WYRE Forest CRC’s tandem pairing of Chris Morris and Phil Hunt sped to the fastest time of the evening in the latest round of the Midweek Championship held over 10 miles on the Ryeland Lane. They set a time of 20 minutes 48 seconds on a evening
THERE were traffic tailbacks in Stourport today following a crash between a car and a lorry . It happened in Worcester Road at about 3.30pm. The lorry stopped by a mini roundabout at the Gilgal, which made it difficult for drivers to pass,
KIDDERMINSTER’S three-time Olympian Naomi Folkard hit gold in the World Games in Colombia as she won the ladies recurve field archery competition. The Games are for sports, such as field archery, which are not included in the Olympics. Field
SKILLSACTIVE, the Sector Skills Council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing, has welcomed a Sport England report showing sport in England has “substantial economic impact and value”. “We’re pleased the Sport England report finds that sport
The Sunday morning service at 11am will be led by Andrew and Caroline Geuter. You are very welcome to stay for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat after this service. Please note that during August, because of building work, the morning service
WYRE Forest ended the season in style as the club won a host of medals at Boldmere’s annual water carnival. The club’s members tested their mettle against some of the top teams in Birmingham area and beyond. There were first places for Helena
If you are looking to sell or let your house or buy or rent your next home, an open house weekend could be right up your street. The summer months are traditionally a quieter period for the housing market but not this year, according to Dixons
A MIDLANDS-based charity which offers care and support for life-limited and life-threatened children is set to have its funds boosted by a house builder in the region. Persimmon Homes South Midlands, along with its sister brand Charles Church,
Past president Don Giles held his valedictory at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, with Stourport Inner Wheel Ladies invited as guests. The venue was a deliberate choice since Don is a trustee of the New Street centre and wished his colleagues to see
There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and travels to Kings Pyon in Herefordshire. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits Old Storridge Common. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists
A SIX-year-old boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike has escaped serious injury despite not wearing a helmet, police said. Police said the youngster, who suffered minor cuts and grazes to his head, was "incredibly lucky" to have not been
STEVE Burr expects tomorrow's opponents Gateshead to be one of the 'dark horses' for the play-offs in the Skrill Premier. Harriers kick-off the 2013-14 campaign at Aggborough against the North East side, who struggled last season. However,
A BOY has been injured after being hit by a car in Kidderminster. The youngster suffered head injuries in the incident, which happened in Cornwall Avenue at about 11.45am. An ambulance and a paramedic were scrambled to the scene and the boy
A VAN went up in flames near to a fire-ravaged recycling centre - a day after a blaze was put out at the Kidderminster plant. Police were called to Stourport Road at about 11.30pm yesterday after the white Peugeot van was spotted on fire near to
HOMEOWNERS are being warned that employing a rogue trader could cost them a fortune as millions of consumers allow cowboys through their door every year. The warning comes in the wake of the Government’s announcement that it is launching a new
FRAN O’Connor completed her season on a high as she set some blistering times at the National Youth Championship in Sheffield to put her among the fastest in Europe. The 22-year-old has seen her hard work to rebuild her confidence, fitness and
A YOUNG chef from Birmingham has been awarded an Outstanding Apprentice Award by University College Birmingham (UCB). Bromsgrove School’s apprentice chef Jess Forward, who is the first person nationally to study for a Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality
PEOPLE in Birmingham who are struggling with their finances can now get advice and support from two new debt advisers thanks to a partnership between British Gas and housing charity Shelter. British Gas is funding the two new posts through its
The church meets opposite Stourport High School in Minster Road, for praise and worship, Bible teaching and Sunday school every Sunday from 10.30am. The parents and tots group, called Little Miracles, takes place every Monday morning from 10.30am
Worship takes place every Sunday morning at 10.30am. The Home and Family Club meets at 2.15pm on Mondays. Refreshments are provided. For more details, call Major Susan Walters on 01562 69611.
EVEN affluent households in the Midlands are feeling under pressure over the prospect of retiring without sufficient income, according to Close Brothers Asset Management’s inaugural Trends in Wealth Report: Road to Retirement. In the Midlands,
SIX months on from the launch of Land Registry’s property fraud line, 505 calls and emails have been received, giving members of the public access to help. The property fraud line is one of a range of measures Land Registry employs to help prevent
A ‘Coronation Celebration’ will be held at Laurie Parfitt’s home in Burlish Close on Monday, August 12. The cost is £6 and members are asked to donate food for this event, which is to raise money for the Denman College Bursary. On Tuesday, September
SOUTH Staffs Water has come top out of 21 water companies in England and Wales for levels of customer service. In the Service Incentive Mechanism (SIM) survey, the Cambridge region, which became part of South Staffs Water in April, came joint second
A SECOND partner has joined a Shropshire business consultancy to launch a new coaching and people development arm of the business. Louise Roberts has joined The Business Company in Shrewsbury to develop bespoke cultural and behavioural change programmes
A food festival, classic car show and mediaeval knights will be among attractions on Sunday at this year’s show. It starts at 10am at the Callow Hill Show Ground on the A456. The Horticultural Schedule is available at the Far Forest Stores,
THE Hancocks family know all about flooring the opposition after three members boast black belts at Samurai Judo Club. Older daughters Charis and Millie have been black belts for several years now, and also both have been members of the England
ECONOMIST Vicky Pryce, who recently served a jail sentence, will reveal the personal and economic cost of sending women to prison at a forum hosted by a Birmingham City University-led think tank. Ms Pryce, former wife of ex-Cabinet minister Chris
TWO men appeared before magistrates yesterday charged with conspiring to kidnap a man in Kidderminster. Robert Watters, 47, of Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham and Robert Collins, 58, of Eastham Court, Severnside, Bewdley, were brought
THE Shuttle puts the spotlight on one of the authors appearing at next month's Bewdley Book Week. At first sight Angela Douglas is not an obvious literary choice as she is best remembered for her roles as a bubbly blonde in the Carry On films of
THE average age of a second-time buyer is now 42, reveals Post Office’s Step-Up report. Those currently living in their first home took their first step on to the property ladder at the age of 28 but expect to wait a further 14 years before climbing
NEW figures revealed today show three quarters of people in the West Midlands are more confident in their job and future prospects than they were three months ago. The first national Job Confidence Index, which reveals the state of the nation’s
Sunday morning worship begins at 10am, at Stourport Community Centre on Lower Lickhill Road, DY13 8SB. Prayer Focus, the church prayer meeting, is on Tuesday this week. The Lighthouse, a cafe and nearly new shop on Queens Road in the Walshes
WYRE Forest landlords could find themselves embroiled in a "financial nightmare" if they ignore proposed Whitehall-led rules which will see them made to vet immigrant tenants, according to a local property expert. Local property specialist Julia
CLEOBURY Mortimer’s MP has welcomed news the Government is implementing new powers for victims who have been bullied or misled into buying goods or services. New measures will make it easier for victims to reclaim money from rogue traders and allow
FLOWER power is being used at a Shrawley church to raise funds to install running water and toilet facilities. To emphasise the lack of toilets at St Mary’s Church, the congregation are making floral displays of toilets with captions such as Nature
A TIGHTROPE walker and the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) will be visiting a Kidderminster supermarket for its fun day. Asda will be holding the event next Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The day will include West Mercia Police’s Youth Inclusion
A MAJOR new study published by the Money Advice Service highlights that people in the West Midlands are changing their financial behaviours and developing positive money habits to deal with their money matters. It reveals, however, how 44% of adults
A “GREAT big” hole has been left in a Kidderminster street after works to treat a sewer defect were abandoned days after the road was dug up, it has been claimed. Three-quarters of the road in Avocet Drive at the junction with Redstart Avenue has
A KIDDERMINSTER coffee shop will be hosting a World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Oscar’s, in Mill Street, will hold the event next Friday at 10am to 3pm. Owner Sue Pullara said: “I really feel motivated
A DARING student from Stourport was flying high after he completed a fundraising skydive for Cords4Life. Liam Blundell, 19, was inspired to raise money for the charity after reading about Kidderminster youngster Charlie Harris-Beard on facebook
IT appears that many families are managing their finances despite challenging economic pressures, according to the latest research from credit information provider Equifax. The research of 2,000 consumers, conducted at the end of July, reveals
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has proposed parking management measures including a bus stand and no waiting signs outside Stourport High School. The plans for Kingsway include marking three short sections of ‘no waiting at any time’, a bus stand
A BIRMINGHAM City University student is celebrating after being announced as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Midlands Student of the Year. Hannah Dixon, 21, of Cwmbran in South Wales, is the university’s eighth consecutive winner
AN enthusiastic queue formed outside the Bewdley Tourist Information Centre as tickets for this year’s Bewdley Festival went on sale. The Worcester Live box office also had a busy morning on the phones with people wanting to get tickets for their
CLEOBURY-based Hobsons brewery has got on board with a scheme to get people to two festivals. The company has teamed up with Ludlow 21, a voluntary group which promotes sustainable living in the Ludlow area, to link the festivals by bus. A
RECENTLY Andy Murray achieved what no British man has done since 1936; perhaps now is the time to lay another ghost and to re-assess the man who was then Prime Minister. It is easy to understand why Baldwin’s reputation suffered after 1939, but
After a shocking start, Kidderminster enjoyed an outstanding season last time around, finishing second in the Conference but the cruelty of the play-offs denied Harriers promotion so they’re gearing up for another tilt at the championship in non-league
TRIATHLON: Jacqui Phillips was the sole TRiKS representative at the Blithfield Sprint Triathlon. She tackled the 750 metre swim, 20 kilometre bike ride and 5km run in a very competitive field to come a close second in the V45 to 49 category.
