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POWER Maxed Racing made a winning start to the 2026 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season at Donington Park. The Studley-based team won the first race of the new season as Mikey Doble took the race victory. Doble claimed the race win after defending champion Tom Ingram suffered a post-race disqualification. Teammate Aiden Moffat finished sixth with Dexter Patterson just behind in seventh place. Moffat just missed out on a podium finish in race two as he crossed the…

A FRONT registration plate was stolen from a Skoda Fabia while it was parked in Hollywood. It was taken between 10pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday in Silver Birch Drive. The vehicle had the partial registration number ‘BV69’. Witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.  

From ancient myths to modern blockbusters, humans have always been captivated by heroes. Whether it’s Achilles charging into battle, or characters in films from the Marvel Studios universe saving the world against impossible odds, the pattern is remarkably consistent: flawed individuals confronting overwhelming challenges in pursuit of something greater. But why does this narrative resonate so deeply? The Universal Pattern of Heroism Stories across cultures follow a similar arc. A character is called to face adversity, struggles against internal…

RAIDERS carried out a burglary around 3.10pm on Saturday in Alvechurch. The two white men who targeted the property in Aqueduct Lane are thought to have been around 25 years old. One wore a white t-shirt and the other was dressed in black with his top pulled up to disguise his features. They left via the canal towpath. Police have appealed for information and for anyone who witnessed the incident to email Alvechurch and Wythall Safer Neighbourhood Team at…

One of Britain’s best known bookmakers is preparing to close hundreds of betting shops in a move that threatens jobs and raises fresh concerns about the future of the high street. The parent company of William Hill has confirmed plans to shut around 270 outlets across the UK following a strategic review of its retail estate. The decision by owner Evoke plc comes amid mounting financial pressure on the gambling sector, with executives pointing to rising costs and increased taxation as…