BOGUS charity collectors are trying to mislead the public into thinking they are supporting the Midlands Air Ambulance charity, residents are being warned. They are using the misleading name Air Ambulance Service and are handing out leaflets and recycling
FRANCHE B remain top of Division One of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League, after maintaining their unbeaten start to the season with a 20 shot win away at Oldington A. Second-placed St John’s A kept up their unbeaten record with win at home
POLICE are treating the death of a boy who died after falling into the water at Stourport basin as a tragic accident. It happened near to the former Tontine pub just before noon yesterday. It is believed that two boys were out cycling
HOBSONS Brewery has launched a special edition beer Old Comrade commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion (RBL) branch in Cleobury Mortimer. The national institution of the RBL was founded in May 1921 and a local branch
A STUNNING display of red poppies will greet visitors to a field near Bewdley as the pretty flowers have blossomed for the second year running. Last year, dozens of Shuttle readers sent in snaps of themselves enjoying the flowers at Blackstone Farm,
SIX gardens will feature in a charity open gardens event in Astley on Father’s Day. According to the organisers: “[There will be] a magical grotto, huge tree house and fish ponds – one with huge koi carp – for the kids and lots of features
BROOME youngster Ellie-Rose Griffths is set to play a starring role alongside British number one Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals after winning the Barclays Ball Kids national trial. The 12-year-old Winterfold House School pupil fought off competition
ENDANGERED butterflies are on the up in the Wyre Forest thanks to work by an environment and heritage scheme in the West Midlands. The Grow With Wyre Landscape Partnership Scheme, led by the Forestry Commission, has been working in recent years to improve
RETIRED voluntary worker Janet Down, of Stourbridge, has been awarded Licentiateship to the City & Guilds of London Institute in recognition of her exceptional professional achievements. She received her award during a City & Guilds graduation ceremony
WITH reference to the letter from John Cook, of Stourport, concerning the price of petrol in the town. I have to say that he certainly has a point. A litre of unleaded is a penny dearer in Gilgal than it is at Hoobrook This has been the case for several
CONSULTATION on a new online system to stop criminals evading VAT on road vehicles they bring into the UK has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The document - Tackling VAT evasion on road vehicles brought into the UK - asks questions on the
DRIVERS are wasting up to £2.4 billion a year because they do not have the correct change for pay and display car parking machines, reveals research from Direct Line. Its study found the average driver overpays by £1.51 on pay and display machines every
Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Six of the best for a better BBQ. By Peter Jenkinson. If you haven't yet set your outdoor catering equipment free, the onset of June should certainly mark the beginning of your barbecue
A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases. By Damon Smith. New to rent on DVD/Blu-ray. Just Go With It (Cert 12, 111 mins, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Comedy/Romance, also available to buy DVD £17.99/Blu-ray £22.99) Starring: Adam
If you like to defy the passing of the years by refusing to 'act or dress your age' you may be part of a new generation: Amortals. Author Catherine Mayer's reveals the 'ageless' pros and cons of the approach in her new book Amortality, with a quiz to
What's hot and what's not in this week's new releases. By Polly Weeks. Death Cab For Cutie - Codes And Keys. Emo-indie rockers Death Cab For Cutie announced they had explored a more "keyboard-based" sound for their seventh album, but fans need
She's the biggest popstar on the planet, and has a new album out on May 23. We track down Lady Gaga for a rare interview to find out more about Born This Way and get some insight into her self-styled world. By Andy Welch. "There are a lot of artists
Ahead of National Barbecue Week (May 31-June 6), Jamie Oliver's new best friend and hot coals expert Adam Perry Lang explains why he's keen to make us a nation of better barbecuers and will be taking questions from the nation throughout 'Flaming June'
If you've got a shoe passion to rival Carrie Bradshaw, indulge in this carefully chosen selection of heel-inspired homeware. When Kate Middleton (aka the newly crowned First Lady of British style) met the Obamas, she shunned high fashion for affordable
The lads are living it up again - this time, in Bangkok. As Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms, aka the Wolfpack, return for another disastrous bachelor do in The Hangover Part II, opening in cinemas on Thursday, May 26, the trio talk about
