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Debut book tells of epic journey

10:39am Thursday 3rd July 2008

A 51-year-old author from Hartlebury has written his first novel.

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Festival tickets selling well

In tune: The Crown Phoenix Big Band who will be performing at the Harvington Festival.

10:39am Friday 27th June 2008

WYRE Forest residents looking for some outdoor summer entertainment should head to Harvington Hall for its annual festival.

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Make your garden a wildlife haven

10:03am Thursday 12th June 2008

GREEN-FINGERED dads are invited to Stourport Library to learn how to make a garden more attractive to wildlife.

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Cottage delights

9:05am Tuesday 10th June 2008

THE garden of a Bewdley cottage, which features information on the Arley Ferry, can be viewed as part of the town's open studio event.

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Wrestlers ready to rumble

12:51pm Friday 6th June 2008

A WORLD wrestling entertainment champion is getting ready to rumble in a night of non-stop action at Kidderminster Youth House tomorrow.

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Ticket to ride

3:04pm Wednesday 4th June 2008

VEHICLES from across the decade will be pulling up at Hartlebury's County Museum for a transport extravaganza.

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Bear faced fun

9:12am Thursday 29th May 2008

BILSTON Bear and friends will bring a magical adventure to Kidderminster Town Hall in a fun-time show for youngsters today.

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All our own work

10:12am Wednesday 28th May 2008

THREE artists from Mamble will be displaying their paintings of seascapes and landscapes this weekend.

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Showcasing young talent

All smiles: Heronswood Primary School pupils gearing up for the show, from left, Megan Campbell, 10, Josh Bayliss, 9, Chloe Bayliss, 11 and Chloe Lojko, 10.

10:43am Tuesday 27th May 2008

HUNDREDS of young performers took to the stage in Kidderminster to reveal their talents in an effort to bring arts to the community.

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Art lovers invited to workshops and viewings

10:10am Tuesday 27th May 2008

PEOPLE with a passion for art will be flocking to Bewdley Museum for its open studios event next month.

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Spy chief seriously ill in hospital

Spy chief Alex Allan is seriously ill in hospital

Updated 3:23pm Friday 4th July 2008

The Government's top intelligence adviser is seriously ill in hospital.


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It is an absolute disgrace to the town planners who, I believe, are supposed to have qualifications in street and urban management.  − GODFREY PHILPOTTS, Stourport

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OAPs will always ‘pootle out of their drives’ at manic rush-hour times, do their banking during workers’ lunch hours and clog the checkouts at peak times – it seems to be in their job description.  − DAVID TAYLOR, Kidderminster

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Helping others: Rev Mary Austin, left and Mary Bunyasi, who is promoting her charity work in Kidderminster.
Raising awareness of 'rescuer' project

A SELFLESS Kenyan woman who has dedicated her life to supporting people affected by HIV and AIDS is in Kidderminster promoting her work.

Charlize talks to shuttleXtra

CHARLIZE Theron stars in Hancock, released in cinemas around the country this week. The stunning actress tells shuttleXtra what drew her to the film about an unconventional superhero, and what it was like working with co-star Will Smith.

Swarming bees filled lounge: Debbie Thomson, her dog, Bolan, and son Billy, 12, at home in Kidderminster with their sealed fireplace.
Stung by response to bees nest

WYRE Forest District Council has come in for stinging criticism from a Kidderminster woman left “gobsmacked” by its refusal to act when bees made her family’s life hell.

COMPETITION: Win tickets to holiday home show

FOR those who dream of releasing equity in their home or owning that perfect holiday getaway, the National Park Home and Leisure Lodge Show, which runs at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from July 16 to 20, is the place to be this summer.

Not worried: Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates about their testing start to the Blue Square Premier.
Yates not Lewes-ing sleep over tough start

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is confident his side will come through a tough start to the 2008-2009 season in the Blue Square Premier.

Getting creative: Aidan Pinder, 11, James Friar, 11, Dominique Mills, 6 and Lucy Parker, 10.
Pupils produce show props

CREATIVE youngsters have been producing puppets, costumes and props with designers from a Spanish performance company in preparation for a major new event.

Speaking out: Trina Bunn and her eight-month-old daughter Scarlett. Photo: DEBBIE THOMSON
Mum hits out at lack of support

A KIDDERMINSTER woman has spoken out about what she called “horrendous” treatment she received at Kidderminster Hospital when she thought she was having a miscarriage.


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