Technology has me in its grasp. It won’t let go. It’s got me by the proverbial - what do you call those things you juggle? Is this “Computer addiction?” I didn’t realize that I was its victim until I reflected on my growing use and, yes, dependence on
A WOMAN threatened suicide at a multi-storey Kidderminster town centre car park today. Coventry Street and Blackwell Street were closed by police during the incident at the Swan Centre car park which lasted for about an hour from shortly after
HARRIERS’ fans team, organised by Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust (KHIST) saw off Motherwell 2-0 to book their place in the British Supporters’ Cup semi-final. After victories over West Brom and Bury in previous rounds, Harriers were
WORCESTERSHIRE hospital bosses have unanimously agreed to put off re-activating their foundation trust application for the second time - but deny it is due to damning reports by the Care Quality Commission. The decision to defer until April 2012 was
BRITISH Waterways has issued a statement following the death of a boy at Stourport Canal Basins this afternoon. He fell 20 feet into the canal and the lock had to be drained of water to allow emergency services to find and retrieve him. He was airlifted
FOLLOWING the huge success of Verve students at the ITS British Championships in Kidderminster, five of the club’s members have been selected for the Great Britain Taekwondo team which travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the Goodwill World Championships.
A FARCE called Tom, Dick and Harry will be presented by Theatre 282 at Blakedown Parish Rooms this month. The comedy play by Ray and Michael Cooney will run from Thursday, June 16 until Saturday, June 18 when doors will open at 7pm with curtain
A YOUNG boy who died after falling into a canal basin in Stourport fell 20 feet into the water. The lock had to be drained of water to allow emergency services to find and retrieve the boy, following the incident at noon. West Midlands Ambulance Service
THIS was the scene in Stourport when an air ambulance landed in the town after a young boy fell into the canal basin. It landed in Tontine Gardens and the boy was airlifted to the Birmingham Children's Hospital but was pronounced dead at about 1.45pm
A YOUNG boy has died after falling into the water at Stourport basin this afternoon. It happened near to the former Tontine pub just before noon. Two helicopters an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were scrambled to the scene.
AN eyewitness has reported seeing emergency services struggle for a long time, to find a boy who had fallen into Stourport Canal Basins. Scott Round, chef at the Windlass Cafe on Severn Side, said he saw a helicopter, ambulance fast response
THERE has been an emergency incident at Bridge Street Canal Basins in Stourport. Two helicopters, an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle have been scrambled to the scene. More on this story to follow.
Funding to subsidise the weekly lessons for adults at King Charles High School will continue next academic year. The hour long classes will resume in the Science Theatre in September, probably still on Monday evenings between 5.30pm & 6.30pm. The term
WYRE Forest residents are invited to be guests at the Big Fab Wilden Wedding this month. The marriage celebration will be on Saturday, June, 11 at All Saints Church between 11am and 2pm. Former brides and their entourage can don their
MEMBERS of Triathlon Kidderminster and Stourport Triathlon Club (TRiKS) put on an impressive display, with Jacqui Phillips being crowned British Champion in her age group. Phillips took gold at the National Sprint Triathlon in the 40 to 44 age section
TRAVELLERS who pitched their caravans on a Kidderminster car park have now left the site - avoiding a court appearance. They were due to attend a hearing for possession at county court today after failing to leave the site in Heronswood Road
A MUSICAL picnic will take place at the Bishops Wood Centre in Stourport. The event on Thursday, June 16 will run from 6.30pm until 9pm when visitors can stroll around the woodlands, glades and wildflower meadows and discover music performed by local
AMERICAN US pop sensation Allstar Weekend will perform for students at Kidderminster’s Baxter College ahead of their gig at Alton Towers Live. The chart-topping boy band will play at Baxter on Wednesday, June 15 before they go onstage alongside
HARRIERS chairman Mark Serrell believes Keith Briggs’ transfer to Fleetwood last week could generate the club nearly £20,000. The captain signed a two-year deal with Fleet on Friday for an initial £5,000 fee. Serrell revealed if all the add-ons in the
A FARM in Bewdley is holding its very own family Olympic games to raise money for one of its volunteers who will be competing in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens this summer. Uncllys Farm is taking part in national Open Farm Sunday,
POLICE have given reassurances that they will not be reducing the number of community support officers (CSOs) in Bewdley, amid fears the town would be left with just one officer. Independent Community and Health Concern town councillor, Derek Killingworth
AN elderly Kidderminster woman died after falling at a nursing home, an inquest heard. Ellen Smith was injured in the unwitnessed fall at Herons Park Nursing Home where she lived. The 89-year-old was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital where her
YOUNGSTERS at a Kidderminster school enjoyed all things Spanish after scooping the International Schools Award. St Catherine’s Primary School is an active partner in the Comenius programme - a two year project which promotes intercultural understanding
A NEW leisure centre could be built in Kidderminster and an existing one closed following a review of council-owned facilities, it has been revealed. Wyre Forest District Council’s cabinet was expected to agree recommendations that include
BOAT owners in Stourport are being warned about the dangers of boat fires. The warning is being reinforced by firefighters during boat fire safety week which runs until Sunday, with fire safety officers visiting a number of locations in Worcestershire
THE season ended on a high at Chaddesley Corbett on a soggy Bank Holiday Monday,as Himbleton-based owners Angela and Williams Rucker watched Cedrus Libani win the Men’s Open at the Albrighton Point-to-Point. Ridden by Richard Burton, Cedrus Libani’s
IN North Worcestershire public confidence in the local police has increased to 58 per cent compared to 48 per cent two years ago, it has been claimed according to year-end figures for 2010/11. Meanwhile, it has also been announced that the
IN an office building to the East of Redditch town centre business is booming for one enterprising company harnessing the skills of senior executives to create a new environment for growth. Lake Chemicals and Minerals recently took 4,000 sq ft at 3
A NEW course has been launched in the West Midlands to give professional drivers the skills and confidence to provide first aid in emergency situations on the road. The course launches as statistics reveal that eight out of 10 drivers, who need training
LET me get this right. Our Tory-led district council is allowed to vote on its own allowances and it goes against independent recommendations so that Wyre Forest councillors’ remuneration remains higher than other councils in Worcestershire.
LANDLORD Assist, the nationwide tenant referencing and eviction firm, is advising landlords to check that their tenants’ deposits are protected by one of the three Government-approved Tenancy Deposit Protection schemes. The warning comes
