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Man, in his 20s, stabbed in stomach on Dudley High Street - police appeal for information

An appeal for information into a stabbing which left a man with stab wounds to his stomach has been launched.

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Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations

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