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Raul Jimenez scores his first goal since suffering a career-threatening fractured skull as Wolves win at Southampton.

The victim was left with "horrible injuries" after being dragged from his bed by two masked men.

Geoff Grewcock says his vehicle is running "virtually on empty" and could not attend five call outs.

A student says it will be "so special" to do the London Marathon alongside her bone marrow donor.

Mario Vrancic and Nick Powell net the goals as Stoke City beat Hull City to maintain this season's unbeaten home record.

A memorial to Warrington band Viola Beach, who died with their manager in a car crash, is unveiled.

Birmingham City are held to a goalless draw at home to Preston North End.

Ben Garrity gets the goal as Port Vale climb into the League Two top four with a narrow win at Scunthorpe.

The medal, to mark the Queen's 70-year reign, will also be given to members of the armed forces.

The national scheme will plant new woodlands along rivers in six areas.

Bruno Fernandes misses a 93rd-minute penalty as Aston Villa win at Old Trafford for the first time in 12 years in a thrilling match.

Thousands of people enjoy the colourful procession through the city centre's streets.

His death is "almost beyond belief", the ski centre's management says, as an investigation begins.

Louise Taylor claimed she did not believe the Kombucha brew was alcoholic, a court hears.

Baggies fans say problems started this season, but it is unclear what is to blame.

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Police officers in a Shropshire town are warning of traffic disruption caused by queues for a petrol station.

Officers in Newport say there are "significant" delays on Lower Bar and Salters Lane while drivers try to reach the Shell site.

It comes as some petrol stations have closed due to supply issues.

There are set to be more police officers deployed to Walsall town centre over the weekend amid concerns about an increase in violent crime.

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Police have responded to a number of incidents in recent weeks, including a car being driven into pedestrians on the pavement and weapons being drawn.

West Midlands Police said there had been "pockets" of disorder, centred particularly around Bridge Street.

Officers said people had been returning to the area following the easing of lockdown restrictions, but said "excessive drinking" was fuelling aggressive behaviour.

The force said it would continue to work with partners in the hospitality industry to keep people safe.

Patients could be prescribed cycling or walking by their GP as part of a new social prescribing scheme.

The plan hopes to help people in Birmingham and the Black Country get more active with free-to-access cycling and walking activities, such as walking groups and cycle training.

The new scheme has been launched by the Active Wellbeing Society working with the West Midlands Combined Authority to try to tackle issues such as obesity, inactivity and loneliness, which have been a factor for those hardest hit by the Covid 19 pandemic.

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The scheme will initially run through eight surgeries and health centres, where patients may be referred to non-clinical activities to combat physical or mental health issues.

Leila Yafai, senior social prescribing link worker, who works in Bordesley East, said: “Having witnessed the isolation and social, physical and mental impacts of the pandemic, social prescribing is a helping hand.”

Dr Subeena Suleman, clinical director at Iridium Medical Practice, added: “These services open up opportunities for people to get more physically active, where in a supported environment they are able to build their confidence and ability and can see genuinely life-changing results, not just in their physical health but in a range of ways.”