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  • Festval appearance of former Bewdley School Pupils

    Former teachers and pupils of Bewdley High School (now renamed the Bewdley School) are eagerly anticipating the Bewdley Festival appearance of Lucy Cound and Christopher Key who both attended the school before training at Guildford School of Acting

  • Wyre Forest beautician takes to the sky

    A WYRE Forest beautician dived from an airplane at 13,000 feet to raise funds for Kemp Hospice in memory of her mother who died of lung cancer. Janet Bennett, 45, of Lancaster Road, Bewdley, raised £500 by taking part in the tandem sky dive last Sunday

  • Ladies on track

    Harriers ladies got back on track in the West Midlands League Premier Division with a 3-2 win over Stoke-based Bradwell Belles on Sunday. They had thought they had scored after only three minutes when Laura Donnelly found the back of the goal

  • Wimbledon v Harriers odds

    Kidderminster have lost just one of their last six, a run culminating in Tuesday’s 2-0 success against Wrexham, but Mark Yates’s men are up against it this weekend according to bookmakers, who make them outsiders ahead of the trip to AFC Wimbledon.

  • Kidderminster mum-of-three denies benefit claims charges

    A MOTHER-of-three dishonestly received over £24,000 in social security benefits despite having savings above the allowed limit, a jury heard. Christine Turner claimed for income support, housing and council tax benefits over a six-year period. She made

  • Bewdley FLoral Art CLub

    The club celebrated its 45th anniversary in style with wine and a special celebration cake made by member Sylvia Hucle. Presentations were made by chairman Judith Richards to long serving members and to the present committee. Demonstrator Bob Harris

  • Ex-postman jailed for raping girl, 7

    A FORMER postman who raped a seven-year-old schoolgirl has been jailed for eight years at Worcester Crown Court. Vincent Laux, of Gibbons Crescent, Stourport, carried out the attack five years ago when he was depressed from a broken marriage. The victim

  • Warning on charity bags

    THIS morning I left two charity bags on my front drive ready to be collected by Kidney Research UK. As I was returning from walking my dog a white van pulled up and a man got out and started to put the bags into the van. I noticed that there were

  • Yoga for children and parents in Kidderminster

    CHESTNUT and Brookside Children's Centres in Kidderminster are providing yoga sessions for young children and their parents and carers, tapping into the increasing popularity of the activity. Yoga is a fun, non-competitive exercise that keeps young children

  • Methodist Churches

    Sunday services are as follows. Trinity Methodist Church, Churchfields, Kidderminster Harvest Festival services at 10.30am, led by Rev Mary Austin, and at 6.30pm., led by Rev Crawford Logan. There is an informal lunchtime service at Trinity every Thursday

  • Title rivals

    THE challengers for the title in the Marston’s Bewdley League are starting to emerge. With a convincing 5-2 win against The Black Boy, Rising Sun A share top of the table with their B side. The Red Lion suffered their first defeat against an inspired

  • Tory councillor to repay expenses cash

    A LEADING Wyre Forest district and Worcestershire county councillor has had to repay expenses after it was revealed he put in duplicate claims on eight separate occasions. Conservative, Stephen Clee, the county council’s cabinet member for

  • VIDEO: Hayward thanks boss

    ROOKIE midfielder Nathan Hayward thanks Harriers manager Mark Yates for giving him a chance to impress and looks back on the 3-2 loss to York on Saturday.

  • National Miniumum Wage rise disappoints group

    AN organisation which supports people who face dramatic changes in their circumstances has welcomed today’s rise in the National Minimum Wage but is “disappointed” by what it calls “a modest increase”. Rob Tolan, head of policy at Elizabeth Finn Care

  • GALLERY: Harriers 2 Wrexham 0

    THE action in pictures from Harriers' Blue Square Premier win over Wrexham on Tuesday night at Aggborough. SEE PICTURES FROM WREXHAM GAME

  • Gold for quartet

    A QUARTET from Samurai secured first place at the Midlands trials as all eight members involved qualified for the British Junior Championships. Fighters needed to secure top four spots in their weight categories in order to ensure they would make it

  • Univeristy of the Third Age

    The monthly walk will be on Tuesday starting at 10am from the Bellman’s Cross, Shatterford. For more information contact Paul Noons on 01562 741386 or John Holloway on 01299 402545.

  • JACKSON

    JACKSON Pete Passed away at home on Sunday 27th September 2009, beloved husband of Maureen 'Moe' loving father of Alan, Paul, Gary and Tracy also the late Kerry, and their partners Shirley, Barbara, Karen and Steve and all the grandchildren, sadly missed

  • HARRIS

    HARRIS Jenny Lee Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 A much loved mother and daughter, sadly missed by all her family and friends Funeral service will take place on Thursday 8th October at St Peters Church, Astley at 2.00pm

  • GOLDTHORPE

    GOLDTHORPE Philip Rayner Passed away peacefully at Hollyfields Nursing Home on September 27th 2009 aged 92 years. Funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Thursday October 8th 2009 at 11.40am. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for

  • HITCHEN

    HITCHEN Lucy Passed away peacefully on the 19th September 2009 aged 95 years. She is sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 6th October, 11.30am at Crownhill Crematorium, Dansteed Way, Crownhill, Milton

  • LOWELL

    LOWELL George Congratulations on graduating into The Royal Signals Good luck in Germany Love Mom, Dad & family x Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • HARRIS TOWNSEND

    HARRIS - TOWNSEND Suze - Daz "Congratulations" on your Engagement on 23.9.09 Love Mom, Dad and all the family x x x "Be happy" Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • WOOLDRIDGE HOWLES

    WOOLDRIDGE - HOWLES Tom and Gemma Mr and Mrs Barry Howles are delighted to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Gemma to Tom Wooldridge on 24th September while on holiday in Rhodes Lots of love Mom Dad Jade Matt Sam and Tessa xxx Published

  • PARSONS

    PARSONS Margaret 1st October Loving memories John, Karen, Chelsey and Lauren Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • FISHER

    FISHER E W 30.09.06 Three years have passed without you, but I love and miss you every day Life is not the same without you, but I know I will be with you one day Your loving wife Joan Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • MONGER

    MONGER Jo Gylby 3.10.08 1 year on We think of you in silence, we often speak your name, but all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit and put flowers there, with care, but no one knows the heartache as we turn and

  • MONGER

    MONGER. Jo A special sister who will be forever in our thoughts and always in our hearts. Love and miss you. Della, Annette, Julie and families. xxx Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • VALENTINE

    VALENTINE Jim Marke, Ian and Carmel Would like to thank family, friends and neighbours who attended Jim's funeral. Also cards and donations which amounted to £500 to Brookdale Nursing Home Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • WILSON

    WILSON Michael Loretta, Lawrence, Anthony and Juliette Would like to thank family, friends, colleagues and neighbours for attending Michael's funeral and for all the cards and messages of sympathy and generous donations to his favourite charities A special

  • SALTER

    SALTER Ruby Gladys Eric and family would like to express their sincere thanks for all the flowers, cards and kind words of support received from family and friends at this sad time. They would also like to thank Gerald England and the organist at Baxter

  • FUDGE

    FUDGE Nellie The family of the late Nellie Fudge would like to thank everyone for attending her funeral service, for all their kindness and sympathy shown to them Thank you to everyone who cared for her. Thank you to Co-op Funeralcare, Kidderminster.

  • HUGHES

    HUGHES Rita Margaret and relatives wish to thank nurses, friends and neighbours for their help and kindness to Rita Also to those who attended the service and for the lovely cards and flowers Special thanks to Sue Amer for a beautiful service Also to

  • FRANKLIN

    FRANKLIN John Happy 18th son Lots of love Mom, Dad and Clan Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • HARDIMAN

    HARDIMAN Beth 1.10.2008 Happy 1st Birthday to a special Grand-daughter Hugs and kisses Nana Angela x x Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • BIRCH

    BIRCH Ryan Happy 18th Birthday Ryan What a sweetie Love Mom, Adam, Anthony, Jack and Josh Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • SIVELL

    SIVELL Tom Happy 21st Love from The Salpranos x Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • LLOYD

    LLOYD Glyn Happy 40th Birthday! Lots of Love Katja xxx Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • SMITH

    SMITH Reiss 3.10.91 Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad, Nan and Grandad x Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • RIGSBY

    RIGSBY Miranda & Claudia Sweet Sixteen Love from us all Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • SHARP

    SHARP David 2.10.2009 Happy 65th Birthday and Retirement No time to sit around - Hoover in cupboard Much love from all the family, neighbours and friends Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • LLOYD

    LLOYD Glyn 8.10.69 Happy 40th Love Mum, Ken, Alison. Nieces and Nephews Enjoy your day Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • CHADBOURNE

    CHADBOURNE James 6.10.88 Gotcha! Muscle Man! Happy 21st Chad Love Jane and Gaz Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • CHADBOURNE

    CHADBOURNE James 6.10.88 Power Rangers Ha Ha Happy 21st Ann and Lesley and families Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • Cycle spaces not for motorbikes

    A WORD of warning to all the motorcyclists who park in the bicycle spaces outside William Hill in the Bull Ring, Kidderminster. I have parked my moped in these spaces for a long time, after first checking with the wardens, who assured me this was ok.

  • BUTTERS

    BUTTERS Frank Roy Darling husband of Caroline, beloved father and step father of Sally, Sarah and Lydia, amazing grandad of Oliver. Passed away peacefully after a short and cruel illness on September 20th 2009 at St. Richard's Hospice, Worcester. A very

  • TOLLEY

    TOLLEY Bert Died on September 22nd 2009 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital aged 81 years. Loving husband, father and grandfather to Muriel, Jill and David, Paul and Nicky Lizzie, James, Daniel and Michael. Private cremation at Worcester followed by Memorial

  • MAUND

    MAUND Elizabeth Heather nee Hopcroft Formerly of 'New House Farm, Rushock' Passed away 28th September 2009 Will be sadly missed For funeral details contact Co-op Funeral Care, Lion Square, Kidderminster 01562 824184 Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The

  • HATTON

    HATTON Roy Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, a much loved father and grandfather Passed away at home on Monday 21st September 2009 Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 7th October at Worcester Crematorium 1.30pm Family flowers only please, donations

  • PASSEY

    PASSEY Margaret Emily Of Crossway Green Passed away peacefully at Astley Hall Nursing Home on Saturday September 19th aged 97 years The funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Crossway Green on Wednesday 7th October at 3.15 pm followed by

  • VINCENT

    VINCENT Helga Former landlady of The Cross public house, Kinver died peacefully at home on 18th September 2009. Helga will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. The Funeral service will take place today Thursday 1st October at Stourbridge Crematorium

  • BARLOW

    BARLOW Ken Passed away peacefully on Saturday 26th September aged 82 years Loving husband to Eileen, wonderful dad to Phil and Kathleen, grandad and great grandad Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 13th October at St Pius X Church, Habberley at

  • CAVE

    CAVE Frank Died aged 85 years after a short illness at Kidderminster Hospital on 25th September Sadly missed by daughters Janice and Sharon, son Andrew and 6 grandchildren Funeral to be held at St Ambrose Church on Friday October 9th at 1pm Flowers

  • SAUNDERS

    SAUNDERS Roy Funeral service to take place on Monday 5th October 2009 at St. Georges Church 1.15pm. Followed by cremation at Stourbridge 2.10pm Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • POWELL RNLI

    POWELL. John Geoffrey, born 28th October 1928, passed away on 24th September 2009 in Torquay after a sudden illness. John was well known as a talented cricketer, who then umpired for 39 years. John leaves behind a son Kevin, daughter Heather and four

  • BLAIN

    BLAIN Naomi 5.10.91 Happy 18th Birthday "Leader of the pack" All our love Darling Granny, Grandad, Uncles, Aunties and Cousins x x x Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • BLAIN

    BLAIN Naomi 5.10.91. A wonderful daughter Happy 18th Love u so much Mum, Mark, Chlo and Josh xx Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • SHEWARD

    SHEWARD Jayson 3.10.88 Look who's 21 Happy Birthday "Scrum" Love Mom, Dad and Meggie x x x Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • CHADBOURNE

    CHADBOURNE James 6.10.88 Who's a cutie at 21 Happy Birthday Love Nan Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • FAULKNER

    FAULKNER Amy Foundation Degree in Paramedic Science FdSc Congratulations on passing your degree and achieving the excellent level of 'Commendation' for the work done We are very proud of you sweetheart! Mom and Dad, Sam, Fliss and Ben, and all the family

  • POWELL

    POWELL Emily Congratulations on your graduation Well done Love from Nan and Grandad Powell Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • JONES

    JONES Trevor William 30th September 1989 You will be forever in our hearts today and always Lots of love Mummy and Daddy x x Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • MORRIS

    MORRIS David Michael 9th January 1949 to 1st October 2008 You are sadly missed and always in the thoughts of Mum, Dad and all the family here and in Australia. We shall always love you Dave. Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • WOODS

    WOODS. Ray Beefy 2003. Cherished memories of my brave uncle. Remembered with pride. Will. Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • WOODYATT

    WOODYATT Mikeeta Mom, you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts, especially on your 70th birthday on 5th October Love your daughters Jan, Josie, Joanne, Miketta, Adele and families Published in paper 01/10/2009 in The Shuttle

  • Innovation at Bewdley Festival 'Art of Print' Exhibition

    In a Festival innovation the six exhibitors at this year's Bewdley Festival Art Exhibition will be available on designated days to meet the public in the Wyre Forest Gallery at Bewdley Museum. > The work of these established and talented artists

  • Baxter United Reformed Church, Bull Ring

    On Sunday at 10.45pm there is contemporary family service worship with a difference led by Gerald England. At 6pm in the lecture room there are continuing reflections on the book The Shack. All enquiries to Rev Gerald England on 01562 754839.

  • Poet is Fringe guest

    POET Roger Breakwell will read some of his work at Bewdley’s Fringe Festival tomorrow night. He will take to the stage at the Wheatsheaf Room, Bewdley Institute, at 7.30pm. All proceeds go to Forest Dog Rescue. Call 01299 824885 for more information

  • Minster Ladies

    The Next meeting will be on October 7 at 2pm at St George’s Annexe, Radford Avenue. The speaker will be Mr Lock-Mills who will give a talk entitled, ‘my gran was a gypsy’. Visitors welcome.

  • Lack of firepower hampered promising campaign

    Yet another season that showed a lot of promise, but once again the team never fulfiled its true potential. The batsmen certainly did their part on plenty of occasions, but the bowlers did not really give them sufficient backing. However, in their defence

  • Hunt challenge's players

    STOURPORT Swifts manager Neil Hunt has asked his players for the same commitment they displayed in the 2-1 win over Woodford, for Saturday’s FA Trophy preliminary round clash at home to Hungerford Town (3pm kick-off). The Walshes Meadow outfit ended

  • Will Dr Taylor agree to a live public debate?

    With the conference season nearing its end, politics is much in the news at the moment. The main political parties are laying out their stalls for the upcoming general election, and the Sun has caused great upset amongst the Labour Party that their

  • Autumn walk with the gardener at Croome Park

    VISITORS to a Worcestershire beauty spot can experience stunning autumnal views during a guided walk. Croome Park’s garden and park manager Katherine Alker is leading a tour through the ‘Capability’ Brown landscape which is currently displaying beautiful

  • Kidderminster woman's death 'unexplained'

    THE death of a woman found in a property in Kidderminster yesterday is being treated as “unexplained” by police. They were called to an address at Robin Court in Spennells at 11.40am following reports a woman had been found dead there. A post mortem

  • Buccaneers plunder win

    STOURPORT men pushed Conference West title contenders Team Bath Buccaneers all the way in Saturday’s 2-1 loss. They were beaten by a late goal in Somerset. They were trailing to Richard Bendry’s strike but captain Phil Lashford levelled the scores.

  • One cat now re-homed

    IN response to the letter in last week's Shuttle regarding two cats found in a cardboard box near Bewdley, I would like to let Mrs Pratchett know that I have re-homed one of them. He is a beautiful pale ginger and white youngster and after a few days

  • Wide mix of styles

    A CONCERT featuring opera, jazz, folk and African music will be staged at Great Witley Church tomorrow. The Malvern St James Chamber Choir will be performing at the event, which is the penultimate concert of this year’s music series. The choral numbers

  • Rampant Robbie wrecks Wrexham

    Harriers 2 Wrexham 0 HITMAN Robbie Matthews bagged the first goal of his Harriers career to slay Dean Saunders’ Welsh Dragons on a Tuesday night where the positives piled-up for the hosts. The 6ft 4in tall hitman gave the home

  • Harriers boss backs Caines

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates has backed under-fire defender Gavin Caines to bounce back from his dip in form. The Birmingham-born 26-year-old has come under criticism after several errors that have led to Harriers dropping points

  • Areley Kings Wives

    The September meeting was a talk by David and Helen Bennett on marriage, ‘from ruins to firm foundations’. The Thursday, October 8 meeting will be ‘personal image’ with Caroline Walton. New members welcome. Contact Audrey Daw on 01299 826041.

  • Contrasting acts in pub gig

    A RECORD label based in Kidderminster will show off its roster of talent at a free pub gig on Saturday. The recently re-opened Red Man, in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, will host performances by rock band Sons of Beaches and solo artist Mark Bicknell

  • Investigation suggests no messages

    FOREST Cat Welfare would like to state that we have absolutely no knowledge of the situation referred to and if Mrs Pratchett would care to contact us she would be very welcome to go through our call logs to verify this. We feel that much damage has

  • Vaults history search

    I AM preparing a book for publication next year on the history of the Kidderminster branch of the famous Harveys wine merchants of Bristol. This ceased to trade at the end of 1967. I would like to talk to anybody who worked for the firm or

  • Accusation is insult to volunteers

    THERE were three charities named that apparently had not responded to an emergency call from this person regarding two cats that were found in a box in a very poor state in the Bewdley area. I have contacted the RSPCA and Cat Welfare and not

  • Cat call not received

    I WAS somewhat surprised at the letter printed by Mrs Pratchett last week concerning two cats which allegedly our branch, along with two other charities would not help. Having investigated this accusation I, together with my re-homing team, have not

  • UK's broadband is 'lagging behind'

    © Press Association 2009 » BRITAIN'S broadband networks have been ranked 31st out of 66 countries in terms of quality. According to the report from IT giant Cisco, the UK's systems were found to be "meeting needs for today", but lagging behind

  • Festive book battle gets under way

    © Press Association 2009 » CELEBRITY books from Peter Kay, Ant and Dec, Jeremy Clarkson and Jamie Oliver are being tipped to storm the Christmas book charts as the busiest publishing day of the year gets under way. Nearly 800 major new hardback

  • Firms less confident about economy

    © Press Association 2009 » CONFIDENCE among British businesses slipped in September, with more firms expecting activity to slow down in the coming months, according to a new report. A survey of 200 companies by Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets also

  • Luke moves to Swan

    TONIGHT’S Wyre Fest gig by Luke Brant at the Tap House has been moved to The Swan in Vicar Street.

  • Action call after Kidderminster boys' close escape

    PARENTS are demanding action to improve road safety after two 11-year-old boys narrowly escaped death in a collision with a pick-up truck in Kidderminster. The two youngsters were playing on a bike in Woodbury Road when they were involved in

  • Motorcyclist injured in Stourport crash

    A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered serious injuries after he was in a collision with a car in Stourport. The crash happened just after 5.15pm yesterday on the Kingsway. Three ambulances and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene. A West Midlands Ambulance

  • Appeal tops £100,000

    THE appeal for vital funds to modernise a cancer unit at Kidderminster Hospital has raised £100,000 – two-thirds of the money required – just seven months after it was launched. The Shuttle and the hospital’s League of Friends have been staggered

  • Piston power

    MOTORCROSS: A Stourport rider won the British 100cc Modified MMX Championship in Oxford. Luke Davies, 12, secured the title at Culham Motor Park by winning both races. He will now be gearing up for West Beach Race on Saturday, October 10.

  • Hartlebury firm defies recession

    HARTLEBURY-based communication agency, Drpgroup, has defied the recession this year, with September set to be its best month ever, seeing income up 40 per cent on the same period last year. The company has run numerous, large corporate events for blue-chip

  • Get pampered and help charity at Stourport shop

    VISITORS to a Stourport gift shop can get pampered and help raise cash for Breast Cancer Care. The Gift Box in Lombard Street is holding an event next Friday from 10am to 8pm, with facials and make-overs on offer. A 15 per cent discount

  • Expert help in bidding for aerospace business

    ONE of the leading manufacturing experts in the UK is adding its knowledge to Wyre Forest’s push for billions of pounds of new business in the aerospace and defence sectors. TPT Consultancy and Training is the latest organisation to be approved to deliver

  • Ethnic enterprises board boosted

    TWO senior business leaders have joined the board of a strategic body that takes the lead for minority ethnic entrepreneurs in the West Midlands. It is the first stage in a move to strengthen the West Midlands Minority Ethnic Business Forum, which provides

  • Stourport 80-year-old skydives for charity

    AN 80-year-old man took to the sky to raise funds for Kemp Hospice. Gordon Maycroft, of Stourport, joined his son, Hubert, 59 and grandaughter, Lisa, 26, in a tandem skydive. They ascended to 3,000ft to freefall for 30 to 40 seconds,

  • COMPETITION: Win British Ski & Board Show tickets

    THE British Ski and Board Show, one of the best winter sports show in the country, will come of age when it returns from Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November as it celebrates 21 years at Birmingham’s NEC with breathtaking features for enthusiasts