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Extreme Midlands Halloween experience so scary guests must sign a waiver
AN EXTREME Halloween attraction is so scary that visitors have to sign a two-page waiver before they go in. People brave enough to try the Enola experience at Walsall Scare Maze’s 2024 Halloween event have to agree to suffer electric shocks, have
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'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune
Coin experts have highlighted two Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values. The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas
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First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London
The first UK case of a potentially deadly strain of the mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, has been detected in London. Having said this, the risk to the UK population from the Clade Ib mpox strain “remains low”, the UK Health Security Agency
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'This is not a great start to the new government'
THE speculation is over. The budget is out. We can move from analysing guesses to analysing facts. The coming days will present deep analysis and individuals can work out for themselves what it all means. But the two main takeaways from the
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What is important to the people of Kidderminster?
KIDDERMINSTER Town Council is undertaking a public consultation to help councillors understand more about what is important to the people of Kidderminster. The council wants to know what residents think of the council itself and the services they
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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed
More than a million households in receipt of Universal Credit will benefit from changes to the system announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today. Ms Reeves, giving her first budget as Chancellor, announced that Labour will be lowering the cap
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Chancellor reveals billions in compensation for blood and Post Office scandal victims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds of compensation will be set aside for victims of the infected blood and Post Office Horizon scandals. The announcement was made as part of the 2024 Autumn Budget, which is the first of Keir
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Recycling company answers call for help from DIY SOS
THE bighearted team at a recycling and waste management company has been helping out on the set of a long-running home transformation series. Blackpole Recycling, based in Worcester, has been helping BBC One's DIY SOS team during filming at a house
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Disability charity delivers cakes to DIY SOS crew
SELFLESS bakers supported by a disability charity delivered homemade cakes to the hardworking DIY SOS crew. The catering and hospitality team at the 'Sociables Hub' in Bewdley received a warm welcome from the crew, who have been filming in the
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MP slams 'insane' quarry plan ahead of second public inquiry
WYRE Forest MP Mark Garnier has slammed "insane" plans to build a quarry ahead of a second public inquiry next week. Mr Garnier has said that the proposal for the sand and gravel quarry at Lea Castle Farm, between Cookley and Wolverley, "threatens
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Spooktacular Halloween party delights guests with live music and street food
A spooktacular Halloween party delighted guests of all ages in Stourport last weekend. From live music and fancy dress to award-winning street food and magic shows, crowds gathered to enjoy the first indoor Eat Street Repeat event with a spooky
