Sophie Millward

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Ben SidwellMidlands TodaySophie MillwardBBC Hereford & WorcesterTanya GuptaBBC News, West MidlandsA cheesemaker has warned it may have to stop sales to the US if Donald Trump's export tariffs come in. Croome Cheese in Whittington, Worcestershire, is a family food business that currently exports 37% of its cheeses, with three-quarters of them going to the US.

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River ferry returns after restorationSophie MillwardBBCThe ferry service can trace its roots back to the 12th Century A river ferry service that dates back almost 1,000 years is set to return to the Severn in Worcester after a six-month restoration project. The latest boat, named Doris, is 71 years old and ferry master Stephen Cope warned last year that the route was under threat as volunteers struggled to maintain her.

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Pensioners forced to close loved cafe over costsSophie MillwardBBCThe couple opened the café to supplement their pensionsA beloved Worcester cafe, known for its warm atmosphere and hearty meals, is closing after years of serving as a hub for the community. Big Bill's Cafe owners, Martin, 83, and Sheila, 75, who took over in 2019, cite rising costs as the main reason for closing. Martin, who retired in 2018, stepped in to help run the café after Sheila's son opened it.

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Boy excited at mascot role after cancer diagnosisSophie MillwardListen on BBC Sounds: Noah will be treated like royalty when Kidderminster Harriers face Needham Market on SaturdayAn eight-year-old boy with a rare type of cancer will live out one of his dreams when he becomes the mascot for his favourite football team. Noah, a pupil in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, was diagnosed in July with kidney cancer, after initially complaining of stomach pain.

1 month ago | au.sports.yahoo.com | Sophie Millward

An eight-year-old boy with a rare type of cancer will live out one of his dreams when he becomes the mascot for his favourite football team. Noah, a pupil in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, was diagnosed in July with kidney cancer, after initially complaining of stomach pain. He is a regular at Kidderminster Harriers games and will be their mascot on Saturday after winning a competition.