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New jobs created at autistic centre

A NEW multi-million pound eduction centre for autistic young adults is set to open in Worcestershire, creating 100 new jobs. Read

History brought to life in facelift

ONE of Worcestershire's most historic tourist attractions is undergoing a £1.4 million facelift. Read

Crackdown on gangs of yobs

POLICE are hoping new powers will enable them to stop gangs terrorising families in the Crabbs Cross area of Redditch. Read

Meetings over stadium axe

RESIDENTS left dismayed after plans to create a £50 million sports and entertainment complex in Redditch were axed are being given a chance to speak out over their views. Read

Lights, camera, action at new cinema

WORK is set to begin on Redditch's long-awaited cinema within the next few weeks, business chiefs have revealed. Read

'Menace' still on the loose

POLICE hunting a potential paedophile who approached a boy on his way to school today urged parents to be extra-vigilant during half-term. Read

Move to halt police merger

COUNCIL chiefs are urging fellow council-lors to throw their weight behind an effort to stop Worcestershire's police force from being merged with others in the Midlands. Read

Warning after man tries to lure boy into car

POLICE in Redditch are warning youngsters and parents to be on their guard after a potential paedophile tried to lure a young boy into his car. Read

Rubbish dumpers in court

TWO Redditch residents who failed to pay their fines after being caught dumping garden rubbish have been hauled before the courts. Read

Villagers bidding to buy their local

REGULARS are so fond of their threatened Midland village pub that they have clubbed together to buy it. Read

Lickey Hills is a lottery hotspot

TO many Brummies it's simply a great place for a walk in the fresh air or even a bit of sledging in the winter, but those dreaming of becoming a millionaire could do worse than moving to the Lickey Hills, or at least buy a Lottery ticket in the area. Read

Crash tragedy charity forced to fold

A CHARITY set up by the parents of a Midland youngster killed in a road crash is facing the axe after being refused lottery funding. Read

Man dead after 'unexplained' house blaze

A MAN died and two others were seriously injured when a blaze swept through a Birmingham house today. Read

Town's £50m stadium bid rejected

PLANS to create a controversial £50 million sports and entertainment complex in the Midlands have been rejected by Government chiefs. Read

Convoy farewell to scooter rider

HUNDREDS of scooter enthusiasts will join a convoy on the last journey of a Birmingham dad-of-two who died after he was knocked off his Lambretta in a hit-and-run crash. Read

Elton's kilts are top of the flops

A CELEBRITY auction proved a flop with not a single MIdland punter willing to stump up cash for kilts personally designed for pop legend Sir Elton John. Read

No hiding place, louts are warned

GANGS of unruly yobs who blight the lives of Redditch families will be consigned to history soon, police have vowed. Read

Princess drops in to open new unit

PATIENTS and staff got a right Royal treat when Princess Alexandra opened a multi-million-pound orthopaedic centre in Redditch. Read

Paddy is going for double glory

SUPERFIT Paddy Doyle, who has more than 100 fitness titles under his belt, is hoping to break two more records when he competes for Great Britain later this year. Read

'Wasps' tenant told to buzz off

ANGRY Josephine Staien has launched a stinging attack on Solihull Council for dismissing her claims of a wasp infestation. Read

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Emma Cullwick is the Birmingham Mail's Chief Reporter who has previously worked as a Health Correspondent and Features Editor for the Worcester News and Home Affairs Correspondent for the Gloucester Citizen.

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