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Former teacher claims sex with Kidderminster sixth form pupil was consensual and 'they loved each other'

The former Wolverley Church of England Secondary School teacher accused of sexual crimes against pupils said he was in a 'consensual relationship' with one of his alleged victims.

Supporting image for story: Former teacher claims sex with Kidderminster sixth form pupil was consensual and 'they loved each other'

Supporting image for story: Complainant in Kidderminster historic sex trial told friend ex-teacher made her feel special

Complainant in Kidderminster historic sex trial told friend ex-teacher made her feel special

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster Chess Club announces annual award winners

Kidderminster Chess Club announces annual award winners

Supporting image for story: Camp for diabetic patients praised

Camp for diabetic patients praised

Supporting image for story: Trial of former Kidderminster teacher accused of multiple sexual crimes with children begins

Trial of former Kidderminster teacher accused of multiple sexual crimes with children begins

Supporting image for story: Double success for Waldrons at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards

Double success for Waldrons at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons pubs across West Midlands to cut prices of food and drink for one day to highlight tax inequality

Wetherspoons pubs across West Midlands to cut prices of food and drink for one day to highlight tax inequality

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Former teacher claims sex with Kidderminster sixth form pupil was consensual and 'they loved each other'

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Residents enjoy sweet summer surprise at Foley Grange Care Home

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Spice Fusion reopens with spectacular relaunch event

Supporting image for story: Two charged in connection with robbery and theft offences in Wyre Forest

Two charged in connection with robbery and theft offences in Wyre Forest

Supporting image for story: £10 million flood-protection scheme for River Severn in Bewdley officially opened today, after two years of work

£10 million flood-protection scheme for River Severn in Bewdley officially opened today, after two years of work

Supporting image for story: 'Danger concrete' removed from hospitals in Wolverhampton and Kidderminster as part of £440 million scheme

'Danger concrete' removed from hospitals in Wolverhampton and Kidderminster as part of £440 million scheme

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West Mercia Women’s Aid takes on Symonds Yat Challenge to raise vital funds to support local women and children

About Wyre Forest

Wyre Forest district covers the towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport - each proud of their own heritage yet closely linked. Visitors also flock to the heritage railway the Severn Valley Railway and West Midland Safari Park and the Wyre Forest woodland itself.