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The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.

The Scottish government has been told to bring its sewage "crisis" under control after a record 100,000 spills were recorded in a single year.

Prince William will represent his father King Charles at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Buckingham Palace announced.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched a voluntary redundancy programme in a bid to save £1.7bn over the next two years.

Many adults in the UK are getting sunburnt and some are staying in the sun too long because they believe it gives them more vitamin D, a charity warned.

The University of Cambridge will carry out an independent review to "identify shortcomings" following the death of Professor Jason Arday.

Britain's longest-serving female prisoner, who carried out the "cruel and vicious" murder of a love rival, has been returned to jail weeks after being released on licence.

Police have arrested a suspected car thief after a vehicle was stolen from outside a home in East Park last week.

An appeal has been lodged into plans to build 355 homes on green belt land in Walsall.

The long wait for a decision on a retail development in Halesowen finally ended after councillors gave it a green light.

More than 120 RAF Air Cadets from across Dudley borough will take part in an annual parade and service of commemoration in Dudley town centre on Sunday 13 September.

For the first time people can walk into their local Birmingham Boots pharmacy to find out their blood type and it’s completely free.

The RSPCA has been “inundated” with cute, cuddly, fluffy toys for orphaned kittens to snuggle with.

Protesters are set to demonstrate outside Walsall Council House ahead of a planning meeting tomorrow night.

More than 100,000 people joined together to experience a packed programme of world-class outdoor arts, theatre, dance, music as The Birmingham Weekender returned to the city.

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Richard O'Sullivan, known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest, has died, the Royal Variety Charity has announced.

The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.

Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a young girl dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.

Sky News has announced a new format for its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme, with a rotating line-up of high-profile guest presenters taking the helm.

Under Brad Arthur, Leeds Rhinos have shown glimpses of being the force they once were. They have shown glimpses of being a side in contention for trophies once again.

Wigan Warriors Women scored nine tries in a 50-6 domination of Leeds Rhinos Women at MT Headingley Stadium in the Super Fours of the Women’s Super League.

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Castore, the sportswear manufacturer backed by Sir Andy Murray, is exploring a sale after receiving takeover approaches from a string of industry rivals.

A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.

A privately owned real estate group is in talks to buy scores of NCP car parks months after the historic operator collapsed into administration.

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A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.

Two women who were reportedly murdered by their ex-partners as they sought help from authorities were "horrifically let down" by the justice system, an MSP has told John Swinney.

Two pilots have died after a Greek military jet crashed during an air show.

Ireland's Katie Taylor has finished her career by beating Flora Pili on points.

Over 160 countries have voted at the United Nations to move away from a traditional global map that is nearly 500 years old towards a newer one that more accurately reflects Africa's true size.

On Friday evening, Judge William Sullivan formally declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy.

Prince William will represent his father King Charles at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Buckingham Palace announced.

At least two people have been killed with 14 missing after an explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia, officials said.

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.