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Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after two-car crash

The Laundry Room is set to be turned into a micro bar and café

The Laundry Room is set to be turned into a micro bar and café

Planning and development

Plan to transform laundrette into micro bar and café approved

Wyre Forest Police conducting speed checks

Wyre Forest Police conducting speed checks

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'Like a racetrack': Police conduct speed checks following resident concerns

St Oswalds CE Primary School in Kidderminster

St Oswalds CE Primary School in Kidderminster

School closures announced as Worcestershire freezes

The public inquiry at Stourport Manor Hotel

The public inquiry at Stourport Manor Hotel

Planning and development

'Giant effort' from campaigners in fight against quarry plans

MP Mark Garnier protests with farmers in central London

MP Mark Garnier protests with farmers in central London

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MP joins Wyre Forest farmers as thousands protest against tax plans

The old bakery on Raven Street has been demolished

The old bakery on Raven Street has been demolished

Planning and development

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Council hits back at claim it bulldozed historic building 'unlawfully'

News

Oriel College is inviting state-educated students to enter the 2025 Rex Nettleford Essay Prize on

Oriel College is inviting state-educated students to enter the 2025 Rex Nettleford Essay Prize on

Oxford college launches essay competition for Worcestershire sixth formers

Charlotte Graham (centre left) and Kathryn Berry (centre right), pictured with Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce and Worcestershire’s Lord Lieutenant Beatrice Grant, have racked up more than 50 years’ service between them

Charlotte Graham (centre left) and Kathryn Berry (centre right), pictured with Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce and Worcestershire’s Lord Lieutenant Beatrice Grant, have racked up more than 50 years’ service between them

Fire service staff and community members recognised for exceptional work

The first 200 shoppers to walk through the new shop doors on Thursday will receive a free Cadbury Dairy Milk bar

The first 200 shoppers to walk through the new shop doors on Thursday will receive a free Cadbury Dairy Milk bar

Cadbury World to open new shop with free chocolate for customers

This is the second time film crews have been spotted in the area recently

This is the second time film crews have been spotted in the area recently

Film crews turn snowy Midlands canalside into Peaky Blinders set

Tink the German Shepherd (left) reunited with her sister Ella

Tink the German Shepherd (left) reunited with her sister Ella

Lost dog reunited with sister after spending day locked in stolen car

Chester Road South

Chester Road South

Arrest made after car stolen from driveway overnight

Two local councils have shared the iconic names of their fleets of gritters

Two local councils have shared the iconic names of their fleets of gritters

Selena Snowmez and Melt-on John: Funny names for West Midlands gritters

Liam Payne grew up in Bushbury, Wolverhampton

Liam Payne grew up in Bushbury, Wolverhampton

Hometown tributes to Liam Payne grow in Wolverhampton as his funeral takes place

Delays of over two hours are being reported

Delays of over two hours are being reported

M6 Northbound closes in Midlands as drivers warned of two hour delays

A mobile phone and prescription medications were taken

A mobile phone and prescription medications were taken

Mobile phone and prescription medication stolen in burglary

Live updates: New yellow weather warning as more snow sweeps in

Live updates: New yellow weather warning as more snow sweeps in

Live updates: New yellow weather warning as more snow sweeps in

TRAINING: The council says improved practices will be taken forward

TRAINING: The council says improved practices will be taken forward

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Vulnerable child who missed five terms of education failed by council

Sport

Kobe Hall's winner was his first goal for Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers FC

Harriers dodge Penn scare to seal FA Trophy progress at Aggborough

Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust held a similar foodbank collection last festive season

Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust held a similar foodbank collection last festive season

Kidderminster Harriers FC

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Supporters in festive food bank appeal

Ollie Lawrence (right) will partner up with Henry Slade (left) in the centres when England face the Springboks at the Allianz Stadium

Ollie Lawrence (right) will partner up with Henry Slade (left) in the centres when England face the Springboks at the Allianz Stadium

Worcester Warriors

Ollie Lawrence urges England to pay back fans against South Africa

Joe Foulkes netted his first goal of the season against South Shields

Joe Foulkes netted his first goal of the season against South Shields

Kidderminster Harriers FC

Ruthless Harriers fire down South Shields in Aggborough romp

Kidderminster Harriers' Ben Beresford

Kidderminster Harriers' Ben Beresford

Kidderminster Harriers FC

In-form Harriers fend off stubborn Farsley for Aggborough victory

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National Sport

Stonewall’s research comes during their Rainbow Laces campaign (Isaac Parkin/PA)

Stonewall’s research comes during their Rainbow Laces campaign (Isaac Parkin/PA)

One in four LGBTQ+ people do not feel welcome at live sports events – Stonewall

Pep Guardiola is poised to extend his contract at Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola is poised to extend his contract at Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Q&A: What would Pep Guardiola’s contract extension mean for Manchester City?

Sione Tuipulotu’s gran will watch him captain Scotland this weekend (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sione Tuipulotu’s gran will watch him captain Scotland this weekend (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland’s Tuipulotu brothers surprised by grandmother’s arrival from Australia

Tom Curry was forced off early against Australia on November 9 after being knocked out (David Davies/PA)

Tom Curry was forced off early against Australia on November 9 after being knocked out (David Davies/PA)

England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

Renee Slegers described Arsenal’s switch to Meadow Park for their Champions League game against Bayern Munich as a “bump in the road” (Adam Davy/PA)

Renee Slegers described Arsenal’s switch to Meadow Park for their Champions League game against Bayern Munich as a “bump in the road” (Adam Davy/PA)

Renee Slegers: Arsenal moving from Emirates for men’s game is a bump in the road

Warren Gatland is under immense pressure (David Davies/PA)

Warren Gatland is under immense pressure (David Davies/PA)

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

Tottenham intend to appeal against the seven-match suspension imposed on Rodrigo Bentancur (left) for comments made about team-mate Son Heung-min (John Walton/PA)

Tottenham intend to appeal against the seven-match suspension imposed on Rodrigo Bentancur (left) for comments made about team-mate Son Heung-min (John Walton/PA)

Spurs appeal over length of Rodrigo Bentancur ban for Son Heung-min comment

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Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust held a similar foodbank collection last festive season

Kidderminster Harriers FC

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Supporters in festive food bank appeal

Warwick Nash is the new chairman of the Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust

Warwick Nash is the new chairman of the Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust

Kidderminster Harriers FC

New chairman for Kidderminster Harriers supporters' trust

Kidderminster Harriers FC

Kidderminster Harriers sign ex-Wolves defender

The new Kidderminster Harriers home and away kit is shown off by men's player David Davis and women's midfielder Chloe Whyley

The new Kidderminster Harriers home and away kit is shown off by men's player David Davis and women's midfielder Chloe Whyley

Kidderminster Harriers FC

Win over Stoke sends Harriers into season opener at Darlington

Ashley Hemmings scored a penalty as Kidderminster Harriers beat Newport County 2-0 in pre-season

Ashley Hemmings scored a penalty as Kidderminster Harriers beat Newport County 2-0 in pre-season

Kidderminster Harriers FC

Harriers face Stoke in pre-season finale after impressive Newport win

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Award-winning vineyard flourishes thanks to grant

BMK Stourport has urged residents to support local businesses

BMK Stourport has urged residents to support local businesses

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'Use it or lose it': Bar and restaurant owner's plea after town footfall drops

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Several tools stolen from van in the early hours

The poppies are on display at Folliott's Manor

The poppies are on display at Folliott's Manor

Poignant poppy tribute pops up on lampposts as town remembers fallen

Children from Astley CofE Primary School

Children from Astley CofE Primary School

Plans for much-loved Christmas parade and light switch-on event revealed

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George Harrison’s Futurama electric guitar (The Beatles Story/PA)

George Harrison’s Futurama electric guitar (The Beatles Story/PA)

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

Defence Secretary John Healey will appear before MPs on Thursday (PA)

Defence Secretary John Healey will appear before MPs on Thursday (PA)

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Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lead a rally in Managua, Nicaragua. (AP/Alfredo Zuniga)

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lead a rally in Managua, Nicaragua. (AP/Alfredo Zuniga)

Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife Nicaragua’s ‘co-presidents’

Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Disappeared victim’s son criticises ‘cruel’ depiction of mother’s death in drama

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the move was in response to changing Russian tactics (AP)

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the move was in response to changing Russian tactics (AP)

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US will allow Ukraine to use anti-personnel land mines against Russian forces

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Seth Wenig/AP)

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Seth Wenig/AP)

Georgia election workers seek further penalties against Rudy Giuliani

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

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Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

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