kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Kidderminster plays starring role in Netflix's new Enola Holmes film

STRANGER Things star Millie Bobby Brown and Superman actor Henry Cavill were in Kidderminster for three days last year filming Netflix 's hit new Sherlock Holmes-inspired movie , Enola Holmes .
Eagle-eyed viewers may have already spotted the Severn Valley Railway stations at Kidderminster and Arley in the movie , which is based on a spin-off series of novels about the detective 's younger sister .
Kidderminster Station became Basilwether Station , with parts of the concourse repainted maroon , while the buildings at Arley were painted green and the station renamed Ferndell .
Locomotive No 2857 as seen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis Maddox Filming took place last July under extremely tight security and The Shuttle reported at the time how curious Wyre Forest residents took to social media to speculate after spotting trailers , film crews and a helicopter flying over the historic railway .
Some readers even guessed that a new Sherlock Holmes film could be the source of the commotion , after noticing names on the side of vehicles linked to characters from the books .
Duncan Ballard , the SVR 's contracts manager , made arrangements for the production company and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the action .
He said : `` We were sworn to secrecy about the whole project , although it caused quite a stir when the film crew was here .
`` It was exciting to see the stations transformed into fictional locations for the film .
Although they look a little different on camera , they are clearly recognisable as ours .
`` The production company chose to use locomotive 2857 because it had exactly the look they were after , and our toplight carriages also fitted in well with their plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actors was definitely a thrill .
The SVR has hosted many film and TV crews over the years , but you can ’ t help being impressed when so many top Hollywood stars come to Kidderminster !
” The film showcases steam locomotive No 2857 and several vintage carriages which are currently in use on the railway as part of regular passenger services .
Helen Smith , general manager of the SVR , said : “ Appearing in such a high profile film is a great boost for us , and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the locations and rolling stock that were used in the movie .
`` I highly recommend the film to anyone who loves a great adventure story , and especially those who love to see heritage trains in action .
`` I must admit to closing my eyes in one scene where one of our precious carriages appears to suffer some serious damage , and all I can say is thank goodness for special effects !
” The railway is operating at weekends and throughout half term week in October , and tickets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ station , which is featured in the film , is currently closed to the public , but can be seen by passengers as they travel through .

Eagle-eyed viewers may have already spotted the Severn Valley Railway stations at Kidderminster and Arley in the movie, which is based on a spin-off series of novels about the detective's younger sister.
Kidderminster Station became Basilwether Station, with parts of the concourse repainted maroon, while the buildings at Arley were painted green and the station renamed Ferndell.
Locomotive No 2857 as seen in the Enola Holmes movie. Photo by Lewis Maddox
Filming took place last July under extremely tight security and The Shuttle reported at the time how curious Wyre Forest residents took to social media to speculate after spotting trailers, film crews and a helicopter flying over the historic railway.
Some readers even guessed that a new Sherlock Holmes film could be the source of the commotion, after noticing names on the side of vehicles linked to characters from the books.
Duncan Ballard, the SVR's contracts manager, made arrangements for the production company and was lucky enough to get close to all the action.
He said: "We were sworn to secrecy about the whole project, although it caused quite a stir when the film crew was here.
"It was exciting to see the stations transformed into fictional locations for the film. Although they look a little different on camera, they are clearly recognisable as ours.
"The production company chose to use locomotive 2857 because it had exactly the look they were after, and our toplight carriages also fitted in well with their plans.
“Catching a glimpse of the actors was definitely a thrill. The SVR has hosted many film and TV crews over the years, but you can’t help being impressed when so many top Hollywood stars come to Kidderminster!”
The film showcases steam locomotive No 2857 and several vintage carriages which are currently in use on the railway as part of regular passenger services.
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Helen Smith, general manager of the SVR, said: “Appearing in such a high profile film is a great boost for us, and it’s certainly attracting visitors who want to see the locations and rolling stock that were used in the movie.
"I highly recommend the film to anyone who loves a great adventure story, and especially those who love to see heritage trains in action.
"I must admit to closing my eyes in one scene where one of our precious carriages appears to suffer some serious damage, and all I can say is thank goodness for special effects!”
The railway is operating at weekends and throughout half term week in October, and tickets can be booked at svr.co.uk. Arley station, which is featured in the film, is currently closed to the public, but can be seen by passengers as they travel through.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Body found in River Severn believed to be Pavel Zukowski

A BODY found in the River Severn is believed to be that of a man who went missing from a farm near Stourport two weeks ago .
The body was spotted in the river in Shrawley on Friday , September 25 by a passerby who then alerted the emergency services .
Although a formal identification has not taken place , police strongly believe it to be 29-year-old Pavel Zukowski , who went missing from a farm in Great Witley , near Stourport , on September 16 .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : `` The body of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Severn at Shrawley , near Worcester .
`` A member of the public noticed the body on Friday , September 25 and police officers attended the location along with fire and rescue crews .
`` A body was recovered from the water and while formal identification has not yet been made , officers strongly believe it to be that of Pavel Zukowski , who went missing on September 16 and was last seen in Great Witley .
`` Our officers are in contact with Pavel ’ s family .
`` At this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as suspicious . ''
Pavel , from Worcester , had not been seen since leaving work at the farm in Great Witley , prompting a police appeal for information on his whereabouts .

The body was spotted in the river in Shrawley on Friday, September 25 by a passerby who then alerted the emergency services.
Although a formal identification has not taken place, police strongly believe it to be 29-year-old Pavel Zukowski, who went missing from a farm in Great Witley, near Stourport, on September 16.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "The body of a man has been found in the River Severn at Shrawley, near Worcester.
"A member of the public noticed the body on Friday, September 25 and police officers attended the location along with fire and rescue crews.
"A body was recovered from the water and while formal identification has not yet been made, officers strongly believe it to be that of Pavel Zukowski, who went missing on September 16 and was last seen in Great Witley.
"Our officers are in contact with Pavel’s family.
"At this time, the death is not being treated as suspicious."
Pavel, from Worcester, had not been seen since leaving work at the farm in Great Witley, prompting a police appeal for information on his whereabouts.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Five unclaimed estates in Kidderminster

Five unclaimed estates in Kidderminster

THE government recently updated their list of deceased people with unclaimed estates in the UK - and 56 of them of them were born or died in Worcestershire .
An estate is classed as unclaimed when a person without a will or any known relatives passes away .
Their property , money and personal possessions are then passed onto the Crown .
Here ’ s everything you need to know about unclaimed estates in Worcestershire and how to check if you are entitled to any of them ...
These Worcestershire estates could be worth hardly anything or they could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property developer , StripeHomes , unclaimed estates in the West Midlands have an estimated value of £110,873,456 .
Out of the 56 deceased people with unclaimed estates in the county , five of them are from Kidderminster alone .
Do you recognise any of these names ?
Who is entitled to an estate ?
An estate is classed as unclaimed when a person without a will or any known relatives passes away .
Their property , money and personal possessions are then passed onto the crown .
You might be entitled to one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , as even distant relatives are eligible to claim them .
However , you better act quick as the estates are taken off the list after 30 years .
Managing director of StripeHomes , James Forrester , said that this could be one unexpected way to get your foot on the property ladder - especially if the deceased has an unclaimed house .
He added : “ It makes for quite depressing reading when you consider the struggle many are facing to secure a property of their own while such a substantial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left tangled in red tape , only for the Government to take control of it after 30 years .
“ While procedures need to be followed to ensure anyone with a legitimate claim has the right to do so , 30 years seems a very long time to leave an estate lingering in limbo when it could be contributing positively to the current housing crisis.
” People are entitled to the estate in the order shown below : • Children , grandchildren , great grandchildren and so on • Brothers or sisters who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or their children ( nieces and nephews ) • Half brothers or sisters or their children ( nieces and nephews of the half blood or their children ) .
‘ Half ' means they share only one parent with the deceased • Uncles and aunts or their children ( first cousins or their descendants ) • Half uncles and aunts or their children ( first cousins of the half blood or their children ) .
‘ Half ’ means they only share one grandparent with the deceased , not both .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through someone who survived the deceased but has since died , you will need to confirm who is entitled to deal with that person ’ s estate .
If you think you are eligible to make a claim to a deceased person ’ s estate , you can do so by clicking here .

An estate is classed as unclaimed when a person without a will or any known relatives passes away. Their property, money and personal possessions are then passed onto the Crown.
Here’s everything you need to know about unclaimed estates in Worcestershire and how to check if you are entitled to any of them...
Unclaimed estates in Worcestershire
These Worcestershire estates could be worth hardly anything or they could be worth millions.
According to research by property developer, StripeHomes, unclaimed estates in the West Midlands have an estimated value of £110,873,456.
Out of the 56 deceased people with unclaimed estates in the county, five of them are from Kidderminster alone.
Do you recognise any of these names?
Who is entitled to an estate?
An estate is classed as unclaimed when a person without a will or any known relatives passes away. Their property, money and personal possessions are then passed onto the crown.
You might be entitled to one of these estates and not even know it, as even distant relatives are eligible to claim them.
However, you better act quick as the estates are taken off the list after 30 years.
Managing director of StripeHomes, James Forrester, said that this could be one unexpected way to get your foot on the property ladder - especially if the deceased has an unclaimed house.
He added: “It makes for quite depressing reading when you consider the struggle many are facing to secure a property of their own while such a substantial value of bricks and mortar is currently left tangled in red tape, only for the Government to take control of it after 30 years.
“While procedures need to be followed to ensure anyone with a legitimate claim has the right to do so, 30 years seems a very long time to leave an estate lingering in limbo when it could be contributing positively to the current housing crisis.”
People are entitled to the estate in the order shown below:
Husband, wife or civil partner Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on Mother or father Brothers or sisters who share both the same mother and father, or their children (nieces and nephews) Half brothers or sisters or their children (nieces and nephews of the half blood or their children). ‘Half' means they share only one parent with the deceased Grandparents Uncles and aunts or their children (first cousins or their descendants) Half uncles and aunts or their children (first cousins of the half blood or their children). ‘Half’ means they only share one grandparent with the deceased, not both.
If your relationship to the deceased is traced through someone who survived the deceased but has since died, you will need to confirm who is entitled to deal with that person’s estate.
If you think you are eligible to make a claim to a deceased person’s estate, you can do so by clicking here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Argos urgently recall high chairs over major safety fears

Argos have launched an urgent recall on a model of high chair after a major safety risk was highlighted .
Several models from the Argos Cuggl high chair range are being recalled , with buyers urged to return them to any Argos store for a full refund of £39.99 .
Argos has confirmed that customers will not need to show a receipt in order to have the product refunded .
Which high chairs are being recalled ?
The products ( pictured below ) have been removed from sale on the Argos website .
What have Argos said about the recalls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our customers is our highest priority , please be assured that no other highchair is affected by this issue .
“ We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this issue .
If you have any questions or concerns , please contact us on our helpline.
” Customers can reach the Argos helpline at UK freephone by calling 08000 113 462 .
Why are they being recalled ?
The products are being recalled after testing carried out by the manufacturer found that the back of the high chair is prone to failure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of it .
It is not clear whether this testing was routine , or came as a result of complaints or issues .
Customers who have purchased the high chair online should receive an email to make them aware of the recall .
The public are also being advised to avoid buying these models of high chair second-hand and online .

Several models from the Argos Cuggl high chair range are being recalled, with buyers urged to return them to any Argos store for a full refund of £39.99.
Argos has confirmed that customers will not need to show a receipt in order to have the product refunded.
Which high chairs are being recalled?
The models affected are:
Cuggl Little Sheep Deluxe Highchair - Catalogue number 819/5584
Cuggl Plum Deluxe HIghchair - Catalogue number 759/3187
Cuggl Pumpkin Deluxe Highchair - Catalogue number 707/8956
The products (pictured below) have been removed from sale on the Argos website.
What have Argos said about the recalls?
Argos said: “The safety of our customers is our highest priority, please be assured that no other highchair is affected by this issue.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this issue. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on our helpline.”
Customers can reach the Argos helpline at UK freephone by calling 08000 113 462.
Why are they being recalled?
The products are being recalled after testing carried out by the manufacturer found that the back of the high chair is prone to failure, which can result in a child falling out of it.
It is not clear whether this testing was routine, or came as a result of complaints or issues.
Customers who have purchased the high chair online should receive an email to make them aware of the recall.
The public are also being advised to avoid buying these models of high chair second-hand and online.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Google issue safety alert after discovery of 17 dangerous 'joker' Android apps

Google have issued a safety warning after the tech giant discovered 17 'dangerous ' apps from its Android Play Store .
The banned applications , which have since been removed , were found to be filled with dangerous ‘ joker ’ malware .
Users who have downloaded the affected apps have been urged to delete them straight away in order to remove the threat .
Joker malware is a virus built into apps that has the ability to steal SMS messages , entire contact lists , and information from a smartphone device .
The malware is also capable of silently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocol ( WAP ) services .
WAP services can silently buy content from sites without the user ’ s consent , and leave the victim with a large mobile phone bill .
The offending apps were discovered by the team at Zscaler .
Viral Gandhi from Zsclaer said : `` Our Zscaler ThreatLabZ research team has been constantly monitoring the Joker malware .
`` Recently , we have seen regular uploads of it onto the Google Play store .
Once notified by us , the Google Android Security team took prompt action to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Play store . ''
Which apps have been banned ?
If you have any of these apps on your phone it is important to delete them as soon as possible .
This is the full list of apps removed from the Android Play Store :

The banned applications, which have since been removed, were found to be filled with dangerous ‘joker’ malware.
Users who have downloaded the affected apps have been urged to delete them straight away in order to remove the threat.
What is joker malware?
Joker malware is a virus built into apps that has the ability to steal SMS messages, entire contact lists, and information from a smartphone device.
The malware is also capable of silently signing up victims for premium wireless application protocol (WAP) services.
WAP services can silently buy content from sites without the user’s consent, and leave the victim with a large mobile phone bill.
The offending apps were discovered by the team at Zscaler.
Viral Gandhi from Zsclaer said: "Our Zscaler ThreatLabZ research team has been constantly monitoring the Joker malware.
"Recently, we have seen regular uploads of it onto the Google Play store. Once notified by us, the Google Android Security team took prompt action to remove the suspicious apps from the Google Play store."
Which apps have been banned?
If you have any of these apps on your phone it is important to delete them as soon as possible.
This is the full list of apps removed from the Android Play Store:


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Concern that changes to public notices could leave people in the dark about planning

Your neighbour wants to build a large extension to the back of their home which could block the sunlight coming into your house .
A housing developer wants to turn the playground your kids go to after school into a new estate .
The council plans to build a new recycling centre just down the road from your home .
Thankfully , none of these examples are real but they serve to illustrate just how important planning issues are to our daily lives .
Any change in our local environment can have profound consequences for us , both good and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some of us might welcome a new recycling centre down the road as it will be more convenient .
Others may see the additional traffic as an unwelcome nuisance .
But , whatever your view , the important principle in our current system is that you are made aware of the proposed changes before they get the green light .
That way , the pros and cons can be debated openly , and everyone is given the opportunity to have their say .
This commitment to transparency is underpinned by a longstanding obligation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local newspapers .
As well as publishing these notices in this newspaper , we also publish them on our local website to ensure that awareness and access to this important information is as wide as possible .
If you combine print and digital reach , local news brands across the UK now enjoy huge audiences – 40.6 million visitors a month , according to JICREG .
And that powerful reach and unique connection with local communities is at the disposal of councils when they need to communicate with the public .
As an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finding new and innovative ways for councils to communicate with the public .
But we firmly believe that the obligation to publish public notices in printed local papers is critical to ensuring that councils and local papers work effectively together in this way .
When it launched the ‘ Planning for the Future ’ consultation , the Government unveiled the most significant shake-up to the UK ’ s planning system since the 1940s .
A key part of this , according to the White Paper , will be to enhance democracy and transparency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which we wholeheartedly support .
But at least one measure in the consultation would do the exact opposite ; the removal of the statutory requirement for councils to publicise planning notices in local newspapers .
If this were to go ahead , we fear that the public access to important information would be severely impaired .
Instead of being published in trusted local newspapers and across their digital channels , planning notices would be cast into the void of misinformation and fake news that is social media .
Or they would be placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website .
And , what ’ s more , those of you who prefer to get your news through a printed newspaper would never see the notices at all .
As your local paper , we firmly believe in your right to know and we fight hard for it on your behalf every day of the week .
But removing the obligation to publish in print will damage that collaboration and lead to the notices being hidden from public view .
If you believe in the public right to know , then please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make representations to Government about this on your behalf .
Your local newspaper stands for transparency and fights for your right to know every day .
Now , you can help us defend these vital principles which underpin our democratic way of life .

Your neighbour wants to build a large extension to the back of their home which could block the sunlight coming into your house. A housing developer wants to turn the playground your kids go to after school into a new estate. The council plans to build a new recycling centre just down the road from your home. Thankfully, none of these examples are real but they serve to illustrate just how important planning issues are to our daily lives. Any change in our local environment can have profound consequences for us, both good and bad, depending on your viewpoint. Some of us might welcome a new recycling centre down the road as it will be more convenient. Others may see the additional traffic as an unwelcome nuisance. But, whatever your view, the important principle in our current system is that you are made aware of the proposed changes before they get the green light. That way, the pros and cons can be debated openly, and everyone is given the opportunity to have their say. This commitment to transparency is underpinned by a longstanding obligation on councils to publish planning notices in local newspapers. As well as publishing these notices in this newspaper, we also publish them on our local website to ensure that awareness and access to this important information is as wide as possible. If you combine print and digital reach, local news brands across the UK now enjoy huge audiences – 40.6 million visitors a month, according to JICREG. And that powerful reach and unique connection with local communities is at the disposal of councils when they need to communicate with the public. As an industry, we are very open to finding new and innovative ways for councils to communicate with the public. But we firmly believe that the obligation to publish public notices in printed local papers is critical to ensuring that councils and local papers work effectively together in this way. When it launched the ‘Planning for the Future’ consultation, the Government unveiled the most significant shake-up to the UK’s planning system since the 1940s. A key part of this, according to the White Paper, will be to enhance democracy and transparency in the planning system; laudable objectives which we wholeheartedly support. But at least one measure in the consultation would do the exact opposite; the removal of the statutory requirement for councils to publicise planning notices in local newspapers. If this were to go ahead, we fear that the public access to important information would be severely impaired. Instead of being published in trusted local newspapers and across their digital channels, planning notices would be cast into the void of misinformation and fake news that is social media. Or they would be placed in a little-visited part of a council website. And, what’s more, those of you who prefer to get your news through a printed newspaper would never see the notices at all. As your local paper, we firmly believe in your right to know and we fight hard for it on your behalf every day of the week. But removing the obligation to publish in print will damage that collaboration and lead to the notices being hidden from public view. If you believe in the public right to know, then please contact your MP and ask them to make representations to Government about this on your behalf. Your local newspaper stands for transparency and fights for your right to know every day. Now, you can help us defend these vital principles which underpin our democratic way of life.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Netflix UK reveal what TV shows and films are coming in October 2020

Netflix have revealed which TV shows and films are coming to the streaming platform for viewers across the UK and Ireland in October 2020 .
From series to original movies , this is what you can look forward to watching on the service this month , and film fans in particular are in for a treat .
This documentary hybrid sees award-winning filmmaker Kirsten Johnson putting all she 's learned through a lifetime of making documentaries to one side to present an inventive and fantastical cinematic letter to her dying father .
Kirsten uses stages escapist movie-making tricks to stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while hoping that the medium of cinema might help her laugh at pain and keep her father alive forever .
This critically acclaimed documentary ( it won the Special Jury Award for Innovation in Non-fiction Storytelling at this year 's Sundance Festival ) is sure to be a tear-jerker , as well as an exploration of how film gives us the tools to grapple with life 's big questions .
This spirited romance series follows , the titular Emily , an ambitious twenty-something marketing executive from Chicago who unexpectedly lands her dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their social media strategy of a luxury marketing company , Emily 's new life in Paris is filled with intoxicating adventures and surprising challenges .
The latest podcast to make the jump to the world of TV , Song Exploder sees some of the biggest names in music coming together to discuss how their biggest hits were created .
The Netflix version weaves together in-depth interviews , archival footage , and raw recordings as each artist breaks down their song , layer by layer .
The is set to feature Alicia Keys and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miranda will be on hand to discuss the creation of tracks from Hamilton .
This new film from Sir David Attenborough hopes to shine a light on the defining moments of the celebrated naturalist ’ s decades-long career and the devastating changes to our planet he has witnessed .
The new film includes its fair share of globetrotting - it starts and ends in Chernobyl and visits the Maasai Mara in Kenya - and breathtaking shots of beautiful vistas and the fauna that resides within them .
It also sees Attenborough recount what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of broadcasting , and proffer some dire warnings as to the future of life on our planet .
This debut film from Radha Blank - shot in crisp black and white 35mm - won the Directing Prize at The 2020 Sundance Film Festival , so comes critically acclaimed .
It tells the story of a down-on-her-luck New York playwright ( played by Blank herself ) who is desperate for a career breakthrough before hitting her 40th birthday .
With all other options seemingly expended , she ’ s left with no choice but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The next highly anticipated chapter of The Haunting anthology series - it comes from The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan - is set in 1980s England .
After an au pair ’ s tragic death , Henry Wingrave hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor .
But all is not as it seems , and centuries of dark secrets of love and loss are waiting to be unearthed .
The first series in The Haunting anthology series was one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and this is sure to be another spooky watch perfect for Halloween .
The Trial of the Chicago 7 ( October 16 ) The second directorial effort from acclaimed Academy Award winning scriptwriter Aaron Sorkin recounts the true story of a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention that turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard .
Sorkin directs an ensemble cast - including Sacha Baron Cohen , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Michael Keaton , Frank Langella , Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance - who portray the organisers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to incite a riot .
The trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history , and the film has received rave reviews ahead of release .
Here 's a list of some of the new TV shows heading to Netflix this October : Here 's a list of some of the films heading to Netflix this October : • The Trial of the Chicago 7 ( 2020 ) • Now You See Me 2 ( 2016 ) • The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants ( 2005 )

From series to original movies, this is what you can look forward to watching on the service this month, and film fans in particular are in for a treat.
Dick Johnson is Dead (October 2)
This documentary hybrid sees award-winning filmmaker Kirsten Johnson putting all she's learned through a lifetime of making documentaries to one side to present an inventive and fantastical cinematic letter to her dying father.
Kirsten uses stages escapist movie-making tricks to stage ways for her 86-year-old dad to die, while hoping that the medium of cinema might help her laugh at pain and keep her father alive forever.
This critically acclaimed documentary (it won the Special Jury Award for Innovation in Non-fiction Storytelling at this year's Sundance Festival) is sure to be a tear-jerker, as well as an exploration of how film gives us the tools to grapple with life's big questions.
Emily in Paris (October 2)
This spirited romance series follows, the titular Emily, an ambitious twenty-something marketing executive from Chicago who unexpectedly lands her dream job in Paris.
Tasked with revamping their social media strategy of a luxury marketing company, Emily's new life in Paris is filled with intoxicating adventures and surprising challenges.
Song Exploder (October 2)
The latest podcast to make the jump to the world of TV, Song Exploder sees some of the biggest names in music coming together to discuss how their biggest hits were created.
The Netflix version weaves together in-depth interviews, archival footage, and raw recordings as each artist breaks down their song, layer by layer.
The is set to feature Alicia Keys and R.E.M. among others, and Lin-Manuel Miranda will be on hand to discuss the creation of tracks from Hamilton.
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet (October 4)
This new film from Sir David Attenborough hopes to shine a light on the defining moments of the celebrated naturalist’s decades-long career and the devastating changes to our planet he has witnessed.
The new film includes its fair share of globetrotting - it starts and ends in Chernobyl and visits the Maasai Mara in Kenya - and breathtaking shots of beautiful vistas and the fauna that resides within them.
It also sees Attenborough recount what he's learned over his many years of broadcasting, and proffer some dire warnings as to the future of life on our planet.
The 40-Year Old Version (October 9)
This debut film from Radha Blank - shot in crisp black and white 35mm - won the Directing Prize at The 2020 Sundance Film Festival, so comes critically acclaimed.
It tells the story of a down-on-her-luck New York playwright (played by Blank herself) who is desperate for a career breakthrough before hitting her 40th birthday.
With all other options seemingly expended, she’s left with no choice but to reinvent herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime.
The Haunting of Bly Manor (October 9)
The next highly anticipated chapter of The Haunting anthology series - it comes from The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan - is set in 1980s England.
After an au pair’s tragic death, Henry Wingrave hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor.
But all is not as it seems, and centuries of dark secrets of love and loss are waiting to be unearthed.
The first series in The Haunting anthology series was one of the most talked about horror shows around, and this is sure to be another spooky watch perfect for Halloween.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (October 16)
The second directorial effort from acclaimed Academy Award winning scriptwriter Aaron Sorkin recounts the true story of a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention that turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard.
Sorkin directs an ensemble cast - including Sacha Baron Cohen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance - who portray the organisers of the protest, charged with conspiracy to incite a riot.
The trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history, and the film has received rave reviews ahead of release.
Here's a list of some of the new TV shows heading to Netflix this October:
The Haunting of Bly Manor
Unsolved Mysteries Volume 2
Line of Duty S5
Star Trek Discovery S3
The Alienist S2
The Queen’s Gambit
Grand Army
Emily in Paris
Song Exploder
Carmen Sandiego S3
Desmond’s S1-6
Teachers S1-4
Here's a list of some of the films heading to Netflix this October:


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Investigation into claims Clent surgeon kept body parts

AN investigation has been launched into claims that a renowned surgeon from Clent hoarded the bones of patients he operated on .
Derek McMinn , the inventor of a pioneering hip resurfacing technique that was used on tennis star Sir Andy Murray , was suspended from Edgbaston Hospital in Birmingham where he carried out most of the surgeries .
Mr McMinn , of Calcot Hill , allegedly kept the bones of more than 5,224 patients he operated on at the private hospital , the Independent has reported , according to a leaked report by BMI Healthcare - which runs the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acquired the hospital in June this year , said BMI Healthcare is now under new management and that it was taking the issues `` incredibly seriously '' .
A spokesman said : `` We will leave no stone unturned in investigating these historic issues .
`` They have all been reported to the appropriate authorities and we will co-operate closely with regulators to resolve them . ''
Circle Health Group said Mr McMinn was immediately suspended and `` recommendations and learnings have been made to staff '' .
The Independent reported Mr McMinn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients over 25 years , breaching the Human Tissue Act , which prohibits the removing , storing or using of human tissue without appropriate consent .
He is also accused of keeping some of the bones at his farmhouse nestled amid the Clent Hills , the Independent reported , and the matter has been referred to West Mercia Police .
The Care Quality Commission was first made aware of the issue in July last year , and the matter was reported to the Health Tissue Authority and General Medical Council the following month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , with the matter also referred to the Information Commissioner 's Office ( ICO ) - which subsequently took no further action .
A spokesperson for the Human Tissue Authority said : `` Following an investigation after concerns were raised at the BMI The Edgbaston Hospital , we made a referral to the police .
`` We can not comment further on the police investigation . ''
According to his online profile on The McMinn Centre website , which is also based in Birmingham , Mr McMinn has performed more than 3,500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replacements for patients `` including several high profile athletes '' .
He graduated from St Thomas ' Hospital in London in 1977 where he won the Cheselden medal and first prize in surgery .
`` Surgeons come from around the world to observe and train with Mr McMinn in Birmingham '' , the website states .
According to Companies House , Mr McMinn is also a director of JointMedica Limited in Moss Grove in Kingswinford - an orthopaedic design and development ‘ think tank ’ which according to its website aims to advance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creation of innovative orthopaedic implants .

Derek McMinn, the inventor of a pioneering hip resurfacing technique that was used on tennis star Sir Andy Murray, was suspended from Edgbaston Hospital in Birmingham where he carried out most of the surgeries.
Mr McMinn, of Calcot Hill, allegedly kept the bones of more than 5,224 patients he operated on at the private hospital, the Independent has reported, according to a leaked report by BMI Healthcare - which runs the hospital.
Circle Health Group, which acquired the hospital in June this year, said BMI Healthcare is now under new management and that it was taking the issues "incredibly seriously".
A spokesman said: "We will leave no stone unturned in investigating these historic issues.
"They have all been reported to the appropriate authorities and we will co-operate closely with regulators to resolve them."
Circle Health Group said Mr McMinn was immediately suspended and "recommendations and learnings have been made to staff".
The Independent reported Mr McMinn allegedly collected and stored body parts from patients over 25 years, breaching the Human Tissue Act, which prohibits the removing, storing or using of human tissue without appropriate consent.
He is also accused of keeping some of the bones at his farmhouse nestled amid the Clent Hills, the Independent reported, and the matter has been referred to West Mercia Police.
The Care Quality Commission was first made aware of the issue in July last year, and the matter was reported to the Health Tissue Authority and General Medical Council the following month.
Investigations have continued over the past year, with the matter also referred to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - which subsequently took no further action.
A spokesperson for the Human Tissue Authority said: "Following an investigation after concerns were raised at the BMI The Edgbaston Hospital, we made a referral to the police.
"We cannot comment further on the police investigation."
According to his online profile on The McMinn Centre website, which is also based in Birmingham, Mr McMinn has performed more than 3,500 hip resurfacings and over 6,000 total hip replacements for patients "including several high profile athletes".
He graduated from St Thomas' Hospital in London in 1977 where he won the Cheselden medal and first prize in surgery.
"Surgeons come from around the world to observe and train with Mr McMinn in Birmingham", the website states.
According to Companies House, Mr McMinn is also a director of JointMedica Limited in Moss Grove in Kingswinford - an orthopaedic design and development ‘think tank’ which according to its website aims to advance and disseminate new concepts resulting in the creation of innovative orthopaedic implants.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--MP Mark Garnier: Wyre Forest runs risk of local lockdown

CORONAVIRUS is on the rise .
University students dominate the news , locked into their halls of residence .
About a quarter of the country finds itself under lockdown .
My inbox is full of emails from people who are certain the government is overstating the figures , who believe there must be a conspiracy theory , who are sure Covid-19 is not as bad as the experts say .
This comes in a week when University Hospitals Birmingham becomes the first NHS foundation trust to record over 1,000 Covid-19 deaths .
In a statement , they highlighted that whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their Covid-19 patients survived .
I know it was meant to highlight the good news of success , but a one in four chance of dying whilst hospitalised for Covid-19 sounds pretty scary to me .
We run a serious risk of learning what a local lockdown looks like right here in Wyre Forest .
Worcestershire is a relatively low Covid-19 area , the weekly infection rate running at 39 per 100,000 of population .
However , here in Wyre Forest , we have increased from around the mid 20s per 100,000 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 now .
That is a doubling in the space of a week and that is what a high R number looks like .
Compared to the nationwide average – 56 – we are still healthier , but it is the rate of increase that is the worry .
If nothing changes , we may be near 100 in a week , 200 in a fortnight , and on it goes .
Those who are sure the risk is minimal are not just exposing themselves to increase risk .
Their behaviour means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same risk .
An individual ’ s actions are not limited to that individual ’ s own health .
By not wearing a mask , they are inflicting their opinion on everyone they breathe over .
I hear endless heroic stories of those working in the NHS and care sector , putting themselves at risk to help others .
They are under enormous pressure , seeing people die or suffer long term effects of their CV19 .
Yet outside their workplaces , they witness those who believe this is all made up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the guidance .
The government really isn ’ t making this stuff up .
Aside from anything else , there is no earthly reason why they would want to .
So please , wear a mask , wash hands obsessively , keep your distance and follow the rules .

My inbox is full of emails from people who are certain the government is overstating the figures, who believe there must be a conspiracy theory, who are sure Covid-19 is not as bad as the experts say.
This comes in a week when University Hospitals Birmingham becomes the first NHS foundation trust to record over 1,000 Covid-19 deaths.
In a statement, they highlighted that whilst 1,000 have died, over 3,000 of their Covid-19 patients survived.
I know it was meant to highlight the good news of success, but a one in four chance of dying whilst hospitalised for Covid-19 sounds pretty scary to me.
We run a serious risk of learning what a local lockdown looks like right here in Wyre Forest.
Worcestershire is a relatively low Covid-19 area, the weekly infection rate running at 39 per 100,000 of population. However, here in Wyre Forest, we have increased from around the mid 20s per 100,000 a week ago, to an alarming 49 per 100,000 now. That is a doubling in the space of a week and that is what a high R number looks like.
Compared to the nationwide average – 56 – we are still healthier, but it is the rate of increase that is the worry. If nothing changes, we may be near 100 in a week, 200 in a fortnight, and on it goes.
Those who are sure the risk is minimal are not just exposing themselves to increase risk. Their behaviour means everyone they come across is exposed to the same risk.
An individual’s actions are not limited to that individual’s own health. By not wearing a mask, they are inflicting their opinion on everyone they breathe over.
I hear endless heroic stories of those working in the NHS and care sector, putting themselves at risk to help others.
They are under enormous pressure, seeing people die or suffer long term effects of their CV19. Yet outside their workplaces, they witness those who believe this is all made up, ignoring medical advice, and flouting all the guidance.
The government really isn’t making this stuff up. Aside from anything else, there is no earthly reason why they would want to.
So please, wear a mask, wash hands obsessively, keep your distance and follow the rules.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--Used car searches reach highest levels since 2011 - new Exchange and Mart report reveals

Used car searches across the UK have reached their highest levels since 2011 , according to a new report by motors website Exchange and Mart .
Latest data from Google Trends has revealed searches for the term ‘ Used cars for sale ’ in July , August , and September 2020 to be 27 per cent higher than the same period in 2019 and just three per cent lower than the previous peak in Q3 2011 .
Exchange and Mart 's managing director , Dawn Sweeney said : `` Typically searches for used cars peak late February ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an overall gradual decline to year end , with a further uplift around the second plate release in September .
`` Much like everything else in 2020 , those trends have gone out of the window as used car searches have reached the highest levels in almost a decade and have remained consistently high for Q3 . ''
Since the Motors market reopened , there has been a surge in interest and searches with pent up demand , the government ’ s continued advice to avoid public transport where possible and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles combined with the need of some car owners to reduce their monthly outgoings all fuelling the growth .
Recent Exchange and Mart research of car buying post lockdown highlighted that 20 per cent of car buyers had to reduce their budget for their next car .
The long-established UK motors website states this search interest has converted into the highest volume of enquiries the site has experienced in over 12 months .
So far Q3 saw an uplift of 47 per cent versus the previous year .
Ford and Vauxhall remain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car buyers , with both showing around 35 per cent uplift year-on-year .
Hyundai has shown the biggest growth in enquiries compared to 2019 , with response up 89 per cent , closely followed by Audi ( +86 per cent ) and Volvo ( +85 per cent ) .
Unsurprisingly Ford and Vauxhall feature heavily in most sought after makes with the Ford Fiesta taking top spot , followed by the Ford Focus , which reflects buying habits throughout the UK with the Fiesta taking top spot in used car sales for Q2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vauxhall claim third and fourth positions with the Vauxhall Corsa and the Astra , which is in line with 2019 .
Sweeney continues : `` The growth in car searches and enquiries is not unexpected , with further restrictions in place , we expect this demand will only continue .
`` The growth in Hyundai , Audi and Volvo also highlights the need for reliability in these uncertain times . ''
The new car market responded quickly with ‘ 3 months on us ’ deals springing up for many manufacturers and many dealers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal comes to an end .
Moving into October 2020 , there are still great deals to be had with 0 per cent interest and £0 deposits cropping up , leading to more stock for used car buyers .
Established in 1858 , Exchange and Mart is an online motors platform in the UK with over 100,000 cars on site .
It is part of Newsquest Media Group , one of the UK ’ s largest regional news publishers with more than 165 trusted news brands .

Latest data from Google Trends has revealed searches for the term ‘Used cars for sale’ in July, August, and September 2020 to be 27 per cent higher than the same period in 2019 and just three per cent lower than the previous peak in Q3 2011.
Exchange and Mart's managing director, Dawn Sweeney said: "Typically searches for used cars peak late February ahead of the first new plate release of the year with an overall gradual decline to year end, with a further uplift around the second plate release in September.
"Much like everything else in 2020, those trends have gone out of the window as used car searches have reached the highest levels in almost a decade and have remained consistently high for Q3."
Since the Motors market reopened, there has been a surge in interest and searches with pent up demand, the government’s continued advice to avoid public transport where possible and not to travel in friends or colleagues’ vehicles combined with the need of some car owners to reduce their monthly outgoings all fuelling the growth.
Recent Exchange and Mart research of car buying post lockdown highlighted that 20 per cent of car buyers had to reduce their budget for their next car.
The long-established UK motors website states this search interest has converted into the highest volume of enquiries the site has experienced in over 12 months. So far Q3 saw an uplift of 47 per cent versus the previous year.
Ford and Vauxhall remain the most popular cars among Exchange and Mart car buyers, with both showing around 35 per cent uplift year-on-year.
Hyundai has shown the biggest growth in enquiries compared to 2019, with response up 89 per cent, closely followed by Audi (+86 per cent) and Volvo (+85 per cent).
Unsurprisingly Ford and Vauxhall feature heavily in most sought after makes with the Ford Fiesta taking top spot, followed by the Ford Focus, which reflects buying habits throughout the UK with the Fiesta taking top spot in used car sales for Q2 of this year according to SMMT.
Vauxhall claim third and fourth positions with the Vauxhall Corsa and the Astra, which is in line with 2019.
Sweeney continues: "The growth in car searches and enquiries is not unexpected, with further restrictions in place, we expect this demand will only continue.
"The growth in Hyundai, Audi and Volvo also highlights the need for reliability in these uncertain times."
The new car market responded quickly with ‘3 months on us’ deals springing up for many manufacturers and many dealers planning for a busy September before this deal comes to an end.
Moving into October 2020, there are still great deals to be had with 0 per cent interest and £0 deposits cropping up, leading to more stock for used car buyers.
Established in 1858, Exchange and Mart is an online motors platform in the UK with over 100,000 cars on site. It is part of Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s largest regional news publishers with more than 165 trusted news brands.
For more information, visit: https://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--TSB to cut 900 jobs - and reveal which branches will close in 2021

High street banking chain TSB has announced it will cut about 900 jobs and shut 164 of its branches across the country .
The Spanish-owned bank said the cuts have been driven by a “ significant shift in customer behaviour ” , as fewer people use branches and instead favour online banking .
The company , which is based in Edinburgh , had previously said it intended to reduce the size of its branch network but it has now accelerated plans amid the pandemic .
It will leave the bank with 290 branches , more than halving its store estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crosbie , chief executive of TSB , said : “ Closing any of our branches is never an easy decision , but our customers are banking differently – with a marked shift to digital banking .
“ We are reshaping our business to transform the customer experience and set us up for the future .
“ This means having the right balance between branches on the high street and our digital platforms , enabling us to offer the very best experience for our personal and business customers across the UK .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will retain one of the largest in the UK.
” The firm said the cuts are being made across its branch network , as well as in its mortgages and customer service operations teams .
What have TSB said ?
Robin Bulloch , customer banking director at TSB , said : “ Alongside these changes , we will continue to invest in our remaining branch network to offer high quality banking services , fully integrated with improved digital capability .
“ We are working to ensure the transition towards digital – which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is handled sensitively and pragmatically for our colleagues and customers .
“ We ’ re taking steps to support vulnerable customers and those in rural locations.
” Dominic Hook , Unite national officer , said : “ Unite has urged the bank to rethink these plans and protect these much-needed jobs during the current health pandemic .
“ Not only do these staff deserve more from their employer after showing the utmost loyalty to TSB , customers will be deeply hit by these branch closures .
“ Unite has argued for some time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social responsibility not to walk away from its local customers , who continue to need access to banking in bank branches.
” FULL LIST : These are the TSB branches that will close in 2021 • **Bolton , Daubhill - Already closed and wo n't reopen ( See bottom of article ) • **Bolton , Horwich - Already closed and wo n't reopen ( See bottom of article ) **In a statement , TSB said : `` We have decided to close our Bolton , Horwich and Bolton , Daubhill branches as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton city centre branch .
Bolton Hotel Street will be relocated as part of that .
Exact dates have not yet been agreed and we will publish our Branch Reviews for the 2 closing branches at least 12 weeks before they close . ''
The full list of TSB branches closing in 2020 can be found by clicking here .

The Spanish-owned bank said the cuts have been driven by a “significant shift in customer behaviour”, as fewer people use branches and instead favour online banking.
The company, which is based in Edinburgh, had previously said it intended to reduce the size of its branch network but it has now accelerated plans amid the pandemic.
It will leave the bank with 290 branches, more than halving its store estate over the past seven years.
Debbie Crosbie, chief executive of TSB, said: “Closing any of our branches is never an easy decision, but our customers are banking differently – with a marked shift to digital banking.
“We are reshaping our business to transform the customer experience and set us up for the future.
“This means having the right balance between branches on the high street and our digital platforms, enabling us to offer the very best experience for our personal and business customers across the UK.
“We remain committed to our branch network and will retain one of the largest in the UK.”
The firm said the cuts are being made across its branch network, as well as in its mortgages and customer service operations teams.
What have TSB said?
Robin Bulloch, customer banking director at TSB, said: “Alongside these changes, we will continue to invest in our remaining branch network to offer high quality banking services, fully integrated with improved digital capability.
“We are working to ensure the transition towards digital – which is being seen right across the economy – is handled sensitively and pragmatically for our colleagues and customers.
“We’re taking steps to support vulnerable customers and those in rural locations.”
Dominic Hook, Unite national officer, said: “Unite has urged the bank to rethink these plans and protect these much-needed jobs during the current health pandemic.
“Not only do these staff deserve more from their employer after showing the utmost loyalty to TSB, customers will be deeply hit by these branch closures.
“Unite has argued for some time that the financial services industry has a social responsibility not to walk away from its local customers, who continue to need access to banking in bank branches.”
FULL LIST: These are the TSB branches that will close in 2021
Aberdeen, Bucksburn - 20 May 2021
Aberdeen, Culter - 10 February 2021
Aberdeen, Dyce - 26 May 2021
Aberdeen, Kincorth - 16 June 2021
Aberdeen, Mannofield - 23 June 2021
Aberdeen, St. Machar - 11 May 2021
Aberdeen, Torry - 4 February 2021
Aboyne - 20 January 2021
Albrighton - 12 January 2021
Aldridge - 25 February 2021
Alexandria - 11 May 2021
Alford - 9 February 2021
Andover - 24 June 2021
Anstruther - 10 March 2021
Ascot, Berkshire - 10 June 2021
Banchory, Kincardineshire - 16 February 2021
Barnet, Hertfordshire - 28 January 2021
Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire - 13 April 2021
Bathgate - 23 June 2021
Bearsden - 16 June 2021
Benfleet, Essex - 4 March 2021
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland - 3 March 2021
Birmingham, Kingstanding - 24 March 2021
Birmingham, Sparkhill - 28 April 2021
Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire - 24 February 2021
Blackburn, Lancashire - 26 January 2021
Blairgowrie, Perthshire - 5 May 2021
**Bolton, Daubhill - Already closed and won't reopen (See bottom of article)
**Bolton, Horwich - Already closed and won't reopen (See bottom of article)
Bo'ness, West Lothian - 30 June 2021
Bournemouth, Christchurch Road, Dorset - 17 February 2021
Brighton, West Street, East Sussex - 30 June 2021
Broxburn, West Lothian - 2 March 2021
Buckhaven, Fife - 30 March 2021
Burford, Oxfordshire - 10 May 2021
Burnt Oak, Edgware, Middlesex - 27 May 2021
Burntisland - 16 February 2021
Campbeltown - 18 February 2021
Canterbury, Kent - 3 February 2021
Canvey Island, Essex - 22 April 2021
Cardiff, Clifton Street - 17 March 2021
Carnoustie - 15 April 2021
Castle Douglas - 19 January 2021
Cheddar, Somerset - 31 March 2021
Chesterfield, Derbyshire - 7 April 2021
Chippenham, Wiltshire - 24 March 2021
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire - 29 June 2021
Church Stretton, Shropshire - 12 May 2021
Cinderford, Gloucestershire - 27 January 2021
Coatbridge - 10 June 2021
Cockfosters, Hertfordshire - 22 April 2021
Coupar Angus George Square, Blairgowrie - Already closed and won't reopen
Cowdenbeath - 20 April 2021
Crieff, Perthshire - 30 June 2021
Cumnock - 1 June 2021
Cupar, Fife - 1 June 2021
Dalkeith, Midlothian - 11 February 2021
Devizes, Wiltshire - 1 April 2021
Dingwall - 2 June 2021
Dorchester - 28 April 2021
Dundee, Craigiebank - 13 January 2021
Dundee, Lochee - 11 March 2021
Dunmow, Essex - 13 May 2021
Dunoon - 28 January 2021
Durham - 12 May 2021
Dursley, Gloucestershire - 4 March 2021
Edinburgh, Corstorphine - 8 June 2021
Edinburgh, Gorgie - 18 March 2021
Edinburgh, Pilton - Already closed and won't reopen
Ellesmere, Shropshire - 10 February 2021
Girvan - 2 February 2021
Glasgow, Anniesland - 20 April 2021
Glasgow, Dennistoun - 10 February 2021
Glasgow, Drumchapel - 17 June 2021
Glasgow, Easterhouse - 5 May 2021
Glasgow, Partick - 17 February 2021
Glasgow, Springburn - 22 June 2021
Glynneath, West Glamorgan - 11 February 2021
Grangemouth- 14 January 2021
Grantown-on-Spey - Already closed and won't reopen
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire - 17 March 2021
Haslingden - Already closed and won't reopen
Hawick, Scottish Borders - 2 June 2021
Hayling Island, Hampshire - 9 June 2021
Hebburn, South Tyneside - 18 February 2021
Helensburgh - 13 January 2021
Hitchin - 3 June 2021
Holt, Norfolk - 17 June 2021
Horden, Peterlee - February 2021
Hucclecote, Gloucestershire - 23 June 2021
Hull, Hessle - 14 April 2021
Hungerford, Berkshire - 19 May 2021
Huntly, Aberdeenshire - 24 February 2021
Ilkley, West Yorkshire - 27 May 2021
Insch, Aberdeenshire - Already closed and won't reopen
Ipswich, Hadleigh - 6 May 2021
Johnstone, Renfrewshire - 6 April 2021
Kelso, Scottish Borders - Already closed and won't reopen
Kilbirnie - 24 February 2021
Kilsyth - 18 May 2021
Kirkcaldy, Templehall - 27 April 2021
Largs, Ayrshire - 26 April 2021
Larkhall - 7 April 2021
Leek, Staffordshire - 13 January 2021
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex - 9 June 2021
Liverpool, Heathfield - 8 June 2021
Liverpool, Waterloo - 3 March 2021
Lochgilphead - 17 February 2021
London, Acton - 29 April 2021
London, Eltham - 13 May 2021
London, London Wall - Already closed and won't reopen
London, Putney - 14 April 2021
Long Sutton - 11 March 2021
Lymington, Hampshire - Already closed and won't reopen
Malton, North Yorkshire - 24 June 2021
Malvern, Worcestershire - 15 June 2021
Manchester, Cheetham - 21 April 2021
Manchester, Irlam - 25 May 2021
Manchester, Radcliffe - 3 February 2021
Montrose - 10 March 2021
Murton - 10 March 2021
Nairn - 17 March 2021
Netherfield, Nottinghamshire - 29 April 2021
North Berwick - 19 January 2021
Northampton, Abington Street - 16 June 2021
Nottingham, Low Pavement - 20 May 2021
Nottingham, Mapperley - 23 February 2021
Old Hill - 26 May 2021
Peebles, Scottish Borders - Already closed and won't reopen
Penicuik, Midlothian - 15 June 2021
Peterborough, Millfield - 14 January 2021
Petersfield, Hampshire - 8 April 2021
Pitlochry, Perthshire - 25 February 2021
Plymouth, Crownhill- - Already closed and won't reopen
Port Glasgow - 9 June 2021
Prestatyn - 23 March 2021
Prestwich - 28 April 2021
Prestwick, Ayrshire - 2 March 2021
Princes Risborough Market Square, Buckinghamshire - 31 March 2021
Ramsey, Cambridgeshire - 23 March 2021
Renfrew - 18 May 2021
Richmond, North Yorkshire - 16 March 2021
Rosyth - 25 March 2021
Rothesay - 9 March 2021
Royal Wootton Bassett - 24 March 2021
Saltcoats - 30 March 2021
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire - 3 June 2021
Skegness, Lincolnshire - 1 April 2021
Skelmersdale, Lancashire - 4 May 2021
St. Austell, Cornwall - 21 April 2021
Stratford-upon-Avon - 4 May 2021
Sutton - 6 May 2021
Tadworth - 25 March 2021
Thornliebank - 25 May 2021
Turriff - 4 March 2021
Waltham Abbey - 31 March 2021
Ware - Already closed and won't reopen
Warrington, Orford - 19 May 2021
Wells - 19 May 2021
Whitby - 2 June 2021
Wick - 16 March 2021
Winchester - 26 May 2021
Winsl - 21 April 2021
Wotton-under-Edge - 18 March 2021
**In a statement, TSB said: "We have decided to close our Bolton, Horwich and Bolton, Daubhill branches as we will be investing in a brand new Bolton city centre branch. Bolton Hotel Street will be relocated as part of that. Exact dates have not yet been agreed and we will publish our Branch Reviews for the 2 closing branches at least 12 weeks before they close."
The full list of TSB branches closing in 2020 can be found by clicking here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-30--'Winged angel' tribute to health workers removed

AN ‘ angel ’ sculpture erected to honour the Black Country ’ s health and care workers has been taken down before the winter weather damages it .
But it could be followed by a permanent tribute as Sandwell Council and the artist discuss options for the future .
The ‘ Wings and Scrubs ’ work by Stourbridge artist Luke Perry was always planned to be a temporary installation .
The four-metre tall metal sculpture of a winged medical worker made in Luke ’ s Cradley Heath factory during the spring lockdown has stood in Lightwoods Park in Bearwood since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been overwhelmed by the response to the ‘ angel ’ .
It ’ s unified people and provided a space and a focus for thoughts and conversations about the pandemic and the inspirational efforts of NHS and care workers .
“ Like everyone , I have family members who owe their lives to the NHS and I wanted to create a piece of public art that captured the huge public outpouring of thanks to our health and care workers .
“ The work was not designed to be permanent .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sculpture now , before it begins to show signs of wear and ahead of the winter .
I want people to remember it positively rather than in fading glory .
Luke , who lives in Stourbridge , said the materials from Wings and Scrubs will now be recycled for another project in the Black Country .
Sandwell Council Deputy Leader Councillor Maria Crompton said : “ We would like to thank Luke for the wonderful sculpture .
We have been proud to have it in Sandwell.
” The sculpture was located on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park due to it being a key commuter route used by many hospital and care workers travelling to and from Birmingham and the Black Country .

But it could be followed by a permanent tribute as Sandwell Council and the artist discuss options for the future.
The ‘Wings and Scrubs’ work by Stourbridge artist Luke Perry was always planned to be a temporary installation.
The four-metre tall metal sculpture of a winged medical worker made in Luke’s Cradley Heath factory during the spring lockdown has stood in Lightwoods Park in Bearwood since May.
Luke said: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the response to the ‘angel’. It’s unified people and provided a space and a focus for thoughts and conversations about the pandemic and the inspirational efforts of NHS and care workers.
“Like everyone, I have family members who owe their lives to the NHS and I wanted to create a piece of public art that captured the huge public outpouring of thanks to our health and care workers.
“The work was not designed to be permanent. It’s therefore best to take down the sculpture now, before it begins to show signs of wear and ahead of the winter. I want people to remember it positively rather than in fading glory.
Luke, who lives in Stourbridge, said the materials from Wings and Scrubs will now be recycled for another project in the Black Country.
Sandwell Council Deputy Leader Councillor Maria Crompton said: “We would like to thank Luke for the wonderful sculpture. We have been proud to have it in Sandwell.”
The sculpture was located on the Hagley Road West side of Lightwoods Park due to it being a key commuter route used by many hospital and care workers travelling to and from Birmingham and the Black Country.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--Kidderminster's Brinton Park to undergo £2.4 million revamp

A MULTI-MILLION pound restoration of Kidderminster ’ s Brinton Park will go ahead thanks to a huge National Lottery grant .
Wyre Forest District Council has secured £2.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund to carry out a raft of major improvements to the Sutton Road park , including a new cafe , extension to the Sons of Rest Pavilion and the re-instatement of a historic ornamental pool .
The project aims to breathe new life into the Victorian park , which was gifted to the town by the famous Brinton carpet manufacturing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 130-year-old park ’ s original Victorian landscape design , as well as creating a new community meeting space , installing new public art features and improving the park ’ s entrances and car parking .
Wyre Forest District Council contributed £200,000 towards the project ’ s early stages , which have involved partners from local groups based in the park such as the 21st Wyre Forest Brinton Park Scouts , the Emily Jordan Foundation and The Pickup Artists .
The National Lottery had already awarded a development grant of £217,700 to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helen Dyke , cabinet member for culture , leisure and community protection , said : “ We are absolutely delighted that our application has been successful and we have been able to secure such a substantial investment into the district .
“ The events of this year have helped remind us all just how important our public open spaces are to our mental and physical wellbeing .
“ This scheme will build on and preserve the history and heritage of Brinton Park as well as develop new opportunities and facilities that will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many more years to come .
“ We are grateful to receive the grant and I am in no doubt that the incredibly strong community partnership that has come together to develop and steer this project , will successfully deliver an outstanding public space that local people can enjoy and take pride in .
“ I ’ d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone for working so hard on making this exciting project a reality.
” Anne Jenkins , director for Midlands and East at the National Lottery Heritage Fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support this valuable project , which will help to ensure that this largely unspoilt Victorian landscape , wildlife corridor and community hub at the heart of Kidderminster will be cherished by many generations to come .
`` Parks are increasingly taking on new life as social and cultural green spaces , and are particularly valuable during these difficult times .
`` We look forward to seeing Brinton Park flourish in the years ahead .
”

Wyre Forest District Council has secured £2.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund to carry out a raft of major improvements to the Sutton Road park, including a new cafe, extension to the Sons of Rest Pavilion and the re-instatement of a historic ornamental pool.
The project aims to breathe new life into the Victorian park, which was gifted to the town by the famous Brinton carpet manufacturing company.
The restoration will help reinstate the 130-year-old park’s original Victorian landscape design, as well as creating a new community meeting space, installing new public art features and improving the park’s entrances and car parking.
Wyre Forest District Council contributed £200,000 towards the project’s early stages, which have involved partners from local groups based in the park such as the 21st Wyre Forest Brinton Park Scouts, the Emily Jordan Foundation and The Pickup Artists.
The National Lottery had already awarded a development grant of £217,700 to help draw up the restoration plans.
Councillor Helen Dyke, cabinet member for culture, leisure and community protection, said: “We are absolutely delighted that our application has been successful and we have been able to secure such a substantial investment into the district.
“The events of this year have helped remind us all just how important our public open spaces are to our mental and physical wellbeing.
“This scheme will build on and preserve the history and heritage of Brinton Park as well as develop new opportunities and facilities that will make sure that local people can enjoy for many more years to come.
“We are grateful to receive the grant and I am in no doubt that the incredibly strong community partnership that has come together to develop and steer this project, will successfully deliver an outstanding public space that local people can enjoy and take pride in.
“I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone for working so hard on making this exciting project a reality.”
Anne Jenkins, director for Midlands and East at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “We are delighted to support this valuable project, which will help to ensure that this largely unspoilt Victorian landscape, wildlife corridor and community hub at the heart of Kidderminster will be cherished by many generations to come.
"Parks are increasingly taking on new life as social and cultural green spaces, and are particularly valuable during these difficult times.
"We look forward to seeing Brinton Park flourish in the years ahead.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--Inquest opens after man found dead at Trimpley Reservoir

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a man who drowned at a Worcestershire reservoir .
Michael Cross @ @ @ @ @ Kidderminster Road , Dudley , was found dead on Sunday September 13 at Trimpley Reservoir @ @ @ @ @ , near Bewdley .
An inquest into his death was opened at Black Country Coroner @ @ @ @ @ Monday ( September 28 ) .
The cause of death was given as drowning - @ @ @ @ @ disease .
Area coroner for the Black Country , Joanne Lees , adjourned proceedings until @ @ @ @ @ inquest will be held .

Michael Cross, aged 69, of Kidderminster Road, Dudley, was found dead on Sunday September 13 at Trimpley Reservoir at Eymore Green, Trimpley, near Bewdley.
An inquest into his death was opened at Black Country Coroner's Court in Oldbury on Monday (September 28).
The cause of death was given as drowning - and he also had heart disease.
Area coroner for the Black Country, Joanne Lees, adjourned proceedings until November 9 when a full inquest will be held.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--Pregnant women left waiting to be induced due to staff Covid absences

A MUM is worried about her pregnant daughter who has been waiting several days to have her waters broken at Worcestershire Royal Hospital .
The mum , who wants to remain anonymous , says her 26-year-old daughter was taken to hospital on Friday to be induced and has been waiting since then to go to the delivery suite .
She was told her first grandchild is at risk as he is “ not kicking as much ” and there are “ less movements.
” The hospital trust has said there is a shortage of midwives due to coronavirus and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best care .
The 49-year-old woman said : “ I ’ m just really worried about her and the baby .
Why say the baby needs to be born and then just leave her for days and days ?
What if something goes wrong now because she ’ s been left ?
“ My daughter isn ’ t the only one in this situation , she ’ s been told today there are 14 women waiting for their waters to be broken but not enough staff to look after them.
” The upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly doing their best but they ’ re exhausted .
“ The hospital has just come out of special measures but how when in maternity it ’ s so bad ?
“ This needs to be sorted before a mum or baby dies .
My daughter is scared for her baby.
” She said her daughter , who is 39 weeks pregnant , from Redditch , is on the postnatal ward as the antenatal ward is full .
Justine Jeffery , divisional director of midwifery and gynaecology nursing , said : “ On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to apologise to any expectant mother and their family for any delays in their care , or if any aspect of their care fell below the high standards we set for ourselves .
“ We are currently experiencing some Covid-19 related absence in our midwifery team .
However , putting patients first remains our priority and our clinical teams regularly risk assess each mother to ensure the safety of them and their baby .
`` We are also working in partnership with our neighbouring trusts where necessary to ensure every mum and baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , urgent Covid-19 tests are in place for our own staff to enable their quick return to work where possible .
“ We would always encourage patients and relatives to contact us directly so that we can investigate any concerns . ''

The mum, who wants to remain anonymous, says her 26-year-old daughter was taken to hospital on Friday to be induced and has been waiting since then to go to the delivery suite.
She was told her first grandchild is at risk as he is “not kicking as much” and there are “less movements.”
The hospital trust has said there is a shortage of midwives due to coronavirus and it was ensuring mothers and babies had the best care.
The 49-year-old woman said: “I’m just really worried about her and the baby. Why say the baby needs to be born and then just leave her for days and days? What if something goes wrong now because she’s been left?
“My daughter isn’t the only one in this situation, she’s been told today there are 14 women waiting for their waters to be broken but not enough staff to look after them.”
The upset mum added: “The midwives are clearly doing their best but they’re exhausted.
“The hospital has just come out of special measures but how when in maternity it’s so bad?
“This needs to be sorted before a mum or baby dies. My daughter is scared for her baby.”
She said her daughter, who is 39 weeks pregnant, from Redditch, is on the postnatal ward as the antenatal ward is full.
Justine Jeffery, divisional director of midwifery and gynaecology nursing, said: “On behalf of the trust I would like to apologise to any expectant mother and their family for any delays in their care, or if any aspect of their care fell below the high standards we set for ourselves.
“We are currently experiencing some Covid-19 related absence in our midwifery team. However, putting patients first remains our priority and our clinical teams regularly risk assess each mother to ensure the safety of them and their baby.
"We are also working in partnership with our neighbouring trusts where necessary to ensure every mum and baby gets the best possible care. Additionally, urgent Covid-19 tests are in place for our own staff to enable their quick return to work where possible.
“We would always encourage patients and relatives to contact us directly so that we can investigate any concerns."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--Beales Corner a step closer to getting permanent flood barriers

A SEVEN-year-long battle to get permanent flood defences installed at Beales Corner in Bewdley has taken a step forward after Wyre Forest District Council agreed that working up a business case for the defences should be made an `` absolute priority '' .
An investigation into the flooding caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis in February concluded that `` earlier deployment [ of barriers ] on Severnside South could have saved a number of properties from flooding '' and recommended that a letter be sent to Environment Agency indicating strong support for permanent flood barriers at Beales Corner .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council in June and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard from a handful of the 300 residents and business owners affected by the floods and considered evidence from the Environment Agency , emergency services and local councils .
A report from the council 's Overview and Scrutiny Committee commended the multi-agency response to the floods , but said `` as there was a clear indication of adverse weather conditions , which had led to the deployment of barriers on Severnside North , earlier deployment on Severnside South could have saved a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee also recognised that the cost benefit analysis previously used for assessing the need for flood barriers at Beales Corner to protect 19 houses was no longer applicable , as more than 70 properties were evacuated .
Homes had to be evacuated .
Photo by PA The report reads : `` The committee heard some very persuasive , compelling and heartfelt submissions about the devastating impact that the floods had caused .
`` It had brought to life the reality that it wasn ’ t just water , it was dirty flood water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has had a long-term impact on residents and brought a lot of inconvenience , misery and displeasure to their lives . ''
The report noted that the Environment Agency is now considering the case for a permanent flood scheme for Beale ’ s Corner and is aiming to complete the initial review by the end of the summer .
Speaking at a full council meeting on Wednesday , September 23 , Councillor Marcus Hart , who led the investigation , said : `` Our absolute priority , as you can see from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worked up for permanent flood barriers at Beales Corner and that we send a letter to the Environment Agency expressing our strong support . ''
Councillors unanimously supported the committee 's recommendations , and agreed to ask the Environment Agency for a review into its barrier deployment procedure at Bewdley , taking into account the possibility of extreme local rainfall events as seen in February .
Councillor Fran Oborski said : `` As a member of the Worcestershire LEP ( Local Enterprise Partnership ) board , I will be pushing the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Tenbury ’ s flood barriers have already been approved but money is available for Bewdley - we ’ re just waiting for a full engineering and finance report so we know what the costs will be .
`` Bewdley will be getting flood barriers on the Wribbenhall side , rest assured . ''

An investigation into the flooding caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis in February concluded that "earlier deployment [of barriers] on Severnside South could have saved a number of properties from flooding" and recommended that a letter be sent to Environment Agency indicating strong support for permanent flood barriers at Beales Corner.
An enquiry into the floods was launched by the council in June and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard from a handful of the 300 residents and business owners affected by the floods and considered evidence from the Environment Agency, emergency services and local councils.
A report from the council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee commended the multi-agency response to the floods, but said "as there was a clear indication of adverse weather conditions, which had led to the deployment of barriers on Severnside North, earlier deployment on Severnside South could have saved a number of properties from flooding".
The committee also recognised that the cost benefit analysis previously used for assessing the need for flood barriers at Beales Corner to protect 19 houses was no longer applicable, as more than 70 properties were evacuated.
Homes had to be evacuated. Photo by PA
The report reads: "The committee heard some very persuasive, compelling and heartfelt submissions about the devastating impact that the floods had caused.
"It had brought to life the reality that it wasn’t just water, it was dirty flood water contaminated with sewage and diesel, that has had a long-term impact on residents and brought a lot of inconvenience, misery and displeasure to their lives."
The report noted that the Environment Agency is now considering the case for a permanent flood scheme for Beale’s Corner and is aiming to complete the initial review by the end of the summer.
Speaking at a full council meeting on Wednesday, September 23, Councillor Marcus Hart, who led the investigation, said: "Our absolute priority, as you can see from the report, is that a business case be worked up for permanent flood barriers at Beales Corner and that we send a letter to the Environment Agency expressing our strong support."
Councillors unanimously supported the committee's recommendations, and agreed to ask the Environment Agency for a review into its barrier deployment procedure at Bewdley, taking into account the possibility of extreme local rainfall events as seen in February.
Councillor Fran Oborski said: "As a member of the Worcestershire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) board, I will be pushing the case for permanent flood barriers at Beales Corner.
"Tenbury’s flood barriers have already been approved but money is available for Bewdley - we’re just waiting for a full engineering and finance report so we know what the costs will be.
"Bewdley will be getting flood barriers on the Wribbenhall side, rest assured."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--Paul Hollywood praises Worcestershire hospital patient's poo cake

A YOUNG hospital patient 's unusual request for a cake to celebrate the end of her treatment has received star praise .
Hunnie Morris , who is from Kidderminster , was diagnosed with leukaemia two and a half years ago and celebrated the end of her treatment in August .
The 10-year-old , who is a patient at Worcestershire Royal Hospital , was asked what kind of cake she wanted to celebrate the end of her treatment .
This is done for every patient cared for by the Children 's Clinic team .
Unusually , she asked for a Bristol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust tweeted a picture of Hunnie with the cake , and Bake-Off star Paul Hollywood gave it his seal of approval .
`` That looks delicious !
Star baker , '' wrote Mr Hollywood in response to the trust 's tweet .
The full tweet from the hospital trust said : `` Our children 's clinic team bakes a cake for every child who completes their cancer treatment .
`` When she completed her treatment , Hunnie asked for a ... unique cake of the Bristol Stool Chart .
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Hunnie Morris, who is from Kidderminster, was diagnosed with leukaemia two and a half years ago and celebrated the end of her treatment in August.
The 10-year-old, who is a patient at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, was asked what kind of cake she wanted to celebrate the end of her treatment.
This is done for every patient cared for by the Children's Clinic team.
Unusually, she asked for a Bristol Stool Chart as her design.
The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust tweeted a picture of Hunnie with the cake, and Bake-Off star Paul Hollywood gave it his seal of approval.
"That looks delicious! Star baker," wrote Mr Hollywood in response to the trust's tweet.
The full tweet from the hospital trust said: "Our children's clinic team bakes a cake for every child who completes their cancer treatment.
"When she completed her treatment, Hunnie asked for a... unique cake of the Bristol Stool Chart."