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Hundreds expected at Betty Yates memorial service

Hundreds of people are expected to attend a memorial service for retired schoolteacher Betty Yates who was murdered at her secluded cottage in January.


Wedding joy for super slimmer Sarah

A mother-of-two who was insulted and called “fatty” on a night out has shed six stone in 12 months in time to celebrate her dream wedding with family and friends.


Police link murders of Betty Yates and Rev John Suddards

A homeless drifter was today being questioned over the killing of Bewdley teacher Betty Yates and the death of a clergyman in Gloucestershire.


Runners brave the ice for Wyre Forest Multi-Terrain 8

Scores of people braved icy conditions to take part in an eight mile run at a Midlands beauty spot. The 16th Wyre Forest Multi-Terrain 8 was held yesterday.


Contestant loses £100k in TV’s Deal or No Deal

A former West Midland Safari Park worker lost out on more than £100,000 after refusing a final offer from the Banker in a nail-biting appearance on TV’s Deal or No Deal.


Tunnel vision keeps rail project on track

A £250,000 improvement project at Kidderminster’s Severn Valley Railway is on track for completion with works now entering their final phase.


The Angry Chef restaurant, Bewdley

Sorry, I know I shouldn’t, but I couldn’t help myself, writes our undercover meal reviewer, The Insider. Briefly loitering around the door to the kitchen, casually eavesdropping on any action that might be going on.


Man arrested over Betty Yates murder

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of retired Bewdley teacher Betty Yates, police said today.


Family plead for help finding Betty’s killler

Heartbroken relatives of a retired teacher murdered at her Midlands home said they are living “in limbo” until her killer is found.


Betty Yates’ family in new plea over her murder

The family of murdered Betty Yates today urged her killer to hand themselves into police in an emotional appeal.

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