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National Headlines
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'My lungs felt like they were filled with blood': Stab victim reveals reality of knife crime
As we pulled back the hospital curtain, he was hunched over and clearly in pain.
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PM faces threat of major Labour rebellion as key vote on welfare reforms looms
Sir Keir Starmer continues to face the threat of a major rebellion during a key vote on welfare reforms later - despite making last-minute concessions to disgruntled Labour MPs.
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Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan.
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UK heatwave: Struggling to sleep? 10 top tips for staying cool
The UK sweltered through one of the hottest days of the year so far on Monday - with highs of 35C (95F) possible on Tuesday.
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Royal train to be decommissioned with family to rely on two new helicopters - as annual accounts revealed
Queen Elizabeth II's favourite form of transport, the royal train, has reached the end of the line and is set to be decommissioned.
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Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall to allow some charities to use buildings rent-free after backlash
Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall will allow certain charities to use its buildings rent-free after facing criticism over multimillion-pound deals the landed estate struck with public bodies.
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Man, 92, found guilty of rape and murder nearly 60 years ago
A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of raping and murdering a woman born 133 years ago - in what's thought to be the UK's longest cold case to reach trial.
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Man, 65, arrested on suspicion of murdering 93-year-old woman in Cornwall
A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old woman in Cornwall, police have said.
Local Headlines
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Nostalgic Three Men in a Boat to return to Saddlers Centre
Walsall Council is restoring the popular Three Men in a Boat clock as part of the town centre’s regeneration.
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Accounts show the cost of running the council
New figures released by Dudley Council show the size of the authority and how much it costs to run.
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Drastic chop job to hedge sparks anger
Drastic action by Dudley Council workers to cut back a hedge sparked anger in Hawbush with a councillor demanding answers.
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Local resident says thank you for second chance at life
A grateful heart attack survivor has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved his life, just weeks after their intervention helped him get the urgent care he needed.
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Developers of Birmingham’s tallest skyscraper learn from next generation
A successful student mentorship scheme between Birmingham City University and residential property developer Court Collaboration will be extended to a second year, following a successful pilot.
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New housing hub for tenants to open in Dudley town centre
The hub, sited in St James’s Road, will open three days a week and will allow tenants to report repairs, pay rent and hand in keys.
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Dudley celebrates Armed Forces Day
Dudley borough came together to celebrate the nation’s past and present military personnel at an Armed Forces Day event on Sunday.
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Mayor completes 60ft charity abseil
The Mayor of Dudley overcame the jitters to abseil from the top of a 60-foot Dudley College rooftop as part of a day long charity event.
Entertainment News
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Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan.
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Was there a hate crime at Glastonbury?
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RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne died by 'misadventure', inquest finds
An inquest has found drag queen The Vivienne did not intend to take their life when they died after taking ketamine.
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Who are Bob Vylan - the duo who led anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury?
Musicians, especially punk acts, making headlines for their politics is nothing new.
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Pulp revealed as mystery Glastonbury band as they echo famous 1990s headline set
Declaring a 'Pulp Summer' on the screen behind them, the band appeared on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage for another of the festival's "surprise" performances.
National Sport
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Man City: Pep Guardiola warns Club World Cup could 'destroy' his team's Premier League campaign
Pep Guardiola has admitted he does not know if Manchester City's next Premier League challenge will be "destroyed" by their Club World Cup campaign or not.
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Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd transfer: Brentford director admits forward wants Old Trafford move but could stay at club
Brentford director of football Phil Giles says Bryan Mbeumo would be happy to stay at the club if a deal cannot be agreed with Manchester United.
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Austrian GP: Lando Norris wins after withstanding Oscar Piastri pressure as Max Verstappen retires on first lap
Lando Norris withstood pressure from team-mate Oscar Piastri to claim a crucial win over his title rival in the Austrian Grand Prix and get his F1 world championship bid back on track.
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Red Bull 'haven't become idiots overnight' amid speculation over Max Verstappen's future
Christian Horner said Red Bull have not "suddenly become idiots overnight" as he sought to explain why Max Verstappen would want to remain with the team amid speculation linking the world champion to Mercedes.
Business News
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Miliband eyes refinery support after Lindsey collapse
Ministers are exploring ways to hand state support to Britain’s remaining oil refineries as they scramble to deal with the fallout from the collapse of the Prax Lindsey site in Lincolnshire which has cast a shadow over hundreds of jobs.
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Trump takes aim at Fed chair Jerome Powell again and says he 'should be ashamed'
Donald Trump has launched his latest attack on the US central bank, saying the interest rate setters had "failed".
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Concessions to welfare reforms to be revealed after Labour backbench rebellion forces government retreat
Changes to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote.
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Donald Trump says 'very wealthy group' has agreed to buy TikTok in the US
Donald Trump has said the US government has found a buyer for TikTok that he will reveal "in about two weeks".
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US-UK trade, AI and a shake up of rules on investment advice
Sky's business correspondent Paul Kelso is joined by the secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce, Chris Southworth, to discuss the impact of the new UK-US trade deal which took effect this morning.
Politics News
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PM faces threat of major Labour rebellion as key vote on welfare reforms looms
Sir Keir Starmer continues to face the threat of a major rebellion during a key vote on welfare reforms later - despite making last-minute concessions to disgruntled Labour MPs.
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Government accused of 'stark' contradiction over position on Gaza genocide allegations
The government has won a long-running legal challenge about its decision to continue allowing the sale of spare parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, while suspending other arms licences over concerns about international humanitarian law in Gaza.
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Dozens of MPs call on Starmer to 'urgently' establish Ukraine-style visa for Gazans
Dozens of MPs have called on Sir Keir Starmer to "urgently" establish a Ukraine-style visa to allow Gazans with family in the UK to come to Britain.
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Does Starmer read his speeches?
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Ex-Tory minister George Freeman suspended as trade envoy over 'cash for questions' claims
A former Conservative minister has been "asked to step back" from his role as a trade envoy following claims a company he was being paid by helped him write questions of claims to government departments.
World News
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Brutal murder on 'date' exposes robbery gang suspected of targeting dozens of women in South Africa
Thirty-year-old Olorato Mongale made sure to take all the measures necessary for a safe first date in South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg.
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'All I see is blood': Horror as Gaza cafe popular with students hit by airstrike
While international mediators talk of renewed hopes for a ceasefire, the situation on the ground in Gaza tells a far darker story - one of continued devastation, rising casualties, and a humanitarian crisis with no end in sight.
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Almost 60 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health authorities say - as Trump calls for ceasefire deal
Almost 60 people have been killed in new Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health authorities have said, as residents reported heavy bombardments.
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Weather: What is a 'heat dome' - and how long is it set to affect the UK?
Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called "heat dome" - conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond.
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New pictures show wreckage of sunken superyacht after storm left British billionaire and daughter dead
New images have been released of the wreckage of a superyacht which sank off the coast of Italy in a storm - leaving its British billionaire owner and his daughter dead.
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What we know from Australia mushroom poisoning trial as jury deliberates verdict
The jury in the trial of an Australian woman accused of murdering her estranged husband's parents and an aunt by serving them poisonous mushrooms has begun deliberations.
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Cannes bringing in 'drastic regulation' on cruise ships
The French Riviera resort of Cannes is bringing in "drastic regulation" on cruise ships, with any vessels carrying more than 1,000 people to be banned from its harbour.
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British-Israeli soldier killed while fighting in Gaza
A British-Israeli soldier has been killed while fighting in Gaza.
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Government accused of 'stark' contradiction over position on Gaza genocide allegations
The government has won a long-running legal challenge about its decision to continue allowing the sale of spare parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, while suspending other arms licences over concerns about international humanitarian law in Gaza.
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European heatwave leaves Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece in sweltering 40C heat
Major heatwaves across southern Europe have left Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece in sweltering conditions of more than 40C (104F).
Weird News
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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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Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire this weekend
Police are warning rock fans at this weekend's Download festival about the potential for accidental calls while in the mosh pit.
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What we know from Australia mushroom poisoning trial as jury deliberates verdict
The jury in the trial of an Australian woman accused of murdering her estranged husband's parents and an aunt by serving them poisonous mushrooms has begun deliberations.