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'I don't think I can come back from this': Owner of Dudley workshop hit by fire reels as cause is revealed

A blaze at a Dudley motorcycle restoring workshop was started 'accidentally', it has been revealed.

DUDLEY COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -14/03/25Scene of a fire at Trident MCS motorbike parts building off Mons Hill, Dudley.

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Wolves defender has say on 'impact' of new boss

Matt Doherty has praised the impact Vitor Pereira has had on Wolves as the club close in on Premier League safety.

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