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Bag pack boosts shelter fund in memory of Stourport's Amy

Bag pack: From left, Helen Pirkins, Charlotte Weels, 13, Jenny Moule and Aaron White, 11. Buy photo: 071013J

3:20pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A BAG pack has raised more than £781 towards a children’s shelter in memory of a popular Stourport 15-year-old who died on Christmas Eve.

Rubbish fire in Kidderminster

3:17pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a rubbish fire in Kidderminster town centre this afternoon.

Bogus charity collectors alert

2:10pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

PEOPLE are being warned not to get caught out by bogus charity collectors.

Woman driver targeted by brick throwers in Kidderminster

2:14pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A DRIVER had her windscreen damaged by youths throwing bricks in Kidderminster.

Stourport 'super loo' damaged

2:09pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A “SUPER loo’s” doors and frames were extensivley damaged in Stourport after offenders tried to break into it.

£500 bike stolen in Stourport

2:01pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A BICYCLE was stolen from outside an address in Ullswater Avenue, Stourport at the weekend.

'Serious discussions' held over out-of-hours care

11:56am Tuesday 9th February 2010

“SERIOUS discussions” are taking place about the future of Take Care Now (TCN) in Worcestershire, according to Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor.

Worcestershire county council tax rise set to be 2.5%

10:20am Tuesday 9th February 2010

THE average band D council tax payer in Wyre Forest is set to shell out £25.34 extra a year for Worcestershire County Council services.

Drawings show Kidderminster's long demolished streets

‘Precious record’: John Knox Ferguson’s drawing of a court in Mill Street, Kidderminster, in the 1890s.

9:50am Tuesday 9th February 2010

RARE drawings showing streets in Kidderminster that were demolished decades ago have been published in a new book.

Worcestershire-wide service for nationality applicants

9:20am Tuesday 9th February 2010

APPLICANTS for British nationality can now benefit from a new Worcestershire-wide service.

Worcestershire's snow volunteers to be recognised

8:58am Tuesday 9th February 2010

VOLUNTEERS who braved recent snow and ice are to be honoured for their efforts today.

Great Witley speeder numbers halved

7:40am Tuesday 9th February 2010

THE number of drivers breaking the speed limit in Great Witley has halved since the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia introduced a new mobile speed enforcement site in the village.

Widow seeks 'justice' in asbestos claim

Exposed to asbestos: Roger Burgess, who died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.

7:20am Tuesday 9th February 2010

THE widow of a Kidderminster man who died after being exposed to asbestos has appealed for his former work colleagues to help in her legal battle for justice.

Bewdley call to blood donors

7:10am Tuesday 9th February 2010

THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to attend donor sessions in Bewdley.

Thieves break into Tesco Express in Kidderminster

4:32pm Monday 8th February 2010

THIEVES broke into Tesco Express in Kidderminster in the early hours of this morning.

Scam mail targeted in Kidderminster campaign

1:50pm Monday 8th February 2010

RESIDENTS are being urged to post any suspected scam mail they receive in a box at Kidderminster Town Hall.

Nominations close for hospitals governors council

10:56am Monday 8th February 2010

NOMINATIONS for election to a body which will play a key role in managing Kidderminster Hospital have closed.

Great Siege is Chaddesley History Society topic

10:09am Monday 8th February 2010

THE next meeting of Chaddesley Corbett Local History Society will be held on Wednesday, February 17 when Roger Higgins will talk about The Great Siege of Malta.

Smart card ticket on trial at Kidderminster station

7:50am Monday 8th February 2010

A TICKET system similar to London's Oyster Card is being trialled at Kidderminster train station.

Bewdley art display in memory of 'lovely lady'

Stef Connolly & David Flack with one of his wife's paintings. Buy photo:071006L.

7:40am Monday 8th February 2010

AN EXHIBITION is being staged in memory of a much-loved former art group member.




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