A PRINT worker was taken to hospital today (May 22) after getting his hand caught in a machine in Kidderminster. Paramedics and firefighters were called to the company in the Hartlebury Trading Estate at around 2.20pm this afternoon. A man,
Over eight decades, Mary Berry has seen food fads come and go. And the latest one - kale - she deals with in typically firm fashion. "No, I don't like it and I see it everywhere. I grew a new kale, which was rather big and a dark colour, and it
The promised 'three-month heatwave' may have sizzled out mere moments after its announcement, but as spring marches on into summer, BBQs are definitely on the horizon (whatever the weather). And although this means you'll want a wine rack with
Living in a frost pocket, as I do, it's inevitable that each year I lose plants which are on the tender side, leaving gaps in my beds and borders which need to be filled. Visits to the garden centre each year to replenish stock can be a costly
If music festivals conjure images of rank toilets, waterlogged tents and muddy Wellies, then maybe you're missing the main act. So says festival veteran and ex-Radio 1 DJ Edith Bowman, who has watched more than 1,500 bands play at more than 80
The latest reviews from Kevin Bryan. Robyn Stapleton, "Fickle Fortune" (Laverock Records)- This beguiling vehicle for the vocal talents of award winning young Scottish folkie Robyn Stapleton finds her tackling songs from the Scottish and Irish
:: Tune in Cardboard Radio, £25, from sciencemuseumshop.co.uk Unless it's the box it comes in, cardboard and tech don't normally go hand in hand, but then this product comes from the home of invention, The Science Museum. Made of recycled cardboard
With the season of city escapes and mini beach breaks well and truly upon us, you'd be right to rejoice. But if your excitement at the thought of a long weekend somewhere sunny is tempered by the dread of trying to cram three days' and nights'
Whichever cosmetics you're taking away with you on holiday, make sure you save space for sunscreen. Not only is decent sun protection a crucial part of any beauty regime - to keep premature ageing at bay - it's vital for your health. Yet, in a
Above my head, a five metre wide blue-hued crevasse gapes open like an icy wound, with sinewy icicles hanging from its walls. It's a sight most glacier hikers and skiers would dread tumbling into, and very few would likely survive to share their tales
Will Young is late. Very late. As you might expect from the well-spoken singer, whose charm helped win over millions of TV viewers who voted for him all those years ago on Pop Idol, he sends his sincere apologies, and when he does finally arrive
If you thought strokes were just something that happened to elderly people, think again - t he number of middle-aged people suffering attacks has rocketed. In the last 15 years, the number of men aged 40-54 being hospitalised with the condition
George Clooney knows how hard it can be on set, and as a movie lead, feels it's his responsibility to lift morale when the going gets tough. In fact, in the past, he's confessed to busting out Sugar Hill Gang hits between scenes. Is he still signing
Big Hero 6 (Cert PG, 97 mins, Disney DVD, Animation/Action/Sci-Fi/Drama/Comedy, also available to buy DVD £19.99/Blu-ray £24.99/3D Blu-ray £29.99 or on-demand from various streaming services) Featuring the voices of: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Daniel
Buy Me The Sky: The Remarkable Truth Of China's One-Child Generations by Xinran is published in hardback by Rider Books, priced £20 (ebook £8.03). Available now Journalist and radio presenter Xinran is known as the voice for Chinese women, following
A FRUSTRATED ADHD sufferer smashed through the communal door of his flat twice before being evicted, a court heard. Leon Cook had lost the keys to his Park Lane Stonham Housing Association flat and after days of unsuccessful phone calls to get
MORRISONS Kidderminster is to launch its Nutmeg clothing range, at its store in Green Street next week.An extended Nutmeg clothing area, incorporating a wide range of baby, children's and essential products, will be introduced to a dedicated section of
THE Wyre Forest District Council leader has unveiled the shape of his proposed cabinet. Councillor Marcus Hart has been re-elected as leader of the Conservative group following the elections on Thursday, May 7. The group has 21 out of the 30
A COCKTAIL of prescription drugs led a man to believe someone was in his house so he made his neighbour call the police while he searched for him with a knife. Alexander Till was found in St Andrew's Green, in Kidderminster, by a police officer
A STOURPORT man died from the injuries he suffered in a number of falls. Francis Joseph Whitehouse, 94, of Berkley Crescent, fell on a number of occasions in the past months including on January 18 and 21. On Thursday, January 22, he died at
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Kidderminster woman who died after being admitted to hospital. Wendy Rosemary Kinsella, 70, of Habberley Street, became unwell and had undergone radiotherapy treatment. She had surgery in January 2015
A KIDDERMINSTER woman has proved you are never too old to learn how to swim by enrolling for lessons – at the age of 80!Barbara Withwood has signed up for Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre’s Swim 4 Health lessons having plucked up the courage to learn.She
POLICE are continuing to investigate a hotel blaze which is said to have caused millions of pounds of damage in Alveley, near Kidderminster. West Mercia Police wish to speak to anyone who was in the area near the Mill Hotel on Monday, May 18, including
DOGS of all shapes and sizes will be wagging their tails at a Stourport care home’s fun dog show. Pet lovers from the local community are invited to bring their dogs along to Ravenhurst Residential Care Home, in Lickhill Road North, on Saturday
CHILDREN at a Kidderminster school enjoyed a visit from four feathered friends this week.St Ambrose Catholic Primary School invited Barney the barn owl, Boo Boo the eagle owl, a Lanner Falcon called Ruthie and a barn owlet to come along and meet Year
A MAN who thought he followed the advice given in a rehabilitation course has been convicted of drink-driving a second time. Michael Freeman was banned from driving for 12 months in 2011 after being found to be driving while over the limit and
My wife and I can not drive so we have to rely on our local bus services. Has anyone who uses the buses noticed how poor the service has become? We waited over 30 minutes for a bus to take us into Kidderminster to catch our connection to go to
FRANCHE continue to forge ahead at the top of Division One of the Kidderminster and District Midweek League with a win at St Ambrose by 12 shots. Second-placed St John’s A got the better of SW Royal Ord B as the title race remained the same.
A MAN charged with three driving offences claims police were mistaken when they allegedly saw him driving. Jason Mahoney denied drink-driving without insurance all while being disqualified on May 3 when he appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates'
A MAN who was found guilty of stealing a £15,000 car when he failed to attend court to defend himself has had his sentencing postponed. Joshua Murphy had pleaded not guilty to stealing the Mitsubishi Shotgun from Moneybarn PLC on August 1 2012
Now may be an opportune time to review your mortgage according to local estate agency Shipways in Hagley. New EU laws could see UK homeowners stranded on their lender's expensive Standard Variable Rate (SVR) when their mortgage comes to an end
There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am, the destination to be decided on the day. The B ride starts at 9.30am and is a Rhododendron Ride. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook opposite the hospital. For further details
A MAN who is getting married in June can no longer drive at his wedding after being caught drink-driving. Vishal Rattu was due to drive a wedding vehicle at his big day next month but after being caught by police on May 7 in Cookley with 76 microgrammes
KIDDERMINSTER'S Taylor Fish excellent run in the English Association of Snooker and Billiards under-14s champions came to an end after he lost to Birmingham rival Hamim Hussain. Hussain, 14, from Small Heath followed up his 2014 success in Leeds
ROWING: With the disappointment of Shrewsbury Regatta being cancelled due to high river levels, it was left for Stourport to bring home the winning tankards at Worcester and Nottingham Regatta last weekend. Both junior and senior crews were pitted
