HERE are a few stories that have appeared on our websites throughout today.

STOURPORT and Bewdley fire stations are to be axed after chiefs have agreed to press ahead with their controversial central Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Authority met this morning (October 11) and gave the green light to the £5.9 million facility.

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A NINE-year-old boy was assaulted in Kingswinford yesterday evening (Monday, October 10), which a UKIP councillor claims could be linked to the recent ‘killer clown’ trend.

West Midlands Police is investigating after the youngster was attacked while walking to a woodcraft group at Dingle Community Primary School, in Madeley Road, at about 7.30pm.

You can read the full story here.

CHILDREN'S lives will be put at risk if controversial proposals to remove local health care and cut front line staff are given the go-ahead, say health experts.

Recently all of the child health visitors for Worcestershire were served with a notice of impending changes to the service in order to make financial savings.

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SANDWELL libraries are proving so popular quiet zones for people to read and study are being set up because of the din other users make.

Library staff are setting up dedicated quiet ‘sssh zones’ in all libraries for those visitors who want a bit of silence.

You can read the full story here.