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Mum hits out at lack of support

Speaking out: Trina Bunn and her eight-month-old daughter Scarlett. Photo: DEBBIE THOMSON

5:39pm Thursday 3rd July 2008

A KIDDERMINSTER woman has spoken out about what she called “horrendous” treatment she received at Kidderminster Hospital when she thought she was having a miscarriage.

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View on the street - 'Are we a nation of sporting losers?'

Steve Foster: “Drop the big names.”

3:27pm Thursday 3rd July 2008

ANDY Murray’s straight sets defeat to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon is just another "so near yet so far" to add to Britain’s long list of sporting defeats. Things elsewhere tell a similar story. Lee Westwood just missed out on a place in the US open play-off and with the English football team embarrassingly failing to qualify for Euro 2008, faith in football is fading fast too.

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Service to hospitals recognised

7:20pm Thursday 3rd July 2008

MORE than 50 members of hospital staff from across Worcestershire have been invited to a long service award ceremony at Kidderminster Hospital’s Education Centre on Monday.

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Charlize talks to shuttleXtra

6:00am Thursday 3rd July 2008

CHARLIZE Theron stars in Hancock, released in cinemas around the country this week. The stunning actress tells shuttleXtra what drew her to the film about an unconventional superhero, and what it was like working with co-star Will Smith.

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Arson suspect in custody after blaze

3:08pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a severe blaze at a derelict building in Kidderminster last night.

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Raising awareness of 'rescuer' project

Helping others: Rev Mary Austin, left and Mary Bunyasi, who is promoting her charity work in Kidderminster.

2:00pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008

A SELFLESS Kenyan woman who has dedicated her life to supporting people affected by HIV and AIDS is in Kidderminster promoting her work.

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Stung by response to bees nest

Swarming bees filled lounge: Debbie Thomson, her dog, Bolan, and son Billy, 12, at home in Kidderminster with their sealed fireplace.

9:00am Thursday 3rd July 2008

WYRE Forest District Council has come in for stinging criticism from a Kidderminster woman left “gobsmacked” by its refusal to act when bees made her family’s life hell.

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Gateway scheme still on track

Moving forward: A sign advertising the major development of a leisure complex in Kidderminster.

10:20am Thursday 3rd July 2008

A MAJOR “once in a lifetime” development plan in Kidderminster remains on track despite a takeover, according to Wyre Forest District Council’s cabinet member for planning and regeneration.

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Soldier's compensation bid fails

1:02pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008

A BATTLE scarred ex-soldier who claimed Army negligence in dealing with his trauma left him suicidally depressed and unemployable today failed in a million-pound compensation bid.

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Airgun man's appeal fails

12:24pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008

A MELANCHOLY Kidderminster man who loosed off shots from an air pistol after slashing his wrists has failed in a bid to clear his name - despite his wife urging top judges to show him mercy and end his "nightmare".

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£275-a-head cost of crime

'Money-saving' transport scheme to cost £81m, watchdog warns

Updated 3:55am Friday 4th July 2008

The cost of tackling recorded crime is £15 billion a year or £275 per person, according to a new report.


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It is an absolute disgrace to the town planners who, I believe, are supposed to have qualifications in street and urban management.  − GODFREY PHILPOTTS, Stourport

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Pedal power: Charity cyclist Thomas Briggs.
Shuttle inspires young cyclist

A CYCLE-mad 10-year-old from Abberley was in top gear when he pedalled a massive 205 miles for charity – more than doubling his own target.

Relief at fine appeal victory

AN elderly Stourport man has won an appeal against a parking fine and will be seeking compensation from Wyre Forest District Council for the stress he says it caused him.

Helping others: Rev Mary Austin, left and Mary Bunyasi, who is promoting her charity work in Kidderminster.
Raising awareness of 'rescuer' project

A SELFLESS Kenyan woman who has dedicated her life to supporting people affected by HIV and AIDS is in Kidderminster promoting her work.

Charlize talks to shuttleXtra

CHARLIZE Theron stars in Hancock, released in cinemas around the country this week. The stunning actress tells shuttleXtra what drew her to the film about an unconventional superhero, and what it was like working with co-star Will Smith.

Swarming bees filled lounge: Debbie Thomson, her dog, Bolan, and son Billy, 12, at home in Kidderminster with their sealed fireplace.
Stung by response to bees nest

WYRE Forest District Council has come in for stinging criticism from a Kidderminster woman left “gobsmacked” by its refusal to act when bees made her family’s life hell.

COMPETITION: Win tickets to holiday home show

FOR those who dream of releasing equity in their home or owning that perfect holiday getaway, the National Park Home and Leisure Lodge Show, which runs at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from July 16 to 20, is the place to be this summer.

Not worried: Kidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates about their testing start to the Blue Square Premier.
Yates not Lewes-ing sleep over tough start

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is confident his side will come through a tough start to the 2008-2009 season in the Blue Square Premier.


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