THREE cars were involved in a crash on a busy road in Kidderminster during rush hour this morning . Firefighters from Kidderminster fire station, West Midland Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police were called the crash on the A456, Birmingham Road, at its junction with Husum Way, at around 8.35am on Monday morning .
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Woman killed by flying debris as Storm Doris batters Britain
Women attempt to take a selfie amid strong winds on Westminster Bridge, London, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Flights have been cancelled and commuters were warned they faced delays after Storm Doris reached nearly 90mph.
More than a quarter of over-65s in Worcestershire haven’t had their winter flu jab
NHS bosses are reminding people that it is not too late to get the jab, which can help protect them from the flu and the complications it can cause. Figures released by NHS England show that 28.1 per cent of over-65s across Worcestershire have not had their jab.
Seriously ill patients having urgent ops put off twice amid cancellations record
The number of urgent operations being cancelled is the highest on record, with repeat cancellations for some seriously ill patients. Data from NHS England shows 4,093 urgent operations were cancelled last year as the health service came under intense pressure – a 27% rise from 3,216 in 2014.
George Street resident Basil Sujeeun
A DISABLED man and other residents who say they feel intimated by vandals are demanding the installation of CCTV cameras to combat anti-social behaviour in their streets. Basil Sujeeun, who has lived in Newport since 2010, has spoken out over “constant” anti-social behaviour taking place along George Street.
Thursday morning’s traffic and travel
Roads are looking generally clear this Thursday morning with just a few minor incidents to look out for across the Black Country and North Worcestershire, including: Water main work and temporary traffic lights on A442 Franche Road in Kidderminster at the Woodland Avenue junction, so expect delays. Some delays again on A451 Stourbridge Road in Kidderminster at the Springfield Lane junction due to gas main work and temporary traffic lights.
Britons tell of ‘chaos’ as they arrive home from Gambia amid political unrest
British tourists check in at Banjul Airport, Gambia, for special flights after the threat of a regional military intervention loomed British holidaymakers told of a “chaotic” scramble to get them on flights out of Africa when they landed home from crisis-torn Gambia. The first UK tourists arrived at Manchester Airport, speaking of a hurried operation to get them back to Britain as foreign troops massed on the country’s border.
Bewdley paddling pool set to close as council refuse to take over facility
A BEWDLEY paddling pool faces the axe in April after the town council refused to take over running the facility. Wyre Forest District Council was hoping to transfer the responsibility of running the paddling pool in Riverside North Park to Bewdley Town Council – who turned down the request.
Traffic News: Closures across the region due to roadworks
GOOD morning. We are here to provide any information on incidents that might crop up throughout the rush hour period this morning on our Black Country and North Worcestershire roads.
Wednesday morning’s traffic and travel news
GOOD morning. We’re here with the latest traffic and travel news to help you reach your destination on time.