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  • Stourport in form in double-header

    STOURPORT Men were in goal-laden form in Midlands Division One. The Wyre Forest outfit started a weekend double-header with a 4-4 draw against Bridgnorth before being hammered 5-0 on Sunday by Coventry and North Warwickshire. On Saturday, Stourport

  • Gritting teams on the road as wintry showers are forecast

    WORCESTERSHIRE Highways gritting and snow clearing teams are ready to take to the roads this evening (Thursday 29) from 5pm, following a forecast of wintry showers. The showers of sleet, hail, snow or rain are possible through the rest of the day

  • Longer opening hours for new library in Stourport

    STOURPORT Library is moving to its newly refurbished location in the Civic Centre at the end of February and is increasing its opening to six days a week. The library’s last day of opening in its current location will be Saturday, February 21.

  • Samurai club is one of the best in the country

    SAMURAI were ranked one of the country’s top clubs after finishing runners-up in the British Judo Association’s league table. Out of around 1,000 teams in the BJA plus affiliated bodies, the Kidderminster-based outfit finished in second place,

  • Yates hits four as Ladies win derby

    HANNAH Yates scored all four goals as Stourport Ladies Fourths beat Kidderminster 4-0 in Worcestershire League Division Two. The Wyre Forest side consolidated second place thanks to a fine first half display. Although the the away side, Stourport

  • Success is sweet for 'miracle mum' winner

    LOVE Hearts have been given to lovers, friends and sweeties for 60 years, but not with these messages. To commemorate the anniversary of the iconic sweets, makers Swizzels set out looking for new messages to adorn their coloured candies. Emma Short

  • Traders fears over dormant CCTV system

    A CCTV camera aimed at protecting ‘vulnerable’ Kidderminster traders from violent crime has not been switched on months after it was installed, it has been revealed.In July last year, it was announced Comberton Hill would finally get the long-awaited

  • Talented hairdresser makes the cut

    A STYLIST from a Kidderminster salon has secured a highly sought after spot working with a prestigious hairdressing academy.Clare Hatherill, of Elizabeth & Giovanni’s Hair & Beauty Salon, Hurcott Road, Kidderminster, beat off strong competition to be

  • ‘Xpression’ of cash boost for community

    COMMUNITY groups and aspiring sports stars have been handed grants to help them fulfil their aspirations.Five groups and individuals have received a share of Wyre Forest District Council’s Xpression grant scheme, which is backed by The Shuttle and is

  • Kidderminster come out on top in closely-fought derby

    Kidderminster Carolians 18,Droitwich 17KIDDERMINSTER Carolians scraped past local rivals Droitwich to book their place in the North Midlands Shield.The Marlpool Lane outfit started brightly, with Alex Thompson, Josh Winfield and Rhys Pritchard looking

  • Richardson eclipses the best in the Midlands

    GIFTED Kidderminster runner William Richardson confirmed he is one of the country’s brightest prospects with a dominant display at the Midlands Cross Country Championships. The 16-year-old lead from start to finish in the under-17s age category

  • Bob recovering in hospital after motorcycle crash

    RETIRED Kidderminster police officer Bob Anthony, who was left paralysed after a horror motorcycle crash in Thailand, is now recovering in hospital. The crash broke the 54-year-old’s neck and left him breathing through a ventilator via a tracheotomy

  • Transformed pillowcases sent to Kenyan orphanage

    CHILDREN in a Kenyan orphanage have received new clothing, thanks to the generosity of people in Wyre Forest. Two workshops took place last year in Kidderminster to teach adults how to transform old pillowcases into dresses for children in Africa

  • Ambulance app a hit with kids

    WYRE Forest children who have ambitions of a future in health care can learn about the topic with a new app developed by West Midlands Ambulance Service. As well as learning about health, the free Junior Paramedic app also teaches youngsters aged

  • Joining choir will 'improve your health'

    A KIDDERMINSTER singing group is welcoming new members to not just sing with them, but to improve their overall health. Kidderminster Rock Choir claims that a 90 minute session with them can burn in excess of 200 calories, as choir members not

  • Contract wrangle leads to Storer's exit

    GARY Whild admitted that money issues forced his hand as midfielder Kyle Storer exited Kidderminster Harriers. Supporters were stunned this week when the Aggborough outfit announced the popular 27-year-old had agreed to leave by mutual consent