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• Officers in police chases to be 'better protected' from prosecution under new laws

  Police officers involved in high speed vehicle pursuits are to be offered greater protection from prosecution, under new proposals being published by the government.

• Pollution proposals aim to curb emissions from wood-burning stoves

  The current trend for wood-burning stoves could come to a sudden end if proposals to clean up the environment come into force.

• After the bomb: Manchester families mark anniversary

  It's a year since 22 people went to a pop concert and never came home.

• Snow and late trains have soured Britain's mood, happiness survey finds

  Transport chaos, extreme weather and money worries has seen Britain's mood sour.

• Eating an egg a day could protect against strokes and coronary heart disease

  A advertising campaign from the 1950s advising people to "go to work on an egg" was thoroughly good advice, according to new research.

• PM urged to 'fix the fundamentals' for economy by business leaders

  Business leaders from across the UK have urged Theresa May to focus on pressing problems for the economy from potholes to house building - and not just Brexit talks.

• Public now able to see Parole Board decisions following Worboys uproar

  Victims of crimes and members of the public will now be able to request details of any decision to release a criminal from prison in a move following the response to the John Worboys case.

• 'Horrifying' attack as man killed in broad daylight

  A man has been stabbed to death in London - the second such fatal attack in the capital in 48 hours.

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Local Headlines

• Senior Dudley councillor says Metro extension will ‘transform the borough'

  A senior council boss has said the £250m Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension will "transform" the borough of Dudley.

• Merry Hill Mothercare store set to avoid the axe

  The under-threat Mothercare store at Merry Hill looks set to be saved after a list announcing its fate was apparently leaked online.

• Cadbury World chocolatiers celebrate royal match made in chocolate heaven

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  The confectionery masters at Cadbury World have unveiled their latest majestic creation in order to celebrate the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – a chocolate recreation of Windsor Castle.

• Dormant trust funds set to help children and young people

  Sandwell Council is set to release over £250,000, held in more than 20 dormant trust funds, to support projects giving children and young people the best possible start in life.

• Rogue gardener hit with court bill

  A rogue gardener from Dudley who made false claims on Facebook and then carried out shoddy work, has landed a hefty court bill.

• Black Country Living Museum calls out for memories of the Elephant & Castle pub

  The Black Country Living Museum is calling out for memories, prior to 1969, of the Elephant & Castle that once stood on the corner of Stafford Street and Cannock Road in Wolverhampton.

• Adrian Chiles lends support to local charity golf day

  Adrian Chiles will take to the fairways at an annual Golf Day organised by local charity, NICE, who help families affected by movement disorders such as cerebral palsy and adults recovering from a stroke.

• Fly-tippers face the courts after successful Council prosecution

  A fly-tipper caught on camera dumping rubbish in Netherton has landed a court bill of £1,655 in one of four successful prosecutions by Dudley Council.

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Entertainment News

• 'Extraordinary moment': Stars' royal wedding snaps revealed

  Friends of Prince Harry and his new bride Meghan have been sharing their photos of the big day in Windsor.

• Hugh Grant set to marry TV producer girlfriend

  British actor Hugh Grant is set to tie the knot for the first time.

• Obamas confirm 'films and series' Netflix deal

  Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a deal to produce "films and series" for Netflix, it has been confirmed.

• Oprah Winfrey and Meryl Streep putting world leaders 'on notice' over gender equality

  Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep and Chadwick Boseman are among several stars putting world leaders "on notice", demanding gender equality across the globe.

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National Sport

• Unai Emery to be appointed Arsenal manager this week

  Arsenal will appoint former Paris Saint-Germain head coach Unai Emery as manager this week, Sky Sports News understands.

• Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off for LA Galaxy in MLS via VAR

  Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off via VAR during LA Galaxy's match against Montreal on Monday after striking an opponent's head.

• Alvaro Morata left out of Spain squad for World Cup

  Alvaro Morata has missed out on a place in Spain's squad for the World Cup in Russia, with Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso, Ander Herrera and Hector Bellerin also omitted by Julen Lopetegui.

• Gareth Bale to have impact for Real Madrid against Liverpool, says Ryan Giggs

  Ryan Giggs has backed Real Madrid's Gareth Bale to be the "difference" against Liverpool in Saturday's Champions League final.

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Local Sport

• Heathens make new signing to cover injuries

  In speedway, Cradley Heathens have signed talented Lakeside racer Alfie Bowtell to manage their early season injuries.

• Glassboys prepare for cup final clash

  In tonight’s football, Stourbridge FC take on Hednesford Town in the Birmingham Senior Cup final.

• West Bromwich Albion Sold To Chinese Investment Company

  West Bromwich Albion have announced that a deal has been to sell the club to a Chinese investment group headed by Guochuan Lai.

• Heathens head for Isle of Wight clash

  Cradley head to the Isle of Wight tonight looking to make it five National League wins in a row

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