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New store set to open its doors in town centre
A popular discount retailer is set to open its 750th store this week as it prepares to launch its brand-new branch in Kidderminster. B&M will open the doors to its new shop at Slingfield Mill in Weavers Wharf tomorrow (Thursday, May 30) at
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'Lip Up Fatty' ska legends to perform in Kidderminster
SKA fans are invited to skank the night away as iconic group Bad Manners take to the stage in Kidderminster. The band, known for their charismatic frontman Buster Bloodvessel, will perform at 45 Live on Sunday, June 2. Emerging as pioneers
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Police update after armed officers swarm street
A man has been released on bail after armed officers swarmed a street in Kidderminster last week. West Mercia Police said they received a call at around 10.45am on Friday, May 24 from a man using threatening behaviour. Armed officers attended
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Mini golf, micro-brewery and more planned for town centre site
A PLAN to revamp the Grade II listed Piano Building and introduce mini golf and a micro-brewery has been lodged. Wyre Forest District Council are seeking to transform the site, which was previously home to Birmingham Metropolitan College's Kidderminster
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Activist arrested after destroying banner in protest against dog breeding facility
An activist from Kidderminster was arrested last week after destroying a banner at the entrance of a dog breeding site. Louise Ryan, aged 52, was charged with criminal damage and released on bail after using red paint and cutters to destroy a
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World series goal for five-time Paralympian Claire
CLAIRE Cashmore can’t wait to show what Britain can do when the World Triathlon Para Series comes to Swansea next month. The five-time Paralympian from Kidderminster is returning to the South Wales showpiece for its third renewal on June 22.
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Severn Valley Railway marks 95th birthday of flagship locomotive
Severn Valley Railway's flagship locomotive has celebrated its 95th birthday. Steam engine No 4930 ‘Hagley Hall’, established as the SVR's headliner 40 years ago, marked its milestone last weekend (May 25 and 26). The train became famous when
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This is why Music in the Hall concert series has been axed
A SERIES of live music concerts is set to end after nine years running, as organisers say their loyal audience has "to a large extent deserted” them. Bewdley’s Music in the Hall concert series, which first started in 2014, featured a range of “
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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could
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Appeal after car damaged on street
Police have launched an appeal after a car was damaged on a street in Cookley last week. West Mercia Police said they are investigating criminal damage to a car on Kimberlee Avenue. The incident happened between 12pm and 3.30pm on Thursday
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Free yoga at Kidderminster park a hit with residents
MORE than 120 people have been enjoying free yoga at Brinton Park in Kidderminster. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team, have worked together to bring Park Yoga to the town. It aims