Free assessed motorcycle sessions in Kidderminster

7:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

MOTORCYCLISTS across North Worcestershire are being offered the chance to have a free assessed ride-out as part of West Mercia Police’s Safer Roads Partnership (SRP).

Cookley to rock out for Kemp Hospice

Rocking out: Ele Millward, centre, with Lyvewyre, from left, Richard Yates, Steve Webb, Pete Bishop and Terry Chandler.

7:20am Tuesday 21st May 2013

COOKLEY will be rocking out to the sound of a 1960s rock and roll band in aid of Kemp Hospice.

Appeal for old photographs of John Brinton fountain

Needing repair: The John Brinton drinking fountain and clock tower, in Worcester Street.

7:10am Tuesday 21st May 2013

AN appeal has been made for Wyre Forest residents to find historic photographs of the John Brinton drinking fountain and clock tower.

Fund-raising launch boosts cancer charity

6:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A FUND-RAISING lunch at a Wyre Forest hotel dished up more than £1,400 for a leading cancer charity.

Kidderminster entrepreneur earns award

‘Delighted’: Paul Hutchens with the award.

6:20am Tuesday 21st May 2013

KIDDERMINSTER businessman Paul Hutchens has earned the Environmental Award in the ninth annual Institute of Directors (IoD) West Midlands Director of the Year Awards.

Kidderminster man faces jail for assault

4:59pm Monday 20th May 2013

A 34-year-old Kidderminster man has been warned that jail is a possibility when he returns to court after admitting a charge of assault.

Appeal for women to register for Kemp Hospice's Midnight Walk

3:31pm Monday 20th May 2013

WOMEN over the age of 12 are being encouraged to register for Kemp Hospice’s Midnight Walk.

CCTV images released after vehicles scratched in Kidderminster

CCTV image: One of two people police would like to trace.

3:21pm Monday 20th May 2013

IMAGES have been released of two people that West Mercia Police would like to speak to relating to criminal damage to cars parked in a Kidderminster street.

Stourport benefit cheat given six-month curfew

2:13pm Monday 20th May 2013

A STOURPORT mother who falsely claimed she was a single parent to receive benefits has been given a six-month curfew.

UKIP says Eric Kitson 'deceived' the party

Eric Kitson.

11:55am Monday 20th May 2013

THE chairman of Wyre Forest’s UK Independence Party says the group was “deceived” by race-row former councillor Eric Kitson, who has now been thrown out of the party.

I won't let my son be sent to a home

Election latest: Will a power-forming coalition be formed at County Hall?

7:50am Monday 20th May 2013

CONTROVERSIAL plans to scrap at-home care for the vulnerable in Worcestershire are facing a challenge in the High Court after a 17-year-old’s mother brought legal action.

ICHC in blast at 'disproportionate' split of key district council roles

Blast: Graham Ballinger.

7:40am Monday 20th May 2013

THE ruling Conservative administration on Wyre Forest District Council has been criticised for handing a “disproportionate” number of jobs to the minority Liberal and Independent group.

Bewdley brothers take on 1,000-mile bike challenge

Supportive colleagues: From left, Ian Hardiman, chief executive of the district council Ian Miller, councillor Marcus Hart, Ed Millington, Jim Millington, district council’s park’s supervisor Adrian Leonard.

6:50am Monday 20th May 2013

TWO brothers from Bewdley are gearing up to cycle the 1,000 miles from Lands End to John O’ Groats for Cancer Research.

Counting the cost of the torch relay

LONDON-BOUND: Olympic gold medallist sprinter Darren Campbell joined the city’s proud torchbearers for the opening leg between Worcester and Powick.

4:54pm Sunday 19th May 2013

As the Olympic torch weaved its way gradually to almost every corner of the host nation, the cost to local authorities - including Worcestershire - was adding up.

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2:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

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Mentors help inspire pupils at Kidderminster school

Linked in: Back row, left to right, Andrew Kilbride, Anthony Thompson, Jean Young, Alan Wood, John Payne, Claire Quinn. Front, St Catherine’s pupils Tyler Gibbons, Connor Cooper, Tyler Manning, Finley McGovern, Liam Preece and Jack Davies.

10:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

YOUNGSTERS at St Catherine’s CE Primary School in Kidderminster are benefitting from the ‘listening ear’ of children’s charity Mentor Link.

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.

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