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National Headlines
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Buckingham Palace refuses to release details of Meghan bullying claims report
Buckingham Palace is facing questions about why it won't reveal more about the findings of an investigation into bullying allegations made against the Duchess of Sussex.
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William and Kate's Caribbean tour flights cost taxpayer over £226,000, accounts show
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's flights for their controversial Caribbean tour cost the taxpayer more than £226,000, royal accounts have shown.
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Prince Charles has 'very emotional' first meeting with granddaughter Lilibet
The Prince of Wales had a "very emotional and wonderful" first meeting with his granddaughter Lilibet and a "very special" reunion with grandson Archie, it has been revealed.
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Captain Tom Moore Foundation investigated by Charity Commission over management concerns
The Captain Tom Foundation is being investigated over concerns about the charity's management and independence from the late veteran's family.
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'Shameful' inaction from ministers still allows Russian 'dirty money' to flow through UK, says report
"Dirty money" from Russia is still flowing into the UK despite the war in Ukraine, MPs have warned.
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Ukraine war: Soldiers hungry to learn from British Army as they sharpen skills on Salisbury Plain
More than 450 Ukrainian soldiers have received training in the UK on a range of weapons such as the multiple-launch rocket system - seen as vital in the fight against Russia.
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UK should 'have another go' at fracking, says leading geologist
A leading geologist who advised the government on fracking has told Sky News that in his view the UK "could have another go" at the controversial shale gas extraction method, which was suspended indefinitely in 2019 in the UK after exploratory drilling caused a series of earthquakes.
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GP workforce experiencing 'worrying workload' amid staff shortages
They are our first point of call when we are unwell and are seeking reassurance.
Local Headlines
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Businesses urged to support Halesowen BID
Businesses in Halesowen are being urged to back a scheme to “open the door to more improvements” in the town.
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Blood donors in Birmingham urgently needed as stocks fall to ‘vulnerable’ levels
NHS Blood and Transplant is urgently appealing for people to make an appointment to donate at Birmingham Donor Centre because stock levels have dropped.
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Volunteers clean up borough park
Volunteers helped clear more than 50 bags of rubbish from a borough park in an event organised as part of a regional campaign.
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Sandwell Council hands over Aquatics Centre for Birmingham 2022
Sandwell Council officially handed the keys to the Sandwell Aquatics Centre over to Birmingham 2022 this week, ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
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Team England unveils Opening Ceremony kit for Birmingham 2022
Team England has revealed the Opening Ceremony outfit that its athletes will wear when the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin on July 28th.
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Birmingham Rep announces new shows for 2023
Artistic Director of Birmingham Rep, Sean Foley has announced two new world premiere comedies set to start the New Year with a bang.
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First female Home Secretary to be honoured by Birmingham City University
The UK's first female Home Secretary is set to receive an honorary doctorate for exceptional service to the NHS
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Halesowen MP gives backing to town centre proposals
Proposals for a £20m funding bid by Dudley Council to improve Halesowen’s town centre have been given the thumbs up by local MP, James Morris.
Entertainment News
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Warner Bros admits it was 'wholly wrong' to block Sky News questions in JK Rowling censorship row
Warner Bros. has defended JK Rowling, contradicting a decision to ban Sky News from asking questions about the Harry Potter author at an event at Warner Studios Tour last week.
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R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison - as survivors confront him over 'despicable' abuse
R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans - after coming face to face with some of his victims as they confronted him in court.
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R Kelly: The key allegations made in court during his trial - as singer is sentenced to 30 years in prison
"This case is not about a celebrity who likes to party a lot," assistant US attorney Maria Cruz Melendez told the jury on the first day of R Kelly's federal trial in New York. "This case is about a predator."
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R Kelly convicted: Everybody knew the accusations - so why did it take 30 years to get justice?
R Kelly's trial was the culmination of decades of accusations, pointing to a predator hiding in plain sight.
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Scores of Glastonbury revellers test positive for COVID as experts warn of fifth wave
A number of Glastonbury Festival revellers have reported testing positive for COVID-19 in the days after the music event.
National Sport
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Richarlison: Tottenham hopeful of completing transfer deal for Everton forward by Friday
Tottenham are hopeful of completing a deal to sign Everton's Richarlison in the next 24 hours.
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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea striker rejoins Inter Milan on season-long loan after agreeing 30 per cent pay cut
Romelu Lukaku is officially an Inter Milan player again after completing his season-long loan move from Chelsea, with no obligation to buy.
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British GP preview: David Croft on Max Verstappen vs Charles Leclerc and why Lewis Hamilton could star
Ahead of a much-anticipated British GP, Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft assesses the big talking points, offers his predictions, and explains why he has high hopes of a Mercedes resurgence at Silverstone...
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Frenkie de Jong: Manchester United close to agreeing transfer deal with Barcelona for Dutch midfielder
Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Barcelona for midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Business News
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Thames Water plots £1.5bn cash call to turn reputational tide
Thames Water is to tap shareholders for £1.5bn of new equity in an effort to accelerate its transformation plan, months after it was hit by the latest in a string of regulatory fines.
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Royal Mail managers vote to strike as Britain's summer of disruption set to get worse
Royal Mail managers have voted to strike in a dispute over what their union describes as an "ill-thought-out redeployment programme".
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Pound heads for biggest six-month drop since 2016
The pound is heading for its biggest six-month drop against the US dollar since 2016, the year of the Brexit referendum.
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Some Kraft Heinz baked beans and ketchup products unavailable in Tesco stores after pricing dispute
Britain's biggest supermarket group Tesco says some Kraft Heinz products are not available in its stores due to a dispute over pricing.
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Steel tariffs: Two-year extension despite plea for imports from manufacturers
A two-year extension of tariffs on some foreign steel has been revealed by the government in a bid to protect domestic producers, despite pleas from manufacturers for help to grow imports because of a domestic steel shortage.
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Politics News
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Gordon Brown says Britain is 'at war with America over Ireland'
Gordon Brown has claimed that Britain is "at war with America over Ireland" - amid opposition from US politicians over plans to tear up the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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EU chief tells UK it's 'high time we get Brexit done' over Northern Ireland Protocol
European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said it was "high time we got Brexit done" as he fired the latest salvo against Boris Johnson's government over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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MPs should not bring babies into Commons, says committee
MPs should not bring babies into the Commons chamber, despite calls from some politicians, a committee has said.
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'Shameful' inaction from ministers still allows Russian 'dirty money' to flow through UK, says report
"Dirty money" from Russia is still flowing into the UK despite the war in Ukraine, MPs have warned.
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Probe into whether Boris Johnson misled parliament over partygate begins with call for evidence
The investigation into whether Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament over the partygate scandal has begun with a call for evidence - and individuals will be allowed to contribute to the inquiry anonymously.
World News
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Ukraine war: Soldiers hungry to learn from British Army as they sharpen skills on Salisbury Plain
More than 450 Ukrainian soldiers have received training in the UK on a range of weapons such as the multiple-launch rocket system - seen as vital in the fight against Russia.
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Vietnam 'Napalm Girl' receives final skin treatment in Florida 50 years after iconic image
The woman whose photograph of her burnt and screaming in pain became the image of the Vietnam War has had her final skin treatment, 50 years after an American bombing raid changed her life forever.
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2015 Paris attacks: Islamic State fanatic sentenced to life in jail for mass murder
The only surviving member of the group of Islamic State fanatics that terrorised Paris with a series of bombings and shootings has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Police ban internet and public gatherings as tensions rise in India after Hindu tailor killing
Police have banned public gatherings and suspended internet services in the Indian state of Rajasthan a day after two Muslim men posted a video claiming responsibility for killing a Hindu tailor.
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R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison - as survivors confront him over 'despicable' abuse
R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans - after coming face to face with some of his victims as they confronted him in court.
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Sweden and Finland formally invited to join NATO as alliance tells Russia to withdraw from Ukraine 'immediately'
NATO has confirmed that Sweden and Finland will be formally invited to join the military alliance as it announced a "new strategic concept".
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A bad day for Vladimir Putin as Sweden and Finland invited to join NATO - but what price did they pay?
This was a bad day for Vladimir Putin and one of his strategic objectives.
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Italy: Seawater crashes through barriers and rushes up rivers as northern Italy faces worst drought in 70 years
There are fears of an agricultural "catastrophe" in Italy after crops were damaged by seawater following the worst drought in 70 years.
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'Sustained transmission' of monkeypox risks vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, children and the immunocompromised, warns WHO
The World Health Organization has warned "sustained transmission" of monkeypox worldwide could see the virus begin to move into high-risk groups, like pregnant women, children and immunocompromised people.
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Three US tourists died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Sandals resort in Bahamas, police say
Three US tourists found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas last month were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, police have said.
Weird News
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A giant step for hamkind: Hamster survives daring trip into the stratosphere on a flying balloon
It's one giant step for hamkind.
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Joe Lycett investigated by police after 'offended' audience member complains about joke at comedy show
Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed he has been investigated by police - after a person who watched one of his tour shows complained over what they deemed to be an offensive joke.
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'Absolutely bizarre' spirals of blue light spotted in sky above New Zealand
The appearance of an extraordinary spiral of blue light in the sky above New Zealand has prompted amazement among stargazers - and theories ranging from aliens to black holes.
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Watch out, Larry: There's a new cat in Westminster - and he's named after a Labour prime minister
Larry, the Downing Street cat, has made a name for himself after prowling the corridors of power.
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Ukraine: Hampshire wheelie bin found 1,200 miles away in conflict-torn country
A Hampshire wheelie bin has been discovered 1,200 miles away in conflict-torn Ukraine.
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Binley Mega Chippy: A (bizarre) timeline of events that took this Coventry chip shop to internet stardom
This is the story of Binley Mega Chippy.