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  • John Campion re-elected as PCC

    CONSERVATIVE John Campion has been re-elected for a second term as the region’s police and crime commissioner. Mr Campion, who has held the role of West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner since 2016, was re-elected on Monday (May 10) by almost

  • Arrest after glass bottle attack in Kidderminster

    A KIDDERMINSTER man was arrested after two people were attacked with a glass bottle in the town centre. Officers previously launched a witness appeal after a man and a woman were both assaulted last month. The two were reportedly attacked with

  • LOOK: 'Optimistic' new vision for Kidderminster town centre

    A NEW long-term vision for Kidderminster, with a focus on making the town look more attractive and welcoming, has been detailed in a new report. The Vision for Kidderminster 2040 document was drawn up following a consultation with residents and

  • Hartlebury Castle set to welcome visitors back

    HARTLEBURY Castle is welcoming visitors back into its buildings as indoor venues reopen next week. People can soon discover the stories of the castle’s 1000 year history and take a walk around the grounds. A well as the talking portraits and

  • Are abused women being failed by Worcestershire hospitals?

    Injuries inflicted on women by their partners resulted in just 14 admissions at Worcestershire Hospitals over five years despite West Mercia Police recording tens of thousands of violent domestic abuse crimes. Campaigners have warned that hospital

  • Green deal scam across Worcestershire

    WORCESTERSHIRE residents are being targeted by fake Green Homes Grant scheme letters. Official looking letters have been sent to homeowners, claiming entitlement to a new ECO Energy grant. The Green Homes Grant is a scheme to help towards the