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Banned: White van man tries to escape chasing police cars despite stinger deflating three tyres in Great Barr

A desperate white van man led police cars on a sparks-flying, ear-splitting chase through Great Barr for ten minutes after a stinger deflated his tyres.

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Police used a stinger to puncture Wilkins van tyres

Wolverhampton man left bouncer needing stitches after punch outside Albert's Shed

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Walsall drug dealer ordered to pay Government £25,000 of crack and heroin profits or serve another 10 months

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The weather is expected to take a warmer turn as much of England is set to see temperatures above the national average

Warm weather ahead as West Midlands temperatures set to hit 10C above average

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