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2 weeks ago |
expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton
The annual Run For Joel 2025 colour run event returned to Sandwell Valley Country Park, in West Bromwich, on Sunday, bringing almost 400 runners and charitable minds together to raise money in support of the victims of murder and terrorism attacks. The event was organised by the 'Smile for Joel' foundation, a charity founded by Suzanne Richards, who lost her son, Joel, father, Pat and brother, Ade, in the 2015 Tunisia terrorist attack that killed 38 people, 30 of whom were British citizens.
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2 weeks ago |
expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton
West Midlands Police have announced that two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested after a car was stolen during a burglary in Dudley. The incident was reported at around 5am this morning and saw a car taken from an address following a break-in in Victoria Street, Wall Health.
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2 weeks ago |
expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton
West Midlands Railway has announced that rail services returning from Cosford Air Show, between Telford and Wolverhampton, today are now 'planned to run as scheduled' after last-minute cancellations this morning. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletterThe announcement of 'limited services' on trains was made on Saturday morning - hours before the show which attracts more than 50,000 visitors - was due to start.
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2 weeks ago |
expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton
Runners young and old donned their best running gear to take part in this weekend's Aldridge 10k festival on June 8. The event, which started in Aldridge town centre, Walsall, saw hundreds of people attend, including plenty of children who took part in the 400 meters and one-mile course.
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2 weeks ago |
expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton
Severn Valley railway's heritage line has hosted a festival of 1940s-themed fun, featuring dancing, live music, displays, food and plenty of costumed re-enactors. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletterThe event, held at Severn Valley Railway's Kidderminster Station, on Station Drive, whisked visitors back to the days of 1940s Britain to experience the homefront during wartime.
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