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Worcester solider killed by roadside bomb while trying to recover an Afghan ally's body Aug 11 2009

TRIBUTES were today being paid to a brave soldier from Worcester who was killed in Afghanistan while trying to retrieve the body of a fallen Afghan comrade.Read

Midlands soldier died trying to recover fallen comrade's body Aug 10 2009

A soldier from Worcester was killed in Afghanistan while trying to retrieve the body of a fallen Afghan comrade.Read

Worcester soldier killed while retrieving comrade's body Aug 10 2009

ANOTHER soldier from the Midlands has been killed in Afghanistan, it was revealed this afternoon.Read

Biker dies in gate crash in Malvern Aug 10 2009

A motorcyclist has died after his machine left the road and crashed into a gate on the Worcestershire-Herefordshire border.Read

Rail chaos as CrossCountry Trains strike kicks in Aug 10 2009

Hundreds of holidaymakers and day-trippers from Birmingham New Street faced travel chaos yesterday as industrial action on Britain’s most extensive rail franchise kicked in.Read

ANOTHER soldier from the Midlands has been killed in Afghanistan, it was revealed this afternoon. Aug 10 2009

He was named by the Ministry of Defence as Private Jason Williams, aged 23, from Worcester, of the 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment.Read

Tributes paid to Redditch soldier killed in Afghanistan Aug 09 2009

A MIDLANDS solider was among three paratroopers killed when a roadside bomb blew up their patrol vehicle in Afghanistan.Read

Midland soldier tells of Afghan bomb blast terror Aug 08 2009

A BRAVE Midland soldier who lost an arm and two legs while serving in Afghanistan has spoken of his ordeal, and hopes to help raise cash for other injured troops.Read

One dead in garden gas tank explosion near Redditch Aug 07 2009

ONE person has died following an explosion and fire at a residential property, emergency services said today.Read

One dead in garden gas tank explosion near Redditch Aug 07 2009

ONE person has died following an explosion and fire at a residential property, emergency services said today.Read

Killer on the run from Worcestershire prison is recaptured Aug 06 2009

A convicted killer who absconded from an open prison block in Worcestershire has been arrested.Read

Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham Aug 06 2009

POLICE investigating the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad hoped to find crucial witnesses when they returned to the road where he was found two weeks ago.Read

Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham Aug 06 2009

POLICE investigating the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad hoped to find crucial witnesses when they returned to the road where he was found two weeks ago.Read

Thieves steal Kidderminster boy's birthday presents Aug 06 2009

A KIDDERMINSTER child endured a miserable birthday after thieves stole his presents.Read

Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham Aug 06 2009

private hire driver have prompted fresh calls for them to be better protected.Read

Thieves steal Kidderminster boy's birthday presents Aug 06 2009

A KIDDERMINSTER child endured a miserable birthday after thieves stole his presents.Read

Accident on Aston Expressway brings rush-hour chaos Aug 05 2009

MOTORISTS faced rush-hour chaos today after police were forced to shut a major commuter route through Birmingham following a road smash.Read

Birmingham taxi drivers refuse to work nights after colleague murdered Aug 05 2009

MANY taxi drivers are refusing to work nights because of safety fears after the brutal murder of one of their colleagues.Read

Accident on Aston Expressway brings rush-hour chaos Aug 05 2009

MOTORISTS faced rush-hour chaos today after police were forced to shut a major commuter route through Birmingham following a road smash.Read

Birmingham taxi drivers refuse to work nights after colleague murdered Aug 05 2009

MANY taxi drivers are refusing to work nights because of safety fears after the brutal murder of one of their colleagues.Read

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Worcester solider killed by roadside bomb while trying to recover an Afghan ally's body Aug 11 2009

Midlands soldier died trying to recover fallen comrade's body Aug 10 2009

Worcester soldier killed while retrieving comrade's body Aug 10 2009

Biker dies in gate crash in Malvern Aug 10 2009

Rail chaos as CrossCountry Trains strike kicks in Aug 10 2009

ANOTHER soldier from the Midlands has been killed in Afghanistan, it was revealed this afternoon. Aug 10 2009

Tributes paid to Redditch soldier killed in Afghanistan Aug 09 2009

Midland soldier tells of Afghan bomb blast terror Aug 08 2009

One dead in garden gas tank explosion near Redditch Aug 07 2009

One dead in garden gas tank explosion near Redditch Aug 07 2009

Killer on the run from Worcestershire prison is recaptured Aug 06 2009

Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham Aug 06 2009

Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham Aug 06 2009

Thieves steal Kidderminster boy's birthday presents Aug 06 2009

Police seek witnesses where taxi driver, Mohammed Arshad, was killed in Birmingham Aug 06 2009

Thieves steal Kidderminster boy's birthday presents Aug 06 2009

Accident on Aston Expressway brings rush-hour chaos Aug 05 2009

Birmingham taxi drivers refuse to work nights after colleague murdered Aug 05 2009

Accident on Aston Expressway brings rush-hour chaos Aug 05 2009

Birmingham taxi drivers refuse to work nights after colleague murdered Aug 05 2009

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