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.
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New group researching Big Bang Theory named in memory of Kingswood eight-year-old
A NEW group formed to further research the Big Bang Theory has been named in memory of an eight-year-old who died from a rare form of cancer. Callands Community Primary School pupil Ava Scott, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in 2012 and died in September 2013 at the age of eight.
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.
Brexit Bulletin: Orderly or Disorderly?
Investors may need to move beyond them too, after spending much of 2016 trying to guess if the prime minister would go hard or soft . British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to members of the Charity Commision for England and Wales at The Royal Society on January 09, 2017 in London.
Naomie Harris is widely tipped to get a Bafta best supporting actress nod
The EE British Academy Film Awards, the biggest awards show outside the US, attracts Hollywood A-listers as well as home-grown talent. Skyfall star Naomie Harris is considered a favourite for a best supporting actress nod for her role as a crack addict in coming-of-age drama Moonlight, while Andrew Garfield will be hoping for a best actor nomination for his performance as a combat medic in Mel Gibson’s Second World War film Hacksaw Ridge.
Governor Cuomo Advocates For Ride-Hailing Apps Upstate
After three years of trying to get ride hailing car services like Uber and Lyft approved in upstate New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting the proposal into high gear. “Ride sharing is creating thousands of jobs.
Cuomo: NY can show the nation an alternative to Trump
” New York state must stand as an alternative to Donald Trump, showing the nation that tolerance, progressive policies like a higher minimum wage and investments in education can create an economy that works for all, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Without mentioning the Republican president-elect by name, Cuomo, a Democrat, said it is up to New York to find a different way to address the middle-class angst that propelled Trump to the White House.
Corrie’s uncle says family’s experts will help police not replace them
Missing airman Corrie McKeague’s uncle has explained how the family bringing in private experts is to help the police investigation, not start their own. Speaking on a Facebook Live session on Saturday evening, Tony Ringe explained how Suffolk Police had finite resources and other cases, including murders, to investigate so they faced constraints.
Girlfriend of missing RAF serviceman Corrie McKeague reveals she is pregnant
Corrie McKeague, 23, from Fife, was last seen in the early hours of September 24 in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. His girlfriend April Oliver, 21, told BBC Look East she discovered she was pregnant in October – just weeks after Mr McKeague’s disappearance.
Bigger footprint for Green-Wood Cemetery visitors’ center
Cemetery officials have decided to increase the size of the footprint of a new building that will be constructed on the property, the has learned. The new building will stand alongside the landmarked Weir Greenhouse, which will serve as the nucleus of the visitors’ center.
Sister of Bury St Edmunds shooting victim tells court she was threatened
A woman has told a jury that she felt ‘constantly watched’ after her brother, who was later shot in an alleged murder plot in Bury St Edmunds, moved in with her. Sarah Spinks said she also received a hand delivered letter written in red ink which said: “This is your last chance.
Martin McGuinness resigns as Deputy First Minister in protest at energy scheme
Martin McGuinness has announced his resignation as Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland in protest at the Democratic Unionist Party’s handling of a botched renewable energy scheme. The Sinn Fein veteran’s move, which will come into effect at 5pm on Monday, is likely to lead to a snap Assembly election in the region.
Councillor Paul Clapp sends warning after knife is found in bush by litter pickers in Wisbech
UKIP Councillor Paul Clapp has warned people in Wisbech to be vigilant after a knife was discovered in a bush by litter pickers. The knife, which appears to have a blade of around three inches, was found by volunteers from the Oasis Community Centre, who were carrying out a litter-pick along Cherry Road on Monday .
Laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and cash stolen in Ollard Avenue,…
Do you recognise this man Police want to speak to him in relation to a burglary in Ollard Avenue, Wisbech where a laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and money was stolen 2. Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a burglary in Ollard Avenue, Wisbech where a laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and money was stolen. Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in relation to a burglary in Ollard Avenue, Wisbech where a laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and money was stolen.
Teenager appeals for return of necklace containing her mother’s ashes
A CULLINGWORTH teenager is desperately trying to find a lost necklace with close ties to her late mother and grandmother. Morgan Taylor, 18, lost the necklace on Saturday, January 7 either while travelling on buses or in Keighley town centre.
Manorlands fundraiser Andrew Wood, second from right, receives a cheque at Keighley Market Hall
A series of festive activities was staged at the Low Street site in aid of the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice. There was a raffle, tombola stall – with prizes donated by traders – an appearance by Santa and performances from accordionist Derek Steel.
Heineken objects to 1,200-homes proposal
ONE of the biggest employers in the county has objected to the 1,200-homes proposal in Three Elms in Hereford. Heineken, which employs 296 people at the Cider Mills in Plough Lane, Hereford and a further 350 within the local supply chain, objects to the proposal to build the homes on a site which is bordered by the A4103 Roman Road to the north and the A438 Kings Acre Road to the south.
Before the courts
Alexander Colin McDonald, aged 28, of Gibbs Road, Lye, was given a seven month community order for entering the Chequers Inn, Stourbridge, as a trespasser on September 27, 2016, and stealing cash of a value unknown. He was also sentenced for entering Customark, Dudley, as a trespasser on November 13, 2016, with intent to steal and driving without insurance in Lye on January 2. He was given six penalty points and must pay compensation of A 500, a victim surcharge of A 85, A 185 court costs and a A 100 fine.
Warning signs outside supermarket leave drivers puzzled
For signs erected outside Waitrose at the Market Place shopping centre in Burgess Hill have left people puzzling over their meaning. Driver Arnie Wilson, of Ashenground Road, Haywards Heath, spotted the signs this week.
a Snow in Bristol? Don’t get your hopes up, but temperatures will drop say Met Office
There are unlikely to be scenes like this in Bristol, despite snow warnings across other parts of the country this week There are unlikely to be scenes like this in Bristol, despite snow warnings across other parts of the country this week Snow is unlikely to fall in Bristol this week despite warnings of an ‘Arctic blast’ sweeping much of the country. Warnings of snowfall have been issued across parts of the United Kingdom but a Met Office meteorologist told the Bristol Post it’s unlikely to fall here.
Unit helps South Yorkshire hepatitis C sufferers get crucial…
A mobile clinic unit which could help more people with hepatitis C live a disease-free future will be visiting Devonshire Green on Thursday January 26 and Hanfia Masjid mosque, 372 Sheffield Road, Tinsley on Friday January 27. Hepatitis C is a virus that infects the liver. If untreated, it can cause serious and life-threatening damage to the liver, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and wind across Lancashire
It’s about to get very chilly and the Met Office has just confirmed it by issuing a yellow weather warning for the north-west of England today . The warning, which advises those affected to ‘be aware’, has been issued as snow showers are expected to develop from Wednesday evening lasting into Thursday.
Pound slumps to lowest level since October amid hint of ‘hard Brexit’ from PM
The pound slumped to its lowest level since October on Monday, following indications from Prime Minister Theresa May that Britain is heading for a so-called “hard Brexit”. Sterling fell a cent against the greenback to 1.21 dollars and was also trading down against the euro at 1.15.
John Dilley’s Wwi Blog: Career criminal finally caught
Police in Market Harborough claimed a coup when they caught a career criminal who had evaded officers from around the country. Palmer had asked for TWELVE other cases to be taken into consideration from LIVERPOOL to LONDON – all offences where he tricked owners out of motor cars or horses and traps.
Combat Vehicle C4i Priorities for the Royal Netherlands Army: New Q&a …
Exclusive interview with Major Wouter Samson, Manoeuvre Centre of Knowledge, Doctrine C4i, ahead of Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2017 LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, January 9, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — SMi Group have released an exclusive new interview with Major Wouter Samson from the Royal Netherlands Army Doctine C4i, ahead of his keynote address this March at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness. The only dedicated event on combat vehicle C4ISTAR and systems integration will welcome the expertise of Major Wouter in a presentation that will explore generic vehicle architecture to enhance network enabled capabilities and improve situational awareness within the vehicle.
Consolation prize! Keri Russell locks lips with Matthew Rhys at…
The Americans’ Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell found a sexy way to console each other following their loss at Sunday night’s Golden Globes. In a rare show of PDA, the 42-year-old Welshman locked lips with the California-born 40-year-old at Fox’s official afterparty inside the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
The Night Manager and The Crown reign over the Golden Globes
The Crown’s Claire Foy and the stars of The Night Manager have won Golden Globes in a night of British success at the Hollywood awards show. Foy was named best actress in a television drama for her portrayal of the Queen in the big-budget Netflix series about the monarch’s early reign.
Bentalls in Bracknell to be demolished as regeneration plans are submitted to the council
The plans suggest McDonald’s could leave the town centre when the fast food chain’s lease expires in 2018 Detailed plans have been submitted for the transformation of the Bentalls department store site as part of Bracknell town centre’s new grand design. A planning application for the partial demolition of the 1970s store and the construction of shops, restaurants and a nightclub can now be scrutinised on the Bracknell Forest Council website.
Man, 61, injured in collision with car
The incident took place at the junction of Dirkhill Road and Laisteridge Lane, Great Horton , at around 7.30pm tonight. Police and an ambulance attended the scene and the man, a pedestrian, was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary suffering from a cut to his head.
Tube passengers face disruption due to the strike
London Underground workers have launched a 24-hour strike which will cripple Tube services and cause travel chaos for millions of passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association walked out at 6pm in a long-running dispute over jobs and ticket office closures.
All you need to know about the Exmoor Food Fest and the launch evening
TAKING PART: Head chef of The Luttrell Arms in Dunster, Barrie Tucker, who will be leading the launch of the Exmoor Food Festival with a stunning menu Originally the idea of Exmoor chef Andrew Dixon, the event is now organised by Elke Winzer who is also behind Exmoor4all and the Exmoor Markets which take place regularly at Tesco ‘s Minehead and other locations around Exmoor. The Dunster Food Festival will be the grand finale on the Exmoor Food Fest on the last weekend in February.
LETTER: Changes are for the good of Taunton – not politcal capital
Firstly, I will gladly join with her in praising the tremendous work of Open Door, Taunton Association for the Homeless and the Taunton Food Bank, but it is unfortunate these hard-working organisations are used for political capital. Cllr Smith talks about charity beginning at home, well, perhaps if she and the rest of the Liberal Democrats stopped putting Taunton down at every opportunity the true picture would emerge.
PICTURES: Classic car enthusiasts enjoy a grand day out at Bicester Heritage
Classic car enthusiasts pulled up in droves at a former RAF base in Launton this weekend for the first Sunday Scramble of the year. A gleaming array of vintage vehicles filled the grounds of Bicester Heritage as the newly-refurbished site opened its workshops, showrooms and buildings to the public.
Queen Elizabeth II attends church after missing 2 weeks
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in a car with Prince Philip, arrives to attend the morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, Sunday Jan. 8, 2017. The 90-year-old British monarch was applauded by well-wishers as she arrived by car at St. Mary Magdalene Church in eastern England.
Breaking Warning after two men try to force their way into terrified woman’s car
A PEMBROKESHIRE woman has warned other drivers to be vigilant following a frightening incident on a dark county road last night . Jamie-Lee Irving was driving on a back road near the former Murco refinery in Robeston West near Milford Haven when a man appeared in the middle of the road.
New Year’s Resolutions: Sorting out finances is top priority for people this year
IT is back to reality for everyone this week as we wave goodbye to Christmas and 2016 and head back to work. Except now you might have noticed you have gained a bit of weight over the holidays, your liver is hurting from too much festive partying, or you are dreading checking your bank balance after a festive splurge on the high street, so it might be time for a change in the form of a New Year’s Resolution.
Hollywood gears up for film and TV awards
The Globes also cover TV – and this year sees British actors including Claire Foy, Tom Hiddleston and Thandie Newton hotly tipped for trophies. The awards will be handed out in Los Angeles from 17:00 PST Sunday/01:00 GMT Monday at a ceremony hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
Cleveland’s ‘new immigration’ fueled the city’s…
In the decades between the Civil War and World War I , Cleveland changed from a small commercial center of about 40,000 citizens into the nation’s fifth largest industrial city. More than a million people lived in the Cleveland metropolitan area by World War I. At the same time, the United States was transforming itself from a predominantly rural country into an urban nation.
Stroud nostalgia: Mystery granny wins 90k on bingo, Thrupp actor…
Stroud nostalgia: Mystery granny wins A 90k on bingo, Thrupp actor living Hollywood dream and appeal for Italian flood victims Anthony Rogers, who moved to Los Angeles, shot to fame as a model in New York and became the city’s top model. He was soon offered a part in a film.
Part of river towpath to be CLOSED for works on north bank as part of Bath Quays project
Part of the river towpath by the Bath Quays Waterside development will be closed from Monday, January 9, for works on the north bank. The development of a new south facing riverside park in Bath is halfway complete and is meant to reconnect the city centre to the riverside.