Kidderminster Standard

11/01/2026

NHS diabetes scheme helps over 158,000 in Midlands

OVER 158,000 people in the Midlands have started a specialist NHS scheme which can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes, according to new analysis. Of these starters, almost 87,000 were in West Midlands. The NHS’s Healthier You Programme is a clinically proven weight management and lifest...

11/01/2026

Contribution of Special Constables across Worcestershire to be recognised with discounted council tax

WEST Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion is working with councils across the force area to recognise the valuable contribution Special Constables provide to communities. Special Constables are volunteers who give up their time for a minimum of 16 hours a month. There are currentl...

11/01/2026

Wassail and Singers Night to be held by Kidderminster church

A WASSAIL and Singers Night is set to be held at St Peter’s Community Church, Meredeth Green, Birchen Coppice.

11/01/2026

West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner backs new government that will make 'roads safer'

WEST Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has backed a new government scheme that he says will reduce danger on West Mercia’s roads, writes Erica Murphy-Hogg. The Government has announced its road safety strategy on Wednesday, which includes proposals such as lowering the drink drive limit, ...

10/01/2026

Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop looking for runners for this year's TCS London Marathon

Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop is looking for runners for this year’s TCS London Marathon. Nightstop has two charity places available for the race, on April 26, and wants runners to get in touch if they want one. A Nightstop spokesperson said: “By running for us, you’ll be supp...

10/01/2026

Bewdley Museum closed this month for ongoing refurbishment

BEWDLEY museum will be closed during January due to ongoing development work, which includes an impressive new entrance.

10/01/2026

New life-saving bleed kit installed in Stourport, thanks to housing trust

A LIFE-saving bleed kit - donated by Bromsgrove District Housing Trust - has been installed in Stourport as part of a community safety scheme.

09/01/2026

Storm Goretti brings fun in the snow for youngsters at Kidderminster's Little Trinity Nursery

AS STORM Goretti brought havoc to some, youngsters from Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster had a fantastic time in the snow.

09/01/2026

GAME OFF! - Kidderminster Harriers see FA Trophy tie against Morecambe postponed due to Storm Goretti

STORM Goretti has forced Kidderminster Harriers to postpone their FA Trophy tie against Morecambe due to a waterlogged pitch at Aggborough.

09/01/2026

IN PICTURES - Runners brave icy weather to take on the Bodenham Bound 5k and 10k

THE ANNUAL tough and muddy multi-terrain run at Bodenham Arboretum returned on Sunday with 106 participants lining up.

08/01/2026

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08/01/2026

Areley Kings Village Hall gets £1,000 boost for new sound system -

ARELEY KINGS Village Hall in Stourport-on-Seven has been able to scale-up its sound system, thanks to a £1,000 funding boost