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The team crossing the finish line

Tandem bike team raise thousands for BMX track in memory of rider's grandson

The incident happened on Lea Lane

The incident happened on Lea Lane

Appeal after car stolen from driveway during burglary

Councillors 'celebrate' fifth anniversary of road closure

Councillors 'celebrate' fifth anniversary of road closure

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Councillors 'celebrate' fifth birthday of closed road damaged by landslide

The allotments are now the responsibility of Wolverley and Cookley Parish Council

The allotments are now the responsibility of Wolverley and Cookley Parish Council

Local government

Ownership of village allotments changes hands

The theft happened overnight between Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5

The theft happened overnight between Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5

West Mercia Police

Police appeal after tools stolen from van overnight

Craig and Debbie Hackett-Driver (right) receive a cheque for £1000 from Cookley Sports and Social Club

Craig and Debbie Hackett-Driver (right) receive a cheque for £1000 from Cookley Sports and Social Club

Thousands raised to support dad with terminal cancer

Robert Plant (third from left) congratulated runners taking part in the historic 'Round The Wall' race in Cookley

Robert Plant (third from left) congratulated runners taking part in the historic 'Round The Wall' race in Cookley

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PHOTOS: Robert Plant special guest at annual 'Round The Wall' race

A woman has been rescued from a canal.

A woman has been rescued from a canal.

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Woman in her 50s rescued by firefighters from canal

A protest against the quarry plans

A protest against the quarry plans

Planning and development

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Campaigners' relief as quarry appeal is dismissed

Manager Josh Barnes (centre) with CAMRA's Rob Budworth (right) and staff member Sophie Poultney. Photo courtesy of Colin Hill.

Manager Josh Barnes (centre) with CAMRA's Rob Budworth (right) and staff member Sophie Poultney. Photo courtesy of Colin Hill.

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'Club of the Year' winner is revealed

The Red Lion in Cookley

The Red Lion in Cookley

Planning and development

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Plan to transform old village pub - here's what it could become

Dean Cox. Photo: Star Pubs & Bars

Dean Cox. Photo: Star Pubs & Bars

Cookley pub set to close for £180,000 refurb

The Eagle & Spur in Cookley

The Eagle & Spur in Cookley

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Post Office will move to pub after consultation

Robert Plant (Right) presents the winners' trophies at the annual 'Round The Wall' race in Cookley

Robert Plant (Right) presents the winners' trophies at the annual 'Round The Wall' race in Cookley

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Robert Plant presents winners' trophies at annual Cookley race

The Eagle & Spur in Cookley

The Eagle & Spur in Cookley

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Plan to move Post Office to pub near Kidderminster

A road is partially blocked after a crash in Cookley

A road is partially blocked after a crash in Cookley

Road blocked after crash in Cookley

Chris Wolf, who will be refereeing the competition is lifting a 92kg atlas stone and Flexible Fitness Gym owner Mark Crosby.

Chris Wolf, who will be refereeing the competition is lifting a 92kg atlas stone and Flexible Fitness Gym owner Mark Crosby.

Are you Kidderminster’s strongest man?

Vice Lord Lieutenant Roger Brunt presents the award to Chris Akers, Managing Director of Titan Steel Wheels

Vice Lord Lieutenant Roger Brunt presents the award to Chris Akers, Managing Director of Titan Steel Wheels

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Kidderminster steel wheel firm claims Queen's Award

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Clubs and societies

Wolverley & Cookley Historical Society

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Cookley WI

Garden fire in Cookley takes out conifer trees and shed

Garden fire in Cookley takes out conifer trees and shed

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Garden fire in Cookley takes out conifer trees and shed

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Cookley Community Choir

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Clubs and societies

Cookley Community Choir

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Cookley WI

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Cookley WI

Jam Price, of Stourport, will cycle for eight hours to raise money for the liver foundation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

Jam Price, of Stourport, will cycle for eight hours to raise money for the liver foundation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

Clubs and societies

Endurance cycle challenge to raise money for hospital

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Cookley WI

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Cookley WI

REMEMBERED: Margaret Talbot

REMEMBERED: Margaret Talbot

Clubs and societies

Former Cookley woman and 'renowned' international sporting figure dies

COMING HOME: Foxs Border Morris is to perform in Cookley and Wolverley over the Christmas period.

COMING HOME: Foxs Border Morris is to perform in Cookley and Wolverley over the Christmas period.

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Morris dancers to perform in home village

ANIMAL LOVER: Jamie Griffin, 9, of Cookley, spent the day looking after Brazilian tapirs at Dudley Zoo.

ANIMAL LOVER: Jamie Griffin, 9, of Cookley, spent the day looking after Brazilian tapirs at Dudley Zoo.

Clubs and societies

Youngster loves his 'hysterical' day as zoo keeper

BEFORE: The loft area of Cookley Village Hall before the refurbishment.

BEFORE: The loft area of Cookley Village Hall before the refurbishment.

Clubs and societies

New village hall youth club set for launch

Have your say at CCG board meeting

Have your say at CCG board meeting

Have your say at CCG board meeting

COMMEMORATION: Cookley pupils Harry Laud, 5, Emily Willetts, 6, Oliver Williams, 11, Jack Thompson, 7, and Robert Knight, 10, in front of the display. 461427L

COMMEMORATION: Cookley pupils Harry Laud, 5, Emily Willetts, 6, Oliver Williams, 11, Jack Thompson, 7, and Robert Knight, 10, in front of the display. 461427L

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Cookley pupils create their own tower display

Building half destroyed by fire

Building half destroyed by fire

Clubs and societies

Building half destroyed by fire

LEST WE FORGET: The remembrance service outside St Mary’s and All Saints Church in Kidderminster. Picture: Colin Hill

LEST WE FORGET: The remembrance service outside St Mary’s and All Saints Church in Kidderminster. Picture: Colin Hill

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Wyre Forest remembers

LOOKING BACK: Betty Caswell and Cookley Sebright Primary School headteacher Martin De Vine with Betty's latest village history book. 431407JH

LOOKING BACK: Betty Caswell and Cookley Sebright Primary School headteacher Martin De Vine with Betty's latest village history book. 431407JH

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Author shares her school memories

GOLDEN EMPLOYEE: Steve Arnold, front right, receiving a watch and a 50 golden years keepsake book from Chris Akers, managing director. 351414M

GOLDEN EMPLOYEE: Steve Arnold, front right, receiving a watch and a 50 golden years keepsake book from Chris Akers, managing director. 351414M

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Employee marks 50 years at same firm

HAIR RAISERS: Club members Gerard Thomas, Nigel Gowland, Samantha Thomas and Justin Thomas after finishing the Three Peaks Challenge.

HAIR RAISERS: Club members Gerard Thomas, Nigel Gowland, Samantha Thomas and Justin Thomas after finishing the Three Peaks Challenge.

Clubs and societies

Karate club tackles three highest peaks

Village set for sprucing

Village set for sprucing

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Village set for sprucing

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Cookley WI

TIME DIFFERENCE: Four-year-old Phoebe Rose Harvey with 101-year-old Gwen Palmer with the time capsule that will be buried to mark the extension. 271414MH

TIME DIFFERENCE: Four-year-old Phoebe Rose Harvey with 101-year-old Gwen Palmer with the time capsule that will be buried to mark the extension. 271414MH

Clubs and societies

Celebrations mark end of school £3m extension

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Cookley WI

LOVE OF MUSIC: John

LOVE OF MUSIC: John

Clubs and societies

Popular Wyre Forest music lover dies, 75

BACK ON TRACK: Steve Bradley was devastated after the break in but SARA is now running at full service again. Picture: Miriam Balfry. 151421M

BACK ON TRACK: Steve Bradley was devastated after the break in but SARA is now running at full service again. Picture: Miriam Balfry. 151421M

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SARA rescuers back on track after raid on boathouse

MONKEYING AROUND: From left, Cookley pupils Joey Swift, Eva Cook and Billy Davies try out the new playground.

MONKEYING AROUND: From left, Cookley pupils Joey Swift, Eva Cook and Billy Davies try out the new playground.

Clubs and societies

Rotary club donates £1k for school playground

PROUD: Jody Craddock with, from left, wife Shelley and sons Toby, Joseph and Luke, with some of his artwork behind them.

PROUD: Jody Craddock with, from left, wife Shelley and sons Toby, Joseph and Luke, with some of his artwork behind them.

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Hospital cause goal in Cookley football star’s big game

WANTED: An artist's impression of the man police are trying to trace.

WANTED: An artist's impression of the man police are trying to trace.

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Image released of Cookley sex attacker

Serious sexual assault in Cookley

Serious sexual assault in Cookley

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Serious sexual assault in Cookley

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Cookley WI

APPEAL: Wyre Forest SARA station officer Steve Bradley.

APPEAL: Wyre Forest SARA station officer Steve Bradley.

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SARA volunteers appeal for funds

Plan to shape Wyre Forest future sparks anger

Plan to shape Wyre Forest future sparks anger

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Plan to shape Wyre Forest future sparks anger

Vandals hit lifesaving charity SARA

Vandals hit lifesaving charity SARA

Clubs and societies

Vandals hit lifesaving charity SARA

OFF WITH HER HEAD: A Protection of the Environment stamp. The stolen stamps are misprints and do not have the Queen's head on them.

OFF WITH HER HEAD: A Protection of the Environment stamp. The stolen stamps are misprints and do not have the Queen's head on them.

Clubs and societies

Rare stamps with Queen's head missing stolen

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