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Children rescued from rip tides at Wales beach as locals demand permanent lifeguards
Several children were rescued from the water at Tywyn beach in Gwynedd, North Wales, on Saturday 27 June after being caught in dangerous rip tides - and locals are now calling for permanent lifeguards and better safety signage
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David and Victoria Beckham mark 27th wedding anniversary with 'proudest achievement' post
David and Victoria, who have three sons - Brooklyn, 27, Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21 - plus daughter Harper, 14, wed on July 4, 1999
Major credit card mistake costing households thousands
A finance expert has warned of a payment mistake many make that is costing them thousands of unneeded interest.
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Exact date Prince Harry will be in Birmingham next week as UK trip changes
He will mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham and visit Birmingham Children's Hospital
Sky permanently closing 4 channels and swapping two others - full list
Two extra services are also being changed for Sky viewers – introducing a limited-time only children’s channel, and a news broadcast.
Sunflower lanyard will give Manchester Airport passengers 'access to all departure security lanes'
The lanyard identifies the wearer as someone who may need extra time or understanding while passing through the airport
Shock moment 'thug' hits police officer with baton during Soho Road scuffle
Officers struggle to hold the man which results in a baton dropping to the ground
State pensioners aged 66 to 75 handed £965 DWP payments in July
The state pension is paid at the new, full rate to state pensioners born after 1951, if they're men, to 1960, which is those aged 66 to 75.
The West Midlands roads where speed cameras catch most drivers in your area - full list
Average speed cameras operate around the region
Gunman shot boy in the back then tried again at 'point-blank range' before weapon jammed
Matas Sukaitis has been found guilty of attempted murder
'I'm an American in Birmingham and this is what I love most about living here'
American Stephen Pihlaja lifted the lid on what he loves most about life in the UK
Drug dealers 'trapped' and jailed after car 'spotted' in Midlands town
Ardian Beqiri and Kadri Kaja were jailed after detectives spotted a parked car
Santander customers urged to complete task before 2pm on Thursday
The bank, which has branches in Birmingham, is offering new joiners £225 in cash and Amazon vouchers when they switch to a Santander Everyday, Edge or Edge Up current account.
Meghan Markle 'will not accompany Prince Harry on Birmingham visit amid security fears'
The Duke of Sussex is due to attend an Invictus Games engagement in Birmingham
Birmingham man wanted after police officer assaulted on Soho Road
Mahroy Stephenson, aged 30, from Bartley Green is wanted on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent
Kelly Osbourne says Sharon and Ozzy have 'a love story heaven could never end' in heartfelt letter marking 46th wedding anniversary
Sharon and Ozzy would have been celebrating 46 years of marriage today
West Midlands weather maps turned red as 30c heat alert on way
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat-health alert
Pensioner handed out £4.7m in 'oppressive' loan shark scheme
Alexander Ali Baba lent more than £4.7 million and expected more than £6.5 million in return
DWP confirms £0 TV Licences for households on one benefit
DWP rules confirmed
Hosepipe bans announced as UK prepares for heatwave
The Met Office has forecast a prolonged spell of hot weather for many regions, as temperatures begin to rise this weekend