Wyre Forest MS Society raises more than £600

Happy anniversary: The Wyre Forest branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society held a cake break day.

8:20am Sunday 26th May 2013

THE Wyre Forest branch of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society celebrated its 60th anniversary by raising more than £600.

Drinking to our past

8:00am Sunday 26th May 2013

DRINKERS can raise a glass to history at a tasting event in Bewdley.

Wolverley students bag pack for cardiac arrest machine

Bag packing: Jane Tonks, of Sainsbury’s in Kidderminster, centre, and students from Wolverley High School at the store.

7:50am Sunday 26th May 2013

STUDENTS from Wolverley High School have raised nearly £200 towards a potentially life-saving defibrillator for the school.

River 'pirates' planning charity raid

6:00am Sunday 26th May 2013

ALL hands will be on deck when a crew of “pirates” set sail from Arley to Bewdley for charity.

LIVE: Follow the West Mercia Police Twitterthon

Police in West Mercia are facing changes

8:50pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A POLICE 'Twitterthon' has been started to give residents a unique insight into policing across the West Mercia area overnight. Follow the updates here.

In Xtra this week...

1:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week.

Police reveal a "clear lack of control" at the nurseries in sex assault investigation

Parents' shock at nursery swoop

12:30pm Saturday 25th May 2013

POLICE have revealed there has been a “clear lack of control” in the nurseries at the centre of a sexual assault.

In Xtra this week...

9:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week.

Dog show raises £200 for scouting event

7:20am Saturday 25th May 2013

A DOG show held in Stourport raised £200 towards helping a young Kidderminster Cub Scout leader attend an international scouting event.

Grant aid helping voluntary groups

7:20am Saturday 25th May 2013

BEWDLEY Town Council has boosted local charities and community groups through its grant aid scheme.

Queen's Speech role 'a privilege' for MP

6:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

HARTLEBURY’S MP used the words of Bewdley-born former Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to close his address to Parliament after moving the Queen’s Speech.

Taboo around Alzheimer's is still too great

The Alzheimer's Society says people are still reluctant to talk about the condition

4:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

TALKING about dementia is still too tough for more than a third of local people, the Alzheimer’s Society has warned.

Man stole more than £4,000 from Wolverley school, court hears

3:22pm Friday 24th May 2013

MORE than £4,000 was stolen from a safe at Wolverley High School, near Kidderminster, after intruders broke in through a window, Worcester Crown Court was told.

Police to stage meetings for parents in Worcestershire nursery sex assault investigation

Police continue to question nursery suspects

2:52pm Friday 24th May 2013

WEST Mercia Police’s investigation into a sexual assault at a nursery in Worcestershire continues today.

West Mercia Police set for bank holiday 'Twitterthon'

Councillors say Twitter is key to keeping residents updated

2:46pm Friday 24th May 2013

A 'TWITTERTHON' will give residents a unique insight into policing across the West Mercia area this weekend.

Complaints about scrambler bikes see patrols stepped up

Evesham man charged after police operation

12:54pm Friday 24th May 2013

COMPLAINTS about scrambler bikes being ridden on footpaths and bridleways have led to increased police patrols.

Golfers to club together for Cancer Research

Clubbing together: John Gaskell, Angela Gaskell and Dave Pain, of Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club, appeal for golfers.

7:40am Friday 24th May 2013

GOLFERS will be clubbing together to raise money for Cancer Research in Cleobury Mortimer.

Bewdley mayor vows to promote town 'far and wide'

New role: Linda Candlin, centre, with Carol Gittins, left, and Jennie Gordon.

7:40am Friday 24th May 2013

BEWDLEY’S new mayor said one of her main aims will be to promote the town “far and wide”.

Kidderminster Library to close as new gallery nears completion

7:30am Friday 24th May 2013

KIDDERMINSTER Library will be closed for 11 days as its controversial revamp nears completion.

Bodenham Arboretum founder dies aged 80

Lasting legacy: Founder of Bodenham Arboretum David Binnian has died.

7:20am Friday 24th May 2013

THE founder of Bodenham Arboretum has died during the 40th anniversary year of the popular beauty spot.

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