In Xtra this week...

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week.

West Mercia PCC to form community ambassadors scheme

8:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

WEST Mercia’s police and crime commissioner wants to strengthen his relationship with communities in Wyre Forest by forming a community ambassadors scheme.

Three Winterfold pupils celebrate national success

National success: From left, Eshaan Rai, Lucie Fletcher and Edward Lathe celebrate their achievements.

7:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

THREE pupils at a Chaddesley Corbett school have achieved national success in music and maths.

Patients' stroke support service is doing well

Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is finding the cuts

2:50pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A STROKE support service for patients in Worcestershire says it is switched on to the emotional needs of patients.

In Xtra this week...

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week.

MPs want action on NHS review

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

THE MPs for Wyre Forest and Hartlebury say they are concerned at the length of time a review into Worcestershire’s hospital provision is taking to complete.

In Xtra this week...

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week.

Firefighters stop car fire spreading to Kidderminster building

8:27am Saturday 18th May 2013

KIDDERMINSTER firefighters acted swiftly to prevent flames from a car fire spreading to a nearby building this morning.

Stourport young enterprise company take home three awards

Magic number: Stourport High School’s young enterprise team Shape won three awards.

7:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

A YOUNG enterprise company from Stourport High School has won three awards at a national competition.

Former district council chairman donates £5k to Kemp Hospice

Raising funds: Stephen Clee, left, and Terry Osborn, Kemp Hospice’s chief executive.

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

FORMER Wyre Forest District Council Chairman Stephen Clee has donated nearly £5,000 to Kemp Hospice.

New council committee will oversee Wyre Forest financial plans

Committee chairman: Stephen Clee.

6:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

A NEW committee has been created at Wyre Forest District Council in response to a warning the authority could run out of money to cover budget gaps.

Five free of charge market stalls up for grabs in Kidderminster

Five free of charge market stalls up for grabs in Kidderminster

4:23pm Friday 17th May 2013

KIDDERMINSTER’S market is offering five stalls free of charge as part of the national Love Your Local Market campaign.

Spate of vehicle crime in Stourport

2:49pm Friday 17th May 2013

A SPATE of early morning thefts from cars in Stourport has sparked a warning to owners to lock up their valuables.

Ghost hunt at spooky tunnels to raise money

Ghost hunt: The spooky Drakelow Tunnels. Picture: CHRIS WILKINS.

12:51pm Friday 17th May 2013

SOMETHING spooky’s going on at Drakelow Tunnels to raise money for a former Big Brother contestant’s charity.

Child suffered facial injuries in fall in Kidderminster

Attended the scene: A Midlands Air Ambulance transferred the patient to hospital.

9:29am Friday 17th May 2013

A YOUNG child was airlifted to hospital after suffering facial injuries following a fall at home in Kidderminster.

Union vows to fight for Sealine workers' cash

7:50am Friday 17th May 2013

WORKERS made redundant at Sealine have been told by a union they could get compensation.

Council opposes three-in-one polling day

7:40am Friday 17th May 2013

WYRE Forest District Council has told the Government it opposes potentially holding three elections on the same day in 2014.

Gwen still in great tune – at age of 100

Hectic celebration: Gwen Palmer with her card from the Queen. Picture: PHIL LOACH. 201305L.

7:40am Friday 17th May 2013

FAMILY and friends of a Cookley church-goer who has lived in the village all her life have celebrated her 100th birthday.

‘Surgeon must say sorry for nightmare op’

‘Never event’: The forceps left inside Donna Bowett after surgery.

7:30am Friday 17th May 2013

A KIDDERMINSTER nurse who had a pair of seven-inch forceps left inside her after surgery has said she wants someone to take responsibility forthe mistake.

Kidderminster town crier and his wife celebrate 50 years

Golden couple: Barbara Pearman and Jim Pearman are celebrating 50 years marriage.

7:20am Friday 17th May 2013

KIDDERMINSTER’S town crier and his wife are celebrating 50 years of marriage after first meeting at a Christmas bazaar as teenagers.

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