A COUNTY councillor has defended plans to merge education services and children's social care against "serious" concerns that doing so would lead to a loss of democracy. Councillor Andy Roberts, cabinet member for children and families, said he
POLICE officers will be visiting areas of Kidderminster North next weekend to discuss any concerns residents might have. Kidderminster North Safer Neighbourhood Team will be spending an hour at three locations, alongside local councillors, to speak
VICTIMS and survivors of domestic abuse will be better protected through the criminal justice system in a change of legislation being welcomed by West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The draft bill going before MPs aims to ensure
THE deputy leader of Worcestershire County Council has been taken to the small claims court by his brother for allegedly stealing and selling a precious book. Councillor Adrian Hardman’s brother, Tim, has revealed details about a long-running feud
A MAN had to be cut free from a car following a two-vehicle crash in Lye this morning Monday January 21. An ambulance and senior paramedic were called by police to the junction between Pedmore Road and Stourbridge Road just after 4am following a
THIS week is expected to see a drop in temperatures with freezing condition which is bad news for rough sleepers. According to the housing charity Shelter, the West Midlands has seen a rise of 2,400 to take the total number of homeless people in
WE'VE had yet another bumper week of submissions to our Advertiser and Shuttle Camera Club - and here is our small selection featuring some of the very best! Our Camera Club now boasts nearly 650 members, who between them have uploaded nearly 10,000
ANIMAL course students at West Midland Safari Park’s have started the year with some excellent exam results which exceed the national average. The Park’s Education team currently run three accredited courses, from levels one to three, in their
