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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
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Storm Stacey races into top 10 on penultimate British Championships weekend
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Eccleshall's Storm Stacey remains in top 10 contention after Netherlands showing
Sport|Sep 26
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Matt Maher: What hope for West Midlands speedway as engines fall silent?
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Wolves speedway promoter on club's search for a new home
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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
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The last kick in the teeth - corporate greed kills off the last speedway team standing in the West Midlands
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Ex-Wolves rider Tai Woffinden 'fighting' in hospital after major surgeries as wife issues update
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Wife of Wolverhampton speedway legend Tai Woffinden issues update after crash
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Wolverhampton Speedway legend Sam Ermolenko steps down as Birmingham boss
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