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Local News
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Herefordshire Council ends roads contract with Balfour Beatty
Herefordshire Council is to cut short its contract with its public realm works provider with Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP), saying the contract “does not allow it to deliver its longer term requirements and aspirations”.
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Work on replacing ageing Victorian water pipe in Monmouth to continue
Welsh Water will install a new water pipe in Monmouth from Monday.
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Designer appointed for redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery
The redevelopment of Hereford's Museum and Art Gallery has taken another exciting step forward, with the appointment of Mather & Co as gallery designers.
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Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
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Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
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New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
Gloucestershire News
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Three arrested in Gloucester after incident
Three men have been arrested after an assault involving weapons in Gloucester.
Worcestershire News
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Worcester's £5 million Levelling-up plans revealed
Proposals for how Worcester City Council could spend £5 million of Levelling-Up funding for cultural projects in the city have been revealed.
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Severn Stars Will Need to be at Their Best Against League Leaders, says Coach
Severn Stars are looking to bounce back from defeat at the weekend, but know that they will have to be at their best to win their rematch against Manchester Thunder, says the team's Head Coach.
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Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
Powys News
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Hundreds of businesses receive rate relief support
Over 500 Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors have had their business rates bills reduced after applying for a rate relief scheme, the county council has said.
UK News
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UK weather: Trains delayed and care home hit by lightning after overnight thunderstorms - with more disruption expected
A night of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has caused travel delays and damaged a care home in West Sussex.
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.
National News
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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Iran willing to 'expend every Arab life' in efforts to destroy Israel, former US security adviser says
Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.
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Apple trying to fix iPhone's alarming problem
Apple is trying to fix a problem which caused some iPhone alarms to not go off.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.
Sport
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Adrian Newey: Ferrari approach F1 designer after Red Bull confirm exit of chief technical officer in early 2025
Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.
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Kieran McKenna knows anything can happen on final day as Ipswich chase promotion from Championship
Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.
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Emma Hayes urges Chelsea rally at Liverpool as outgoing boss seeks to topple Manchester City in WSL title race
The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.
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Harry Kane blocked out Jude Bellingham 'mumbling' before Bayern Munich penalty against Real Madrid
Harry Kane says he blocked out everything after England team-mate Jude Bellingham appeared to try and put him off ahead of converting a penalty for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.
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Adrian Newey: Why Red Bull chief technical officer's departure is 'seismic' for F1 and could impact Lewis Hamilton
Sky Sports F1's David Croft believes Adrian Newey's shock departure from Red Bull is "seismic" for the sport.
Showbiz News
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.
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Richard Tandy: Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist dies aged 76
Richard Tandy, the keyboardist in Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), has died at the age of 76.
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Harry Potter watercolour for first book in JK Rowling series up for auction at 'record estimate'
An original watercolour for Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone - the first book in JK Rowling's fantasy series - has been put up for auction and is estimated to fetch more than £400,000.
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz star Jonah Hauer-King: 'Your head being shaved... it's impactful'
He got his big break starring as Prince Eric in the live-action version of Disney's The Little Mermaid opposite Halle Bailey.
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Harvey Weinstein back in court as prosecutors seek retrial after rape conviction overturned
US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York.
Technology
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Apple trying to fix iPhone's alarming problem
Apple is trying to fix a problem which caused some iPhone alarms to not go off.
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'Wall of death' workout on the moon could keep lunar settlers in shape
Running around a 'wall of death' could keep people healthy on the moon, according to new research.
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Google appears to add 'audio emoji' feature - including a fart button
Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.
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FKA Twigs reveals she has created an AI clone - but condemns unauthorised deepfakes
FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion.
Strange News
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Google appears to add 'audio emoji' feature - including a fart button
Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.
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The perfect bacon sandwich: Breakfast expert reveals his simple secrets
A breakfast expert has said simplicity is the key to a perfect bacon sandwich.
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Woman says finding 50,000 bees behind walls in toddler's bedroom was 'right out of Stranger Things'
When her daughter first started complaining about "monsters" in her bedroom, Ashley Class didn't give it too much thought, thinking her three-year-old had perhaps been imaging things after watching Pixar's Monsters, Inc.
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Wonka-inspired chocolate experience in Los Angeles that mimics Glasgow event attracts dozens
A Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow that reduced children to tears and prompted calls to the police has inspired a similar event in Los Angeles, drawing dozens of curious fans.
Videos
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UK weather: Trains delayed and care home hit by lightning after overnight thunderstorms - with more disruption expected
A night of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has caused travel delays and damaged a care home in West Sussex.
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Iran willing to 'expend every Arab life' in efforts to destroy Israel, former US security adviser says
Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.
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Sir Keir Starmer considered quitting after 2021 local elections and Hartlepool loss
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he considered quitting as Labour leader after the party lost both the Hartlepool by-election and council seats in 2021.
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
Today's Weather
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Hereford
Low-level cloud
High: 16°C | Low: 9°C
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Abergavenny
Light rain
High: 14°C | Low: 10°C
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Monmouth
Light rain
High: 15°C | Low: 10°C