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Major disruption and buses diverted after crash on busy Dudley road

A major disruption has been called in Dudley following a road traffic collision on a major road into the town centre.

Dudley|Mar 9
Supporting image for story: Major disruption and buses diverted after crash on busy Dudley road
Supporting image for story: Police update on 'deliberate' West Bromwich e-bike crash after teenagers left with 'potentially life-changing injuries'
Police update on 'deliberate' West Bromwich e-bike crash after teenagers left with 'potentially life-changing injuries'
West Bromwich|Mar 9
Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026: Best In Show crowned in Birmingham - see the results of the dog show at the NEC here
Crufts 2026: Best In Show crowned in Birmingham - see the results of the dog show at the NEC here
Breaking News|Mar 8
Supporting image for story: 'I was suspended from Reform over row about clipboards' says Walsall councillor, six months after shock by-election win
'I was suspended from Reform over row about clipboards' says Walsall councillor, six months after shock by-election win
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Pelsall|Mar 5
Supporting image for story: Walsall by-election winner is suspended from Reform UK just six months after shock victory in Pelsall
Walsall by-election winner is suspended from Reform UK just six months after shock victory in Pelsall
Pelsall|Mar 5
Supporting image for story: Three lanes closed on M6 northbound in Staffordshire following 'offal spillage'
Three lanes closed on M6 northbound in Staffordshire following 'offal spillage'
Transport|Mar 4
Supporting image for story: Major police incident in Walsall town centre - streets cordoned off
Major police incident in Walsall town centre - streets cordoned off
Breaking News|Mar 4

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Shropshire MP welcomes Parliamentary investigation into Royal Mail
Politics|Mar 4
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Large cordon in place following 'incident' in West Bromwich street - LIVE UPDATES
Breaking News|Mar 3
Supporting image for story: Large cordon in place around West Bromwich street as emergency services respond to 'incident'
Large cordon in place around West Bromwich street as emergency services respond to 'incident'
West Bromwich|Mar 3
Supporting image for story: Smethwick mosque murder: Two teenagers appear in court accused of stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal
Smethwick mosque murder: Two teenagers appear in court accused of stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal
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Crime|Mar 2
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Two injured in car crash on major Staffordshire A-road that resulted in fuel spill
Breaking News|Feb 27
Supporting image for story: 'We're not Nimbys': Council leader expected to join protest against 880 new homes on green belt near Dudley
'We're not Nimbys': Council leader expected to join protest against 880 new homes on green belt near Dudley
Kingswinford|Feb 27
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council ditches street-racing injunction to seek 'other means' of tackling the problem - full details here
Dudley Council ditches street-racing injunction to seek 'other means' of tackling the problem - full details here
Breaking News|Feb 26
Supporting image for story: 'We are devastated' - Police issue statement after serving officer found dead outside Birmingham house
'We are devastated' - Police issue statement after serving officer found dead outside Birmingham house
Breaking News|Feb 26
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office
Breaking News|Feb 19
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All-day parking for £3.50 as Wolverhampton Council slashes its fees by up to 78 per cent - just 18 months after price hike
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King asked what British artwork might be ‘lurking in Australia’ in gallery tour
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David Lammy’s controversial court reforms supported by MPs despite criticisms
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Bombing victim suing Gerry Adams wants ‘justice and closure’
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Plans for William’s housing development set to be decided
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Glasgow Central high level closed for rest of week after building fire
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Former IRA man gives evidence in Gerry Adams High Court case
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Viral News

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Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9
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US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight
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Italy buys Caravaggio painting for 30 million euros
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