POLICE have stepped up their hunt for a motorist who left a Kidderminster father and son injured, one of them severely, during a vicious daytime hit-and-run. The shocking incident in the heart of the Horsefair area of Kidderminster is being treated as attempted murder. The older victim, in his 60s, has been
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BIN MEN TO BE TRAINED TO SPOT SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND DRUG DEALING IN NEW INITIATIVE
REFUSE collectors across Wyre Forest are to get training to help them spot potential victims of abuse and violence during their early morning rounds. The bin men and women who work in Kidderminster, Stourport, Bewdley and villages will get advice about how to spot children and adults in need and where
FREE AND CHEAP THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER NEAR KIDDERMINSTER, STOURPORT, BEWDLEY
THEY DID IT! LUDLOW ROAD RESPITE UNIT IN KIDDERMINSTER SAVED FROM AXE FOR NOW – BUT LONG TERM FUTURE STILL UNCERTAIN
A much-criticised plan to close a short break respite unit for severely disabled children in Kidderminster has been dropped for now after an impassioned campaign by tigerish parents and their supporters. The overnight short breaks unit in Ludlow Road will now stay open until at least next year, subject to confirmation
GREEN LIGHT FOR 91 HOMES ON GREEN FIELD ON EDGE OF KIDDERMINSTER, DESPITE OBJECTIONS
A new 91-home estate on a green field site on the edge of Kidderminster has been approved by councillors, despite objections from concerned nearby residents. Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee voted unanimously to grant the application by Miller Homes to build a mix of exclusive and affordable homes on an
WYRE FOREST DAY SERVICE FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES LIKELY TO CLOSE IN COST-SAVING COUNTY REVIEW
Wyre Forest's Connect day service for adults with learning disabilities look likely to be axed as part of a county-wide review. The service, based in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, has been earmarked for closure in proposals drawn up by Worcestershire County Council's adult services team. The proposal is now going to be