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Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays this week. Monday, May 27, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day. If
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Boy attacked at car park near Aldi in town centre
POLICE are investigating after a boy was attacked at a car park near Aldi in the town centre. The assault happened on Friday evening (May 17) off New Road in Kidderminster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We received a call around
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Heartfelt tributes appear near Kidderminster Railway Station
A number of heartfelt tributes have been left near the train station in Kidderminster. The tributes, which include balloons, flowers, photos, books and decorations, have been left on Comberton Hill in memory of someone referred to only as "Louisa
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Splashpad remains closed due to health and safety
A splashpad at a park in Kidderminster remains closed today as the council urges children to wear swimming nappies if they are not toilet trained. The Splashpad at Brinton Park was forced to close yesterday (Sunday, May 19) for cleaning due to
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The most popular baby names in Wyre Forest revealed
THE most popular names for babies born in Wyre Forest have been revealed. The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available. Sienna was the most popular girl's
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These 'lovable mutts' are in need of a forever home
HAPPY Staffie Rescue is reminding people of all their "lovable mutts" in need of new homes as part of National Dog Rescue Day. The Kidderminster dog rescue charity has shared profiles of seven dogs looking for new owners and a loving home.
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Police investigate theft of sheep stolen from Broome, near Clent
POLICE have appealed for information following the theft of sheep from a field at Yieldingtree, Broome, near Clent. The theft took place sometime on Saturday May 18, West Mercia Police said in a neighbourhood alert. PCSO Kate Easthope, of the
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Garden writer Monty Don shares two flowers you should cut back in May
As we finally get more pleasant weather this spring, you might be spending more time perfecting your garden after the winter months. While you might know what you’re doing, gardener Monty Don O.B.E has shared some advice, including the two flowers
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Poignant meaning behind artwork set for new short-term accommodation site
Young people who have experienced homelessness have helped create designs for the hoardings around a construction site in Kidderminster. The art project was organised by Wyre Forest District Council and its partners on the Castle Road development