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A real benchmark: Fundraiser Viv is vision of health

A real benchmark: Fundraiser Viv is vision of health

This time last year Viv Cole could not run 100 metres without getting out of breath and needing to stop.

Smethwick | Last updated: Oct 20, 2018

Six-month ban for driver who ignored M42 road closure

Six-month ban for driver who ignored M42 road closure

Kidderminster | Last updated: Oct 17, 2018

West Mercia Police move to scrap alliance branded 'abuse of power'

West Mercia Police move to scrap alliance branded 'abuse of power'

Wyre Forest | Last updated: Oct 16, 2018

WATCH: Baby rhino Granville meets friendly giraffes on first day out

WATCH: Baby rhino Granville meets friendly giraffes on first day out

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

West Midland Safari Park welcomes new baby giraffe - WATCH

West Midland Safari Park welcomes new baby giraffe - WATCH

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Bewdley's Becky Hill sings outside Manchester Academy after burst pipe cancels gig -WATCH

Bewdley's Becky Hill sings outside Manchester Academy after burst pipe cancels gig -WATCH

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 10, 2018

West Mercia Police ending alliance to bring 'better deal' for taxpayers

West Mercia Police ending alliance to bring 'better deal' for taxpayers

Wyre Forest | Last updated: Oct 9, 2018

Perfect setting for steam journey on Severn Valley Railway

Perfect setting for steam journey on Severn Valley Railway

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 9, 2018

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Entertainment

Horns of a dilemma for baby rhino

Horns of a dilemma for baby rhino

These hilarious new photos prove an adorable newborn baby rhino is proving a bit of a nuisance to his relatives.

Alan Johnson, Bewdley Festival - review

Alan Johnson, Bewdley Festival - review

Senior politician, trade unionist and postman.

WATCH: Baby rhino Granville meets friendly giraffes on first day out

WATCH: Baby rhino Granville meets friendly giraffes on first day out

It's been a big week for a new baby rhino at West Midland Safari Park, who's been introduced to his family, met his new neighbours and finally been named.

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Bomb disposal unit in Kidderminster

Kidderminster | Last updated: Oct 5, 2018

Three is the magic number: West Midland Safari Park celebrate new born rhino

Three is the magic number: West Midland Safari Park celebrate new born rhino

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 1, 2018

Revealed: Postcode Lottery winners scoop share of £3m

Revealed: Postcode Lottery winners scoop share of £3m

Kidderminster | Last updated: Sep 29, 2018

New statue honouring former Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin unveiled in hometown

New statue honouring former Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin unveiled in hometown

Bewdley | Last updated: Sep 27, 2018

Man airlifted to hospital after crash between car and tractor

Man airlifted to hospital after crash between car and tractor

Kidderminster | Last updated: Sep 27, 2018

Royal photo up for award

Royal photo up for award

Sandwell | Last updated: Sep 24, 2018

Police release CCTV images after Kidderminster jewellery shop theft

Kidderminster | Last updated: Sep 23, 2018

Duchess a shining star at Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala - with pictures

Bewdley | Last updated: Sep 22, 2018

JAILED: Driver went wrong way down Stafford Road during Wolverhampton police chase

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Sep 20, 2018

Brierley Hill Grammar School reunion

Dudley | Last updated: Sep 14, 2018

Three men arrested over killing of 18 deer

Bewdley | Last updated: Sep 14, 2018

Boundary Review: Two seats to go in Black Country and Staffordshire as part of major shake-up

Dudley | Last updated: Sep 10, 2018

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Wyre Forest Life

Wyre Forest Life

Wyre Forest Star Witness | Last updated: May 4, 2017

Wyre Forest - Past and Present

Wyre Forest - Past and Present

Wyre Forest Star Witness | Last updated: Mar 29, 2017

Wyre Forest Landmarks

Wyre Forest Landmarks

Wyre Forest Star Witness | Last updated: Mar 29, 2017

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The Severn Valley Railway, by Stuart Cattell from Willenhall

Stourport Narrow Lock One

Kidderminster Harriers fans. Picture by Will Kilpatrick.

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.

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Bewdley

WATCH: Baby rhino Granville meets friendly giraffes on first day out

WATCH: Baby rhino Granville meets friendly giraffes on first day out

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

West Midland Safari Park welcomes new baby giraffe - WATCH

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Bewdley's Becky Hill sings outside Manchester Academy after burst pipe cancels gig -WATCH

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 10, 2018

Kidderminster

Six-month ban for driver who ignored M42 road closure

Six-month ban for driver who ignored M42 road closure

Kidderminster | Last updated: Oct 17, 2018

Perfect setting for steam journey on Severn Valley Railway

Bewdley | Last updated: Oct 9, 2018

Bomb disposal unit in Kidderminster

Kidderminster | Last updated: Oct 5, 2018

Stourport

A real benchmark: Fundraiser Viv is vision of health

A real benchmark: Fundraiser Viv is vision of health

Smethwick | Last updated: Oct 20, 2018

French group swoops for Aston Manor

Stourport | Last updated: Aug 31, 2018

Suspected arsonists start blazes at former school and golf club in Stourport - with VIDEO

Stourport | Last updated: May 12, 2018

Stourbridge

Man is charged after weapons recovered at his home in Lye

Man is charged after weapons recovered at his home in Lye

Stourbridge | Last updated: Oct 20, 2018

Handgun found in early-hours raid as police investigate Dudley shootings

Stourbridge | Last updated: Oct 19, 2018

Narrowboats arriving ready for Stourbridge Navigation Trust Open Weekend

Stourbridge | Last updated: Oct 16, 2018