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  • New mayor for Stourport

    Stourport has welcomed their new mayor for the year following its annual meeting. Councillor Ken Henderson was initiated into the role during a mayor-making event at the Civic Centre, Stourport on Tuesday 14th May 2019. The newly elected mayor

  • Pinner staying positive despite home defeat for Kidderminster

    KIDDERMINSTER captain Neil Pinner is confident his side can still make waves in Birmingham and District League Division One this season. KCC suffered an eight-wicket defeat at home to Shrewsbury last Saturday after losing the toss at Chester Road

  • Bewdley Brewery Tap wins Pub of the Season award

    MEMBERS of Wyre Forest CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) have chosen a Bewdley brewery to be their Pub of the Season for Spring 2019. The Bewdley Brewery Tap on Lax Lane was voted for by CAMRA members at their last monthly meeting. On choosing the

  • Double-winning Harriers women complete memorable campaign

    HARRIERS women ended their West Midlands Regional League season with a 6-2 win at Rugby Town. The Reds had already secured the runners-up spot in the division, while also capturing the County and League Cup double during a memorable campaign.

  • Committee raises £10k to save their Kidderminster club

    A GROUP of 15 has raised thousands to save their Kidderminster social club from closure following a bout of financial difficulties. St. George's Social Club on Radford Avenue, which was established 74 years ago, was due to close on Wednesday, May

  • Bee Gees Fever celebrates 20 years of 'stayin' alive'

    LONG-running tribute act Bee Gees Fever are celebrating 20 years of 'stayin' alive'. Dave Cox, Dave Dunn and Duncan Evans have been taking to the stage together as the Brothers Gibb since 1999 and they still get a buzz when they put on a show together

  • Fire at former Stourport Sports Centre

    FIRE Crews tackled a blaze in the roof of the former Stourport Sports Centre yesterday evening (Tuesday, May 21). A fire broke out at the derelict sports centre on Harold Davies Drive at around 6pm, with crews from Kidderminster and Stourport in

  • Cleobury Mortimer pub becomes dementia-friendly

    A PUB in Cleobury Mortimer has become dementia-friendly to support residents and raise awareness of the illness. Landlady Wendy Satterly of the Kings Arms is proud that her establishment is now a place which supports the well-being of those dealing

  • Kilimanjaro trek for Mind set to test Wolverley teacher

    HEROIC Wolverley schoolteacher Alison Hemming embarks on a trek of lifetime later this year when the 37-year-old mum of three will attempt to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Alison, who is under no illusions about the task, said: "This is