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11 evocative images of Cradley Heathen, 30 years after the closure of the Dudley Wood Stadium

There was not a lot riding on the result, pun not intended. The 48-all draw between a Greg Hancock select team and a Billy Hamill select team seemed almost beyond the point.

Cradley|Nov 1
Supporting image for story: 11 evocative images of Cradley Heathen, 30 years after the closure of the Dudley Wood Stadium
Supporting image for story: Storm Stacey races into top 10 on penultimate British Championships weekend
Storm Stacey races into top 10 on penultimate British Championships weekend
Sport|Oct 7
Supporting image for story: Eccleshall's Storm Stacey remains in top 10 contention after Netherlands showing
Eccleshall's Storm Stacey remains in top 10 contention after Netherlands showing
Sport|Sep 26
Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: What hope for West Midlands speedway as engines fall silent?
Matt Maher: What hope for West Midlands speedway as engines fall silent?
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Sport|Aug 30
Supporting image for story: Wolves speedway promoter on club's search for a new home
Wolves speedway promoter on club's search for a new home
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Sport|Aug 30
Supporting image for story: Eccleshall hotshot Storm Stacey battles back with strong Caldwell Park performance
Eccleshall hotshot Storm Stacey battles back with strong Caldwell Park performance
Sport|Aug 27
Supporting image for story: The last kick in the teeth - corporate greed kills off the last speedway team standing in the West Midlands
The last kick in the teeth - corporate greed kills off the last speedway team standing in the West Midlands
News|Aug 27

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Supporting image for story: Wolves represented at an emotional final night of speedway in the region as Brummies bow out after stadium sold for housing
Wolves represented at an emotional final night of speedway in the region as Brummies bow out after stadium sold for housing
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News|Aug 26
Supporting image for story: Eccleshall's Storm Stacey produces memorable wildcard showing at BMW F900 R Cup
Eccleshall's Storm Stacey produces memorable wildcard showing at BMW F900 R Cup
Sport|Jul 17
Supporting image for story: Tai Woffinden provides fans with health update after serious crash in Poland
Tai Woffinden provides fans with health update after serious crash in Poland
Sport|Apr 13
Supporting image for story: Ex-Wolves rider Tai Woffinden 'fighting' in hospital after major surgeries as wife issues update
Ex-Wolves rider Tai Woffinden 'fighting' in hospital after major surgeries as wife issues update
Sport|Apr 5
Supporting image for story: Wife of Wolverhampton speedway legend Tai Woffinden issues update after crash
Wife of Wolverhampton speedway legend Tai Woffinden issues update after crash
Sport|Apr 2
Supporting image for story: Tai Woffinden in an induced coma following serious crash
Tai Woffinden in an induced coma following serious crash
Sport|Mar 31
Supporting image for story: Black Country ace Kirstie Bavington set to star on another historic night for women's boxing
Black Country ace Kirstie Bavington set to star on another historic night for women's boxing
Boxing|Feb 6
Supporting image for story: 13 nostalgic pictures that show why Wolverhampton misses its beloved speedway at Monmore Green
13 nostalgic pictures that show why Wolverhampton misses its beloved speedway at Monmore Green
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News|Feb 6
Supporting image for story: Wolves speedway promoter makes 'realism' plea in New Year message
Wolves speedway promoter makes 'realism' plea in New Year message
Speedway|Jan 6
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Speedway legend Sam Ermolenko steps down as Birmingham boss
Wolverhampton Speedway legend Sam Ermolenko steps down as Birmingham boss
Speedway|Oct 31, 2024

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Burglars jailed for using Grindr to dupe victims into letting them in their home
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‘Like Titanic film’- witnesses tell of watching boats falling into ‘sinkhole’
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Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says
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Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife
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Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down
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Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes
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Viral News

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Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
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Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
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Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
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Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

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Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
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US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
World News|Dec 21
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Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
World News|Dec 21
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US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
World News|Dec 21
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Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
World News|Dec 21
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