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  • Burr impressed by trialists

    HARRIERS boss Steve Burr says he has been impressed by the small batch of players on trial but admits he will have to make a decision on them soon. The Kidderminster manager cast his eye over Dylan Fox, Daniel Bennett, Jamie Grimes and youth team

  • Harriers work hard as Saddlers earn friendly win

    Harriers 1, Walsall 2 HARRIERS put in a good shift under the hot sun as they kicked-off their pre-season friendly programme with a defeat to Walsall. Anthony Malbon fired the Carpetmen ahead but the Saddlers won the game late in the first half

  • Cornerstone Family Church

    The church meets opposite Stourport High School in Minster Road, Stourport for praise and worship, Bible teaching and Sunday School every Sunday from 10.30am. Parent and toddlers are welcome to join the Little Miracles group every Monday morning

  • In Xtra this week...

    Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week. This week's features include: HEALTH: It's time to get fit for summer, not only physically - but mentally, too. Xtra asks the experts for the best

  • Harriers v Walsall

    4:13pm Walsall made four changes. Mal Benning, Jordan Ball, Taylor Morgan and former Harriees James McQuilken are on for Andy Taylor, James Baxendale, Sawyers and Westcarr. 4:11pm

  • Classical Music Society

    As predicted, Bob Drew’s presentation entitled ‘Another sticky end’ carried on the theme of his previous presentation in which he told of composers’ and musicians’ untimely calamities. The audience heard of the death in an aircraft accident of

  • Milton Hall Baptist Church

    The Sunday morning service at 11am will be led by the Rev Philip and Mrs Joan Kearney. There will be no evening service at Milton Hall as there will be a joint service for all Wyre Forest Baptists at Far Forest Baptist Church. Other activities

  • Aid week raises £6,000

    A BIG thank-you to all those involved in raising an impressive £6,000 in Christian Aid Week in Wyre Forest in May this year. The coffee mornings, soup lunches and cream teas together with house -to-house and church collections ensured that more

  • In Xtra this week...

    Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week. This week's features include: FASHION: Avoid the excess baggage queue with a capsule holiday wardrobe. Xtra unveils the secrets to lightweight luggage

  • Buried Shuttle to mark Kidderminster church landmark

    A COPY of last week’s Shuttle has been included in a time capsule, which will be buried for 25 years to mark the centenary of a Kidderminster church. Creating the capsule was part of the 75th anniversary celebrations at Holy Innocents Church, Stourport

  • Rare maritime radio given place in Kidderminster museum

    A RARE maritime communications receiver is the latest addition to the Military Wireless Museum in Kidderminster. The radio was one of just 200 made by Birmingham-based manufacturer Eddystone Radio Company for the International Marconi Company in

  • Suitcase solutions

    Avoid the excess baggage queue with a capsule holiday wardrobe. Lisa Haynes unveils the secrets to lightweight luggage.   The out-of-office email alert may be on, but the hard work isn't over until you've packed your suitcase. Finding the right

  • It's plain sailing to Israel

    Despite the country's recent problems, tourism in Israel is bouncing back. Nick Jenkins discovers the ideal way to explore this fascinating region is from the comfort of a six-star cruise ship.   Unless you grew up somewhere like Downton Abbey

  • Editors make the changes

    During the making of their fourth album, Editors' original guitarist left the band. Frontman Tom Smith talks to Andy Welch about the upheaval and resulting album The Weight Of Your Love.   It's been four years since Editors released their third

  • Summer is taking shape

    It's time to get fit for summer, not only physically - but mentally, too. Gabrielle Fagan asks the experts for the best shape-up strategy. By Gabrielle Fagan The summer sun may be only be starting to filter through, but it can still rapidly

  • Days out in glorious gardens

    Tips on how to find inspiration, colour and beauty this summer by visiting our country's glorious gardens - plus, find out what else needs doing in the garden this week. By Hannah Stephenson Anyone enjoying a 'staycation' this summer should

  • Coppola rings the changes

    Sofia Coppola talks to Shereen Low about the true-to-life inspiration for her new film The Bling Ring, and reveals why she will never act again.   A group of celebrity-obsessed teenagers breaking into their favourite stars' homes and stealing

  • DVD Review - July 13

    A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases. By Damon Smith New to rent on DVD/Blu-ray Parker (Cert 15, 113 mins, Entertainment One, Action/Thriller/Romance, also available to buy DVD £17.99/Blu-ray £19.99) Starring: Jason Statham

  • Bookcase

    A look at the latest releases, plus what's new in paperback. By Kate Whiting Book of the week: The Quarry by Iain Banks is published in hardback by Little, Brown, priced £18.99 (ebook £7.99). Available now Scottish author Iain Banks

  • Kevin Bryan's Record Reviews

    The latest reviews from Kevin Bryan. The Albion Band, "Light Shining" (Sharrow SDA 1009)- The various incarnations of the Albion Band  have added a wealth of fine material to the electric folk  repertoire over the years  and Ashley Hutchings and

  • Jet set, go!

    Embark on your adventures with travel-friendly beauty kits in your suitcase. Lisa Haynes reveals what to pack for pampering on holiday.   They say all good things come in small packages, yet when it comes to beauty products we tend to go overboard

  • The family way

    Entertaining the kids over the school summer holidays can seem worryingly expensive, but it doesn't have to break the bank, says Lisa Salmon.   As the school summer holidays approach, many parents will be preparing for their children's inevitable

  • Thirsty work

    Fancy a drink? Our drinks columnist Sam Wylie-Harris stocks up for the picnic season with some fair-weather tipples.   Drinking in the sunshine Summer is all about the great outdoors, and nothing quite delights like finding a picnic-spot

  • Chilli out this summer

    You don't need to fly to Mexico to enjoy their delicious dishes this summer. Thomasina Miers, co-founder of Wahaca, tells Keeley Bolger why she can't get enough of the country's sizzling grub.   We may not have scorching summers like Mexico

  • Bag a summer read

    Pack your bags with some gripping summer reads for the holidays, from nail-biting thrillers to historical tales, family sagas and a few real-life revelations. Hannah Stephenson leafs through some of the best.   As summer holidays approach,

  • Building Skills for Employability theme of Youth Work Week

    NATIONAL Youth Work Week 2013 this year takes place from November 4 to 10. Youth Work Week is an annual celebration of youth work and 2013 sees the 20th year of the event. The National Youth Agency (NYA) has again partnered with the Commonwealth

  • Best Italian delis sought

    BERTOLLI is calling on the nation to back its best Italian delis in the second annual Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Awards, supported by Italian chef and restaurateur Gennaro Contaldo. The 2013 Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Awards recognise the best

  • Pulley is tops in Nottingham

    ATHLETICS: Wolverley veteran runner Lindsay Pulley continued to show age is no barrier as he won his section at the Nottingham Colwick Park run on Saturday. The 74-year-old completed the course in 32 minutes and 24 seconds. Overall he was 120th

  • Uniform way to donate to Acorns

    With the end of the school year, the Acorns Children’s Hospice shops across the region are appealing to families to donate old school uniforms. The school holidays is traditionally a time for a clear out as families make space for new clothes,