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Arrests made after Wolves match
Wolves have confirmed there were two arrests during yesterday's Premier League game away at Brighton for homophobic abuse.
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Wolverhampton gang members ordered to pay back £200,000
Two gang members have been ordered to pay back more than £200,000 after police linked their lavish lifestyles to drugs factories found in Wolverhampton.
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Police staff job cuts revealed
Across the region, 1751 staff and PCSO roles have been cut from forces since 2010
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Appeal for those involved in man's death in Lower Gornal
The family of a man murdered in Lower Gornal have bravely spoken of their pain a year on since his death, as they appealed for help in tracing those involved in his killing.
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Wolverhampton man jailed for fatal hit and run
Vrabian Antonescu tried to overtake a taxi along Waterloo Road but ended up hitting the side of a Toyota Avensis just before 10pm on 3 October last year.
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14 children become homeless in the West Midlands every day
New data from Shelter has revealed that more than 7,000 children across the region are homeless and living in temporary accommodation
Showbiz News
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Roxette lead singer dies
Marie Fredriksson has died aged 61 this week following a long illness.
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Golden Globes 2020 nominees
The Golden Globes nominations for 2020 have been revealed, celebrating the biggest films and TV series of the past year.
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Jacqueline Jossa wins I'm A Celeb
She beat Corrie's Andy Whyment into second place after a gruelling three weeks in the jungle.
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No Time To Die full trailer sees Daniel Craig cheat death as 007
The full trailer for the new James Bond film No Time To Die has been released today.
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Spotify reveals the biggest songs of the decade
As the 2010s draw to a close, Spotify has revealed its biggest artists and songs of the past decade.
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Cadet: Man pleads guilty to causing death of rapper
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of London rapper Cadet in a car crash.
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Gavin And Stacey: Cast thought Corden's call was a scam
The moment James Corden and Ruth Jones got the green light for the Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special, they couldn’t wait to call the cast – but getting in touch proved difficult.
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Madonna cancels Madame X tour shows
Madonna has announced she has had to cancel tour dates on "doctors' orders" due to "overwhelming pain".
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The Pussycat Dolls are back together
Nicole Scherzinger has confirmed that the group are getting back together nine years after breaking up.
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Broadcaster Clive James dies aged 80
The poet, critic and broadcaster Clive James has died at the age of 80, his agents have said.
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Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died at the age of 59.
The restaurateur, who appeared on TV programmes including Rhodes Around Britain, MasterChef and Hell's Kitchen during his celebrated cookery career, passed away yesterday.
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Katie Price declared bankrupt after failing to pay back debts
Former glamour model Katie Price has been declared bankrupt at a court in London after failing to pay back her debts.
UK News
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London Bridge attack: Victim Jack Merritt’s father accuses Boris Johnson of trying to 'score election points'
The father of a London Bridge terror attack victim has accused Boris Johnson of exploiting the tragedy to "score some points in the election".
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Jack Merritt: London Bridge terror attack victim's dad on pain of losing son
The father of London Bridge terror attack victim Jack Merritt has spoken of the pain of losing his son, telling Sky News that breaking the news to Jack's brother was the "hardest part" of the day.
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Bird flu found at farm in Suffolk meaning all 27,000 chickens will be culled
All 27,000 chickens at a farm in Suffolk will be culled after a strain of bird flu was detected.
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Former Derby and Portsmouth boss Jim Smith dies aged 79
Former Derby and Portsmouth manager Jim Smith has died aged 79.
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GP Manish Shah guilty of 25 sex offences against six patients
A GP who used celebrity cancer stories to get patients to have unnecessary checks has been found guilty of 25 sex offences against six patients.
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Stolen puppies back with mum as police hunt thieves
Six stolen puppies have been found and returned to their mother, with police now focused on searching for the thieves who took them.
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Andy Roe: Grenfell firefighter who revoked 'stay put' policy is new London Fire Brigade boss
Andy Roe, who revoked London Fire Brigade's "stay put" advice to residents during the Grenfell Tower blaze, has been named its new commissioner.
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Helen McCourt murder: Decision to release killer Ian Simms to be reviewed by Parole Board
A review has been ordered into the decision to approve the release of a murderer who has never revealed the whereabouts of his victim's body.
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UK economy: Flatlining growth blamed on Brexit and global slowdown
Brexit uncertainty and the global slowdown are being blamed for blighting growth, as the UK economy was stagnating in the last official check before the election.
Around The World
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New Zealand volcano: Fears of new eruptions on island where eight people still missing
Eight people are still missing and presumed dead following Monday's volcanic eruption in New Zealand, police have said.
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New Zealand volcano: Details of those killed, missing and injured emerge
Six people are now known to have died following a volcanic eruption on White Island in New Zealand.
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Greta Thunberg called a 'brat' by Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil's president has called climate campaigner Greta Thunberg "a brat" after she tweeted about the murder of two indigenous people in the Amazon.
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Massive ice melt in Greenland will 'expose 400 million people to flooding'
Around 400 million people will be exposed to coastal flooding each year by the end of the century if Greenland continues losing ice at its current rate, scientists have warned.
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Six people including police officer killed in shootout in New Jersey
Six people, including a police officer, have been killed in a shootout in New Jersey.
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Child prodigy, 9, quits university in row over graduation date
A nine-year-old boy who was set to become the world's youngest ever graduate has quit his university following a row over his graduation date.
National Sport
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Carlo Ancelotti sacked by Napoli amid Everton and Arsenal links
Everton will begin contract talks with Carlo Ancelotti after he was sacked as Napoli manager on Tuesday evening.
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Vitor Pereira withdraws from Everton manager process
Vitor Pereira says he has pulled out of the process to be the next Everton manager.
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Jim Smith, former Portsmouth and Derby manager, dies aged 79
Jim Smith, the former Portsmouth, Derby and QPR manager, has died at the age of 79.
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The Hundred Finals Days to be played at Lord's and Hove in first season
Lord's and Hove have been chosen to host the Finals Day in the first season of The Hundred next summer.
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West Ham owners discussing Manuel Pellegrini's future after Arsenal defeat
West Ham's owners are discussing Manuel Pellegrini's future at the club following Monday's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal, Sky Sports News understands.
Technology
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Researchers fear 'catastrophe' as political ads 'disappear' from Facebook library
Political ads are "disappearing" from Facebook's advertising monitoring system, leaving stunned researchers fearing a "catastrophic" loss of transparency and accountability.
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Shops urged to take smart toys off shelves over security concerns
Children are at risk of being contacted by strangers and seeing offensive images through their must-have smart toys, an investigation has found.
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Killer whale menopause allows older females to help raise grandchildren, study suggests
Older female killer whales pass on their wisdom to their grandchildren once they are too old to have any more calves of their own.
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Supermassive black holes 'not as massive as previously thought'
Astronomers have discovered a unique way to weigh supermassive black holes - and found the holes might not be as massive as previously thought.
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Zain Qaiser: Hacker who blackmailed porn viewers is told to sell Rolex and repay £270k
A hacker from Essex who was jailed after making millions of pounds blackmailing people who visited pornography websites has been forced to pay back over £270,000 - and sell his Rolex to cover the costs.
Strange News
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Walmart pulls jumper appearing to show Santa with lines of cocaine
Walmart has apologised for selling a pullover on its website that appears to show Father Christmas doing lines of cocaine.
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Banana taped to wall which sold for $120k eaten in front of crowd
It sold for $120,000 (£91,300) just last week - but the artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has now been scoffed.
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Wonky the 'unicorn-horned' rabbit looks for new home for Christmas
Like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, Wonky the lop-eared rabbit is hoping his unusual physical trait will help him find a loving family this Christmas.
Videos
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New Zealand volcano: Fears of new eruptions on island where eight people still missing
Eight people are still missing and presumed dead following Monday's volcanic eruption in New Zealand, police have said.
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General election: Conservatives set for majority but race has tightened significantly - poll projection
Boris Johnson is on course for a Commons majority of 28, according to a massive new poll projection for Sky News that suggests the race has tightened significantly in the last fortnight.
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Carlo Ancelotti sacked by Napoli amid Everton and Arsenal links
Everton will begin contract talks with Carlo Ancelotti after he was sacked as Napoli manager on Tuesday evening.