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Judge tells drug addict forced to sell cocaine to pay off debts his 'story is a familiar one' in the Black Country before giving him 'a second chance'

A former drug addict caught selling cocaine in the Black Country to pay a debt off to his dealer avoided jail after turning over a new leaf becoming a carer for his mother.

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Supporting image for story: Judge tells drug addict forced to sell cocaine to pay off debts his 'story is a familiar one' in the Black Country before giving him 'a second chance'
Supporting image for story: 'Large scale incident' declared in Walsall as 10 fire crews attend blaze in Walsall
'Large scale incident' declared in Walsall as 10 fire crews attend blaze in Walsall
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Supporting image for story: ‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in the West Midlands for 64 years’
‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in the West Midlands for 64 years’
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Supporting image for story: Staffordshire County Council racked up a £72,000 taxi bill for one SEND pupil
Staffordshire County Council racked up a £72,000 taxi bill for one SEND pupil
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Supporting image for story: 'Overwhelmed by community support': Crime-hit Bilston church leader says he is determined the Christmas programme won't be affected by theft
'Overwhelmed by community support': Crime-hit Bilston church leader says he is determined the Christmas programme won't be affected by theft
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Supporting image for story: Major scheme to transform Wolverhampton brownfield sites gets £7 million funding boost
Major scheme to transform Wolverhampton brownfield sites gets £7 million funding boost
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters
Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters
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'Large scale incident' declared in Walsall as 10 fire crews attend blaze in Walsall
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Sport

Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

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‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in the West Midlands for 64 years’

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