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Solid Harriers see off Sports challenge to re-take play-off spot

Harriers moved back into the National League North play-off places with a slender yet deserved 1-0 win at Peterborough Sports. Amari Morgan-Smith netted his sixth goal of the season to ensure maximum spoils went the way of Phil Brown’s men at Pims

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Police appeal after attempted burglary

Police have launched an appeal following an attempted burglary in Kidderminster.  West Mercia Police said a resident was awoken by the noise of someone trying to get through their front door on Borrington Road.  The incident happened at around

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Nick Knowles issues plea to local carpenters and plasterers for DIY SOS build

Nick Knowles has issued an urgent plea to carpenters and plasterers in Bewdley and Kidderminster.  In a video posted on social media, Nick Knowles encouraged the local community to come down and help on the latest DIY SOS project.  The popular

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Santa Claus set to visit Kidderminster for free event

SANTA Claus himself will be returning to Kidderminster as part of an annual Christmas event. Kidderminster Town Council has announced the return of its annual Santa in the Town event on Saturday, December 7 from 10am to 3pm. This festive celebration

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Three-week-old baby dies in fatal crash on main road

A three-week-old baby has died following a serious collision on a main road between Kidderminster and Stourport. West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A451 Stourport Road this morning (Saturday, October

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Former milkman living with Alzheimer's cries 'tears of joy' after kind gesture

A former milkman living with Alzheimer's cried "tears of joy" after a dairy business helped bring his cherished memories back to life.  McQueens Dairies recently brought smiles and joy to residents at a local care home, Nightingales of Kidderminster

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Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond in Top Gear legal dispute

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are involved in a Top Gear legal dispute. The trio have worked together for 22 years on globally popular shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour forming an iconic presenting partnership. Having worked

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Main road closed to repair 'sunken surface'

Part of a main road in Kidderminster is set to be closed this weekend for repair work.  According to the Worcestershire County Council website, the A456 Coventry Street will be closed from its junction with Radford Avenue to its junction with the

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Kidderminster Paralympian nominated for prestigious award

A Kidderminster Paralympian has been nominated for a prestigious sporting award.  Triathlete Claire Cashmore MBE has been shortlisted in two categories at Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions Awards. The awards are set to be held at Porchester

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Police seize quad bike after inspecting goods at auction

Police have seized a quad bike after inspecting goods at an auction in Wyre Forest.  Officers from the North and South Worcestershire Rural Crime teams, supported by Kidderminster SNT, attended the Stone Sale in Kidderminster on Friday (October

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As it happened: Main road closed after serious collision

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Spooktacular Halloween party set to bring live music and street food to town

A spooktacular Halloween party is set to take place in Stourport this weekend.  From live music and fancy dress to award-winning street food and magic shows, there will be something for the whole family to enjoy with some spooky surprises in store

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Prestigious award win for KEMP Hospice Fundraiser

THE head of fundraising and communications at KEMP Hospice has been chosen as Fundraiser of the Year 2024 at the Institute of Fundraising (IOF) West Midlands Conference. The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony earlier this month in

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Rent in Wyre Forest rises 7% in past year

RENT in Wyre Forest rose 7% in the past year, new figures show. It comes as campaign group Generation Rent said renters across Britain are being exploited by an "out of control market" and a lack of protections. Provisional figures from the

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'Thought-provoking' play is coming to Kidderminster

THE Nonentities drama group at the Rose Theatre is set to stage the play Copenhagen by Michael Frayn.  The drama is set in 1941, when German physicist Werner Heisenberg goes to Copenhagen to see his Danish counterpart, Niels Bohr. Together

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Emerald Ball raises nearly £17,000 for Kidderminster hospice

A charity event raised £16,926.25 for a Kidderminster hospice. KEMP Hospice held its Emerald Ball at Hartlebury Castle, where the community came together to raise money for the charity. The evening featured a three-course meal, entertainment

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Calendar of Stourport photos supporting good cause

DONATIONS from a new calendar will be going to a Wyre Forest charity. Stourport Photo Centre and the We Love Stourport on Severn Past and Present Day Facebook page have combined to produce the Stourport on Severn 2025 Calendar. The initiative

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Taking poppy pint glasses home 'recipe for disaster' ex-publican says

A RETIRED pub landlord has slammed a charity initiative where drinkers can take glasses home as a "recipe for disaster." Marston's pubs are selling poppy-themed glasses which can be bought either empty or filled with a drink to be enjoyed in the

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Kidderminster hospice announces Christmas remembrance event

A Kidderminster hospice will give people the chance to remember a lost loved one once again this Christmas. KEMP Hospice's annual Light Up a Life event sees names displayed around the Christmas Tree in Kidderminster Town Centre throughout the festive