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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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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.
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Britons told to expect 'exceptionally mild' and 'fairly nondescript' Christmas
Britons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
National News
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Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market
The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.
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Trump aide's Mandelson jibe was clearly designed to stir things up - but why?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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US government avoids shutdown after funding bill clears Congress
The US government has narrowly avoided a crippling shutdown after politicians agreed on a last-minute spending deal.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do roasties forever
If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.
Sport
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Ignacio Robles named as replacement judge after coin toss determined outcome
Ignacio Robles will be the third judge in Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night following a coin toss.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 - Who wins? Big fight predictions ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch
Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBO, WBA and WBC world heavyweight titles in Riyadh.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury weighs in almost four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of Saturday's heavyweight fight
A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Rival camps deadlocked in replacement judge dispute ahead of heavyweight championship fight
With just one day to go before Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk, the rival camps are locked in a dispute over a replacement official and the length of the former champion's beard.
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Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Holders Liverpool drawn to face Tottenham in last four of 2024/25 tournament
Arsenal will face Newcastle in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and holders Liverpool take on Tottenham.
Showbiz News
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Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel
Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes festive number one spot for second time in a row
Wham! have made chart history, with Last Christmas becoming the first song to be crowned Christmas number one two years in a row.
Technology
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru
A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
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Stonehenge's purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones' origins
Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested.
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President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office
President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January.
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Toothy toadstools and ghost palms among new species named by Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024
Dozens of newly discovered plants and fungi have been named for the first time in 2024 by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew.
Strange News
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Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out
An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.
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US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues
A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.
Videos
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Germany: At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in city of Magdeburg
At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Magdeburg: What we know so far about German Christmas market attack
A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Car production falls in UK for ninth month in a row, SMMT data shows - after worst November for industry since 1980
UK car manufacturing fell again in November, the ninth month of decline in a row, according to industry data.
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