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Jay Blades: The Repair Shop host's driving charge thrown out

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80% Informative

The Repair Shop host had been accused of using his mobile phone while driving.

The 54-year-old appeared for a two-minute hearing at Cannock Magistrates' Court .

He had previously pleaded not guilty to the offence, which was alleged to have been committed in Wombourne , Staffordshire , on 2 April .

Mr Blades is also facing a charge of controlling and coercive behaviour against his estranged wife.

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72

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65

Neutral language

88

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

45

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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