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'I wanted to help the lonely, vulnerable, or anyone who might not get out at Christmas': Kind Wordsley worshipper puts on party to give back

A Wordsley woman put on a festive community gathering at the church in which she was recently confirmed.

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Wordsley|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I wanted to help the lonely, vulnerable, or anyone who might not get out at Christmas': Kind Wordsley worshipper puts on party to give back
Supporting image for story: Volunteers serve Christmas dinner to 200 homeless and vulnerable people in Birmingham
Volunteers serve Christmas dinner to 200 homeless and vulnerable people in Birmingham
Cost of living|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025
Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025
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Food and Drink|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
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Cost of living|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Kind-hearted police officers spread Christmas cheer across the West Midlands with donations of food, gifts and essentials to the needy
Kind-hearted police officers spread Christmas cheer across the West Midlands with donations of food, gifts and essentials to the needy
Cost of living|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 'I hope to make this time of year a little easier':
Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation
'I hope to make this time of year a little easier': Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation
Dudley|Dec 24

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New West Midlands food hub 'reflects King’s priorities', representative claims
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Oldbury|Dec 23
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Wolverhampton church receives warm pack donations to help locals combat the cold this winter
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas
Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas
Cost of living|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
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Food and Drink|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business
'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business
Dudley|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award
Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award
Cost of living|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Cost of living|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Cost of living|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: 'Today’s the last day for an affordable Christmas loan,' says credit union
'Today’s the last day for an affordable Christmas loan,' says credit union
Your World|Dec 15

UK News

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Tories repeat calls to strip activist of UK citizenship amid ‘insincere’ apology
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Cyber attacks: 2025 the ‘tipping point’ as JLR and M&S incidents highlight risks
UK News|2 hours ago
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Everyman boss leaves weeks after profit alert
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In Pictures: Trump, tears and taxes feature in the best political images of 2025
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Viral News

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Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
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Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
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World News

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Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
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World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
World News|Dec 28
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