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Motorist driving down leafy Black Country street with passenger hanging outside car was caught on dashcam

A former businessman has been ordered to cough up more than £1,000 after he was filmed driving carelessly in a leafy Walsall neighbourhood with a passenger hanging off his car door.

Supporting image for story: Motorist driving down leafy Black Country street with passenger hanging outside car was caught on dashcam

Supporting image for story: The best places to live in the Midlands revealed in prestigious annual Sunday Times guide - see the areas that have made the cut

The best places to live in the Midlands revealed in prestigious annual Sunday Times guide - see the areas that have made the cut

Supporting image for story: Brierley Hill care home at centre of court case put into 'special measures' following inspection

Brierley Hill care home at centre of court case put into 'special measures' following inspection

Supporting image for story: Trial jurors told alleged drive-by shooting victim was dealing drugs in Wolverhampton

Trial jurors told alleged drive-by shooting victim was dealing drugs in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Compulsory purchase plans for Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties store backed by council

Compulsory purchase plans for Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties store backed by council

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after shop theft and knife threat in Oldbury

Police appeal after shop theft and knife threat in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: I visited a hidden gem Midlands town that has been named one of the 'best places to live in the UK' - I can see why

I visited a hidden gem Midlands town that has been named one of the 'best places to live in the UK' - I can see why

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Two dates TV's Gladiators will put on action packed show in Birmingham announced

Darren Byfield: Promotion as Walsall boss would be "more satisfying" than as a player

Two dates TV's Gladiators will put on action packed show in Birmingham announced

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Two dates TV's Gladiators will put on action packed show in Birmingham announced

Supporting image for story: 'Hooray! Town centre road is at last open to two-way traffic' - says Willenhall councillor as £2.5million project nears completion

'Hooray! Town centre road is at last open to two-way traffic' - says Willenhall councillor as £2.5million project nears completion

Supporting image for story: Black Country council bids for cash to demolish community centre - to make way for homes

Black Country council bids for cash to demolish community centre - to make way for homes

Supporting image for story: 'It would be wrong not to welcome' £20million government boost for Walsall neighbourhood, council leader says

'It would be wrong not to welcome' £20million government boost for Walsall neighbourhood, council leader says

Supporting image for story: The boy wonder who scored in his only Wolves game, 87 years ago

The boy wonder who scored in his only Wolves game, 87 years ago

Supporting image for story: Four bungalows given green light for land near canal in West Midlands market town

Four bungalows given green light for land near canal in West Midlands market town

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Live music line-up announced for Stone Food & Drink Festival

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Mayor’s Fest 2026 set to rock Wolverhampton

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Star from Strictly dances with children at Acorns

Supporting image for story: West Midlands-based advocate warns local businesses are failing neurodiverse talent

West Midlands-based advocate warns local businesses are failing neurodiverse talent

Supporting image for story: Stafford mayor attends topping-out ceremony at multimillion-pound new care home

Stafford mayor attends topping-out ceremony at multimillion-pound new care home

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Community fundraiser doubles success after rapid early milestone

Sport

Wolves star confident long break won't impact improved form

Adam Armstrong is confident Wolves will be able to pick up where they left off at the end of their long late season break.

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Supporting image for story: Bristol City v West Brom: 'I couldn't get Tony Pulis off the phone!' - James Morrison so grateful to lean on former bosses

Bristol City v West Brom: 'I couldn't get Tony Pulis off the phone!' - James Morrison so grateful to lean on former bosses

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery explains how John McGinn's goal will help Aston Villa skipper recover top form

Unai Emery explains how John McGinn's goal will help Aston Villa skipper recover top form

Supporting image for story: Darren Byfield: Promotion as Walsall boss would be "more satisfying" than as a player

Darren Byfield: Promotion as Walsall boss would be "more satisfying" than as a player

Supporting image for story: The boy wonder who scored in his only Wolves game, 87 years ago

The boy wonder who scored in his only Wolves game, 87 years ago

Supporting image for story: John McGinn on Aston Villa 'responsibility' after goal scoring return as captain insists performance 'not pretty'

John McGinn on Aston Villa 'responsibility' after goal scoring return as captain insists performance 'not pretty'

Supporting image for story: 'He's always there': Ousmane Diakite outlines special James Morrison praise as West Brom midfielder sees deal extended

'He's always there': Ousmane Diakite outlines special James Morrison praise as West Brom midfielder sees deal extended

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Wolves star confident long break won't impact improved form

Wolves star confident long break won't impact improved form

Supporting image for story: The boy wonder who scored in his only Wolves game, 87 years ago

The boy wonder who scored in his only Wolves game, 87 years ago

Supporting image for story: Rob Edwards says Wolves 'look like a Premier League team' as he makes fight vow

Rob Edwards says Wolves 'look like a Premier League team' as he makes fight vow

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Bristol City v West Brom: 'I couldn't get Tony Pulis off the phone!' - James Morrison so grateful to lean on former bosses

Bristol City v West Brom: 'I couldn't get Tony Pulis off the phone!' - James Morrison so grateful to lean on former bosses

Supporting image for story: 'He's always there': Ousmane Diakite outlines special James Morrison praise as West Brom midfielder sees deal extended

'He's always there': Ousmane Diakite outlines special James Morrison praise as West Brom midfielder sees deal extended

Supporting image for story: In pictures: West Brom prepare for return to action at Bristol City

In pictures: West Brom prepare for return to action at Bristol City

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Darren Byfield: Promotion as Walsall boss would be "more satisfying" than as a player

Darren Byfield: Promotion as Walsall boss would be "more satisfying" than as a player

Supporting image for story: Walsall captain Jamille Matt ruled out for Newport as Connor Barrett and Evan Weir absence addressed

Walsall captain Jamille Matt ruled out for Newport as Connor Barrett and Evan Weir absence addressed

Supporting image for story: Walsall handed double injury boost as Priestley Farquharson to be assessed

Walsall handed double injury boost as Priestley Farquharson to be assessed

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Walsall latest: Darren Byfield announced as Saddlers search for new head of football

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery press conference ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League clash

Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery press conference ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League clash

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'Has to be realistic target': What Wolves' focus should be ahead of final seven games

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George Bennett analysis after Walsall's goalless draw with Cambridge

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Mayor’s Fest 2026 set to rock Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton’s live music scene turns up the volume this spring as Mayor’s Fest 2026 lands at KK’s Steel Mill on Saturday, April 11.

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Supporting image for story: I visited a hidden gem Midlands town that has been named one of the 'best places to live in the UK' - I can see why

I visited a hidden gem Midlands town that has been named one of the 'best places to live in the UK' - I can see why

Supporting image for story: The best places to live in the Midlands revealed in prestigious annual Sunday Times guide - see the areas that have made the cut

The best places to live in the Midlands revealed in prestigious annual Sunday Times guide - see the areas that have made the cut

Supporting image for story: 'Hannah Montana made me want to be an actress - bone cancer didn't stop me chasing my dreams on the Birmingham stage'

'Hannah Montana made me want to be an actress - bone cancer didn't stop me chasing my dreams on the Birmingham stage'

Supporting image for story: Everything you need to know as runners get ready for Wolves 10k - including road closures

Everything you need to know as runners get ready for Wolves 10k - including road closures

Supporting image for story: Cult comic headlining three big stand-up shows in the West Midlands next week

Cult comic headlining three big stand-up shows in the West Midlands next week

Supporting image for story: Indie band The Wonder Stuff ‘grateful’ as they announce 40th anniversary tour

Indie band The Wonder Stuff ‘grateful’ as they announce 40th anniversary tour

Supporting image for story: Eid ul-Fitr 2026: Thousands of Muslims across the Black Country prepare to celebrate Eid tomorrow

Eid ul-Fitr 2026: Thousands of Muslims across the Black Country prepare to celebrate Eid tomorrow

Supporting image for story: King Charles coastal path opens to the public - letting walkers explore entire English shoreline

King Charles coastal path opens to the public - letting walkers explore entire English shoreline

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FIVE STARS for award-winning Operation Mincemeat as it takes the Grand Theatre by storm - review

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State of emergency declared in popular Brit holiday hotspot as huge storm to hit

Supporting image for story: Blow to holidaymakers as passport fees set to rise again - with Brits paying more than £100 for first time ever

Blow to holidaymakers as passport fees set to rise again - with Brits paying more than £100 for first time ever

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Booze, burgers and Bill Bailey: Former Star reporter Wayne Beese talks about his 13 years as a stand-up comedian

Supporting image for story: 11 much-loved Wolverhampton shops that Wulfrunians miss most - how many do you remember?

11 much-loved Wolverhampton shops that Wulfrunians miss most - how many do you remember?

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Endangered monkey gives birth at Chester Zoo after pioneering operation to save foot

Crime

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after shop theft and knife threat in Oldbury

Police appeal after shop theft and knife threat in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Aldridge student makes new film backed by James Brindley Foundation to highlight knife crime problem

Aldridge student makes new film backed by James Brindley Foundation to highlight knife crime problem

Supporting image for story: Motorist driving down leafy Black Country street with passenger hanging outside car was caught on dashcam

Motorist driving down leafy Black Country street with passenger hanging outside car was caught on dashcam

Supporting image for story: Trial jurors told alleged drive-by shooting victim was dealing drugs in Wolverhampton

Trial jurors told alleged drive-by shooting victim was dealing drugs in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: 16 arrested in Wolverhampton County Lines blitz as Class A drugs and £30,000 cash recovered

16 arrested in Wolverhampton County Lines blitz as Class A drugs and £30,000 cash recovered

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Family of victim speak out as Birmingham child rapist given 30-year-extended sentence

Business

Supporting image for story: 'Hooray! Town centre road is at last open to two-way traffic' - says Willenhall councillor as £2.5million project nears completion

'Hooray! Town centre road is at last open to two-way traffic' - says Willenhall councillor as £2.5million project nears completion

Supporting image for story: 'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

Supporting image for story: Compulsory purchase plans for Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties store backed by council

Compulsory purchase plans for Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties store backed by council

Supporting image for story: 'It would be wrong not to welcome' £20million government boost for Walsall neighbourhood, council leader says

'It would be wrong not to welcome' £20million government boost for Walsall neighbourhood, council leader says

Supporting image for story: Plans to regenerate eyesore Black Country shopping precinct deemed ‘unviable’

Plans to regenerate eyesore Black Country shopping precinct deemed ‘unviable’

Supporting image for story: Mayor's £300,000 package to help Dudley traders benefit from tram link and new bus station

Mayor's £300,000 package to help Dudley traders benefit from tram link and new bus station

Education

Supporting image for story: 'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

Supporting image for story: 'Without the right support children are failed' - Dudley councillor takes SEND protest to headquarters

'Without the right support children are failed' - Dudley councillor takes SEND protest to headquarters

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College offering free Easter activities programme

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Anti-bullying ambassadors step up at Midlands school

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‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’

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Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre

Motors

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Seat and Cupra Ateca removed from sale after 10-year run

Supporting image for story: Kia boss hints at room for ‘EV1’ electric city car in the future

Kia boss hints at room for ‘EV1’ electric city car in the future

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These are the best second-hand EVs for under £15,000

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Kia is off to a good start in the electric MPV market with the PV5 Passenger

UK Drive: Kia is off to a good start in the electric MPV market with the PV5 Passenger

Supporting image for story: Suzuki joins the EV party with e Vitara

Suzuki joins the EV party with e Vitara

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Here are the cars going up against the new BMW i3