A BELOVED rubber duck race returns to Bewdley today (Monday, April 18) after a three-year break. 

Residents will be launching their rubber ducks from Bewdley Bridge at 12 noon.

The community event, organised by Kidderminster and District Lions Club, has historically taken place on New Year's Day.

A road closure will be in place on the bridge from 11.30am to 12.30pm.