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(Left to right) Carl Scott, Paul Scott, Heather Morgan, Chris Roach, Netty Colley, Jackie Little, Emily Holland, John Broadhurst, Dawn Lloyd, Nicky Edwards, Paul Mansion, (front row) Rob Reynolds

Runners were in Valencia region when devastating flooding hit

The rabbits were dumped in Chaddesley Woods earlier this month

The rabbits were dumped in Chaddesley Woods earlier this month

Why people are being asked to stop searching for rabbits dumped in woods

Maggie and Marlow team members, (from left) Clare Oglesby, Rhiannon Cartwright, first client Helen Jackson with dog Louie, Gavin Collyer and Rose Hutchins.

Maggie and Marlow team members, (from left) Clare Oglesby, Rhiannon Cartwright, first client Helen Jackson with dog Louie, Gavin Collyer and Rose Hutchins.

New state-of-the-art vet surgery now open in town

Drivers have been urged to take care on the roads

Drivers have been urged to take care on the roads

Fresh snow and ice warning in place for parts of Worcestershire

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

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

A451 Stourport Road

A451 Stourport Road

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

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The Three Kings Parade is set to return

The Three Kings Parade is set to return

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Live music, street food, fireworks and more at Christmas parade and light switch-on

Gritters will be out again this week

Gritters will be out again this week

When will the gritters be out on Worcestershire roads?

PROFITS: Severn Trent recorded £141.4 million in profits between March and September

PROFITS: Severn Trent recorded £141.4 million in profits between March and September

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Severn Trent pushes for water bill price hike until 2030 despite profit rise

CLEARANCE: Gritters will be out on Worcestershire's streets to keep the roads safe.

CLEARANCE: Gritters will be out on Worcestershire's streets to keep the roads safe.

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Snow more! Preparations being made as more flakes may fall

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

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

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

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Fire service staff and community members recognised for exceptional work

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Jacob Stockdale is back in the Ireland fold (Adam Davy/PA)

Jacob Stockdale is back in the Ireland fold (Adam Davy/PA)

Jacob Stockdale challenged to prove Test class on Ireland return

Luke Humphries has recharged during a spell off the oche (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries has recharged during a spell off the oche (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries feeling refreshed after ‘longest break at home in 15 months’

Rob Howley (right) has hailed Warren Gatland as the best coach in the world (Paul Harding/PA)

Rob Howley (right) has hailed Warren Gatland as the best coach in the world (Paul Harding/PA)

Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley

Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu, centre, is poised to make his Ireland debut (Adam Davy/PA)

Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu, centre, is poised to make his Ireland debut (Adam Davy/PA)

Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

Reece James has suffered another injury (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Reece James has suffered another injury (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Chelsea captain Reece James suffers another injury problem

Huw Jones is relishing Sunday’s Test against Australia (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Huw Jones is relishing Sunday’s Test against Australia (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

Lewis Hamilton, pictured in a press conference ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, admits he wanted to walk away from Mercedes in the immediate aftermath of the race (Andre Penner/AP).

Lewis Hamilton, pictured in a press conference ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, admits he wanted to walk away from Mercedes in the immediate aftermath of the race (Andre Penner/AP).

Lewis Hamilton felt like walking away from Mercedes after Brazilian GP race

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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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The Three Kings Parade is set to return

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Live music, street food, fireworks and more at Christmas parade and light switch-on

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

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Rescue workers put out a fire after a Russian strike on Dnipro (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Rescue workers put out a fire after a Russian strike on Dnipro (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Putin says Russia has tested new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine

Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope (Beatrice Britton/Adam Clancy)

Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope (Beatrice Britton/Adam Clancy)

Scientists create strand of pasta 200 times thinner than a human hair

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Starmer backs ICC’s independence after war crimes arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Bereaved families demonstrate outside Dorland House (James Manning/PA)

Bereaved families demonstrate outside Dorland House (James Manning/PA)

Bereaved families demonstrate outside UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in London (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

Former health secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in London (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

The winners of the competition met the Queen and a number of stars at a palace reception (Aaron Chown/PA)

The winners of the competition met the Queen and a number of stars at a palace reception (Aaron Chown/PA)

Queen congratulates teenage winners of Commonwealth essay competition

The number of suspensions in autumn 2023 has nearly doubled since autumn 2019 (Liam McBurney/PA)

The number of suspensions in autumn 2023 has nearly doubled since autumn 2019 (Liam McBurney/PA)

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Number of school suspensions in England has nearly doubled after pandemic

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