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Bethan Foster appeared on The Wheel

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'I feel like a local celebrity': Greggs worker appears on hit BBC gameshow

BMK Stourport has noticed a drop in footfall

BMK Stourport has noticed a drop in footfall

'Come and give us a try': Bar takes action after being compared to a 'strip joint'

Smash My Patty's Mike Roberts and Matt Binge from Food Review Club

Smash My Patty's Mike Roberts and Matt Binge from Food Review Club

Food reviewer popular on TikTok visits burger joint in town

Father Christmas, Mayor John Thomas and carnival queen Jasmine Simpson

Father Christmas, Mayor John Thomas and carnival queen Jasmine Simpson

PHOTOS: Huge crowds gather for 'magical' Christmas light switch-on and parade

LIVE: Storm Bert hits North Worcestershire and the Black Country

LIVE: Storm Bert hits North Worcestershire and the Black Country

As it happened: Storm Bert hits North Worcestershire and the Black Country

Harvington Hall has impressed visitors on Tripadvisor

Harvington Hall has impressed visitors on Tripadvisor

Why this Worcestershire stately home is among the best in Britain

Pinewood Christmas Tree Plantation near Hartlebury

Pinewood Christmas Tree Plantation near Hartlebury

Where can I buy a real Christmas tree near Kidderminster?

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PD Waffle has retired

PD Waffle has retired

Police dog retires after years of loyal service

£63 million will be invested in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, creating 49 new jobs and delivering 155 miles of pipes

£63 million will be invested in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, creating 49 new jobs and delivering 155 miles of pipes

Severn Trent Water

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Water company to create 440 jobs in £415m project

GEM: Head chef Stuart Foreman (left) and manager Ed Burgoyne at the Dewdrop Inn in Broadheath

GEM: Head chef Stuart Foreman (left) and manager Ed Burgoyne at the Dewdrop Inn in Broadheath

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We visit beautiful rural 'fine dining' pub in heart of Elgar country

DNA: The genetic evidence suggests there are leopards in Britain but what do people need to look out for on the trail of big cats in Worcestershire

DNA: The genetic evidence suggests there are leopards in Britain but what do people need to look out for on the trail of big cats in Worcestershire

Big cat sightings

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What DNA tells us about mystery big cats in Worcestershire

'It's too popular' unexpected demand to blame for parking woes

'It's too popular' unexpected demand to blame for parking woes

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Worcestershire Parkway disabled parking is drop-off point due to 'unexpected demand'

Aldi joins other big name brands including Coca-Cola, Cadbury and Walkers Crisps in discontinuing products in 2024.

Aldi joins other big name brands including Coca-Cola, Cadbury and Walkers Crisps in discontinuing products in 2024.

Aldi apologises as it discontinues 'best ever' chocolate that had fans 'addicted'

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Personal Finance

If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

Popular pub closes its doors after landlord dies

Popular pub closes its doors after landlord dies

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Popular pub in Worcestershire village closes after landlord dies

Tommy Shelby himself was seen in Dudley

Tommy Shelby himself was seen in Dudley

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Hollywood A-lister spotted on Midlands Peaky Blinders movie set

Police have launched an investigation

Police have launched an investigation

Woman arrested for drink driving after passerby calls police

The parade was enjoyed by all in attendance

The parade was enjoyed by all in attendance

Hundreds turn out for Christmas light switch-on and parade

The damaged caused to a car windscreen after a pet dog was thrown at it

The damaged caused to a car windscreen after a pet dog was thrown at it

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Shocking photo shows smashed car windscreen after dog thrown at it

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

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship in York (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship in York (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan beaten by Barry Hawkins on opening day of UK Championship

File photo dated 05/11/24 of Ruben Amorim, who is set to arrive in England on Monday as Manchester United�s new head coach waits for his work permit to be processed, the PA news agency understands. Issue date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

File photo dated 05/11/24 of Ruben Amorim, who is set to arrive in England on Monday as Manchester United�s new head coach waits for his work permit to be processed, the PA news agency understands. Issue date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

‘The smiling one’ Ruben Amorim says he can be ruthless when he needs to be

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic first met in a grand slam final at the 2011 Australian Open (PA)

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic first met in a grand slam final at the 2011 Australian Open (PA)

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals

Tottenham added to Pep Guardiola’s woes (Martin Rickett/PA)

Tottenham added to Pep Guardiola’s woes (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City ‘playing a little bit in our thoughts’ – Pep Guardiola

Ange Postecoglou saw his Tottenham side stun Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ange Postecoglou saw his Tottenham side stun Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City rout a ‘significant’ step for Tottenham – Ange Postecoglou

Wales’ players show their dejection after conceding a try during the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Wales’ players show their dejection after conceding a try during the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Wales hit a new low after losing for the 12th game in a row

Ireland’s Sam Prendergast was lucky to avoid a red card, according to a Fiji coach (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland’s Sam Prendergast was lucky to avoid a red card, according to a Fiji coach (Niall Carson/PA)

Fiji boss claims Sam Prendergast escaped red card due to ‘wearing green jersey’

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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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BMK Stourport has noticed a drop in footfall

'Come and give us a try': Bar takes action after being compared to a 'strip joint'

Bethan Foster appeared on The Wheel

Bethan Foster appeared on The Wheel

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'I feel like a local celebrity': Greggs worker appears on hit BBC gameshow

Father Christmas, Mayor John Thomas and carnival queen Jasmine Simpson

Father Christmas, Mayor John Thomas and carnival queen Jasmine Simpson

PHOTOS: Huge crowds gather for 'magical' Christmas light switch-on and parade

Police have launched an investigation

Police have launched an investigation

Woman arrested for drink driving after passerby calls police

The parade was enjoyed by all in attendance

The parade was enjoyed by all in attendance

Hundreds turn out for Christmas light switch-on and parade

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Flood warnings have been issued (David Young/PA)

Flood warnings have been issued (David Young/PA)

Heavy rain and thawing snow to bring floods as Storm Bert batters UK

Pat McFadden said Russia will ‘not think twice’ about targeting British businesses (PA)

Pat McFadden said Russia will ‘not think twice’ about targeting British businesses (PA)

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Russia prepared to launch cyber attacks on UK, minister to warn

Delegates applaud agreeing on a deal to curb climate change (Joshua A. Bickel/AP)

Delegates applaud agreeing on a deal to curb climate change (Joshua A. Bickel/AP)

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UN climate talks end with funding deal for poor nations to tackle warming

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said there is a ‘bulging benefits bill blighting Britain’ (PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said there is a ‘bulging benefits bill blighting Britain’ (PA)

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Starmer says ‘bulging benefits bill’ is ‘blighting our society’

Mukhtar Babayev, Cop 29 President, speaks during a plenary session (Rafiq Maqbool/AP)

Mukhtar Babayev, Cop 29 President, speaks during a plenary session (Rafiq Maqbool/AP)

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Cop29 summit: Decision awaited on funding package for poorer nations

One single ticket scooped the top prize (Yui Mok/PA)

One single ticket scooped the top prize (Yui Mok/PA)

Single ticket-holder scoops Saturday’s £7.4m Lotto jackpot

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticised the assisted dying Bill in a letter constituents (PA)

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticised the assisted dying Bill in a letter constituents (PA)

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Justice Secretary says assisted dying ‘slippery slope to death on demand’

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