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Four arrested and knives seized as 20-strong group filming music video flee from police

One youth 'zig zagged down the street' before he was detained and three others were held later

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UK heatwave to last 7 consecutive days as Met Office and BBC confirm end date

Met Office Amber Extreme Heat Warnings have been issued from Monday through to Thursday with temperatures widely exceeding 35C.

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British Olympic legend runs Edgbaston Reservoir parkrun in surprise visit

Amazed runners said Dame Kelly 'encouraged us all round the course'

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Met Office names 92 parts of UK facing 'extreme' 38C heatwave - full list

Exact hours of UK heatwave announced ahead of 38C temperatures

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Free bus pass age rise in July for people born in these years

It means people will have to wait longer before receiving payments.

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Police address 'legend of Catfoot' as Midland big cat sightings grow

The truth is out there - and even police officer are wading in

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Free bus pass age change confirmed for anyone born after 1977

As it stands, people can get a free bus pass at age 66, rising to 67.

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Three women charged with attacking police at Birmingham city centre protest

The accused, who police say were part of a counter-protest in response to Britain First's arrival in the city, are due to appear in court

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Midland victim headbutted in 1am attack as police issue picture appeal

West Midlands Police said the victim sustained facial injuries

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DWP told to axe perk for 12 million state pensioners ahead of Monday update

The Labour Party MP for Makerfield has been urged to change the metric.

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Police hunting bus flasher issue picture of man officers want to trace

No arrests have so far been made

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DWP claimants risk benefits being 'reduced' after Monday announcement

Sir Keir is set to set out his resignation on Monday

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Tributes to young biker killed in Midland crash

Paramedics rushed to save him but, despite best efforts, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Council tax band review for all homes in England update with July date set

Under current rules, all homes in England are divided into eight council tax bands.

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BBC TV Licences cut from £180 to £90 with rule households 'only just learned'

A standard TV licence costs £180 per year.

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My troubling day with the far-right in Birmingham left me depressed

'A teenager casually used a racist slur in conversation so matter-of-factly that it barely seemed to register with those around him'

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HMRC confirms £200 tax charges for state pensioners aged 66 to 79

HMRC will take it back if your personal income is over £35,000.

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Sir Keir Starmer breaks silence with address to nation expected on Monday

Starmer, the under-pressure Prime Minister, has said he is "thinking about my dad" today, as he used posts on social media to mark Father's Day.

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Bonus 2027 bank holiday for England update with July 12 earmarked

1,500 are backing it

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NHS told to make rule change for thousands of people under age 45

The petition, which has a deadline of October, has plenty of time to hit the 10,000 signature threshold required