Kidderminster Standard

05/06/2026

Belbroughton scarecrow festival cancelled in 'difficult' decision

BELBROUGHTRON’S Scarecrow Festival organisers have made the ‘sad and difficult’ decision to cancel this year’s event amid a lack of volunteers. The popular festival began around 30 years ago to raise money for the facilities in the village, and it has since raised tens of thousands of pounds...

05/06/2026

PICTURE SPECIAL - Something for all at Bewdley Artisan Market

CROWDS and the new Mayor, Coun Sharon Harvey descended on the latest Bewdley Artisan Market at the town’s rowing club last Friday.

05/06/2026

Bewdley Carnival 2026: All you need to know

A CENTURY of community spirit is set to be celebrated as the Bewdley Carnival returns to the town’s streets later this month. The carnival, first held in 1926, will take place from midday on Saturday, June 27, with organisers promising this year’s event will showcase the vibrant community spirit...

05/06/2026

QUESTION - With the World Cup less than a week away, where do you think the best places are in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley to watch England games?

05/06/2026

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04/06/2026

Here is a sneak preview of the front page of tomorrow's Kidderminster Standard -

04/06/2026

IN PICTURES - Teddy Bears' Picnic 50th birthday for Stourport's Bishops Wood Centre -

THERE was plenty of fun for all the family as the Bishops Wood Centre in Stourport celebrated its 50th birthday with a Teddy Bears’ Picnic.

04/06/2026

Plenty on offer at car boot sale for Kidderminster's Forest Dog Rescue -

RESIDENTS looking to declutter or pick up a bargain can go to the latest car boot sale being run by Forest Dog Rescue this Sunday, June 7.

04/06/2026

Catalytic converter stolen from car in Kidderminster -

A CATALYTIC converter was stolen from a vehicle while it was parked in Chester Road South in Kidderminster.

04/06/2026

Sadness as Bewdley pub confirms closure

UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of a centuries-old pub near Bewdley after those running the venue announced it has closed following weeks of speculation. The Duke William in Callow Hill confirmed the news in a brief statement on social media, during which the landlord said they were unsure what wou...