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National Headlines
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How e-bike riders are doing double the speed limit - and many of them work for fast food delivery firms
It's lunchtime on Birmingham's New Street.
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I can't help feel Harry's team are trying to push the reset button - here's why
Watching pictures of Prince Harry in Angola this week took me back to 2019, when we were there for his first visit following in Princess Diana's footsteps.
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Environment secretary pledges to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030
The environment secretary has pledged to halve sewage pollution from water companies by 2030.
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Mother of baby with spinal muscular atrophy wants all newborns to be tested for it
The mother of baby boy, who had 22 medical appointments with nine different doctors before being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, wants all newborns to be tested for it.
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Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk beats Daniel Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time
Oleksandr Usyk has become boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time after beating Britain's Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium.
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More than 100 people arrested across UK in series of protests against Palestine Action ban
More than 100 people protesting against the ban of Palestine Action have been arrested in towns and cities across the UK.
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Lionesses 'very optimistic' Leah Williamson will be fit for Euros semi-final after drama of Sweden shootout
The Lionesses are "very optimistic" captain Leah Williamson will be back for the Euros semi-final against Italy, according to teammate Esme Morgan.
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Detective who helped catch 'sadistic' serial killer Peter Tobin believes there are more victims out there
What started as a missing person case led to the capture of an "evil" serial killer who "got sadistic sexual pleasure" from murdering women.
Local Headlines
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Former ELO members open new production suite in memory of bandmate
The memory of Electric Light Orchestra’s keyboardist is being honoured with the opening of a new production suite at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
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Dudley Zoo welcomes new baby sloth
Arriving just in time for the summer holiday's, visitors to Dudley Zoo are able to say hello to their adorable newborn sloth.
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Outdoor chess tables at two borough parks
People can enjoy a game of outdoor chess with new tables that have been installed at Stevens Park in Quarry Bank and Abbey Street Park in Gornal.
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Dudley Council issued with formal Government notice
Three Black Country MPs have blasted Dudley Council after the Government issued the authority with a Best Value Notice.
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Town centre business boost plans with cut parking charges
Businesses across Dudley borough could be in line for a boost with plans under consideration to slash the price of parking for visitors.
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Backpacks filled with essential items donated by community choir
After fundraising for a year, Pelsall Ladies Choir have donated 150 Comfort Cases to Walsall Council to support children in foster care.
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Walsall Church leading the way towards net zero
A church in Walsall is leading by example in the move towards Net Zero.
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Local youth take the stage for a cause in Cradley Heath
Cradley Heath is set for an inspiring night of music and mission as the West Midlands Youth Band and Nexus Youth Choir come together for a special concert.
Entertainment News
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Police taking no further action after investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury show
Avon and Somerset Police will take no further action over Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury.
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Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner and investor of Swansea football club saying it's 'an underdog just like me'
Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor of Swansea, with the US rapper hailing the Welsh football club as "an underdog that bites back, just like me".
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Tomorrowland: 'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major festival - two days before it was due to begin
A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.
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Action taken to stop ticketless Oasis fans from watching this week's shows in Manchester
Huge steel fences have been erected to prevent ticketless fans from watching the Oasis reunion tour in Manchester.
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Robin Kaye: American Idol TV executive and her husband shot dead inside their Los Angeles home
An American Idol TV executive and her husband have been found dead in their LA home.
National Sport
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The Open: Scottie Scheffler takes big lead into final day at Royal Portrush after Rory McIlroy impresses on home soil
Scottie Scheffler moved a big step closer to a second major victory of the season and a third leg of the career Grand Slam by taking a four-shot lead into the final round of The Open.
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World Matchplay 2025: Reigning champion Luke Humphries suffers shock upset loss to Gian van Veen as Nathan Aspinall also loses on opening night
Gian van Veen pulled off a shock upset and dumped out reigning champion Luke Humphries with a 10-8 victory on the opening night of the World Matchplay 2025 at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
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Oleksandr Usyk takes magnificent KO victory over Daniel Dubois to confirm his place in boxing history
Oleksandr Usyk confirmed his place in boxing’s pantheon with a stunning knockout victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London.
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Lions coach Andy Farrell 'fuming' over first-Test display against Australia but delighted with result, Ronan O'Gara says
Andy Farrell will have been left "fuming" with the British and Irish Lions' performance but delighted with the result after they seized control of the Test series against Australia, according to Ronan O'Gara.
Business News
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EY partner in talks to become boss of new football regulator
An expert in financial regulation at one of the big four accountancy firms is in talks to become the inaugural boss of English football's powerful new watchdog.
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CVC kicks off refinancing plan for £9bn portfolio of sports assets
The owner of stakes in Six Nations and Premiership Rugby and the top flights of French and Spanish football is plotting refinancing expected to value its sports portfolio at more than £9bn.
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Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
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Post Office Capture IT system conviction referred to Court of Appeal for first time
The first Post Office Capture conviction is to be sent to the Court of Appeal, Sky News understands, in a "breakthrough" moment in the IT scandal.
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Serious water pollution incidents in England up 60% last year - with three companies blamed for most
The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.
Politics News
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Environment secretary pledges to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030
The environment secretary has pledged to halve sewage pollution from water companies by 2030.
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Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party
Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation.
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle should have made ministers tell MPs about Afghan data leak, says Harriet Harman
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle knew about Afghan data leak and should have made ministers tell MPs, Dame Harriet Harman has claimed.
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Starmer to address postcode lottery for only drug available for debilitating pregnancy sickness condition
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to address a postcode lottery for the only drug approved for a debilitating pregnancy sickness condition.
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The '£7bn' government secret
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World News
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Inside Sweida: The Syrian city ravaged by sectarian violence - where bodies line streets and homes are burned
Warning: This article contains details that some people may find disturbing.
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Migrants locked up in notorious El Salvador jail released in Venezuela-US prisoner swap
On Friday, Paolo Paiva waited in a hotel near Caracas airport, nervous but giddy with excitement to be reunited with her brother, finally.
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Ha Long Bay: At least 37 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
At least 37 people have died after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam, according to state media reports.
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Gaza: More than 30 people killed 'as Israeli troops open fire towards Palestinians waiting for aid'
More than 30 people have been killed after Israeli troops opened fire towards crowds of Palestinians waiting for aid, according to witnesses and hospital officials.
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Ukraine proposes renewed peace talks - as Zelenskyy urges Russia to 'stop avoiding decisions'
Volodmyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has proposed renewed ceasefire talks with Russia for next week.
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Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk beats Daniel Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time
Oleksandr Usyk has become boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time after beating Britain's Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium.
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Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, says US ambassador to Turkey, after 'hundreds' killed in clashes
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US ambassador to Turkey has said.
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Trump suing Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch for $10bn after Epstein letter report
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, two Wall Street Journal reporters and the publication's owner, News Corp.
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Three dead after 'horrific incident' at sheriff training facility in LA
Three people have been killed after a "horrific incident" at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility.
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Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency after plot to kill government officials uncovered
A new state of emergency has been declared in Trinidad and Tobago after authorities accused a criminal network of plotting to kill government officials and attack public institutions.
Weird News
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The King and AI: A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?
Whether or not the UK will have a Royal Family in the future is something that often comes up in debate.
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Lamine Yamal: Disability rights group threatens legal action after people with dwarfism reportedly hired for star's birthday party
A Spanish disability group has threatened legal action after people with dwarfism were reportedly hired as entertainers for Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday.
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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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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.