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£25m Kidderminster investment scheme highlighted in national report on how councils drive economic growth

A pioneering planning scheme that has brought £25 million of investment to Kidderminster has been featured as a case study in a major national report on how councils drive economic growth.

Supporting image for story: £25m Kidderminster investment scheme highlighted in national report on how councils drive economic growth

Supporting image for story: More coaches for West Midlands travellers using National Express services in the run up to new year

More coaches for West Midlands travellers using National Express services in the run up to new year

Supporting image for story: 'His unique smile that mesmerised us all will never be forgotten' - Ex-Wolves Academy player Ethan McLeod killed in motorway crash

'His unique smile that mesmerised us all will never be forgotten' - Ex-Wolves Academy player Ethan McLeod killed in motorway crash

Supporting image for story: Rat and droppings seen at Kidderminster's The Range results in £400k fine for food safety and hygiene breaches

Rat and droppings seen at Kidderminster's The Range results in £400k fine for food safety and hygiene breaches

Supporting image for story: Christmas magic for Kidderminster nursery children

Christmas magic for Kidderminster nursery children

Supporting image for story: Stourport charity celebrate their first Christmas tree at Worcester Cathedral

Stourport charity celebrate their first Christmas tree at Worcester Cathedral

Supporting image for story: Resident doctors start five-day walkout at region's hospitals in pay dispute

Resident doctors start five-day walkout at region's hospitals in pay dispute

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£25m Kidderminster investment scheme highlighted in national report on how councils drive economic growth

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Supporting image for story: We visited an idyllic village pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view in the West Midlands and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

We visited an idyllic village pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view in the West Midlands and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

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Four hurt in Kidderminster crash that resulted in main road closure

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Kidderminster care home spreads Christmas cheer with Elf Day celebration

About Wyre Forest

Wyre Forest district covers the towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport - each proud of their own heritage yet closely linked. Visitors also flock to the heritage railway the Severn Valley Railway and West Midland Safari Park and the Wyre Forest woodland itself.