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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers
Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend
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Cat left in 'life-threatening' condition after being attacked by dogs on driveway
A cat has been left in a "life-threatening" condition after being attacked by two dogs in Rubery. Owner Sarah Hewson said Mog was sitting on the driveway on Saturday (July 20) when he was suddenly pounced on and dragged along the ground by what
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Britpop legends set for intimate show at town centre venue
A LEGENDARY Britpop band is set to perform an acoustic set at Kidderminster's 45 Live. After hibernating for twenty years, Britpop favourites Sleeper are back on the road and will be stopping off in the town on Friday, November 8. Singer Louise
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Sainsbury's apologises after accidentally using 'racist' term on trouser label
Sainsbury's has apologised after accidentally using a 'racist' term to label some school trousers on its website. The two pairs of trousers in question were advertised as "Grey Skinny Reinforced Knee Grow Hem Trousers 2 Pack" and "Reinforced Knee
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Heat warning for Worcestershire as temperatures set to soar
A YELLOW warning has been issued as temperatures are expected to soar across the West Midlands next week. A heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which will start at 9am on Monday, July 29 and last until 11pm
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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash at roundabout
A MOTORCYCLIST was rushed to hospital after a crash on the Hoobrook roundabout in Kidderminster. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon (July 25) near the Shell petrol station. West Midlands Ambulance Service said the collision involved
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Squalid animal rescue 'burns down' after owner jailed
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a former animal sanctuary whose owner was jailed last year after reports of black smoke coming from the site. John Griffiths said that he spotted the smoke at around 9am on Monday (July 22) and alerted his farmer neighbours
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to teenager who died at West Midlands reservoir
A DEVASTATED family have paid tribute to their “simply irreplaceable” teenager who died at Lodge Farm Reservoir in Netherton this week. Tyrese Johnson, aged 16, had finished school for the summer when he got into difficulties in the water around
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Police appeal following concerns over suspicious vehicle
Police have launched an appeal following concerns over a suspicious vehicle in Alveley. West Mercia Police said they received a report from a resident at around 3.15pm yesterday (Thursday, July 25) about a black Range Rover Sport. Officers