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Chris Kaba's family vow they 'won't be silenced' after Met officer who shot him cleared of murder
The family of Chris Kaba have said they have been left with the "deep pain of injustice" after the police marksman who shot him was cleared of murder.
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Wales: Two trains crash as emergency services attend ongoing incident
Two trains collided in Wales on Monday evening, with emergency services attending.
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Liam Payne: Singer had cocaine in his body at time of death, official says
An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.
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Paul Di'Anno: Iron Maiden 'deeply saddened' after death of former singer
Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.
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Body in wetsuit found in Wales reservoir - as police appeal for help in identifying remains
The body of a person wearing a wetsuit and believed to be a male has been found in a reservoir in Wales.
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1,100 inmates set for early release - as review considers tougher punishments outside prison
Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.
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Oasis tour: Richard Ashcroft announced as special guest for reunion shows in UK and Ireland
Oasis have announced Richard Ashcroft will be joining them as a special guest on their UK and Ireland tour.
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Eleanor Brown: Police officer's daughter jailed for posting sexual images of his ex-lover on escort site
A police officer's daughter has been jailed for three years after posting sexual images of his ex-lover on an escort site in an act of revenge.
Local Headlines
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Investigation launched after fatal collision in Dudley
An investigation has been launched after a fatal collision in Dudley.
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Cuts and council tax increase planned in Sandwell
Sandwell Council has revealed a host of cost-saving measures to cover a £20m shortfall in its budget for next year.
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Dudley Mayoral car and attendant axed in latest cuts
Dudley’s mayor will have to find her own way to public engagements after the council decided to sell-off her official car.
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Tickets on sale for 80s music legends
Two musicians who shot to fame in the 1980s are bringing shows to the borough next year.
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Have your say in council budget
Walsall residents are being urged to have their say on the council’s budget proposals for next year.
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Mayor gets flu vaccine and urges others to follow suit
The Mayor of Dudley has had her flu jab and is urging others to follow suit and get vaccinated against the highly contagious infection.
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Alexander Stadium can become ‘a beacon’ for Birmingham
Birmingham City University says it is time to turbocharge the 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy mission by making Alexander Stadium a “beacon for the whole city and for the whole of the West Midlands”.
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Spookily good fun this October half term
Children and families can have a blast this October half term, with Dudley Council hosting activities in leisure centres, parks, museums, town halls and libraries.
Entertainment News
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Liam Payne: Singer had cocaine in his body at time of death, official says
An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.
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Paul Di'Anno: Iron Maiden 'deeply saddened' after death of former singer
Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of raping girl, 13, as five new lawsuits filed against him
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing new sexual assault and rape accusations, including one that involves a 13-year-old girl.
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Oasis tour: Richard Ashcroft announced as special guest for reunion shows in UK and Ireland
Oasis have announced Richard Ashcroft will be joining them as a special guest on their UK and Ireland tour.
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TV presenter John Stapleton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Broadcaster John Stapleton has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
National Sport
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Ref Watch: Dermot Gallagher analyses John Stones' winner for Man City, William Saliba's red card at Bournemouth and more
In the latest edition of Ref Watch, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher runs through the key incidents at the weekend - including controversial calls involving John Stones and William Saliba.
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United States GP: Charles Leclerc leads dominant Ferrari 1-2 in Austin as Lando Norris penalty hands Max Verstappen third
Charles Leclerc superbly won the United States Grand Prix in a surprisingly-dominant one-two for Ferrari as Lando Norris lost a crucial third place to Max Verstappen after being penalised for a late-race overtake on his F1 title rival.
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Arsenal's red cards: Are Mikel Arteta's team becoming ill-disciplined or is it just bad luck in the Premier League?
They say good things come in threes - try telling Mikel Arteta that about Arsenal's disciplinary issues this season.
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Jamie Carragher: Man City have edge in Premier League title race but are vulnerable to counter-attack
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City have the edge in the Premier League title race despite their vulnerability to counter-attacks.
Business News
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Labour's Employment Rights Bill could cost business up to £5bn a year, government analysis shows
Overhauling workers' rights could cost businesses around £5bn a year, the government has said.
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Saudi-funded LIV Golf strikes deal to tee off in India
The breakaway international golf tour funded by Saudi Arabia's vast wealth is to stage its first event in India early next year amid its continued expansion and an impasse over the sport's global calendar.
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Bonus payments to water company bosses rise to £9.1m amid sewage scandal
Bonuses to water company bosses rose this year to £9.1m - despite record sewage discharges and financial woes at some utilities.
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Ocado Group lines up ex-Microsoft exec as next chairman
A former Microsoft executive is being lined up as the next chairman of Ocado Group, the online grocery technology provider.
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How the odd bet on football could cost you a mortgage
While having the odd bet on your football team to win at the weekend sounds like a bit of harmless fun, it could actually scupper your chances of getting a mortgage.
Politics News
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1,100 inmates set for early release - as review considers tougher punishments outside prison
Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits NHS reform will not begin right away
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has admitted NHS reform will not happen straight away.
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Starmer praises the King after he was heckled by Australian senator
Sir Keir Starmer has praised the King for doing a "fantastic job" after he was heckled by a senator in the Australian parliament.
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Government calls on nation to share experiences and ideas to 'help fix our NHS'
The British public and clinicians are being asked to share their experiences and ideas to "help fix our NHS".
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Labour's Employment Rights Bill could cost business up to £5bn a year, government analysis shows
Overhauling workers' rights could cost businesses around £5bn a year, the government has said.
World News
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'This is our land, we deserve it': Dozens of Israelis planning to cross border and settle in Gaza
As the sun beats down on us near Kibbutz Be'eri in Israel, Avi looks out towards the place he really wants to live. It's only two miles away and it shimmers in the sunshine.
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Gaza: Video shows hundreds queueing to flee in Jabalia - as UN aid chief warns of 'bodies left on street'
Footage shows hundreds of people queueing in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they await evacuation.
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Moldova narrowly votes for closer European Union ties in referendum beset by claims of Russian meddling
Moldova has narrowly voted for closer ties to the European Union in a referendum dominated by claims of Russian interference.
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Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe defends comments to King as 'global truth telling'
The Australian senator who shouted at the King has defended her actions, insisting he is "not our sovereign".
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Middle East conflict: Beirut building destroyed after Israel warns civilians to evacuate
Explosions have erupted in the Lebanese capital Beirut after Israel threatened "imminent strikes" on Hezbollah's financial sites.
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Dunedin Airport introduces maximum hugging time of three minutes at drop-off zone
An airport in New Zealand has limited hugging in its drop-off zone to a maximum of three minutes - with anyone wanting a longer goodbye told to head for the car park.
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Pakistan use patio heaters and giant fans on pitch ahead of final test against England
Patio heaters and giant fans have been used to help prepare a cricket pitch that Pakistan hope will help them beat England in the Third Test in Rawalpindi.
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Japanese man who spent more than 50 years on death row receives face-to-face apology
A Japanese police chief has apologised in person to a man who spent 58 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit.
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Fethullah Gulen: US-based cleric accused of 2016 Turkish coup attempt dies
An influential US-based Islamic cleric who was accused of masterminding a failed coup in Turkey in 2016 has died.
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Canary Islands: Thousands demonstrate against tourism in holiday resorts
Thousands of people have taken part in protests against tourism in holiday resorts across the Canary Islands.
Weird News
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Dunedin Airport introduces maximum hugging time of three minutes at drop-off zone
An airport in New Zealand has limited hugging in its drop-off zone to a maximum of three minutes - with anyone wanting a longer goodbye told to head for the car park.
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Children's soft play centre apologises over body bag Halloween decorations
A children's soft play centre has apologised and removed its realistic-looking Halloween body bags after concerns from "shocked" parents.
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World Conker Championships men's winner cleared of cheating
The men's World Conker Championships winner has been cleared of cheating after a steel chestnut was found in his pocket.
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Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction
The Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like marsupial that once stalked the forests of Tasmania, could be brought back from extinction after a team of US and Australian researchers claimed a series of scientific breakthroughs.
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Prickly mayor bans cactus plants in buildings
A German town has banned the humble cactus from the town hall, schools and nurseries.
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World Conker Championships investigates cheating concerns after winner found with steel nut
The World Conker Championships is investigating after the men's champion was found with a steel chestnut in his pocket.
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Hong Kong zoo investigating after nine monkeys die in two days
Zoo experts are investigating after nine monkeys died in two days in Hong Kong's oldest zoo.