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National Headlines
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Heidi Alexander says 'fairness' will be government's 'guiding principle' when it comes to taxes at next budget
Another hint that tax rises are coming in this autumn's budget has been given by a senior minister.
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UK measles cases rising among children - with leading NHS hospital 'concerned'
A leading NHS hospital has warned measles is on the rise among children in the UK, after treating 17 cases since June.
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Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash
Police are trying to locate four people who got out of a Mercedes car and ran off after it was involved in a motorway crash that left a man dead.
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland record hottest days of the year as UK-wide heatwave peaks
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland recorded their hottest day of the year so far, as the third heatwave of the summer hit its peak on Saturday.
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BST Hyde Park's final day cancelled as Jeff Lynne's ELO pulls out of headline slot
BST Hyde Park festival has cancelled its final night after Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra pulled out of the headline slot.
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Nearly two-thirds of UK workers turning to drink because of job pressures, survey says
Some 64% of UK workers drink alcohol for work-related reasons, according to a survey.
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What England and Wales need from Women's Euro 2025 clash to qualify for next round
Two home nations will battle it out for a place in the Women's Euro 2025 knockout stages.
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'My voice box was removed after NHS missed my throat cancer'
Steve Barton is angry, and he has every right to be.
Local Headlines
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Future of historic Birmingham pub secured
Celebrated Birmingham pub The Anchor Digbeth is to reopen mid-to-late August 2025, with the new proprietor pledging to ‘restore the city gem to its original glory’.
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Epic interactive treasure hunt takes over Merry Hill this summer
Merry Hill will unveil its biggest ever summer event later this month, as the centre is transformed into a free, interactive treasure hunt with more than 4,000 prizes up for grabs.
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College celebrates freshers festival success
This week, Halesowen College hosted its annual Freshers Festival, a vibrant and exciting event designed to welcome new learners in preparation for the new academic year.
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£30k grants available in Walsall to support creative industry careers
Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund, offering multiple grants of up to £30,000 for charities in Walsall which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries
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Young singing star meets Mayor of Dudley after anthem performance
A talented local singer has met the Mayor of Dudley after inspiring his decision to introduce the regular playing of the national anthem before council meetings.
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Major boost for attraction’s restoration plans
The planned transformation of a major Birmingham attraction has taken a crucial step forward after it secured millions in funding.
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Dudley Zoo awarded gold
Dudley Zoo are celebrating after scooping a top award from industry professionals for work to making the attraction more inclusive.
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Business owner fined for allowing a knife to be sold to a child
The owner of a Lye town centre store has been fined, after a chopper blade was sold to an undercover 15-year-old.
Entertainment News
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BST Hyde Park's final day cancelled as Jeff Lynne's ELO pulls out of headline slot
BST Hyde Park festival has cancelled its final night after Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra pulled out of the headline slot.
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Donald Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship
Donald Trump has said he is considering "taking away" the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits a government from doing so.
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Oasis fans queue from 8am for the Gallaghers' homecoming gig in Manchester
The first fan started queuing before 8am on Friday.
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The Salt Path author Raynor Winn's fourth book delayed
The Salt Path author Raynor Winn's fourth book has been delayed by her publisher.
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Chris Brown: R&B singer denies further charges following alleged bottle attack in London club
R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub.
National Sport
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Katie Taylor completes Amanda Serrano trilogy as Savannah Marshall suffers upset loss to Shadasia Green
Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano by unanimous decision to defend the undisputed super-lightweight championship and complete a clean sweep of three victories in their trilogy.
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Morgan Gibbs-White transfer news: Tottenham Hotspur move in jeopardy as Nottingham Forest consider legal action
Nottingham Forest consider Morgan Gibbs-White's proposed move to Tottenham to be off for now, Sky Sports News has been told, while Forest consult their lawyers over potential legal action.
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Christian Horner: Red Bull F1 team principal sacked after 20 years in charge of Milton Keynes outfit
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal with immediate effect after 20 years in charge of the Formula 1 team.
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England Women vs Wales Women: 'Just another game' the message from the Lionesses - but this is a rare tournament grudge match
"It's just another game" is the message being reiterated in the England camp ahead of their match against Wales.
Business News
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Lloyds Banking Group in talks to buy digital wallet provider Curve
Britain's biggest high street bank is in talks to buy Curve, the digital wallet provider, amid growing regulatory pressure on Apple to open its payment services to rivals.
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UK economy figures not as bad as they look despite GDP fall, analysts say
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in May, even after the worst of Donald Trump's tariffs were paused, official figures showed.
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Owner of Cote restaurant chain cooks up sale plan
The private equity firm which took control of Cote, the French restaurant chain, at the height of the pandemic is kicking off an auction of the business
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UK economy remains fragile - and there are risks and traps lurking around the corner
Monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures are volatile and, on their own, don't tell us much.
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Donald Trump plans to hit Canada with new tariff - while warning of blanket hike for other countries
Donald Trump has said he plans to hit Canada with a 35% tariff on imported goods, as he warned of a blanket 15 or 20% hike for most other countries.
Politics News
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Heidi Alexander says 'fairness' will be government's 'guiding principle' when it comes to taxes at next budget
Another hint that tax rises are coming in this autumn's budget has been given by a senior minister.
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Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike
Labour's largest union donor, Unite, has voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her role in the Birmingham bin strike row.
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Dozens of MPs call for UK government to recognise Palestine as state
Nearly 60 Labour MPs have called on David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state.
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Starmer aims to break cabinet away day curse
Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
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Migrants deal a win for Starmer - and could help with fight against Reform
The bromance between Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron is so apparent - embraces all around.
World News
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'At least 59 killed' in Gaza after Israeli military opens fire near aid centre and carries out strikes
At least 59 Palestinians have reportedly been killed after the Israeli military opened fire near an aid centre in Gaza and carried out strikes across the territory.
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Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on imports from EU
Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union from 1 August.
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Donald Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship
Donald Trump has said he is considering "taking away" the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell, despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits a government from doing so.
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Backlash as Air India crash report points to possible human error - here's what experts think
As investigators continue to piece together the full picture, early findings of the Air India crash are pointing towards a critical area of concern — the aircraft’s fuel control switches.
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Farmer becomes first person to die during Trump's ICE raids
A farmer who fell from a greenhouse roof during an anti-immigrant raid at a licensed cannabis facility in California this week has died of his injuries.
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Michael Frison: Mother of British man missing in Sardinia describes 'never-ending nightmare'
The mother of a British man who has gone missing on Sardinia says she is living a "never-ending nightmare" - and has called for Interpol to intervene.
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Fuel to engines of Air India plane that crashed cut off moments after take-off, report finds
Fuel to the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last month appears to have cut off shortly after take-off, a preliminary report has found.
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Fear and mistrust in Chinese town where more than 200 children poisoned by lead in their food
Taped doors and quiet rooms tell a story about what happened at Heshi Peixin kindergarten.
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Tribalism without toxicity - and other reasons why this Women's Euros is so appealing
When orange-clad Dutch fans marched to the Zurich stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.
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'At least 798 killed' at Gaza aid points - as medical charity warns acute malnutrition at all-time high
At least 798 people in Gaza have reportedly been killed while receiving aid in the past six weeks - while acute malnutrition is said to have reached an all-time high.
Weird News
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Snake captured on passenger plane - as expert reveals how it got there
A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.
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Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed
Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed.
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Injured dog walkers could be costing NHS £23m a year
Injured dog walkers could be costing the NHS about £23m a year, a study suggests.
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Police called as two young bears escape from wildlife enclosure in Devon - and devour honey
Two young bears escaped from their enclosure at a wildlife park in Devon - and devoured a week's worth of honey.
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How Australian death cap mushroom trial unfolded - as Erin Patterson found guilty of murder
An Australian woman has been found guilty of murdering three people after serving them poisonous mushrooms.