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Man, 41, arrested after stolen 24-tonne earthmover driven recklessly through Wolverhampton city centre

A man has been arrested after a 24-tonne earthmover was stolen in Staffordshire and driven recklessly through Wolverhampton city centre for nearly three hours.

Supporting image for story: Man, 41, arrested after stolen 24-tonne earthmover driven recklessly through Wolverhampton city centre

Supporting image for story: See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

Supporting image for story: Remembrance Sunday: Poignant photos of young and old paying respects in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Remembrance Sunday: Poignant photos of young and old paying respects in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Fighting From Home sculpture unveiled in the Black Country honours vital Second World War workers

Fighting From Home sculpture unveiled in the Black Country honours vital Second World War workers

Supporting image for story: 21-year-old man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in the neck in Birmingham

21-year-old man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in the neck in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Rob Edwards set for Wolves job as contract revealed

Rob Edwards set for Wolves job as contract revealed

Supporting image for story: Watch: Sold-out fireworks extravaganza at Himley Hall provides banging entertainment for 20,000 revellers

Watch: Sold-out fireworks extravaganza at Himley Hall provides banging entertainment for 20,000 revellers

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We visited a 'hidden gem' pub run by a former teacher who reckons it's got 'the best Guinness in Wolverhampton'

Supporting image for story: 'It is in the back of your mind': Residents tell of their fears for safety at Brierley Hill flats

'It is in the back of your mind': Residents tell of their fears for safety at Brierley Hill flats

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Supporting image for story: Planning law changes could see council ‘pressured’ into building on Sandwell border

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21-year-old man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in the neck in Birmingham

West Midlands Police has charged a man with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the neck in Birmingham.

Supporting image for story: 21-year-old man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in the neck in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

Supporting image for story: Man, 41, arrested after stolen 24-tonne earthmover driven recklessly through Wolverhampton city centre

Man, 41, arrested after stolen 24-tonne earthmover driven recklessly through Wolverhampton city centre

Supporting image for story: Police want to speak to these people over theft of car and bank cards in New Oscott

Police want to speak to these people over theft of car and bank cards in New Oscott

Supporting image for story: Extra police powers extended in Birmingham city centre after 'appalling' disorder involving fireworks

Extra police powers extended in Birmingham city centre after 'appalling' disorder involving fireworks

Supporting image for story: Black cab rapist who preyed on children in Birmingham in 1990s and 2000s found guilty after brave victims come forward

Black cab rapist who preyed on children in Birmingham in 1990s and 2000s found guilty after brave victims come forward

Supporting image for story: Police in Wolverhampton impound car after driver escapes on foot

Police in Wolverhampton impound car after driver escapes on foot

Business

Worldwide expansion the aim for West Midlands Padel business as new Kidderminster hub set to open

The owner of a unique racquet sports business is eyeing up the prospect of becoming a global brand ahead of the opening of a new hub and headquarters.

Supporting image for story: Worldwide expansion the aim for West Midlands Padel business as new Kidderminster hub set to open

Supporting image for story: Wombourne cafe applying to change premises licence to sell alcohol

Wombourne cafe applying to change premises licence to sell alcohol

Supporting image for story: Walsall courier and delivery service looking to expand

Walsall courier and delivery service looking to expand

Supporting image for story: 'I want every part of the West Midlands to prosper' - West Midlands Mayor talks to business leaders at Black Country round table event ahead of Budget

'I want every part of the West Midlands to prosper' - West Midlands Mayor talks to business leaders at Black Country round table event ahead of Budget

Supporting image for story: 'I felt I had nothing to live for': Businessman who transformed life retraining as lorry driver 'honoured' after scooping national award

'I felt I had nothing to live for': Businessman who transformed life retraining as lorry driver 'honoured' after scooping national award

Supporting image for story: Future is now for Staffordshire engineering group boosted by local talent

Future is now for Staffordshire engineering group boosted by local talent

Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'

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Supporting image for story: Fighting From Home sculpture unveiled in the Black Country honours vital Second World War workers

Fighting From Home sculpture unveiled in the Black Country honours vital Second World War workers

Supporting image for story: See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

Supporting image for story: Watch: Sold-out fireworks extravaganza at Himley Hall provides banging entertainment for 20,000 revellers

Watch: Sold-out fireworks extravaganza at Himley Hall provides banging entertainment for 20,000 revellers

Supporting image for story: Dramatic moment dealer caught in Cannock with estimated £1,000 worth of cocaine

Dramatic moment dealer caught in Cannock with estimated £1,000 worth of cocaine

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Moment 125-tonne cutterhead of TBM removed after HS2 Birmingham tunnel breakthrough

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Watch: Rare cheetah brothers arrive at Chester Zoo in boost for fight to save species from extinction

Education

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University of Wolverhampton to support 'pioneering initiative' as UK's first National Rehabilitation Centre prepares to open its doors

Supporting image for story: 'I felt I had nothing to live for': Businessman who transformed life retraining as lorry driver 'honoured' after scooping national award

'I felt I had nothing to live for': Businessman who transformed life retraining as lorry driver 'honoured' after scooping national award

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Schools close early ahead of planned Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv protests

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Motors

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Property

Supporting image for story: Planning law changes could see council ‘pressured’ into building on Sandwell border

Planning law changes could see council ‘pressured’ into building on Sandwell border

Supporting image for story: Willenhall firm submits plan to convert two-storey house in ‘suburban’ Telford into six-bed HMO

Willenhall firm submits plan to convert two-storey house in ‘suburban’ Telford into six-bed HMO

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'It is in the back of your mind': Residents tell of their fears for safety at Brierley Hill flats

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Emergency action needed after loose glass panels found on roof of flats in Brierley Hill

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