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Image of Queen Elizabeth II was 'digitally enhanced at source', Getty picture agency says
A photograph of the late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was "digitally enhanced at source", according to Getty Images.
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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Lenders pledge banking hub upgrade amid political row over cash access
Britain’s biggest high street lenders have pledged to upgrade dozens of shared banking hubs and commit to more than 100 new locations amid a growing political row over access to cash.
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Stricter guidelines introduced for sex and nudity in 12-rated films - but approach to cannabis use will be 'less restrictive'
Stricter guidelines for the classification of 12A or 12 rated films are to be introduced, amid concerns about the levels of sex or nudity in some movies.
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Tesco loses appeal in trademark row with Lidl over yellow circle branding
Tesco has lost an appeal in a row with discount rival Lidl over the use of a yellow circle against a blue background in its Clubcard branding.
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South Wales Police investigating after man dies near rugby club in Cardiff
Police are investigating the death of a man who died near a rugby club in Cardiff.
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James Smith: Showjumper suspended over horse welfare concerns
A Scottish showjumper has been suspended from competing amid an allegation he used an outlawed training method at a European event.
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Tories fined £10,000 by elections watchdog for failing to accurately declare donations
The Conservatives have been fined over £10,000 by the elections watchdog for failing to accurately declare donations.
Local Headlines
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Former Stourbridge bank to become chicken restaurant
Stourbridge looks set for another restaurant and takeaway after planners approved conversion of the former Nat West bank.
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Food waste collections for Dudley borough
Food waste collections will start in Dudley at some point before the end of March 2026 the council has confirmed and will be part of the normal recycling and rubbish collection process.
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Lib Dems drop out of council election in north Dudley wards
Dudley’s Lib Dems have agreed to not stand in Gornal and Sedgley in the upcoming local elections in a bid to benefit independent candidates in the north of the borough who are targeting Conservative voters.
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£16.6m boost for buses across the West Midlands
Increased frequency bus services, more safety officers and better live arrival information are among improvements being planned as part of a £16.5m funding package.
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10 years for County Lines drugs dealer in Dudley
A man has been sent to prison for running an operation selling heroin and crack cocaine to drug users in Dudley.
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Work underway at former museum and art gallery building
A £4 million transform of two Dudley landmark buildings are getting underway as part of an exciting new Entertainment Quarter.
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New business partnership set up for Dudley town centre
A new multi-stakeholder partnership has been formed with local businesses to stimulate the local economy and improve the vibrancy of Dudley town centre.
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Birmingham’s Cavern Club gets listed status
A Birmingham pub where Black Sabbath played their first gig has been given Grade II listed status by Historic England.
Entertainment News
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Avengers and Kick-Ass star chosen as next James Bond, reports say
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next James Bond, according to reports.
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Stricter guidelines introduced for sex and nudity in 12-rated films - but approach to cannabis use will be 'less restrictive'
Stricter guidelines for the classification of 12A or 12 rated films are to be introduced, amid concerns about the levels of sex or nudity in some movies.
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'Where is Kate?': US reaction to royal story is 'extraordinary'
The Princess of Wales's doctored family photograph has been the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation in the UK since it was posted on the royal's Instagram on Mother's Day.
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Rust armourer calls for new trial after involuntary manslaughter conviction
A weapons armourer on the film set of Rust has asked for a new involuntary manslaughter trial and to be released from prison.
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Liz Hurley and son Damian on 'controversial' bikini shots and working together on new film
Liz Hurley's son has said there is nothing "controversial" about the bikini shots he takes for his mother's beachwear line, insisting it is all just part of being in showbusiness.
National Sport
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title
Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players.
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Football's independent regulator will have power to settle ongoing row over financial distribution
Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL.
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Laura Kenny: Britain's most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games
Laura Kenny, Britain's most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games.
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New Zealand vs England Women: Captain Heather Knight guides side to win with half-century
Heather Knight's half-century paved the way for England Women to win the opening T20 international against New Zealand by 27 runs.
Business News
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Lenders pledge banking hub upgrade amid political row over cash access
Britain’s biggest high street lenders have pledged to upgrade dozens of shared banking hubs and commit to more than 100 new locations amid a growing political row over access to cash.
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Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs
Unilever, the consumer goods firm behind brands including Marmite and Domestos, has revealed plans to cut 7,500 jobs across its global operations.
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Tesco loses appeal in trademark row with Lidl over yellow circle branding
Tesco has lost an appeal in a row with discount rival Lidl over the use of a yellow circle against a blue background in its Clubcard branding.
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Majestic Wine raises glass to purchase of stricken chain Vagabond
Majestic Wine is in advanced talks to buy Vagabond Wines, the London-based chain that filed notice of its intention to appoint administrators earlier this month.
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National Grid: Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target
Nearly £60bn is needed to build the British energy grid of the future in order to meet climate change mitigation milestones in just over 10 years, according to the National Grid.
Politics News
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Tories fined £10,000 by elections watchdog for failing to accurately declare donations
The Conservatives have been fined over £10,000 by the elections watchdog for failing to accurately declare donations.
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HMRC accused of 'airbrushing' Loan Charge scandal amid calls for inquiry
Campaigners and MPs are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the Loan Charge scandal – accusing HMRC of "airbrushing" its approach to a harsh tax crackdown linked to several suicides.
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'Historic moment for fans': Legislation to create football regulator
The government has announced its plan for an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) for the professional men's game.
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Rishi Sunak 'not interested in Westminster politics' and insists party is 'united'
Rishi Sunak has said he is "not interested in Westminster politics" and insisted his party is "united" as he brushed off rumours of a plot to oust him.
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Rwanda bill amendments rejected by Commons as parliamentary ping pong begins
The House of Commons has rejected the House of Lords' first attempt to amend the Safety of Rwanda Bill - with the legislation sent back to the upper chamber.
World News
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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Tennis player Arthur Cazaux collapses mid-match at Miami Open
A French tennis player collapsed mid-match on court at the Miami Open.
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Aryna Sabalenka: Tennis star's boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov dies aged 42
The boyfriend of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has died.
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Bear goes on rampage in Slovakia injuring five - just hours after chase ends with woman's death
Five people have been injured after a bear went on a rampage through a town in Slovakia.
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Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs
Unilever, the consumer goods firm behind brands including Marmite and Domestos, has revealed plans to cut 7,500 jobs across its global operations.
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Canada refuses to apologise over British children abuse scandal
The Canadian government has refused the latest request for an apology to British children abused in the country.
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Israel-Hamas war: Biden and Netanyahu hold first phone call in a month amid warnings of 'imminent famine' in Gaza
US President Joe Biden and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have held their first phone call in a month, amid warnings of an "imminent famine" in northern Gaza.
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Japan calls time on era of massive stimulus after long search for inflation
Japan's central bank has signalled progress in its efforts to boost the country's economy by ending vast swathes of a massive stimulus programme.
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Vladimir Putin addresses Red Square crowds after landslide win as West condemns 'undemocratic' election
Vladimir Putin has been cheered by large crowds in central Moscow after securing his fifth term as Russian president - in what Western nations have condemned as an "undemocratic" election.
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More than a dozen workers trapped in one of Russia's largest gold mines
Thirteen workers have been trapped after a rock fall in a gold mine in Russia's Amur region.
Weird News
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Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom as party drug
Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom to be used as a recreational drug at raves.
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Alligator twice the size of a man seized after being kept illegally in home
An alligator kept in a home "since the 1990s" has been seized by authorities in New York - but its owner vowed to fight for its return.
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Sock problem delays Chelsea v Arsenal WSL match by 30 minutes
A WSL match between Chelsea and Arsenal kicked off 30 minutes late due to clashing socks.
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Viral video of grandmother caught in shop shutters immortalised in spray-painted mural
A viral incident in which a grandmother was hoisted into air by a shop's security shutters has been immortalised in a spray-painted mural.
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Applications open for Antarctica's penguin post office with one applicant using tattoos to show her enthusiasm
Applications are open to work in Antarctica's famous "penguin post office".
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Blueberry grown in Australia smashes Guinness World Record as world's heaviest
A palm-sized blueberry has entered the record books after being officially crowned as the world's heaviest.
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'They're all high': Rats eat marijuana from police evidence room
Rats that managed to get into an evidence room at a decaying police headquarters building have been eating confiscated marijuana, the New Orleans police chief has said.
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Man's brain tapeworms and worsening migraines 'caused by undercooked bacon'
Tapeworm eggs found in the brain of a man who suffered severe migraines are believed to have been caused by undercooked bacon.
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Celebrity psychic Deborah Davies buys 'creepy' doll from Edinburgh charity shop
A "creepy" doll that spooked shoppers after it went on display in an Edinburgh charity shop has been snapped up by a celebrity psychic.