Stourport Swifts 0 Stourbridge 0 SWIFTS produced a splendid performance to hold last season's Southern League Premier runners-up Stourbridge to a goalless contest at Walshes Meadow. Both sides created plenty of chances - but neither could convert
Telford 1, Harriers 2 FIRST half goals for Anthony Malbon and Lee Fowler ensured Harriers recorded their third friendly win pre-season at New Bucks Head on Tuesday night. The Carpetmen were forced to work hard by an industrious Telford side
9:16pm Another change for Harriers! Hooray! This time Danny Lewis replaces Nathan Vaughan in goal. 9:16pm Neil Byrne races Telford defender Simon Grand in the72nd minute.
People in Kidderminster heading to the Faithful City this summer are being invited to Woosh into Worcester in comfort with the convenient Worcestershire County Council Park and Ride service. W1 Buses run to and from the city centre from the Perdiswell
THE majority of readers who voted in our Shuttle Online Poll believe Wyre Forest District Council should change its election cycle to one full poll every four years. At the moment a third of the 42-member authority stands for election every three
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria put a difficult few weeks behind them with a better display but they were still frustrated by dogged Wombourne as they were restricted to a draw on Saturday. The Chester Road side bounced back from last week’s 222 run defeat
THE countryside is increasingly at risk from inappropriate development caused by inadequate planning policies, a weakening of local democracy and a focus on short-term economic growth regardless of the environmental consequences. The Government
A MAJOR outdoor celebration is being planned to mark the opening of the Library of Birmingham. The Second City’s leading arts organisations are joining forces to stage the event in September. It will see a range of innovative arts events and
THE demolition of the two fire-damaged bays at Lawrence Recycling which was due to begin yesterday has been delayed. The work was due start to make it safe for specialist contractors to remove waste and allow further firefighting to take place.
BLAKEDOWN teenager Esther Gittoes embarked on an adventure of a lifetime helping the less fortunate in the remote region of Jinja in Uganda. The 19-year-old former student of Haybridge High school was working for the charity East African Playgrounds
A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with a break-in at a house in Stourport. The woman, who is in her 30s, is from Stourport and has been released on bail pending further inquiries. The break-in happened in Areley Common where jewellery
A bigger BBQ, outdoor games for the kids or even a new set of patio furniture - award-winning housebuilder Miller Homes West Midlands is helping homebuyers to get their garden looking great this summer. To help them enjoy the sunshine, Miller Homes
WHAT happens the moment the long school holidays start? Rush-hour traffic is reduced, and the town and parks are busier with children and families. Families have to make the big adjustment. It’s great, looking forward to a fantastic time away,
CONGRATULATIONS have been pouring in from across Worcestershire after Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to their first child. The Royal baby boy was born at 4.24pm yesterday in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in
WHILE the nation celebrates the birth of the Royal baby, The Shuttle would like to hear from anyone who also gave birth on the same day as William and Kate. Contact reporter Cadisha Brown on 01562 633341 or email cadisha.brown@kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
Signs are that private investment is now starting to infiltrate Kidderminster Town Centre, with several rejuvenation schemes either started or planned. 28/29 Worcester Street, Kidderminster shows signs of investment and improvement following the
A UNIQUE baby blue version of Worcester Bosch Group’s Greenstar Compact CDi boiler has been created in honour of the royal birth and to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Rolling out the red carpet on the factory floor, the Worcester, Bosch
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council could close a Kidderminster nursery in a bid to save money. The proposal is for the county council to stop providing the morning nursery at St Oswald’s Primary School, Sion Avenue but as part of the deal the afternoon
A STOURPORT ex-mayor has described the emotional moment he performed a poem in William Shakespeare’s former classroom in Stratford-upon-Avon. Gary Talbot was invited to take part in the 60th annual Stratford Poetry Festival. The festival runs throughout
ARLEY holiday park residents raised nearly £500 for Help for Heroes at a charity fishing contest. Twenty residents at Bank Farm Holiday Park, in Nib Green Lane, took part in the charity day at Wellfield Pools, in Shropshire, to raise £474.
A HEALTH initiative designed to improve the quality of treatment for patients living in care homes has been launched by Wyre Forest’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The care homes and health in partnership programme (CHiPP) aims to streamline
THE Payments Council today announced the banks and building societies that will be participating in the new Current Account Switch Service from September. The list covers virtually 100 per cent of the current account marketplace. When the new
A SHOWCASE of services for older people will be held at Kidderminster Town Hall. The annual event offers information from a wide range of services and will take place in the music room next Thursday. More than 30 organisations will be represented
A KIDDERMINSTER man has been named as a runner-up in the first year scaffolding category at this year’s National Construction College (NCC) Awards. The event took place at the NCC in Kings Norton, Birmingham. As well as Mr Holloway, 37 other
FREE swimming sessions will be available for children under the age of 16 at two Wyre Forest pools. The sessions will take place at Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre and Stourport Sports Centre throughout the school summer holidays. Under 16s
SPORTY and arty people in Wyre Forest have been given a slice of a grant scheme’s cash to help them fulfil their dreams. They have each been awarded part of a £1,450 share-out from Wyre Forest District Council’s Xpression grant fund, which is backed
CITIZENSHIP and community projects carried out by youngsters in Wyre Forest have been celebrated during a special event. About 120 people attended the event, which brought together civic dignitaries, representatives of the emergency services, primary
Signs are that private investment is now starting to infiltrate Kidderminster Town Centre, with several rejuvenation schemes either started or planned. 28/29 Worcester Street, Kidderminster shows signs of investment and improvement following the
THREE new staff members have been welcomed to the team at Oldbury-based Stewart Miller Insurance. Garry Carlin has taken on the role of Personal Lines development executive, with a specific focus on private car and mid and high net worth household
THE keys to Birmingham City University's new Parkside Building have been officially handed over from Willmott Dixon during a special event held at the facility. The flagship Parkside Building is part of a £180 million investment in the university
THE Shuttle is looking to pump thousands of pounds into good causes in Wyre Forest. We want local groups and organisations to benefit from the Gannett Foundation – the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc, the parent company of Newsquest Media Group
