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New figures show 'concerning’ rise in deaths of pedestrians on West Midlands roads

New statistics show a ‘concerning’ rise in the number of pedestrians killed on roads in the West Midlands.

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Supporting image for story: New figures show 'concerning’ rise in deaths of pedestrians on West Midlands roads
Supporting image for story: 'I have seen before my eyes the decline of Dudley town centre - anti-social behaviour is rife' - Councillor claims crime is contributing to area's decline
'I have seen before my eyes the decline of Dudley town centre - anti-social behaviour is rife' - Councillor claims crime is contributing to area's decline
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton teacher suspended from classroom for 'at least five years' after tribunal findings
Wolverhampton teacher suspended from classroom for 'at least five years' after tribunal findings
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Supporting image for story: Brothers accused of Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson plead not guilty
Brothers accused of Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson plead not guilty
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Supporting image for story: Knuckle duster and lock knife seized and three men charged following Project Guardian patrols
Knuckle duster and lock knife seized and three men charged following Project Guardian patrols
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Supporting image for story: Death of mother killed by drunk and speeding motorist 'a huge loss to me, our family and the whole Smethwick community' says heartbroken son
Death of mother killed by drunk and speeding motorist 'a huge loss to me, our family and the whole Smethwick community' says heartbroken son
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Supporting image for story: High Court extends street racing injunction to 2027 across Black Country
High Court extends street racing injunction to 2027 across Black Country
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Police appeal for information after hundreds of pounds stolen from Quinton shop
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Staff threatened and 11 bottles of whiskey stolen from Halesowen store
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Widening Middle East war enters fourth day after Starmer rebukes Trump
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Shop price inflation eases but food costs still 3.5% up on a year ago
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‘Extraordinary dignity’ of Sarah Everard’s family hailed five years after death
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Rachel Reeves to insist she will stick with the plan at spring statement
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British woman tells of ‘pretty chaotic’ situation at Abu Dhabi airport
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Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
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What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
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