REDDITCH is now proving more attractive to high-tech firms even with its reputation for light engineering and logistics. That reputation is despite aerospace-to-land systems giant GKN having its headquarters in the town. The service and distribution
KIDDERMINSTER based Minster Micro Computers has confirmed the appointment of Evopr.com to manage its Worcestershire and Midlands communications activity. The company hope Evopr’s experience will further promote its business range of specialist
A KIDDERMINSTER man was handed a year-long driving ban at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Joseph McMahon, of Plane Tree Close, was found guilty of driving a vehicle when his alcohol level was above the legal limit. The court heard
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to continue fighting supermarket giant Tesco and stop a new store being built on the site of an Areley Kings pub. Earlier this year, Wyre Forest District Council refused planning permission to extend the Squirrel Inn and
A BEWDLEY resident fears the town could be plunged into the “dark ages” if barriers designed to protect properties from flooding are removing. Irene Buxton claims that the Environment Agency’s plan to remove the temporary barriers at Beales Corner
A SENTENCE hearing for a woman guilty of stealing a toy from a Kidderminster supermarket has been adjourned for another week.Elizabeth Kent, 44, of Usmere Road, Kidderminster, pleaded guilty to the theft on October 15 at Redditch Magistrates' Court
A KIDDERMINSTER law firm has boosted its private client division with the appointment of a senior tax specialist. Stephen Meredith, an inheritance tax, capital gains and succession planning expert, has joined mfg Solicitors as a tax consultant.
THE manager of Kidderminster’s Homebase store called her charity trek across the Great Wall of China a “phenomenal experience”. Sharon Bainbridge took part in the challenge of walking one of the true wonders of the world as a way of raising money
COOKLEY residents can enjoy a nostalgic look back at the history of the village school in the latest offering from a local author. Retired teacher Betty Caswell has spent the last year putting together personal stories, memories and photographs
A NEW directory which provides information about care choices across Worcestershire has been released. Worcestershire Care Services Directory 2014/15, published by Care Choices Ltd in association with Worcestershire County Council, explains available
PUPILS from a Kidderminster primary school visited their local Sainsbury’s store for a morning of Hallowe'en events. Sutton Park Primary School children enjoyed a treasure hunt around the store before visiting the customer café to carve pumpkins
A NEW national manifesto for the civic society movement has been welcomed by the chairman of Bewdley Civic Society. Civic Manifesto: Localism for Real was launched in Canterbury on Friday by the president of Civic Voice and TV presenter, Griff
A KIDDERMINSTER woman died as a result of natural causes, a coroners court has concluded. Iris Evans, of Yellowhammer Court, was 78 when she died on Saturday, May 10. The court heard she had been unwell on the morning of her death and was admitted
