HARDING Alun Thirty 8th August If you feel a gentle breeze or hear the softest sigh You will know it is your Birthday wish travelling up so high Catch this love we are sending you, its the best that we can do We wish with all our hearts Alun,
HARDING Alun 8th August 1976 Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Uncle Andrew, Uncle Jon and family Published in paper 03/08/2006
ROGERS. John. Late of Truro Drive, Kidderminster. John's family would like to thank the wardens, carers and medical staff for their care and support during his final months. Also Edwin Harris & Sons for funeral arrangements and all those who attended
DOUBLE pushchair, including raincover, beige suede, brand new, 3 wheel tandem, cosy toes, £130 ono, 01299 878696. Published in paper 03/08/2006
MEEKINGS. Maurice. Wife Millie and daughter Susan would like to thank everyone for the kindness and support given during this very difficult time and for attending Maurice's funeral and all the cards of sympathy and lovely flowers received. Sincere thanks
ROGERS John. The family wish to thank all relatives and friends who attended John's funeral and donations. Published in paper 03/08/2006
ROBERTS. Sarah Elizabeth. Son Daniel and all the immediate members of the family would like to thank all the people who attended her funeral service in Stourbridge. Also many thanks for all your cards, letters, telephone messages and kind donations to
HARRIS Mary 7th August Happy 70th Birthday Love Rob, Wendy, James and Kieran Published in paper 03/08/2006
SAUNDERS- STOJKOWSKI Jane - Angelo Congratulations on your engagement Lots of love to you both Best wishes Mom, Rhys, Nan A, Chelsea and Jamie and all the family Published in paper 03/08/2006
SHERIFF Teresa Yarsley 03.08.56 Best Wishes Have a great day Ray, Kirsty, Cameron, India and the grandchildren Published in paper 03/08/2006
PHAIR Matthew Happy 18th Birthday Babe Love you loads Steph xxxx Published in paper 03/08/2006
BARRETT Grace 18 at last! Life's for living Love you G Mum, Dad, Ollie, Dave xxx Published in paper 03/08/2006
HUNT Richard Happy Birthday All our love Shirley, Ray, Sandra, Graham, Karen, Jack, Amy, Sarah and Grace Published in paper 03/08/2006
HUNT Richard 5.8.06 Happy Birthday dear Uncle All our love Dorothy, Cliff and family Published in paper 03/08/2006
BARTLETT HUGHES Leah Happy 4th Birthday To a special little girl Lots of love Nanny, Grandad, Lee and Amy xxxx Published in paper 03/08/2006
FARLEY Leeanne 4.8.88 Happy 18th Birthday Have a great day Love Mum, Dad, Kelly, Demi, Shanice, Nan xx Published in paper 03/08/2006
BROWN Christina Congratulations on your BSc Hons 2.1 in Biomedical Science and good luck with your career as a Biomedical Scientist Love Mom, Alan and the family Published in
CAULFIELD Brett Congratulations BSc.Hons Upper 2.1 Sport Psychology Well done We are all very proud of you With love from All the family Published in paper 03/08/2006
FLANAGAN. Margaret. Passed peacefully away on July 24th. Sadly missed by Joseph, Maureen and family. Donations to Lifeboat Association c/o Co-op Funeral Service. Published in paper 03/08/2006
COFFEY. Patrick Joseph. Passed away suddenly on 26th July, aged 75 at his daughters home in Bromsgrove. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Friday 4th August at 1.45pm followed by a
EDGE. Ceciline Rose. Cis Passed away at Astley Hall Nursing Home on July 28th 2006 aged 84 years. For funeral arrangements please contact Edwin Harris & Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT. 01562 822625. Published in paper 03/08/2006
WEBSTER. May Gertie.Passed away peacefully at Summerdyne Nursing Home, Bewdley on July 27th 2006 aged 85 years. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium today Thursday August 3rd 2006 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for
GREENWOOD. Christine. Beloved mother of Lisa, Nick and Rich. Passed away on Friday 28th July, 2006. The Funeral service will take place at Stourbridge Crematorium on Tuesday 8th August, 10.30am. Immediate family flowers only, donations if desired for
PRINCE BEALEY Kirsty and John Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Kyla Sophie. 28th July, 2006 10.42am. 7lbs.1½ ozs. We are very proud Grandparents Lots of love, Mom and Graham Congratulations Kirsty and John on the birth
MORAN Wayne and Haley Congratulations on the safe arrival of Grace Elizabeth 21.7.06 Mom, Ray, Emma, Steve, Sheryl, John, Mia Published in paper 03/08/2006
BELLAMY Ann Wife and Mother Words unspoken, tears unseen, wishing your absence was just a dream. It is five years of sadness, as not a day passes without you being in our hearts and minds We miss you so much Love always Eric and Jayne
HORTON Roy August 6th, 1995 My thoughts are always with you, my memories will never fade. I treasure all the years we shared and all the love you gave God Bless my darling Paula Published in paper 03/08/2006
PENN Val 30/7/05 A special Mum, Nan, Great Nanny Missing you loads Love you always Tracey, Charlie, Anthony, Stacey, Scott, Amy, Lacey, Kerry and Andrew Published in paper 03/08/2006
MASON Bridget Bridie 9.8.1997 Beloved Mum and Gran Your smile lit up our lives, we miss you every day Susan, Stephen, Neil XXX Published in paper 03/08/2006
ROYAL Geoff My Dad Words can't explain how I feel without you here Dad 12 months have gone by now since you left Thinking of you every minute of every day A quiet Happy Birthday I whisper to you Love you Dad Your daughter Bev Missing you Grandad
LEGIERSKI Frank 3.12.1926 - 7.8.2003 Thinking of you today, as we do every day. Love, wife Jean Jackie, Denise, Teresa, Tania, Kendrick, Nick, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren xxx ooo Published in paper 03/08/2006
JONES Albert 1924-2001 But we are not gone till all who we have known are gone Thanks be to God From Loving Wife Eva and family Published in paper 03/08/2006
DIXON Frederick This day comes with sad regret It brings back a day I will never forget A lonely home, an empty chair There's something missing everywhere Loving wife Agnes Published in paper 03/08/2006
WATKINS. George. August 3rd, 1990. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. So loved and sadly missed. God Bless you Dad. Love, Norma, John and family. Published in paper 03/08/2006
CALDER Esme 1.8.06 Happy 14th Birthday Love from Dad Lyn and Toby Published in paper 03/08/2006
ARLYN Happy Birthday Arlyn Hope you have a lovely day Love from Gail, Terry, Dave, Cath, Andrew & Paul Perth Western Australia. Published in paper 03/08/2006
HUNT Richard 05.08.06 Happy Birthday Love Joyce, Gerald and family in Canada xxx Published in paper 03/08/2006
NICHOLLS Stu Happy 40th old friend From Young Johnno and Lucy Published in paper 03/08/2006
BRIDGES Leyton Rhys 6.8.04 Happy 2nd Birthday Lots of love Mummy, Daddy and Kieran Published in paper 03/08/2006
CUTLER Ben 7.8.85 Congratulations on your 21st Birthday! Love Mom, Dad, Lauren, Amy and Nan Published in paper 03/08/2006
ROLLINGS Aimee - Ashley Happy 21st All our love Mum and Dad xx Published in paper 03/08/2006
NICHOLLS Stuart Happy 40th Birthday Lots of love Mom, Dad and all the family Published in paper 03/08/2006
LOJKO Charlotte Happy Birthday Teenager!! Congratulations on passing your 2nd Dan Love Mom, Dad and Chloe Published in paper 03/08/2006
BROWN - KNOTT Graham - Louise Wish to announce the safe arrival of Caellan Thomas on 27th July 2006 A little brother for Torrin Published in paper 03/08/2006
HARRISON Sara and Neil Thank you for our gorgeous granddaughter Tilly Mae Born 28th July 2006 Our Love Always Mom and Dad Tillotson Matt and Kate Published in paper 03/08/2006
PERKINS Terry I miss you more than words can say, You are remembered every single day Love Liz, Keaton, Georgia Published in paper 03/08/2006
WILLIAMS Gwen August 7th Lovingly remembered on your Birthday Love always Harold x Published in paper 03/08/2006
NOCK Joseph Dad/Da Remembering you on your Birthday and missing you as always God Bless you Jane, Paul, Rhiannon and Kiera xxxx Published in paper 03/08/2006
BIRCH. Ron.The family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and for the donations received for Kemp Hospice and the County Air Ambulance Trust. Published in paper 03/08/2006
THOMAS. Pamela Georgina. Husband Ken and family would like to thank all who attended her funeral and for all cards, flowers, donations received. The family have been touched by the kindness and support shown at this sad time. Published in paper 03/08
HOLDEN. Stephen. Wife Amanda and son Alex would like to thank everyone who attended Steve's funeral and sent messages of sympathy on their very sad loss. For flowers and donations to Beech 3 Ward, Worcester Royal Hospital and Bewdley Medical Centre. Special
WEBSTER-WHITEAKER James-Katherine Congratulations on your forthcoming marriage 5th August 2006 Love Mom, Dad, Andrew and Kate xxxxx Published in paper 03/08/2006
SWALWELL. Raymond. It is with great sadness that the family announce the death of Ray. He died at Worcester Hospital on 31.7.06 - his 73rd Birthday. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be very much missed. Contact E. Harris and Sons re funeral
GIBBS. Frederick Fred of Blakedown. Retired Funeral Director. Passed away at Newtown Hospital, Worcester on July 30th, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Gillian and Jennifer, devoted grandad and great grandad. Funeral service and
JONES. Ray. Of Stourport. Passed away peacefully at Worcester Royal Hospital on July 25th, aged 91 years after a short illness. Funeral service and interment at All Saints Church, Wilden, 10.30am on Friday August 4th. Family flowers only, donations for
DAVIES. Kenneth Passed away peacefully on Friday 28th July, 2006 at home with his beloved family by his side. Funeral service will take place on Monday 7th August at Worcester Crematorium 11am. Immediate family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers
BROOKES. Betty Irene. Aged 79 years of Canterbury Road passed away on 29th July after a short illness. Sadly missed by Phillip, Shona, Jamie and Sadie. For funeral arrangements please ring Funeral Directors B. Ince on 01299 403105. Published in paper
DELBONI. Rogerio. Of Blakedown. Died at home on 21st July, 2006, aged 54 years. Much loved and sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Stourbridge Crematorium Chapel on Monday 7th August at 12 noon. No flowers by
WHATMORE. Mavis. Passed away at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch on July 28th 2006 aged 83. Funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Monday 7th August at 2.30 pm. All flowers are welcome c/o Edwin Harris & Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster
MASTERS Jean 01.08.05 One year has passed but everyday you are always in my thoughts Love always husband Dennis Published in paper 03/08/2006
RAPO. Mirko. In memory of dear Father. Who passed away 3.8.03. Always in our hearts, never to be forgotten. Love Janet, Robin, Karen, Maria. Published in paper 03/08/2006
PENN Valerie 30-7-05 Just how much we miss you, no words could every say, we only wish with all our hearts, that you were with us today. Loved and missed so much Brian, Tracey, Charlie, Anthony, Stacey, Scott, Amy, Lacey, Kerry and Andrew Published in
ROYAL Geoff 7th August 2005 August 6th would have been your birthday, the first one away from home. August 7th was the day I lost you. No one knows how much I miss you, life has no meaning without you, it's just not the same, you were not only my husband
MASON Bridget Bridie 9.8.1997 Beloved wife Always in my heart Always in my mind Harold XX Published in paper 03/08/2006
VACCARO Angelo 3.8.2004 Husband and Dad You are always there, strong yet gentle We live in the love that shines in your eyes Wife, Daughters Lydia and Micky and families Published in paper 03/08/2006
DAVIES Glad 15.04.42 - 06.08.05 A year ago you went to rest Just to say in our hearts you remain the best Love Terry and Neil xx xx Published in paper 03/08/2006
BROWN Carol Ann 5.8.04 Treasured memories of a dear and loving wife. Missing you so much Love you always Husband Bill God Bless xxx Published in paper 03/08/2006
NOCK Joseph 31.7.29 - 8.8.93 Forever in my thoughts today and always Love Betty Published in paper 03/08/2006
BROOME Olive Mom 6th August 1997 Memories are deeper as time travels on We long for that smile and the face that has gone. We think of your sayings and picture your smile and feel that you are not lost, but gone for a while Remembered always
TWO waiters battling exploding fish and runaway puddings drew the crowds at Kidderminster Arts Festival. The performance by Hoodwink Theatre was just one of the many attractions on offer during the two-week event, which continues until Saturday.
A KIDDERMINSTER singer is hoping to wow the crowds when she takes to the stage in Bewdley tomorrow. Lisa Rutter, 28, who works for the Shuttle/Times & News and lives in Kidderminster, will be performing at The Hop Pole Inn at 9pm. Lisa recently
POPULAR Kidderminster-based band, Shark Attack, will bring their mix of r `n' b, soul and funk to Stourport tomorrow. The band, fronted by singer, Sally Haines, will be performing at the Riverside Club which is based at Stourport Boat Club. Admission
A FUN-FILLED summer for all the family is being promised at a popular Worcestershire tourist attraction. Worcestershire County Museum will run its programme of craft activities until Friday, September 1. There will be different attractions each day
GLOBETROTTING members of Kidderminster Male Choir are singing their hearts out in Canada this week during a 12-day tour. Around 32 choristers were due to arrive in Toronto on Monday to take centre stage at the prestigious Notre Dame Cathedral. During
YOUNGSTERS need not be left with nothing to do this summer thanks to the annual reading challenge. Worcestershire County Council is calling on all youngsters during the summer holiday to take part in this year's Mission Possible, which challenges children
A KIDDERMINSTER College student is one step closer to her dream of appearing on stage in London's West End. Amy Taylor has been accepted for a three-year degree course at the prestigious Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance. It was a double
TINY tots can learn how to make music in Areley Kings when new classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers begin next month. Rhythm Time sessions will be held at Areley Kings Village Hall every Thursday morning, with separate groups for different
A FLOATING theatre group will be mooring up in Wolverley next week to perform the first of two fun-filled productions. Yorkshire-based Mikron Theatre Company is in the middle of its 35th summer tour and its actor musicians are travelling the waterways
A KIDDERMINSTER writer is hoping to inspire readers with a collection of poetry to suit all tastes. John Facer, of Marsh Grove, who writes under the name JTB, has written his first book, titled Poems of the Universe! There are 150 poems in the book
LIVE music will fill the air in Kidderminster's Brinton Park and Bewdley's Green Theatre on Sunday. The Steve King Band will take to the stage in Kidderminster between 2.30pm and 4.30pm while The Gershwin Gang will entertain at Bewdley's Queen Elizabeth
TRADITIONAL fun and games for all the family start at Harvington Hall near Kidderminster next week. The historic house will be holding Tudor Games afternoons on Thursday, August 10, 17, 24 and 31 between 2pm and 4pm. The activities are aimed at six
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until Sunday. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16. l Ikon Gallery, central Birmingham - John Smith Selected Films and Videos, until August 20.
Hippodrome, Birmingham - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, until September 2. Malvern Theatres - Magic of The Dance, Monday until August 12. RSC, Stratford - The Tempest, until Thursday. Swan, Stratford - King John, tonight, Tuesday until
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Kidderminster: Library - Guy Rowland. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Essential Journey (tribute to Journey) and Whytesnake. Little Civic - Battle Of The Bands. Wulfrun Hall
I WRITE in response to the various letters and articles regarding wheelie bins in the last two week's editions of the Shuttle/Times & News. As Cabinet Member for Commercial Services, it is my responsibility to oversee the refuse and recycling collection
ON Sunday June 30, 1940, the church bells rang for a German paratrooper invasion around Bewdley and Stourport. It was nothing of the sort - witnesses mistook hay blown by a passing British aircraft for invaders. The false alarm, however, provoked hours
IS there anyone in Kidderminster who can give me information about a company called Multi Broadcast Limited, of Blackwell Street. It started in around 1974 doing a radio relay service in Kidderminster and going as far as Stourport. A VAUGHAN 168
I CANNOT understand the hysterics over the planned new Tesco supermarket on the ex Bond Worth site in Stourport. It is not an extra supermarket but a replacement for an outdated one. When it was first published it said it was not a superstore but somewhere
I AM glad that David Little's concerns were highlighted in the Shuttle over whether businesses already in the town of Stourport would suffer if yet another huge supermarket came to town on the site of Carpets of Worth. Small town and village shops are
CHRIS Danks in his letter of July 20 criticises Stourport Civic Society for not opposing the development of the former Larch Lap site. Stourport's greatest need at the moment is economic regeneration and schemes such as the Lichfield Basin site will
BEING children's entertainers, it greatly hurts ourselves to have been to numerous local resident and PACT meetings to find such negativity in our local community. The issue that has grieved us most is the nuisance teens that have been accused of being
IN response to Police Target Estates Yobs (Shuttle/Times & News, July 20), I feel it vital that I voice my opinion. I have for many years lived in Coningsby Drive and have not known any trouble caused by so-called "yobs". It is a lovely, peaceful
I READ with increasing incredulity and anger Paul Whittaker's recent exposé of the idiotic decision mad by some Stourport town councillors that £2,500 be frivolously wasted on purchasing ceremonial robes for councillors to wear at civic functions.
I DO agree with the need for council regalia to add gravitas but I must admit that it does figure rather low down on my priority list. Well below decent streets and pavements (aren't they past a joke), below doing something positive about the boarded
ON behalf of the residents of Wood Street I would like to thank Councillor Marcus Hart and Mr Adam Stockhall and his team for doing a wonderful job cleaning the roads/gutters of grime and litter. A RESIDENT (Name and address supplied)
THIEVES have caused misery for young Wyre Forest athletes after making off with more than £800 worth of vital sporting equipment. Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club has been left to pick up the pieces following the raid, which saw 17 aluminium
SHOPPERS in Kidderminster were left with suspicious minds and forced to do a double take last week after a renowned impersonator of "The King" left them all shook up. Gordon Hendricks, who won the 2005 Stars in Eyes Their Final, stopped by the Swan
RUBBISH lying in the River Severn at Bewdley has disgusted a town councillor who has called it "an absolute disgrace" for the town. Liz Davies, of Health Concern, said she was appalled by the sight of litter in the river, visible because of the low
OLDER people will be given a taste of new technology during an event explaining the range of services available to them. The annual Showcase of Services for Older People, the fourth event of its type, will be held at Kidderminster Town Hall next Thursday
THE temporary closure of clinics providing leg braces, splints and built-up shoes for young and elderly patients in Wyre Forest has outraged health campaigners. People in need of the orthotics services were previously able to attend three clinics, which
A WOMAN and three-year-old child had a lucky escape after a car overturned at a busy Kidderminster junction. The silver Vauxhall Frontera went into a hedge on the St Mary's Ring Road at the junction with Crossley Retail Park on Tuesday. Fire and ambulance
THE fight against crime in Wyre Forest has been handed a boost thanks to state-of-the-art fingerprinting technology aimed to make things harder for lawbreakers. Kidderminster Police Station's latest addition - the new Livescan electronic fingerprint
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's rising star Will Gifford has continued his development with his debut for the Worcestershire County side. Gifford played in the county team that defeated West Indies A in a one-day match at New Road on Sunday. The 20-year-old
A FORMER medical officer for Kidderminster, who had to deal with outbreaks of infectious diseases such as polio, measles and diptheria in his time in the post, has died, aged 95. Colin Starkie, who was also Kidderminster's schools medical officer, was
CHANGES in the police force have prompted a popular Bewdley officer to retire earlier than planned. PC Nigel Barter, who has been Bewdley's beat manager for five and a half years, said it was a "heartbreaking" decision to make but he felt it was the
A £1,000 fountain in the shape of a Grecian woman was among items stolen in a garden thefts blitz. The 6ft concrete fountain was taken from a front garden in Stourport early on Thursday, July 20. Youths with a dark coloured van were seen acting suspiciously
KIDDERMINSTER drivers and traders will be hit by water company works which will close Comb-erton Hill to traffic going out of town from Monday. Shop owners are worried about the effect vital repair work on a stretch of water mains will have on their
Crusader County League First teams Bewdley's brave attempts to go for a victory against Brockhampton in Division One backfired when they conceded a winning draw with the last ball of the game. Brockhampton batted first and put together a competitive
RESIDENTS' requests to close alleyways in Spennells where crime and anti-social behaviour take place are being examined by two Wyre Forest district councillors. Liberal Democrat members, Peter and Helen Dyke, said concerns about problems caused in and
MEMORIES of Bewdley's past are being preserved for future generations by the town's civic society. Members of the society have been busy recording the recollections of residents for an oral history project which will form part of a display at the town's
WILDEN Industrial Estates Cricket League have continued their reputation as pioneers of the game in Wyre Forest by launching 10-10 cricket - a shortened version of 20-20. League chairman Mark Hall hopes the new format will take off and believes its
Birmingham League Premier Division: Moseley v KVCC. Moseley won by four wickets. KVCC (6) 248-9, Moseley (20) 251-6. Crusader County League Division One first teams: Bewdley v Brockhampton. Brockhampton winning draw. Brockhampton (16) 223-9 (J
TICKETS for this year's Bewdley Festival have been selling like hot cakes, with two popular events already sold out. An Evening with Bill Bryson sold out by 11am after tickets went on general sale on Saturday last week and all the tickets for a concert
Willow Marsh Fishery THE Willow Marsh Fishery record was broken recently with Simon Richardson landing an amazing 274lbs of quality carp on Dragonfly Pool. The Wolverhampton West End AC member used meat and sweetcorn bait to land the hefty haul which
A FAST-GROWING Kidderminster business is creating jobs after buying extra premises. Up to 10 people could be recruited in an on-going employment drive by Cornercare, to add to the 43 people already working for the business. The German-owned firm manufactures
VILLAGE campaigners embroiled in a five-year battle with a national firm have lost their fight to stop a quarry near to their homes being used as a landfill site. Engineering works will begin next spring in Hartlebury and tipping operations are expected
STOURPORT boss Roy Rencher is determined to strengthen his Jekyll and Hyde squad further after mixed emotions following their past few friendlies. Rencher's delight at last Wednesday's 2-0 home win over Kidderminster Harriers was tempered by the 3-3
A TRIMPLEY farm is throwing open its doors on Sunday to give people the chance to see and learn more about a rare type of heavy horse. More than 5,000 visitors turned up to the annual event last August and organisers, Mike Clarke and his daughter, Alison
AN offroad motorbike was taken in a theft at Stourport. The red and white Honda XR250 was stolen from a verandah behind a property at Barnfield Road at 2am on Tuesday, July 25. Also taken in the theft was a Weirauch pellet gun. Anyone with information
PEOPLE in Kidderminster are being urged to help train the next generation of guide dogs by becoming puppy walkers. Guide Dogs - the organisation managing training of the canine companions - currently has no puppy walker couples in the town. Ideally
WYRE Forest has been handed a new state-of-the-art emergency ambulance to help deal with demand. The £66,000 Renault vehicle, which will be based at Kidderminster's Stourport Road station, is one of seven added to the fleet to serve Herefordshire and
A FORMER Kidderminster Harriers footballer has been found guilty of assault by beating after hitting his partner in the face. Richard Appleby, 30, of Evergreen Way, Stourport, was given a two-year conditional discharge after being convicted at Kidderminster
PARENTS who drive are being warned to make sure they are ready for new child seatbelt laws coming into force next month. Worcestershire County Council has issued a reminder that, from Friday, September 1, children under the age of three must always
BARRY Norgrove insists Kidderminster Harriers are much better equipped for a Conference promotion challenge this season - after revealing he almost quit after just two months as chairman. In his most forthright interview since taking the Harriers hot
STOURPORT Royals girls football club were given something to aspire to when England women's international Eni Aluko stopped off at their presentation evening at Stourport Sports Club. The Charlton Athletic striker was invited along to hand out prizes
IF HARRIERS clinch promotion this season there's one person chairman Barry Norgrove believes deserves a medal more than most - his wife Shirley! For the builder-turned businessman believes the support of Mrs Norgrove has laid the foundations for a much
PREMIERSHIP winner Jeff Kenna insists Mark Yates's powers of persuasion were his main reason for joining Harriers' promotion push. The versatile defender made a pleasing debut in Tuesday's home friendly with Championship club Coventry - despite the
MONTH-long works to make walking to school safer for pupils of Stourport First School got under way this week. The £31,000 project followed a survey conducted by pupils, who explained how they got to and from school and hazards they encountered along
A BEWDLEY textile designer is on the look-out for a popular carpet from the 1950s to help complete an exhibition. Cynthia Pearson, of Kidderminster Road, is putting together a display of floor coverings from the decade as well as the 1960s for Bewdley
A GARDEN which has just been awarded first place in the large garden category of Bewdley in Bloom 2006 is open to the public on Sunday. High Bank, Cleobury Road, is opening its gates as part of the National Gardens Scheme. There is an admission charge
A YOUNG bright spark from Stourport has been handed an out of this world prize recognising his hard work helping to bring the town's past to life for future generations. Stephen More, of Manor Road, picked up his Local Heritage Initiative Star Award
POLICE have warned parents to make sure they know where their children are during the school summer holidays as they vowed to crack down on vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Patrols will be targeting schools throughout Wyre Forest as part of the
VEHICLES good enough only for the scrapheap are being collected free of charge for a month during an amnesty run by Wyre Forest District Council. The amnesty for abandoned vehicles, which began on Tuesday, follows the success of a similar scheme last
A RUN on summer clothes during the recent heatwave has led volunteers at a Kidderminster charity shop to make a plea for more donated items. The rails of the Red Cross outlet in Coventry Street have been left bare of clothing such as tee-shirts as customers
RELATIVES and carers of people who need foot care are being asked to carry out cosmetic tasks, such as nail clipping, to free up health professionals so they can focus on priority cases. The Wyre Forest podiatry team is carrying out free courses to
GLOBE-TROTTING students and teachers from Stourport High School Language College have returned a favour of hospitality to a party of Chinese pupils. A total of 21 youngsters travelled more than 5,500 miles from the city of Yangzhou, in the eastern Jiangsu
A BEWDLEY woman knows how to make a real home from home when she holidays - by camping in her own back garden. Topsy Beves, 75, began the tradition when she and her late husband, Toby, who worked at Kidderminster Hospital, first took their four children
HARRIERS were given a lesson in passing and moving during their heavy defeat to Championship Coventry. They took a 10th minute lead against Micky Adams' side when Michael Blackwood showed close control to capitalise on a mistake by Elliott Ward and
DEAN Sturridge is still waiting to open his Kidderminster account after spurning a hat-trick of chances in Saturday's bore draw at Halesowen Town. Harriers were given a good workout against the Southern League Premier Division outfit who had chances
IF HARRIERS clinch promotion this season there's one person chairman Barry Norgrove believes deserves a medal more than most - his wife Shirley! For the builder-turned businessman believes the support of Mrs Norgrove has laid the foundations for a much
BLOOD donors have the chance to give during sessions at Kidderminster's Trinity Methodist Church, Churchfields, on Friday, August 11. Session times are 1pm to 3.15pm and from 4.30pm until 7pm.
REGIONAL government chiefs from France have seen environmental best practice in action near Stourport as part of a factfinding mission. The delegation of councillors and planners, from the Rhone Alpes area, visited the Bishops Wood Centre, as part of
BUILDERS and housing chiefs enjoyed a crowning moment as work got under way on new low-cost homes in Kidderminster's Coro-nation Way. Seventeen homes will be built, featuring a mix of two, three and four-bedroomed properties, which will be available
STAFF at a Kidderminster dental practice are smiling after receiving national recognition. Denora Kidderminster has been awarded Investors in People status only 15 months after opening its doors in Stourport Road. The quality standard sets a level
TRAIN fare dodgers from Kidderminster were among people to be named and shamed and ordered to pay up by magistrates. Melissa Painter, 19, of Lorne Grove, Kidderminster and David Ventura, 20, of Lyndhurst Drive, Kidderminster both had to pay £75 in
HARRIERS had to concede Wyre Forest bragging rights to neighbours Stourport Swifts after a shock defeat to Roy Rencher's men. Boss Yates used the match as a final chance for his host of triallists to impress, but they were outshone by thier Southern
TEENAGE star Ryan Taylor lived up to his growing reputation by winning the Worcestershire Union of Golf Clubs' boys open title. The 14-year-old has only been playing the sport for a few years but he amazed officials with his winning display at the challenging
WYRE Forest golfers Tina Wooldridge, April Whetton and Annette Kirk were yodelling with delight after celebrating victory at an international golf competition in Austria. Kidderminster's Wooldridge (nine handicap) and Stourport's Whetton (16) and Kirk
JOE Rowe produced an awesome performance to triumph in the League of Veteran Racing Cyclists Dragon two-day road race in Neath, South Wales. Rowe rode in the A,B and C age category, completing a 3.5km time trial and a 43-mile road race on day one and
KIDDERMINSTER and Stourport Athletic Club made it five wins in a row with victory in the second Heart of England League meeting at Leamington Spa on Sunday. Having gained promotion in the Young Athletics League recently, the club are now on course to
THERE are still places up for grabs at Wyre Forest Gymnastic School's summer school following a successful first fortnight of the holiday classes. The sessions at Baxter College, in Kidderminster, are open to boys and girls aged five to 17 years.
KIDDERMINSTER'S UK Formula Ford Championship leader Nathan Freke goes into practice this weekend refusing to rest on his laurels in the race for the title. The next rounds take place at Rockingham on August 12 and 13 - but Freke will be planning ahead
A CAREER-best performance from Sarah Biles earned the Samurai Judo Club member a gold medal at the Kent International Open Championships. There was also a silver and three bronzes from her Samurai colleagues at one of the toughest events in the domestic
FIVE Kidderminster tae kwon do students have achieved their black belts in a grading at Forest Glades Leisure Centre. Pascal Heng, Sue Kennedy, Chris George-Burnell, Wayne Griffin and Antony Johns all reached the required standard. During the three-hour
KIDDERMINSTER'S Andrew Beeston is shaping up for the British National Body Building Federation's national final after winning the central heats. The 19-year-old beat off competition from eight rivals to triumph in the under-21 section. Beeston, who
KICKBOXING cousins Drew Neal and Shaun Bradley will be hoping to add to the family silver at the WAKO European Championships later this year. The duo are already in training for the tournament in Morocco in November - with Neal out to defend the title
A KIDDERMINSTER NHS worker will fly out to Africa next month to help extend a training centre for orphans. For 50-year-old Su Curtis, it will be the first time she has been involved in such a project, having been inspired to participate after hearing
FOOTBALL fans' empties boosted recycling as they celebrated England's early success in the World Cup before eventually drowning their sorrows. Marcus Hart, Wyre Forest District Council's cabinet member for commercial services, said: "We collected a
THE state of pavements and footpaths is being improved, according to Worcestershire County Council. According to the authority's figures, less than half - 45.9 per cent - of footways it is responsible for are in need of repair. That represents a
