapchat is launching a new feature which will give parents some access into their children's activities on the platform.
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Ministers coordinating 'resilience response' after 'major' cyber attack hits NHS systems across UK
Ministers are coordinating a "resilience response" to deal with a cyber attack affecting NHS systems across the UK.
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Ukraine War Diaries: How Russian disinformation is being fought
Ukrainians are increasingly turning to encrypted messaging services as a way to combat Russian disinformation, according to one Kyiv-based IT expert.
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Prostate cancer messaging may hamper early detection, scientists warn
Public health messaging around prostate cancer places a misleading focus on urinary symptoms and may be hampering efforts of early detection, scientists have warned.
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Rocket debris found on Australian farmland was from SpaceX mission, agency confirms
Experts have confirmed debris found in New South Wales is from a craft built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
Strange News
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Meet the Kenyan presidential candidate campaigning on marijuana and hyena testicles
As Kenya's two leading presidential hopefuls vie for votes in the upcoming election, a third candidate has emerged on a campaign of marijuana and hyena testicles to help solve the country's economic problems.
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Southend United to hold talks with sponsor over 'Gilbert & Rose West Stand'
Southend United have found themselves the subject of mockery after the renaming of one of their stands resulted in an unfortunate name check of notorious serial killer Rose West.
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The heat's ruff on pets - but a new wearable fan in Japan is helping hot dogs keep cool
A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with vets to create a wearable fan for pets to help them get through hot summers.
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Teenager avoids getting stuck in jail over £30,000 Wrigley's chewing gum heist
A teenager who helped steal £30,000 of Wrigley's chewing gum to pay off a debt has avoided being sent to jail.
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After three weeks on the run in an airport, Rowdy the cat is captured
A cat named Rowdy has finally been caught after spending three weeks on the run inside a US airport.
Videos
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Liz Truss 'misinterpreted' over 'no handouts' remark, her supporters say
Liz Truss was not ruling out future cost of living support when she said she would reject "handouts", her supporters have said, with prominent backer Penny Mordaunt claiming the comments were "misinterpreted".
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Truss pledges to 'immediately' reverse NI hike in emergency budget - as Sunak slams 'starry-eyed boosterism'
Liz Truss has pledged to "immediately" reverse the increase in National Insurance if she wins the race for Number 10.
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Truss shifts focus to policing as Sunak promises to whittle Whitehall down to fund winter support
Liz Truss has shifted her focus to tackling anti-social behaviour after a bruising weekend over the cost of living crisis - while Rishi Sunak has pledged to whittle down Whitehall to fund support for those struggling with bills this winter.
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Ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad holds overnight
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad held overnight following a weekend of fighting.
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FBI searches former president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
The FBI has searched Donald Trump's estate in Florida, with the former president claiming his home was "raided" and "under siege", and that agents broke open a safe.
Today's Weather
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Hereford
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