RESIDENTS are calling for a rethink over the proposed axeing of Kidderminster's park and ride service, arguing it enhances the town and reduces Wyre Forest's carbon footprint. The scheme was launched in November, 2001 with an average of nearly 1,500
A FORMER accountant from Kidderminster who got sums wrong by hundreds of thousands of pounds has been fined and strongly critisised. David Johnson made fundamental errors which amounted to professional misconduct while working as a senior partner at
HUGH Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver have succeeded in their quest to change Britain's chicken buying habits, according to a new survey. Thirty-eight per cent of people surveyed have swapped from intensively farmed chicken to free-range since
WITH rising fuel and tax bills and the distinctive British weather to contemplate, everyone needs a summer holiday to look forward to. Eurocamp's summer holiday discounts mean families can escape for a holiday without paying peak time prices. Eurocamp
I AM writing to express my sheer disappointment and frustration at the actions of a dictatorial council, who despite a massive shake-up of the education system in Wyre Forest have brutally chosen to target our local school, Lickhill Primary, for closure
FAMILY and friends of one of Bewdley's longest established businessmen will gather at a Bewdley church for his memorial service. Bob Timmis, 82, owner of hardware business, W.E Timmis & Son Ltd, died last month following a heart attack. The service
SHUTTLE Online voters have opted for Stourport Civic Centre as their top choice for Wyre Forest District Council's headquarters. In view of the authority's controversial decision to press ahead with its plans for a single site, we gave online readers
Kidderminster were again frustrated by the one of the division's strugglers last weekend, failing to break the deadlock in a goalless draw with Northwich, however there were plenty of positives to be taken from the performance, especially where the Harriers
Kidderminster were again frustrated by the one of the division's strugglers last weekend, failing to break the deadlock in a goalless draw with Northwich, however there were plenty of positives to be taken from the performance, especially where the Harriers
STOURPORT mayor, Mike Salter, got his hands dirty planting a cherry tree in honour of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's diamond wedding anniversary. The tree was planted in Stourport War Memorial Park and was donated by Stourport resident Frank Teague
A LORRY driver was crushed to death beneath the wheels of his own truck after accidentally leaving the handbrake off at a service station. Mark Stead, 44, of Mallory Drive, Kidderminster slipped under the wheels after being pinned against another lorry
STOURPORT town councillors have demanded to see a list of road improvements that will be carried out by Worcestershire County Council's highways department. At a council meeting last night, Mike Salter, Town Mayor, said potholes and broken surfaces in
FANS of Northern Soul music are warming up for a night of non-stop dancing and nostalgia at a Wyre Forest leisure centre. The West Midlands Soul Club will host its Nautical William Revival night at Kidderminster's The Glades Leisure Centre, in Bromsgrove
A NIGHT of classical, jazz and funk music will be held in Bewdley next month to raise money for charity. Performing on the night, which is due to be held at the Ramada Hotel, will be musician Joolz Gianni and his band. They will entertain the audience
SHOW-stopping performer, Gwyn Ashton, will take to the stage at a Wolverley pub this weekend. With a unique blend of hard-edged blues, roots, country, rock and funky grooves, the Welsh-born musician, has opened shows for the legendary BB King, Buddy
A REGENERATION chief said there were many reasons to be optimistic about the future of Stourport town centre despite the number of empty and boarded up shops and businesses. Steve Singleton, Wyre Forest District Council's economic development officer
HARRIERS centreback Jon Munday's loan to Blue Square North side Worcester City has been extended until the end of the season. The former Queens Park Rangers man failed to nail down a regular place in the Aggborough side but has been in impressive form
HARRIERS centreback Jon Munday's loan to Blue Square North side Worcester City has been extended until the end of the season. The former Queens Park Rangers man failed to nail down a regular place in the Aggborough side but has been in impressive form
WINDOWS on a property and vehicle were damaged in two separate night-time attacks in Kidderminster. Police are appealing for witnesses to the two incidents of criminal damage, in Whittall Drive East. A ground floor window at a house was cracked with
ALL SAINTS' AND WRIBBENHALL TOGETHER - On January 28, Emma Caddick, a speech therapist, gave a presentation on the benefits gained from using skills easily learned to improve a child's speaking ability. Unfortunately Sue from the Parent and Partnership
I MUST respond to the letter from S Godwin (Lea Castle already sold off?) in last week's Shuttle to put the facts, as far as I know them, straight. The bulk of the Lea Castle site was sold long ago and most of it is now moth-balled and sadly almost derelict
MY wife sprung a surprise 40th last week in Bewdley. It did come as quite a shock, well being 40 always is, but more so because my birthday was in October and secondly the fact that I live some 4,000 miles away in Dubai. It was, however, great coming
I WAS totally shocked by some of the letters in last week's Shuttle. How dare they blame two small children for leaving the school grounds. Children are curious by nature but they should not have been able to leave the school. How does the school really
AS a parent of four children who all attended St Mary's School, I feel I need to comment on the story Mums' fury as kids go missing," Shuttle, January 24. I am not surprised that this occurred. I feel that it is wrong to blame the parents for leaving
BEFORE Nigel Knowles gets too carried away with his ludicrous idea of 20mph speed limit outside schools, he should have considered the wider implications this scheme will have on Kidderminster. Firstly, the adverse effect it will have on people trying
REGARDING last week's article Council defends parking stance', I would like to back up John Dalloway on his protest. I, too, have seen council contractors flouting the restrictions and I agree with him that it seems there is one law for us, and no law
THE driver of a skip loader vehicle was arrested on suspicion of stealing lead flashing and piping after the vehicle was stopped heading towards Birmingham on Monday. The 33-year-old man from Stourport was released on police bail while enquiries continued
I ACHIEVED the almost impossible last week by attending two meetings at the same time! In my secretary's absence I went to a meeting on mentoring without checking the venue. Unfortunately there were two meetings on mentoring at the same time. The one
