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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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Victor Farrant: Man who murdered mother-of-three Glenda Hoskins dies in prison
The man who murdered mother-of-three Glenda Hoskins has died in jail weeks after it emerged he was being considered for release on compassionate grounds.
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UK weather: Bank holiday thunderstorm warnings in force for large parts of UK
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for large parts of the country, lasting from lunchtime until Monday night.
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Kris Hallenga, founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, dies aged 38
Kris Hallenga, the founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, has died aged 38.
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Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York 'doing well' after double cancer scare, Princess Beatrice says
Princess Beatrice has said her mother, the Duchess of York, is "doing really well" after a double cancer scare.
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Body of British man Joop Sparkes found in Prague river after search
The body of a missing British holidaymaker - who disappeared after reportedly jumping off a party boat in Prague - has been found following the search of a river.
National News
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Victor Farrant: Man who murdered mother-of-three Glenda Hoskins dies in prison
The man who murdered mother-of-three Glenda Hoskins has died in jail weeks after it emerged he was being considered for release on compassionate grounds.
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Kris Hallenga, founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, dies aged 38
Kris Hallenga, the founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, has died aged 38.
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UK weather: Bank holiday thunderstorm warnings in force for large parts of UK
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for large parts of the country, lasting from lunchtime until Monday night.
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Oxford and Cambridge students set up pro-Palestinian camps outside university buildings
Oxford and Cambridge university students have set up pro-Palestinian encampments on campus lawns.
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Ecce Homo: Painting once up for auction for €1,500 confirmed as rare Caravaggio work
A painting that had been up for auction for just €1,500 (£1,285) has been confirmed as a lost work of Italian master Michaelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
Sport
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Miami GP: Lando Norris finally wins his first race in Formula 1 after McLaren driver beats Max Verstappen
Lando Norris claimed the first victory of his Formula 1 career in his 110th race as he took full advantage of a timely Safety Car and then emphatically pulled away from Max Verstappen to win the Miami Grand Prix.
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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss convinced next season would have been 'tricky' had he remained in charge
Jurgen Klopp is certain he has made the right call to end his nine-year spell at Liverpool before succumbing to fatigue, believing the club would have suffered next season.
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Premier League: How many teams will qualify for European football for next season?
It is getting closer and closer between Tottenham, Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester United as the race for European qualification looks set to go to the wire.
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag on Bayern Munich shortlist to take over from Thomas Tuchel this summer
Bayern Munich have placed Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to Thomas Tuchel, but his focus is steadfastly on Manchester United.
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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes puts a hold on 'sentimentality' after Blues reignite hopes of winning WSL title
Emma Hayes has told her Chelsea squad there is no time for sentimentality ahead of her departure after they beat Bristol City 8-0 to reinvigorate their WSL title hopes.
Showbiz News
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Bernard Hill: Lord Of the Rings cast pay tribute to co-star after his death aged 79
Elijah Wood and other Lord Of The Rings cast members have paid tribute to their co-star Bernard Hill, who died on Sunday aged 79.
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Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.
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Kris Hallenga, founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, dies aged 38
Kris Hallenga, the founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, has died aged 38.
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What is the Barbara Rhubarb dance and how did it turn into a TikTok trend?
You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed.
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'You stay classy, Leeds?' Anchorman star Will Ferrell invests in Championship club
Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to invest in Leeds United - joining Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
Technology
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Prehistoric DNA being dug up to see if it can help modern-day crops cope with climate change
Prehistoric plant DNA is being dug up from deep below the Arctic to see if it can help modern-day crops cope with the effects of climate change.
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What is the Barbara Rhubarb dance and how did it turn into a TikTok trend?
You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed.
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How to watch the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this weekend
Meteors will be streaking across the sky this weekend as Earth passes through the debris of Halley's Comet.
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AI-controlled F-16 takes US Air Force leader for high-speed ride - as he backs tech to launch weapons
An AI-controlled warplane has taken a senior air force leader for a ride in a groundbreaking test flight over California.
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Why the moon's south pole is the chequered flag of space race 2.0
The far side of the moon is rugged and mysterious.
Strange News
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Bird flu outbreak could threaten US cow-cuddling craze
A cow-cuddling craze in the US could be under threat due to a bird flu outbreak.
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Gyles Brandreth blames himself for Rod Hull's death: 'I killed a man - the emu man'
Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial.
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Woman wins $1m lottery jackpot twice in 10 weeks
A woman has won a $1m prize on the lottery for the second time in 10 weeks.
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'Bring my baby back': Wally the 'emotional support' alligator goes missing in Georgia
A famed "emotional support" alligator has gone missing while on a trip with its owner after being targeted by suspected pranksters.
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'Speechless' woman reunited with engagement ring 54 years after it went missing
A woman has been reunited with her engagement ring 54 years after it went missing.
Videos
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Worry for economy as public sector productivity falls further
Official figures have raised fears of a deepening public sector drag on the UK's economic recovery from recession.
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'Bring my baby back': Wally the 'emotional support' alligator goes missing in Georgia
A famed "emotional support" alligator has gone missing while on a trip with its owner after being targeted by suspected pranksters.
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Israel-Hamas war: Rafah offensive would test the very limits of West's support for Israel
Senior Israeli officials have been threatening a major military operation into the city of Rafah and surrounding areas in southern Gaza for weeks.
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Benjamin Netanyahu rejects ceasefire demands that would 'leave Hamas intact' - as Israeli cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected ceasefire proposals because he says Hamas's call for a withdrawal of all troops from Gaza and an end to the war is unacceptable.
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SNP leadership race: John Swinney new party leader and is now set to become Scottish first minister
John Swinney has won the SNP leadership contest and is set to be named as Scotland's new first minister, replacing Humza Yousaf.
Today's Weather
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Hereford
Medium-level cloud
High: 19°C | Low: 10°C
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Ludlow
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Abergavenny
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Monmouth
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