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Steam buffs flock to SVR re-opening
WET and windy weather has failed to deter visitors from flocking to today's re-opening of the Severn Valley Railway. The railway was open throughout its 16-mile length for the first time since torrential rain and flooding caused extensive damage to the
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Ambulance service gears up for snow
WEST Midlands Ambulance Service, which covers the Wyre Forest area, has been drawing up plans and preparations across the region in response to the Met Office's severe weather warning and prediction of snow. The service has a number of 4x4 vehicles in
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Youths ‘putting safety at risk'
UNDERAGE drinkers who consume alcohol in a Bewdley play area are putting children's safety at risk, it has been claimed. Paul Gittins, Labour town councillor, is calling for new measures to deter youths from using Shaw Hedge Road play area. The youngsters
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Seasonal treats up for grabs at store
SHOPPERS are in for an egg-citing time with a charity raffle of Easter treats at a Kidderminster opticians. Specsavers, in Coventry Street, will be holding the event on Saturday and money raised will be donated to Kemp Hospice. A meal for two and Easter-themed
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Pedal power boosts Sport Relief
SUPERFIT supermarket staff have been sweating buckets to raise £2,500 for Sport Relief. Workers at Sainsbury's, Kidderminster, have taken part in several events including a combat fitness workout, collecting thousands of pounds in donations and sponsorship
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Tough away test for Harriers
HARRIERS will have a tough task ending their poor run of form away from home when they take on Exeter City at St James' Park in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday (3pm kick-off). The Aggborough side have not won away from home in the league since beating
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Tough away test for Harriers
HARRIERS will have a tough task ending their poor run of form away from home when they take on Exeter City at St James' Park in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday (3pm kick-off). The Aggborough side have not won away from home in the league since beating
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Lakes prepares for new generation of campers
DOZENS of campsites in the Lake District will open their gates for the Easter break this weekend as Cumbria "the camping capital" rolls out the ground sheets for a brand new season. Camping represents a big slice of the holiday market in Cumbria with
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Scheme recruits vital volunteers
A SUPPORT charity offering a lifeline service to parents and families has gone through the 100 volunteer mark. Home-Start Wyre Forest offers an open-ended helping hand to mothers and fathers finding it tough coping with the stresses and strains of parenting
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£1,000 backing for youngsters
THE freemasons of Chaddesley Corbett Masonic Lodge have dug deep into their pockets to donate a magnificent £1,000 towards the Back on Track appeal. Money was raised from a ladies' luncheon and several other charity events organised by the order. Jack
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Keep 'em busy in Leicestershire
FROM experiencing a human spaceflight, encountering rare species of monkeys, to going wild in the forest, Leicestershire is ideal for keeping young minds engaged during the school holidays. Leicester and Leicestershire boast many award-winning family-friendly
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Court hunting Easter eggs
EASTER may be at the earliest date for 95 years, but staff at Witley Court are determined not to let that stop the springtime fun as the site hosts a bunny themed trail for children from today until Monday. Young visitors will be challenged to find all
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Family led to safety from pub fire
TWO adults and a young child were helped to safety following a small fire at a pub on the A449 Kidderminster to Worcester road earlier this morning. The blaze broke out in the entrance porch of The Reindeer pub, near Ombersley, at around 5.15am. Watch
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shuttleXtra talks to David Jason
DO not miss shuttleXtra's interview with one of Britain's favourite actors, David Jason, on his new roles as a misfit wizard in the television adaptation of Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic. Read all about it by logging on to the Shuttle website
