A MEMORIAL bench has been placed in a Kidderminster primary school in memory of a grandad of two pupils. Thomas McGarrie passed away last year, and his family thought it was a touching tribute to donate a bench to Comberton Primary School, in Borrington
THE Classical Music Society has announced their new President, in succession to the late Lyndon Jenkins. The acclaimed international concert pianist, Mark Bebbington, is to take over the role. He first performed for the society over 25 years
MIDFIELDER Kyle Storer has left Kidderminster Harriers by mutual consent. The 26-year-old has exited Aggborough because of a clause in his contract and a reduced budget for next season. Signed from Nuneaton in the summer of 2011, he recently
The volunteers at Kidderminster Food-bank would like to thank the whole community of the Wyre Forest for the way they supported us throughout the last year. We would like to thank people especially during the Christmas season when we were able
RESIDENTS are invited to attend the next NHS Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group board meeting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 3, starting at 9am in the Stourport and Bewdley Room, at Wyre Forest House in Finepoint Way.
THE Fire Fighters Charity is holding a Fright Night at Drakelow Tunnels in February, to raise money for injured service personnel.The night-time vigil is to be held at the tunnels on Friday, February 20, from 8.30pm to 3am and all who stay until the end
A KIDDERMINSTER secondary school has denied claims that its pupils are “no longer allowed” to raise their hands during lessons. Teachers at King Charles I School, in Comberton Road, have instilled new techniques to “improve the learning experience
ITEMS of value have been stolen and criminal damage has been caused to a property in Yarranton Close, Stourport, after two males climbed in through a window on the afternoon of Sunday, January 25.
A PAIR of work boots have been stolen from a porch in Beauchamp Avenue, between 9pm on Saturday, January 24, and 6am on Sunday, January 25. Offender/s have opened the door to the porch at the front of the property.
TWO persons believed to be males wearing dark clothing and a balaclavas or face scarves have attempted to force open the passenger door of a vehicle in Hemming Street, between 2am on Friday, January 16, and 2.15am on Sunday, January 25.
ITEMS were stolen from inside a house in Perrett Walk, between 11pm on Sunday, January 25, and 7am on Monday, January 26.
AN unknown implement was used to try and force out the door lock barrels to the driver side and passenger side sliding doors to a vehicle parked in Willowfield Drive, between 7pm on Saturday, January 24, and 12.45pm Sunday, January 25. Entry could
ITEMS have been stolen from a van that was moved 10 to 15 yards down the road in Mayfield Close, between 7.30pm on Saturday, January 24, and 9.30am on Sunday, January 25. Entry was gained into the parked secure vehicle by forcing the rear doors
OVER the last week an unknown offender has broken into a warehouse on Worcester Road and taken items of value. Offenders cut through metal sheeting and a brick wall to do so.
A QUAD bike was ridden in an antisocial manner in St Cecilia’s Close, Kidderminster. West Mercia Police welcome any information about this incident, using the incident number 475s250115.
THREE wheelie bins were set on fire overnight between Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. One bin was located in Cowpar Walk and two were located in Housman Walk.
A NUMBER of items were stolen from a property in New Wood Lane, between 9.10pm and 10.10pm on Saturday, January 24. Window to the back door was found slightly ajar and there was damage to the window.
THE premises of Wolverley Secondary School, on Blakeshall Lane, has been broken into and damaged. Nothing was stolen at this time and an alarm was activated at 7.30pm. CCTV shows three males running away from the scene.
A WHEELIE bin has been stolen from James Road, Broadwaters, at 1.37pm on Thursday, January 22.
A SILVER Vauxhall Astra and various items have been stolen from a property in Stourbridge Road, Broadwaters, between 1am and 7.45am on Sunday, January 25. It appears access was gained via the front door, as it was left slightly ajar by the intruders
UNKNOWN offender/s have used unknown means to prise out the lock on the rear sliding door of a van, which the victim located nearby, in James Road, Broadwaters, between 11pm on Saturday, January 24, and 9.30am on Sunday, January 25. There was no
ITEMS were stolen from within a vehicle parked in Chester Road North, Broadwaters, between 7pm on Saturday, January 24, and 10am on Sunday, January 25. It is unsure whether the vehicle was left insecure.
SOME associated computer items has been taken overnight between Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, at Bewdley High School, on Stourport Road.
MORE Wyre Forest NHS workers will be stepping out from their jobs on Thursday as national union GMB has issued its formal notice of strike action. A 24-hour stoppage by members in the ambulance service will commence at 12.01am and will continue
A BOWLING club has been handed a boost after being handed more than £9,000 to improve facilities for users. Stourport Bowling Green Club secured a £9,400 grant from Biffa Award, which will be used for renovating the toilet facilities. Biffa
SOME New Year resolutions may have already fallen by the wayside, but everyone in Worcestershire is being encouraged to Love Food Hate Waste during 2015, to keep pounds in their pockets. Research shows that, on average, a family throws around £700
A KIDDERMINSTER carpet manufacture has increased its marketing spend to help it deliver its programme of activity throughout 2015. Royal warranted firm Brintons is investing £300,000 in marketing throughout the year and has taken on a roster of
A TEN year management draft plan for a Wyre Forest park has been created by Worcestershire County Council who want to hear residents' views. The plan for Blackstone Riverside Park, in Ribbesford, Bewdley, has been developed by the county council
AS the cold weather has now hit Wyre Forest, minor injuries from slips, trips and falls on the ice are becoming more and more common. Worcestershire health chiefs are urging residents who suffer bumps, bruises and sprains due to the cold weather
This weekend saw some good results and a couple of undeserved results. The Under 9 Boys and girls teams both put in excellent performances, The Under 11 team progressed to the Semi Finals of their cup, and the Under 18 team got their second win of
