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Record year for SVR

4:20pm Friday 12th March 2010

THE Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR)revenue steamed ahead and soared to more than £6 million last year, despite the economic downturn.

Party like it's 1930 at Hartlebury Castle

Party time: Jonathan Darby and Claire Worboys in the saloon of Hartlebury Castle.

4:10pm Friday 12th March 2010

VISITORS to Hartlebury Castle can step back to 1930 at a special house party on Sunday, March 21.

FA Trophy in Kidderminster ahead of Harriers' semi-final tie

Famous silverware: Shane Till and six-week-old Lydia from Kidderminster.

4:17pm Friday 12th March 2010

FANS of Kidderminster Harriers were given a tantalising glimpse of what might be today when the FA Trophy was displayed in the Swan Centre this afternoon.

Awards for Wyre Forest young unsung heroes

Recognised: Emma Thacker with Chief Supt Jane Horwood.

3:42pm Friday 12th March 2010

FOUR Wyre Forest young unsung heroes have had their efforts and achievements recognised at a special awards ceremony.

Suspended sentence for red light lie

3:03pm Friday 12th March 2010

A KIDDERMINSTER man was today given a suspended prison sentence for driving through a red light and then telling police his grandmother had been at the wheel.

Bin arson in Kidderminster

2:03pm Friday 12th March 2010

A FIRE was started in a bin store at a block of maisonettes in Kidderminster this morning.

Classical duo heading to Kidderminster

Classical duo: Katherine Jenkinson and Alison Farr.

1:50pm Friday 12th March 2010

A CLASSICAL duo will perform pieces on cello and piano on Friday, March 26.

Green event in Areley Kings

12:00pm Friday 12th March 2010

ARELEY Kings Village Hall will be hosting a green event.

Pay-out to Stourport grandmother injured in child rescue

11:54am Friday 12th March 2010

A STOURPORT grandmother, who was injured while protecting school children from falling wall bars, has received £10,000 in compensation.

Wyre Forest youngsters staging Lloyd Webber classic

11:40am Friday 12th March 2010

TALENTED youngsters from Kidderminster Choral Society will perform an Andrew Lloyd Webber favourite next Friday.

Mercians march in Bewdley

Warm welcome: Soldiers marched through Bewdley

10:55am Friday 12th March 2010

PROUD soldiers marched through Bewdley to a warm welcome from the townspeople who greeted them with heartfelt cheers and applause.

Tesco say sorry for car park fine

Disappointed: Pauline Knott with her blue badge: Buy photo: 111038M

10:00am Friday 12th March 2010

KIDDERMINSTER supermarket chiefs have apologised after a woman was fined when her disabled badge fell off her dashboard while parked in its car park.

Rifle Range Nature Reserve undergrowth fire

8:52am Friday 12th March 2010

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a large undergrowth fire on the edge of the Rifle Range Nature Reserve last night.

Baffled over bus times

'Absolutely ridiculous’: Pensioner, Ron Cox, is baffled by the timings of the number 10 bus. Buy photo: 111029M

8:00am Friday 12th March 2010

A BUS scheduling anomaly branded as “absolutely ridiculous” by a Kidderminster pensioner is going to be addressed by an operator.

‘Hammer blow’ for Dial-a-Ride

‘Hammer blow’: Rob Hartell with two vehicles from Dial-a-Ride’s ageing fleet. Buy photo:111028M

8:00am Friday 12th March 2010

AN under-threat “lifeline” service that provides transport for the elderly and disabled is facing a “hammer blow” after one of its minibuses was written off following an accident.

Blakedown group tackles teen pregnancy tale

Baby on board: From left, cast members Vicky Addis, Heather Fantham, Katie Williams and Becky Williams. Photo by David Jones of Verso Photography.

7:50am Friday 12th March 2010

A TALE of teenage pregnancy is being performed in Blakedown later this month.

Wyre Forest residents urged to register to vote

7:20am Friday 12th March 2010

ALTHOUGH the date for this year’s general election has not been announced, Wyre Forest District Council is urging residents to secure their right to vote.

West Mercia Police one of top performing forces

4:41pm Thursday 11th March 2010

By Neil Watts

Fears over school plans

4:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

PLANS for a £1.8 million 16-bed residential special school unit in Kidderminster have come under fire.

Troops praise Kidderminster welcome

3:43pm Thursday 11th March 2010

By Neil Watts




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