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Matt Fagerson And Jack Dempsey Score Tries As Scotland Edge Past Australia

Scotland eked out a hard-fought Murrayfield 15-12 win over Australia but were unable to get the bonus point they craved in a Nations Championship match that failed to catch fire..

Starshield Restrictions Threaten Ukraines Energy Defences Ahead Of Winter

Restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite communications system are hindering its ability to intercept Russian drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said..

Magical Grand Banquet In Surprise First Clip From Harry Potter HBO TV Series

US TV network HBO has released a sneak peek first clip from its Harry Potter television series..

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Rail Workers Vote To Strike Over Flexible Working And Pay

Workers at Great Western Railway (GWR) have voted to strike in a dispute over flexible working arrangements, pay and pensions..

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Remembrance Sunday - 8 November

If you are unable to attend in person, listen to Meridian's live coverage of the events on the High Street.

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Beer Mats Have Arrived!

Look out for them in your local - send us a picture on social media for a shout-out!

Community News is back!

Well rested from its summer break, Community News is back!

UK holidaymakers warned about bringing back item now banned in the UK

UK holidaymakers could face fines for bringing back a common item now banned in the UK.

Father 'suicidal' after being chased for child maintenance payments he didn't owe

A distressed father from Hassocks in West Sussex was left feeling suicidal after months of being pursued for child maintenance payments he didn't owe.