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'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.

Nursery’s delight at UNICEF award

l All smiles: Elain Bagnall, joint manager, with pupils from left, Isla Winley, 3, Rosie Newman and George Smart both 4. Buy photo: 051037L

2:00pm Sunday 7th February 2010

THRILLED staff and pupils at a Kidderminster nursery are celebrating after scooping a prestigious award to become a UNICEF rights respecting nursery.

Man dies in M5 accident

12:37pm Sunday 7th February 2010

A MAN has died and another has been taken to hospital after the van they were in ended up on its side on the M5 in Worcestershire.

Exciting plans for play area

l Community boost: Nicky Gale, chairman of the Urban Safety Group and councillor Nathan Desmond.

10:00am Sunday 7th February 2010

AN innovative £106,000 play area will be built in Kidderminster next month.

Town prepares to put on a show

9:00am Sunday 7th February 2010

PREPARATIONS have already begun on some of Bewdley’s popular annual events scheduled for spring and summer.

Lasting tribute to beloved Amy

Tragedy: Amy Carter died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Christmas Eve.

8:00am Sunday 7th February 2010

THE school of a “much-loved” Stourport 15-year-old who died on Christmas Eve is preparing a tribute book to give to her family.

Rallying round for Haiti appeal

Selling goods: St Catherine’s Primary School pupils, from left, Jasmine Chiswell, Jack Young. Front, Matthew Fox, Savannah Chiswell. Buy photo: 061010MH

7:00am Sunday 7th February 2010

GENEROUS Wyre Forest folk have been putting their hands in their pockets to raise cash for the Haiti Appeal.




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