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Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track

Two Brian Thompson-trained stars are battling it out to see who will be the greyhound with the most victories for 2025 at Monmore Green.

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Sport|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track
Supporting image for story: Sunday league round-up: Division One chasers can only draw but big victory for Division Two contenders
Sunday league round-up: Division One chasers can only draw but big victory for Division Two contenders
Sport|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala
Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Charity receives £3,000 Christmas boost from 10k race
Charity receives £3,000 Christmas boost from 10k race
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'Pure gold' - Black Country pair hit remarkable 147 breaks for same club
'Pure gold' - Black Country pair hit remarkable 147 breaks for same club
Sport|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Hotshots lead snooker league at the halfway stage - snooker round-up
Hotshots lead snooker league at the halfway stage - snooker round-up
Sport|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Gold for Wolverhampton at Helsinki Open 2025
Gold for Wolverhampton at Helsinki Open 2025
Your World|Dec 22

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Sunday League round-up: AFC Bradmore taste shoot-out glory to reach cup final
Sport|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Under 13's football team receive new kit thanks to BCRS Business Loans
Under 13's football team receive new kit thanks to BCRS Business Loans
Your World|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Iconic Birmingham sporting event set for centenary year
Iconic Birmingham sporting event set for centenary year
Your World|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Walsall power to stunning late comeback win as Stafford run riot with 14 tries - round-up
Walsall power to stunning late comeback win as Stafford run riot with 14 tries - round-up
Sport|Dec 16
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Maxfield picks the perfect moment for his second century of the season
Sport|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: Step 5/6 round-up: AFC Wolverhampton sit third after four-goal showing against Dudley
Step 5/6 round-up: AFC Wolverhampton sit third after four-goal showing against Dudley
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Sport|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: Willenhall’s Intensity MMA breaks records with six athletes selected for Team England at European Championships
Willenhall’s Intensity MMA breaks records with six athletes selected for Team England at European Championships
Your World|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Local netball coach wins national award
Local netball coach wins national award
Your World|Dec 9
Supporting image for story: Stourport Hockey Club - match report
Stourport Hockey Club - match report
Your World|Dec 9
Supporting image for story: Bilston Town rewarded with home FA Vase tie after reaching fourth round for first time in more than 30 years - round-up
Bilston Town rewarded with home FA Vase tie after reaching fourth round for first time in more than 30 years - round-up
Sport|Dec 8

UK News

Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day
Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day
UK News|2 hours ago
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John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
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NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
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Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says
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‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say
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Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
UK News|10 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|10 hours ago
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7

World News

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Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
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Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
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Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting
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At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
World News|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|Dec 26
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