Harriers 3, Gateshead 1 SEXY Harriers blew away Gateshead to get the newly-named Skrill Premier campaign off to a winning start. Apart from a 20 minute wobble in the middle of the match, which allowed the visitors to level the scores, the Aggborough
HARRIERS boss Steve Burr was pleased with his team's passing display as they kicked-off the 2013-14 season with a 3-1 win over Gateshead. Goals for Michael Gash, Callum Gittings and Chey Dunkley ensured there would be no repeat of last season's
A SCOOTER rider and his pillion passenger have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Hartlebury near Kidderminster, earlier today. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident at the junction of Stanklyn Lane
Harriers 3, Gateshead 1 HARRIERS survived a scare to see off Gateshead and pick up their first opening day win of the season in three years. Goals for Michael Gash, Callum Gittings and Chey Dunkley also ensured there would be no repeat of last
Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week. This week's features include: MUSIC: After being together for two decades, Travis hid themselves away for a couple of years. Xtra finds out why the
A change for Gateshead as Colin Larkin replaces Brodie. Final change for Harriers as Jamie Tolley replaces Callum Gittings. Callum Gittings has been announced as man of match, which is far enough as he's been consistently good for the whole
The Sunday service will be led by Dr Mark Fox at 11am. All are welcome and there will be activities for children and young people. For more information, visit kidderminsterbaptist.com or call 01562 824657.
Improvements have been continuing at the centre. The Alice Room has just had its carpet and curtains replaced. The centre hosts computer training on Friday mornings. If you are interested in starting at the beginning to learn the computer,
Services begin on Sunday with Communion at 9.45am. After a short break for coffee, the family service follows at 11am. The speaker will be Bryan Moorly, from Kidderminster. At 7.30pm, the congregation will join with the ‘Amazing Grace’
MIDLANDS pet owners cannot bear to leave their pets at home, preferring to cough up millions of pounds a year to take them along on holiday, according to a new survey by Frontline Spot On, a flea and tick preventative. The research shows a third
A KIDDERMINSTER firm has benefited from a grant of almost £3,000 to help it cut its electricity bills and save thousands of pounds a year. The Solid Surfacing Company received the Resource Efficient Worcestershire cash after applying for the grant
A walk of about seven miles around Clent has been organised for Sunday, August 11. Ramblers are asked to meet at the Memorial Park Gates, Park Avenue, Stourport, at 9.30am prompt. Transport can be arranged. New walkers will be made welcome, so
WITH 82 per cent of people planning day trips this summer, a new study from Halfords Autocentres has discovered that the seeds of most disputes between men and women are sown before they even leave the driveway. Men prefer to do the driving, with
Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week. This week's features include: FASHION: Accessorise your face this summer with eye-catching sunglasses. Xtra unveils the hottest shades to suit your
KNOLL School pupil Tommy Booton captained a youthful England team to gold at the ITS International Festival of Martial Arts in Fife, Scotland. The youngster, who practises Taekwondo at Verve Martial Arts in Kidderminster, led the 10 and 11-year-old
THREE charities and community groups have started up early help services for troubled families in Wyre Forest months after winning a contract. The group, called 10:32, is made up of children’s charity Barnardo’s, Vestia Community Trust and the
RELATIVES of soldiers who died in some of the bloodiest actions of the First World War are being offered a unique opportunity to visit the graves of their loved ones during this year’s Remembrance season. Thousands of Worcestershire men were killed
Accessorise your face this summer with eye-catching sunglasses. Lisa Haynes unveils the hottest shades to suit your features. Whether it's concealing a hangover, creating an air of cool, or the original purpose of shielding your eyes from
Fast-track your summer tan, minus the sun. Lisa Haynes reveals how to pull off a convincing faux glow. By Lisa Haynes Skip the sunburn, banish strap marks and avoid premature ageing this summer with the ultimate shortcut to bronzed, sun-kissed
Upcoming chef Omar Allibhoy is on a mission to put more tapas on our tables. Keeley Bolger joins 'the Antonio Banderas of cooking' in a Spanish invasion. This year, a staggering three Spanish restaurants made it into the top ten of the annual
The latest reviews from Kevin Bryan. Tony McManus,"Mysterious Boundaries" (Greentrax CDTRAX 376)- Tony McManus is widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic guitarists operating in Celtic music today,but "Mysterious Boundaries" finds the
After being together for two decades, Travis hid themselves away for a couple of years. Andy Welch finds out why the famous Scottish foursome needed to rediscover themselves as people. With their seemingly never-ending stream of hits in the
A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases. By Damon Smith New to rent on DVD/Blu-ray DVD of the week Trance (Cert 15, 97 mins, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Thriller/Action/Romance, also available to buy DVD £19.99
Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Six of the best Smart TV sets. By Peter Jenkinson The technology of TVs refuses to stand still. After HD and 3D sets, there are now Smart TVs that can download everything from the
Fancy a drink? Our drinks columnist Sam Wylie-Harris joins the craft beer movement and suggests some pale ales ahead of the Great British Beer Festival (August 13-17). Premier Cru Brews Like a fine wine, craft beer is all about striking
As the saying goes, to take care of others we must first take care of ourselves - and this is especially true for new mums. Experts share top tips for post-pregnancy health and wellbeing with Abi Jackson. New babies have endless needs and
Fish and chips may once have been a staple for the seaside town of Bude, but Jeremy Gates discovers a wide range of haute cuisine on the menu on a trip to north Cornwall. It is such a long, long time since I have sat by the beach as darkness
Tips on how to encourage your children - and wildlife - into the garden - plus, find out what else needs doing in the garden this week. By Hannah Stephenson Adam Frost has already urged people to think about wildlife at this year's RHS Chelsea
He might be known for his dry one-liners but Bruce Willis takes the term literally in real life, as Susan Griffin discovers during a memorable interview with the Hollywood legend. Bruce Willis might be one of the biggest action stars on the planet
A look at the latest releases, plus what's new in paperback. By Sophie Herdman Book of the week Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch is published in hardback by Gollancz priced £14.99 (ebook £7.49). Available now Formerly a screenwriter
Author Adele Parks has created a fair few fictional 'happy ever afters', but what of her own? She tells Hannah Stephenson about her journey to finally finding Mr Right. She's on the top of many women's holiday reading lists along with the
A CARD swap will be held at Stourport Library for all youngsters taking part in this year’s Creepy House Summer reading challenge. The Creepy House Munglers card swap shop will be taking place on Thursday, August 22, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
STOURBRIDGE-based fitness specialist Versaclimber UK has teamed up with England rugby ace James Haskell after the player chose the machine for his training and rehabilitation, following a recent operation. The company has supplied the England and
VOLUNTEERS from the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) stayed on dry land for a change for a rowing machine challenge. SARA members rowed the equivalent of the River Severn on the machine at Sainsbury’s in Kidderminster. The charity raised
THE third phase of refurbishment at Wribbenhall Parish Rooms is set to start at the end of this month after almost £30,000 of funding was received for the project. A £10,000 grant from lottery grants programme Awards for All has been secured to
IMPROVING broadband provision would give a bigger boost to the economy than other key technological innovations, British people have said. In polling carried out for the Countryside Alliance, four in five (80%) of all adults agreed that rolling
THE executive director at Business Skills at Birmingham Metropolitan College has cycled 100 miles to help raise money for the work of Action Heart at Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley. Kim Babb completed the Prudential London Surrey ride in six
DARTS: With the Bridge D running away with the Stourport and District League Division A, the battle is on for who will finish runners up. The Bridge C put themselves in contention after a deciding leg win against rivals Astley Cross. In Division
CENTURY Motorsport savoured a fine weekend in the Ginetta GT Supercup at Snetterton as Pepe Massot bagged his first podium places for the Kidderminster-based team. The Spanish race ace bagged two thirds and a second place. He kicked-off the
KIDDERMINSTER College student Aaron James Bannister will be living the American dream after been offered a place at prestigious East Central College in St Louis, USA, to pursue his ambitions of becoming a professional American footballer. The 19
