kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--Dunelm reopen stores and launch 'contact-free' click and collect

Home furnishings retailer Dunelm have reopened dozens of stores across the country and introduced a new 'contact-free ' click and collect service .
As part of a careful and gradual reopening process , 39 stores have returned across the UK , with more to follow in the coming weeks .
At the reopened stores , shoppers will have the added option of claiming click and collect orders from their internal collection desk , as well as our external collection point or delivery to car option .
A total of 39 Dunelm stores are now open with social distancing and safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company says all Pausa Coffee Shops will remain closed until the chain feel it 's safe to resume operating again .
The stores that are open are : What changes have been made to click and collect at Dunelm ?
The company have introduced contact-free click and collect at almost every store , with a choice of collection methods - store collection at the door or delivery to your car .
What have Dunelm said ?
A spokesman from the chain said : `` Over the last few weeks we ’ ve worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We took the necessary time to review how we work and how we needed to change , and added in new precautionary measures to make sure every step of the process is safe for all of our colleagues .
`` We ’ re confident that we ’ ve made the right choices , and we ’ re pleased to say that now we are able to offer almost our full range .
`` After taking the time to work out a safe solution , we have re-introduced our two-person delivery service , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For the safety of you and our colleagues these deliveries are completely contact-free , so we will place your order on your doorstep and confirm delivery verbally instead of taking a signature .
`` We have looked extensively into the way we work , and reviewed our processes to make our Click & Collect service completely contact-free and safe for our colleagues and customers .
`` The Government has been supportive of Click & Collect services as long as they are doing their part to protect the health and wellbeing of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we are carefully rolling out two new ways to use Click & Collect , as well as reopening 39 stores as part of a careful and gradual process .
`` Stores are reopening with a few changes to the way we work to ensure everyone is able to shop safely with social distancing and hygiene measures in place .
`` We really appreciate your support and understanding at this time , and we will continue to respond as the situation develops and share any further changes with you . ''

As part of a careful and gradual reopening process, 39 stores have returned across the UK, with more to follow in the coming weeks.
At the reopened stores, shoppers will have the added option of claiming click and collect orders from their internal collection desk, as well as our external collection point or delivery to car option.
Which stores have opened?
A total of 39 Dunelm stores are now open with social distancing and safety measures in place.
However, the company says all Pausa Coffee Shops will remain closed until the chain feel it's safe to resume operating again.
The stores that are open are:
Blackpool
Boston
Bournemouth
Bristol Cribbs Causeway
Cambridge
Chelmsford
Chester
Chesterfield
Coventry
Croydon
Dartford
Derby
Dunstable
Erdington
Greenford
Hastings
Hemel
Hereford
Leeds
Lincoln
Maidstone
Mansfield
Northampton
Norwich
Nottingham
Oldbury
Plymouth
Romford
Sheffield Woodseats
Stockport
Stockton
Sunderland
Swindon
Telford
Thurmaston
Trafford
Weston-Super-Mare
Worcester
York
What changes have been made to click and collect at Dunelm?
The company have introduced contact-free click and collect at almost every store, with a choice of collection methods - store collection at the door or delivery to your car.
What have Dunelm said?
A spokesman from the chain said: "Over the last few weeks we’ve worked hard to carefully reintroduce home delivery.
"We took the necessary time to review how we work and how we needed to change, and added in new precautionary measures to make sure every step of the process is safe for all of our colleagues.
"We’re confident that we’ve made the right choices, and we’re pleased to say that now we are able to offer almost our full range.
"After taking the time to work out a safe solution, we have re-introduced our two-person delivery service, for furniture and larger items.
"For the safety of you and our colleagues these deliveries are completely contact-free, so we will place your order on your doorstep and confirm delivery verbally instead of taking a signature.
"We have looked extensively into the way we work, and reviewed our processes to make our Click & Collect service completely contact-free and safe for our colleagues and customers.
"The Government has been supportive of Click & Collect services as long as they are doing their part to protect the health and wellbeing of the country.
"We're happy to say that we are carefully rolling out two new ways to use Click & Collect, as well as reopening 39 stores as part of a careful and gradual process.
"Stores are reopening with a few changes to the way we work to ensure everyone is able to shop safely with social distancing and hygiene measures in place.
"We really appreciate your support and understanding at this time, and we will continue to respond as the situation develops and share any further changes with you."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--Motorists warned to be alert for spike in 'crash-for-cash' scams

As lockdown eases , motorists returning to the roads have been urged to be wary of scam artists staging accidents .
Changes to restrictions in England mean more motorists are heading out in their cars , creating fresh opportunities for fraudsters - according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau ( IFB ) .
During the strict lockdown phase when roads were up to 80 per cent quieter , the IFB saw a sharp drop in the number of crash-for-cash incidents - where con artists stage a collision to make fraudulent insurance claims .
However , it is warning that fraudsters could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s roads to step up their activities again , putting people ’ s finances and safety at risk .
Crash-for-cash scams work by using dangerous and misleading driving manoeuvres to cause an innocent driver to collide with the con artist ’ s car .
The criminals then make false or inflated claims for damage , personal injuries and loss of earnings .
The IFB estimates that 10 per cent of all personal injury claims are linked to crash-for-cash scams and the fraud costs the insurance industry almost £340 million a year .
Staged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real injuries to innocent victims and have resulted in deaths .
What have the Insurance Fraud Bureau ( IFB ) said ?
Stephen Dalton , head of intelligence and investigations at the IFB , said : “ We ’ ve seen many innocent motorists seriously injured and sadly in some cases killed , all because callous fraudsters want to make some money .
“ The lockdown made it harder for crash-for-cash scammers to facilitate their crime , so after weeks of reduced activity , we have serious concerns they will return in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take a short moment to educate themselves on the warning signs of crash-for-cash scams and our safe driving tips – it could save them from falling victim .
And crucially if you think you ’ ve been a victim , you can report suspicions of insurance fraud to our Cheatline . ''
How to spot and avoid a crash-for-cash scam Crash-for-cash “ accidents ” often sees fraudsters attempt to cause collisions by slamming on their brakes at busy junctions or roundabouts in hope that the driver behind will not be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the fraudster use a decoy vehicle in front of them , which drives erratically or suddenly brakes then drives off , the fraudster behind can brake sharply to cause a collision while diverting suspicion to the vehicle that left the scene .
‘ Giving way ’ is another tactic used , where fraudsters either encourage unsuspecting motorists to pull out of a side road or remain stationary until they creep forward for a clearer view of a junction , then deliberately drive into them .
To help motorists protect themselves , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Always keep a good distance between your vehicle and the one in front to reduce the chance of a collision when slowing down to stop .
According to the DVSA you should leave a gap of : • Four seconds in wet conditions ( double of dry conditions ) • 20 seconds in icy or snowy conditions ( ten times more than dry conditions ) In adverse weather conditions remember to only drive if your journey is essential .
It ’ s also important to pay close attention to the vehicle ahead and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some fraudsters have been known to disable brake lights when attempting crash-for-cash .
Always drive as safely as possible and stick to the rules of the Highway Code .
Look ahead to spot any potential hazards which includes road users ’ behaviour .
If you see activity that looks risky or suspicious from other drivers , their passengers or the condition of their vehicles ( such as rear dents ) , stay calm and keep back .
Suspected insurance fraud activity can be reported to the IFB .
The telltale signs you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The other driver or its passengers may appear unphased after the collision .
In contrast the other driver or passengers may appear to display injuries completely at odds with the impact of the collision .
You may be provided with pre-written insurance details .
What to do if you think you ’ ve been targeted Do not confront the other driver or other passengers if you believe you ’ ve been scammed as it may put your safety at risk .
Continue as normal and exchange your details as legally required .
Note @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver , any passengers and circumstances of the collision .
This can include written information , pictures , dashcam footage and noting any CCTV in the area .
Contact your local police force to report your suspicions and then contact IFB ’ s Cheatline on 0800 422 0421 or at www.insurancefraudbureau.org so the bureau ’ s investigations team can review your evidence .

Changes to restrictions in England mean more motorists are heading out in their cars, creating fresh opportunities for fraudsters - according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB).
During the strict lockdown phase when roads were up to 80 per cent quieter, the IFB saw a sharp drop in the number of crash-for-cash incidents - where con artists stage a collision to make fraudulent insurance claims.
However, it is warning that fraudsters could use the increasing traffic on England’s roads to step up their activities again, putting people’s finances and safety at risk.
Dangerous driving tactics
Crash-for-cash scams work by using dangerous and misleading driving manoeuvres to cause an innocent driver to collide with the con artist’s car.
The criminals then make false or inflated claims for damage, personal injuries and loss of earnings.
The IFB estimates that 10 per cent of all personal injury claims are linked to crash-for-cash scams and the fraud costs the insurance industry almost £340 million a year. Staged accidents are also the cause of many real injuries to innocent victims and have resulted in deaths.
What have the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) said?
Stephen Dalton, head of intelligence and investigations at the IFB, said: “We’ve seen many innocent motorists seriously injured and sadly in some cases killed, all because callous fraudsters want to make some money.
“The lockdown made it harder for crash-for-cash scammers to facilitate their crime, so after weeks of reduced activity, we have serious concerns they will return in a big burst.
“We urge motorists to take a short moment to educate themselves on the warning signs of crash-for-cash scams and our safe driving tips – it could save them from falling victim. And crucially if you think you’ve been a victim, you can report suspicions of insurance fraud to our Cheatline."
How to spot and avoid a crash-for-cash scam
Crash-for-cash “accidents” often sees fraudsters attempt to cause collisions by slamming on their brakes at busy junctions or roundabouts in hope that the driver behind will not be able to stop in time.
In some instances, the fraudster use a decoy vehicle in front of them, which drives erratically or suddenly brakes then drives off, the fraudster behind can brake sharply to cause a collision while diverting suspicion to the vehicle that left the scene.
‘Giving way’ is another tactic used, where fraudsters either encourage unsuspecting motorists to pull out of a side road or remain stationary until they creep forward for a clearer view of a junction, then deliberately drive into them.
To help motorists protect themselves, the IFB has compiled some essential advice:
Keep your distance
Always keep a good distance between your vehicle and the one in front to reduce the chance of a collision when slowing down to stop. According to the DVSA you should leave a gap of:
Two seconds in dry conditions
Four seconds in wet conditions (double of dry conditions)
20 seconds in icy or snowy conditions (ten times more than dry conditions)
In adverse weather conditions remember to only drive if your journey is essential.
It’s also important to pay close attention to the vehicle ahead and not focus only on its lights as some fraudsters have been known to disable brake lights when attempting crash-for-cash.
Stay alert
Always drive as safely as possible and stick to the rules of the Highway Code.
Look ahead to spot any potential hazards which includes road users’ behaviour.
If you see activity that looks risky or suspicious from other drivers, their passengers or the condition of their vehicles (such as rear dents), stay calm and keep back. Suspected insurance fraud activity can be reported to the IFB.
The telltale signs you’ve been in a crash-for-cash’ collision
The other driver or its passengers may appear unphased after the collision.
In contrast the other driver or passengers may appear to display injuries completely at odds with the impact of the collision.
You may be provided with pre-written insurance details.
What to do if you think you’ve been targeted
Do not confront the other driver or other passengers if you believe you’ve been scammed as it may put your safety at risk.
Continue as normal and exchange your details as legally required.
Note as much information as possible about the driver, any passengers and circumstances of the collision.
This can include written information, pictures, dashcam footage and noting any CCTV in the area.
Contact your local police force to report your suspicions and then contact IFB’s Cheatline on 0800 422 0421 or at www.insurancefraudbureau.org so the bureau’s investigations team can review your evidence.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--Stourport traveller 'waiting years for recycling bin'

A TRAVELLER living at a caravan park in Stourport has hit back at the council 's claim it is working hard to increase recycling rates in the area - saying his community has been asking for green bins for five years .
David Doe says he and fellow residents at Lower Heath Caravan Park are still waiting for recycling bins to be delivered despite apparently contacting Wyre Forest District Council on several occasions .
Last week , The Shuttle revealed that some traveller sites are not included in the council 's current recycling schemes , meaning residents are able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste bins .
• 'Unfair ' Wyre Forest bin rules called out as some not required to recycle One binman described the rules as `` unfair '' and claimed refuse collectors are `` told to just take the whole lot to keep the peace '' .
Wyre Forest Council said it had tried to introduce a recycling scheme in the particular area in the past and would be working with the community to reduce waste and increase recycling .
But caravan park resident David said : `` We pay council tax for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just as folks would who live in a house .
`` We have asked for recycling bins many many times but we are still waiting .
I applied again about three of four weeks ago and not heard a thing .
`` We can ’ t even get new bins delivered - my parents have bins dated 1984 !
Perhaps Wyre Forest Council need to get their act together . ''
Councillor John Thomas , Wyre Forest District Council ’ s cabinet member for operational services , said : “ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen to recycle as it is our intention to introduce this very shortly .
`` We want to work with all the site residents so that they can play their part in helping to reduce waste . ''

David Doe says he and fellow residents at Lower Heath Caravan Park are still waiting for recycling bins to be delivered despite apparently contacting Wyre Forest District Council on several occasions.
Last week, The Shuttle revealed that some traveller sites are not included in the council's current recycling schemes, meaning residents are able to dispose of all rubbish in their general waste bins.
One binman described the rules as "unfair" and claimed refuse collectors are "told to just take the whole lot to keep the peace".
Wyre Forest Council said it had tried to introduce a recycling scheme in the particular area in the past and would be working with the community to reduce waste and increase recycling.
But caravan park resident David said: "We pay council tax for our bins to be tipped every week, just as folks would who live in a house.
"We have asked for recycling bins many many times but we are still waiting. I applied again about three of four weeks ago and not heard a thing.
"We can’t even get new bins delivered - my parents have bins dated 1984! Perhaps Wyre Forest Council need to get their act together."
Councillor John Thomas, Wyre Forest District Council’s cabinet member for operational services, said: “It’s pleasing to hear that the residents are keen to recycle as it is our intention to introduce this very shortly.
"We want to work with all the site residents so that they can play their part in helping to reduce waste."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--Stourport RAF veteran turns 100 in lockdown

AN RAF veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday during lockdown at a Stourport care home .
Reg Fidoe was unable to celebrate his milestone birthday with family due to lockdown restrictions , so staff at Areley House Residential Home threw him a party .
Reg was the youngest of six children on May 15 , 1920 in Eardiston in Worcestershire .
He served in the RAF during the Second World War and - shortly after the fighting in Europe had ended - married his wife Nellie in July 1945 .
The pair went on to have three children together - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Reg has two grandchildren , five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren .
Reg later moved to Stourport , where he worked in various fields - as a railway porter , at Roger Constant , C MC Carpets and Parsons Chain .
He was a member of the local RAF club and spent many years raising money for the Wing Appeal .
Nowadays , Reg loves reading the newspaper , watching television , and reciting his funny limericks to Areley House staff to make them laugh .
Reg 's three daughters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus lockdown have been unable to see their dad for several weeks .
A spokesman for the home said : `` A big party was planned and all his family were going to come to celebrate , but unfortunately due to the lockdown because of coronavirus , the family were unable to see him .
`` We went ahead and had a party in the home for him with cake , music , all the decorations in place , and most importantly to Reg - beer !
`` We 've made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , but we will have a big party to celebrate with his family when it 's safe to do so . ''

Reg Fidoe was unable to celebrate his milestone birthday with family due to lockdown restrictions, so staff at Areley House Residential Home threw him a party.
Reg was the youngest of six children on May 15, 1920 in Eardiston in Worcestershire.
He served in the RAF during the Second World War and - shortly after the fighting in Europe had ended - married his wife Nellie in July 1945.
The pair went on to have three children together - Janet, Margaret and Eileen.
Today, Reg has two grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Reg later moved to Stourport, where he worked in various fields - as a railway porter, at Roger Constant, C MC Carpets and Parsons Chain.
He was a member of the local RAF club and spent many years raising money for the Wing Appeal.
Nowadays, Reg loves reading the newspaper, watching television, and reciting his funny limericks to Areley House staff to make them laugh.
Reg's three daughters regularly come to visit, but because of the coronavirus lockdown have been unable to see their dad for several weeks.
A spokesman for the home said: "A big party was planned and all his family were going to come to celebrate, but unfortunately due to the lockdown because of coronavirus, the family were unable to see him.
"We went ahead and had a party in the home for him with cake, music, all the decorations in place, and most importantly to Reg - beer!
"We've made it as special as we can for him, but we will have a big party to celebrate with his family when it's safe to do so."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--Concerns growing for missing girl with Kidderminster connections

POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 16-year-old girl who has connections in Kidderminster .
Cherise @ @ @ @ @ the Morrison ’ s in Droitwich on Sunday 17 May wearing pink and black Nike @ @ @ @ @ described as white , around 5ft tall and has long dark brown hair .
She @ @ @ @ @ connections in Kidderminster but may have travelled further .
People with information are urged to @ @ @ @ @ 190520 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--Nick Grimshaw, Paloma Faith and David Haye are hosting the UK’s biggest virtual dinner party

Celebrities including Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw , singer Paloma Faith and boxer David Haye are to host the UK 's biggest virtual dinner party .
Recipe box brand Gousto is launching a bid to bring one million people together through the online event .
The initiative , which takes place at 8pm on Friday , May 22 , comes as over three quarters of Brits ( 78 per cent ) were found to believe that cooking food and sharing meals brings people together , no matter what ’ s going on in the world .
For one night only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party , which may be the UK 's biggest ever virtual dinner party , is free for everyone to attend .
How will it work ?
Joining from the comfort of their own kitchens , the four dinner guests - Nick Grimshaw , Paloma Faith , David Haye , and Katherine Ryan - will serve-up an unmissable evening of entertainment over delicious food .
People joining from home will be able to ask them questions , participate in group photos , and get involved in a variety of unique interactive moments that bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrate community spirit .
Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw , and the host of Table for 1 Million , said : “ My love for food has grown to a whole new level during the lockdown .
`` Tea time is the best time so I can ’ t wait to get thousands of people around the same virtual table at Table for 1 Million with my three dreamy guests , Paloma , Katherine , and David.
” In the lead-up to the event , people are able to book a seat at Table for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delicious Gousto recipes to cook and enjoy at the dinner party .
The dishes range from a 'Garlicky Chicken Kiev with Green Beans ' to 'Creamy two-mushroom Risotto ' .
There 's also an official Spotify playlist , featuring tracks selected by the celebrity dinner guests , that diners can tune into on the night whilst they are cooking and eating .
Boxing champion David Haye added : “ I must admit I do love good food , I ’ ve been doing more cooking during lockdown - it ’ s been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now a real moment in the day , a social occasion .
I tend to put on some music and hope for the best .
`` For me , Gousto ’ s Table for 1 Million is doing two great things - bringing people together across the country and raising donations for the Trussell Trust foodbank charity , which is so important during this time .
`` I can ’ t wait to get around that virtual table with Nick , Katherine , Paloma , and celebrate great food with everybody in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in To join in , book your seat at Gousto ’ s Table for 1 Million virtual dinner party with your friends and family , and download four official Gousto recipes by visiting www.tablefor1million.com .

Recipe box brand Gousto is launching a bid to bring one million people together through the online event.
The initiative, which takes place at 8pm on Friday, May 22, comes as over three quarters of Brits (78 per cent) were found to believe that cooking food and sharing meals brings people together, no matter what’s going on in the world.
For one night only, the Table for 1 Million dinner party, which may be the UK's biggest ever virtual dinner party, is free for everyone to attend.
How will it work?
Joining from the comfort of their own kitchens, the four dinner guests - Nick Grimshaw, Paloma Faith, David Haye, and Katherine Ryan - will serve-up an unmissable evening of entertainment over delicious food.
People joining from home will be able to ask them questions, participate in group photos, and get involved in a variety of unique interactive moments that bring everyone close together, in order to celebrate community spirit.
Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw, and the host of Table for 1 Million, said: “My love for food has grown to a whole new level during the lockdown.
"Tea time is the best time so I can’t wait to get thousands of people around the same virtual table at Table for 1 Million with my three dreamy guests, Paloma, Katherine, and David.”
What's for dinner?
In the lead-up to the event, people are able to book a seat at Table for 1 Million and access one of four delicious Gousto recipes to cook and enjoy at the dinner party.
The dishes range from a 'Garlicky Chicken Kiev with Green Beans' to 'Creamy two-mushroom Risotto'. There's also an official Spotify playlist, featuring tracks selected by the celebrity dinner guests, that diners can tune into on the night whilst they are cooking and eating.
Boxing champion David Haye added: “I must admit I do love good food, I’ve been doing more cooking during lockdown - it’s been a steep learning curve, but mealtimes are now a real moment in the day, a social occasion. I tend to put on some music and hope for the best.
"For me, Gousto’s Table for 1 Million is doing two great things - bringing people together across the country and raising donations for the Trussell Trust foodbank charity, which is so important during this time.
"I can’t wait to get around that virtual table with Nick, Katherine, Paloma, and celebrate great food with everybody in their homes.”
Here's how to join in
To join in, book your seat at Gousto’s Table for 1 Million virtual dinner party with your friends and family, and download four official Gousto recipes by visiting www.tablefor1million.com.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--British Gas customers can get five days of electricity for FREE

British Gas is giving a select number of customers five days of free electricity .
Who is eligible for the offer ?
The offer is only available to those who are part of the British Gas loyalty scheme , which is available to all energy customers .
Launched in 2017 , the scheme provides customers with various discounts on restaurants and days out , along with prize draws for live entertainment and holidays .
Customers can receive up to 20 free energy days per year through the loyalty scheme , with the amount depending on how long they have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , British Gas is offering five extra days completely free , as customers are spending more time at home due to coronavirus , and increasing their energy usage as a result .
However , customers can not choose which five days to get free themselves .
Instead , British Gas will take an average daily price for your energy usage per month and deduct that amount from your next bill .
The value of the free electricity is dependent on an individual customers ’ average consumption and tariff prices .
According to government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost almost £57 per month in 2019 , meaning customers would save roughly £9 by claiming the offer from British Gas .
But the freebie will come as a welcome reprieve for many , with energy bills having climbed by £32 per month during the UK lockdown .
How do I claim it ?
To claim the five free energy days , you need to sign up to British Gas Rewards .
This can be done via the British Gas website , or through your online account .
Once you have signed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers and claim the free energy days .
If you are already a rewards user , be sure to claim the offer before it expires on May 25 .
Should I still be working from home ?
If your electricity bill has been climbing due to working from home , you will still have to deal with the added expense for a while longer .
Despite lockdown restrictions slowly starting to ease in some parts of the UK , the government has advised workers to continue working from home wherever possible .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social contacts across the country , thereby keeping transmissions as low as possible .
Workers in England who are unable to work from home can now travel to work , if their workplace is open .
Sectors of the economy that are allowed to be open include food production , construction , manufacturing , logistics , distribution and scientific research in laboratories .
In Scotland , the ‘ stay at home ’ message still remains in place , meaning people should not leave their households for work unless they are a key worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland , with the overarching stay at home message still very much in place .

Who is eligible for the offer?
The offer is only available to those who are part of the British Gas loyalty scheme, which is available to all energy customers.
Launched in 2017, the scheme provides customers with various discounts on restaurants and days out, along with prize draws for live entertainment and holidays.
Customers can receive up to 20 free energy days per year through the loyalty scheme, with the amount depending on how long they have been with the supplier.
At the moment, British Gas is offering five extra days completely free, as customers are spending more time at home due to coronavirus, and increasing their energy usage as a result. However, customers cannot choose which five days to get free themselves.
Instead, British Gas will take an average daily price for your energy usage per month and deduct that amount from your next bill.
The value of the free electricity is dependent on an individual customers’ average consumption and tariff prices.
According to government figures, the average monthly electricity bill cost almost £57 per month in 2019, meaning customers would save roughly £9 by claiming the offer from British Gas.
But the freebie will come as a welcome reprieve for many, with energy bills having climbed by £32 per month during the UK lockdown.
How do I claim it?
To claim the five free energy days, you need to sign up to British Gas Rewards.
This can be done via the British Gas website, or through your online account.
Once you have signed up, simply select the list of available offers and claim the free energy days.
If you are already a rewards user, be sure to claim the offer before it expires on May 25.
Should I still be working from home?
If your electricity bill has been climbing due to working from home, you will still have to deal with the added expense for a while longer.
Despite lockdown restrictions slowly starting to ease in some parts of the UK, the government has advised workers to continue working from home wherever possible.
This is to help minimise the number of social contacts across the country, thereby keeping transmissions as low as possible.
Workers in England who are unable to work from home can now travel to work, if their workplace is open. Sectors of the economy that are allowed to be open include food production, construction, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and scientific research in laboratories.
In Scotland, the ‘stay at home’ message still remains in place, meaning people should not leave their households for work unless they are a key worker.
Similar rules apply in Wales and Northern Ireland, with the overarching stay at home message still very much in place.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--This is why many RAF planes have been seen during the UK lockdown

Many large military aircraft have been spotted in the skies across the UK over in recent weeks .
Out in the countryside , several people have reportedly heard jets flying through the skies late at night .
Now the RAF has spoken out to reassure the public that there is nothing sinister taking place and reveal the real reason why its aircraft have been seen across the country .
Some of the most noticeable planes to have been spotted in the skies were from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire .
The large aircraft have been observed circling many areas of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lancashire , as well as making brief landings during `` touch and go '' manoeuvres designed to practice these tricky and sometimes risky touchdowns .
In wartime , some planes have to make landings on rough terrain , so it 's imperative that pilots are as well-practised as possible .
This is an Airbus A400M Atlas , the type of airfact seen over Glasgow in recent weeks ( Image : RAF ) What have the RAF said ?
A spokesman from RAF Lossiemouth told our sister title , The Herald : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have become more aware and interested in these activities .
`` To be clear , these were all occurring prior to the pandemic .
But a lack of civil aviation now makes them stand out more .
`` Many of the larger aircraft based out of RAF Brize Norton , such as the C-130 Hercules , A400M Atlas , A330-200MRTT Voyager , and C-17 Globemaster regularly fly on essential , but routine training missions around the United Kingdom .
`` The C-130 and A400 in particular fly quite low-level profiles , and on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in areas where there are not established runway surfaces .
`` This can include landing on beaches , for example . ''
The quiet skies have made it easier to spot military planes , which can sometimes be identified and followed using apps like FlightRadar24 .
Occasionally , the military planes have been observed performing strange-looking manoeuvres such as flying around in circles ( which you can see in the image below showing a late-night flight in the north-east of Scotland on Monday , May 11 ) .
The RAF said these odd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aircraft were involved in mid-air refuelling .
For the last three weeks RAF Lossiemouth has been involved in night flying exercise which concluded on Friday , May 15 involving Typhoon jets .
`` During our night flying window , we launched our first set of sorties around 1430 , '' the spokesman added .
`` This meant we were able to generate two or three training serials a day – two in daylight , and one in low-light conditions .
`` The Typhoon is a multi-role aircraft , which means it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different missions while in the air ; air-to-air and air-to-ground manoeuvres to name two .
`` To enable our Typhoons to stay on task for longer and travel larger distances , we are often supported by Voyagers – the RAF ’ s air-to-air refuelling aircraft based at RAF Brize Norton .
`` These Voyager aircraft will fly ‘ racetracks in the sky ’ , and are usually visible on flight tracking websites which pick up ADS-B . ''
In the UK , live-armed Typhoons are on `` constant standby to react against unidentified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aircraft that are operating in an unusual manner , which may pose a threat '' .
Typhoons are often scrambled on `` Quick Reaction Alert '' missions to intercept planes which enter British airspace '' Our last intercept was against two Bear-F – Russian Maritime Patrol Aircraft on April 19 , '' the RAF Lossiemouth spokesman said .
`` Additionally the Typhoon Force are involved in NATO Air Policing missions , such as Op AZOTIZE in Lithuania where 6 Squadron deployed a few weeks ago .
`` Typhoons have also been involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find out what a military aircraft is doing in the skies If you 're worried by the sudden appearance of a military aeroplane , you can generally find out what it 's up to by visiting offical Twitter accounts or the RAF website .
`` The RAF has always been open about its operations and exercises , '' the spokesman continued .
`` With the public now spending more time at home , many have taken to their gardens or spent more time on their phones .
`` They have also become more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ houses , and we ’ ve seen a significant increase in interest in routine , but essential flying as a result .
`` When we do launch Quick Reaction Alert , wherever possible we publish information as to who we intercepted , what the aircraft were doing , why the interception was carried out , roughly where it all happened , and we aim to answer as many questions we can whilst maintaining operational security .
`` It ’ s vital that the public understand why this activity is essential to the defence @ @ @ @ @ @

Out in the countryside, several people have reportedly heard jets flying through the skies late at night.
Now the RAF has spoken out to reassure the public that there is nothing sinister taking place and reveal the real reason why its aircraft have been seen across the country.
Some of the most noticeable planes to have been spotted in the skies were from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
The large aircraft have been observed circling many areas of the UK, including places like Glasgow and Lancashire, as well as making brief landings during "touch and go" manoeuvres designed to practice these tricky and sometimes risky touchdowns.
In wartime, some planes have to make landings on rough terrain, so it's imperative that pilots are as well-practised as possible.
This is an Airbus A400M Atlas, the type of airfact seen over Glasgow in recent weeks (Image: RAF)
What have the RAF said?
A spokesman from RAF Lossiemouth told our sister title, The Herald: "Due to the lockdown, the public have become more aware and interested in these activities.
"To be clear, these were all occurring prior to the pandemic. But a lack of civil aviation now makes them stand out more.
"Many of the larger aircraft based out of RAF Brize Norton, such as the C-130 Hercules, A400M Atlas, A330-200MRTT Voyager, and C-17 Globemaster regularly fly on essential, but routine training missions around the United Kingdom.
"The C-130 and A400 in particular fly quite low-level profiles, and on operations they will be used to land in areas where there are not established runway surfaces.
"This can include landing on beaches, for example."
Military planes spotted on FlightRadar24
The quiet skies have made it easier to spot military planes, which can sometimes be identified and followed using apps like FlightRadar24.
Occasionally, the military planes have been observed performing strange-looking manoeuvres such as flying around in circles (which you can see in the image below showing a late-night flight in the north-east of Scotland on Monday, May 11).
The RAF said these odd flight patterns have a clear explanation - the aircraft were involved in mid-air refuelling.
For the last three weeks RAF Lossiemouth has been involved in night flying exercise which concluded on Friday, May 15 involving Typhoon jets.
"During our night flying window, we launched our first set of sorties around 1430," the spokesman added.
"This meant we were able to generate two or three training serials a day – two in daylight, and one in low-light conditions.
"The Typhoon is a multi-role aircraft, which means it’s able to conduct a number of different missions while in the air; air-to-air and air-to-ground manoeuvres to name two.
"To enable our Typhoons to stay on task for longer and travel larger distances, we are often supported by Voyagers – the RAF’s air-to-air refuelling aircraft based at RAF Brize Norton.
"These Voyager aircraft will fly ‘racetracks in the sky’, and are usually visible on flight tracking websites which pick up ADS-B."
Military aircraft are on 'constant standby'
In the UK, live-armed Typhoons are on "constant standby to react against unidentified aircraft approaching UK airspace as well as aircraft that are operating in an unusual manner, which may pose a threat".
Typhoons are often scrambled on "Quick Reaction Alert" missions to intercept planes which enter British airspace
"Our last intercept was against two Bear-F – Russian Maritime Patrol Aircraft on April 19," the RAF Lossiemouth spokesman said.
"Additionally the Typhoon Force are involved in NATO Air Policing missions, such as Op AZOTIZE in Lithuania where 6 Squadron deployed a few weeks ago.
"Typhoons have also been involved in strikes against Daesh."
A Typhoon jet
How to find out what a military aircraft is doing in the skies
If you're worried by the sudden appearance of a military aeroplane, you can generally find out what it's up to by visiting offical Twitter accounts or the RAF website.
"The RAF has always been open about its operations and exercises," the spokesman continued.
"With the public now spending more time at home, many have taken to their gardens or spent more time on their phones.
"They have also become more acutely aware of the noises above their houses, and we’ve seen a significant increase in interest in routine, but essential flying as a result.
"When we do launch Quick Reaction Alert, wherever possible we publish information as to who we intercepted, what the aircraft were doing, why the interception was carried out, roughly where it all happened, and we aim to answer as many questions we can whilst maintaining operational security.
"It’s vital that the public understand why this activity is essential to the defence of the United Kingdom."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Schools trust will offer PPE to Wyre Forest teachers

SEVERAL schools in Wyre Forest will be making PPE available to teachers - despite the government saying it is not needed - as students from select year groups prepare to return to lessons from as early as June 1 .
The government has said it wants children in nursery , reception , year one and year six to begin a phased return to schools next month , but surveys sent to parents from one local trust suggest as many as half will be keeping their children at home .
Chris King , CEO of the Severn Academies Educational Trust ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Stourport High and several primary schools in Wyre Forest , said it was using government safety guidelines as a “ bare minimum ” when planning how to get schools safely up and running .
Photos of Kempsey Primary School , near Worcester , show how schools could look when they reopen next month .
Photo by Jacob King/PA Mr King said : “ As soon as Boris made his announcement about the phased reopening of schools , we got a survey out to our staff to ask what their concerns were .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a bit like a snow day – the reason we can ’ t open is because we can ’ t get the staff in - so we needed to find out what our staffing levels were going to be like .
“ One of things that came back was the concern and national discussion about PPE .
The government guidance is reasonably explicit in places - for example saying staff don ’ t need PPE .
We ’ re doing something slightly different .
“ We ’ re not saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it at all , but we will make it available to staff that wish to wear it to help support staff and help with any anxiety about coming back to school.
” Students returning to SAET schools will be divided into smaller classes , with an allocated staff member who will stay with children throughout lessons and breaks .
The schools will also be setting up wash stations , separating desks and staggering toilet trips and lunch breaks , as well as organising additional cleaning throughout the day .
Children abide by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ washing their hands at Kempsey Primary School in Worcestershire .
Pic .
Jacob King/PA Mr King said he expects around half of the applicable students to return to school when they reopen , based on feedback from parents .
He said : “ Our heads have contacted parents and asked if they are planning to send their children back to school at this time .
I wouldn ’ t like to put an exact figure on it at the moment but the response has been about half and half .
We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to school .
“ That could be for a variety of reasons .
Some children have been self-isolating or have underlying medical conditions .
Other parents are just not confident at this time that the government message is the right one.
” Mr King added : “ We have been managing this situation in schools for many months now .
This is just an extension of what we ’ re already doing .
“ We will be following government guidance to make our school environments as safe as we can do for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour said scientific data is needed to back up the government ’ s assertions that it is safe to go back to school .
Spokesman Stephen Brown said : “ Until a return is safe and evidenced as such , there will be justified scepticism .
Consequently , significant numbers of parents will prefer to keep their children at home to protect them and their family - teachers included .
“ There will also be different risks for primary and secondary schools .
It ’ s going to be harder inside primary schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secondary schools , the risks are heightened on the journey to and from school .
How is it feasible to stop teenage children mixing ?
In both primary and secondary schools , these things increase the risk for pupils , their families , and school staff.
” Worcestershire county councillor Marcus Hart , cabinet member for education , said the decision to open any authority-maintained school would be based on the results of individual risk assessments .
Cllr Hart said : `` We are working very closely with a group of school leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school has an individual tailored plan for re-opening , based on their individual circumstances . ''

The government has said it wants children in nursery, reception, year one and year six to begin a phased return to schools next month, but surveys sent to parents from one local trust suggest as many as half will be keeping their children at home.
Chris King, CEO of the Severn Academies Educational Trust (SAET), which runs Baxter College, Stourport High and several primary schools in Wyre Forest, said it was using government safety guidelines as a “bare minimum” when planning how to get schools safely up and running.
Photos of Kempsey Primary School, near Worcester, show how schools could look when they reopen next month. Photo by Jacob King/PA
Mr King said: “As soon as Boris made his announcement about the phased reopening of schools, we got a survey out to our staff to ask what their concerns were.
“A key challenge is staffing. It’s a bit like a snow day – the reason we can’t open is because we can’t get the staff in - so we needed to find out what our staffing levels were going to be like.
“One of things that came back was the concern and national discussion about PPE. The government guidance is reasonably explicit in places - for example saying staff don’t need PPE. We’re doing something slightly different.
“We’re not saying we’re forcing people to wear it at all, but we will make it available to staff that wish to wear it to help support staff and help with any anxiety about coming back to school.”
Students returning to SAET schools will be divided into smaller classes, with an allocated staff member who will stay with children throughout lessons and breaks. The schools will also be setting up wash stations, separating desks and staggering toilet trips and lunch breaks, as well as organising additional cleaning throughout the day.
Children abide by a traffic light system for social distancing when washing their hands at Kempsey Primary School in Worcestershire. Pic. Jacob King/PA
Mr King said he expects around half of the applicable students to return to school when they reopen, based on feedback from parents.
He said: “Our heads have contacted parents and asked if they are planning to send their children back to school at this time. I wouldn’t like to put an exact figure on it at the moment but the response has been about half and half. We’re certainly not looking at a wholesale return to school.
“That could be for a variety of reasons. Some children have been self-isolating or have underlying medical conditions. Other parents are just not confident at this time that the government message is the right one.”
Mr King added: “We have been managing this situation in schools for many months now. This is just an extension of what we’re already doing.
“We will be following government guidance to make our school environments as safe as we can do for our children and staff.”
But Wyre Forest Labour said scientific data is needed to back up the government’s assertions that it is safe to go back to school.
Spokesman Stephen Brown said: “Until a return is safe and evidenced as such, there will be justified scepticism. Consequently, significant numbers of parents will prefer to keep their children at home to protect them and their family - teachers included.
“There will also be different risks for primary and secondary schools. It’s going to be harder inside primary schools to maintain social distancing.
“For secondary schools, the risks are heightened on the journey to and from school. How is it feasible to stop teenage children mixing? In both primary and secondary schools, these things increase the risk for pupils, their families, and school staff.”
Worcestershire county councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member for education, said the decision to open any authority-maintained school would be based on the results of individual risk assessments.
Cllr Hart said: "We are working very closely with a group of school leaders and other colleagues to ensure that each school has an individual tailored plan for re-opening, based on their individual circumstances."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Kidderminster teen urges others to speak out after sexual assault

A STUDENT from Kidderminster who says she was sexually assaulted while riding her bike during lockdown is encouraging other victims to speak out .
Megan Massey has waived her right to anonymity in the hope that sharing her story will inspire others in her position to report their assaults and seek support .
The 17-year-old has told how she was sexually assaulted by two males while out for her daily exercise along the River Severn in Stourport on April 16 .
She said she was riding her bike when two males with three dogs blocked her path .
Megan says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her bike and touched her inappropriately .
Megan was out on a bike ride in Stourport during lockdown when the assault took place Megan then climbed off the bike to turn around , when the other male took the bike off her and pushed it along Severn Way and into a wooded area near to Britannia Gardens , where Megan says she was sexually assaulted while trying to get her bike back .
`` I was shaky and upset afterwards , '' said Megan .
`` I pushed my bike back down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go in that area because of what happened .
`` I made my way down to the boat club and sat on a bench and called the police .
`` I was debating whether to report it or not because I was thinking 'they didn ’ t rape me ' , but they did assault me .
`` I 'm glad I did .
Police came straight away and brought two police vans and a car .
They were very supportive . ''
Police say no one has been arrested for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing .
Megan added : `` I did n't know straight away that I wanted to tell people about what happened to me , but I realised it 's not my fault and I want to help others .
`` If I can use what happened to inspire other people to speak up - it does n't matter if it 's straight away or a long time after it 's happened - that police can help .
`` I want people in my situation to know that they have done nothing wrong .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ support from her family and a college counsellor .
Detective Inspector Justin Taylor , from West Mercia Police , said : “ Suffering a sexual assault is an horrific ordeal for the victim and I commend the courage and bravery of anyone , like Megan , who decides to speak out in order to raise the awareness of reporting such assaults to the police .
“ I would say to any victim , female or male , who has been sexually assaulted to please come forward and report your experience to us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ full knowledge that you will be supported by West Mercia Police throughout the entire investigation and any judicial process.
” Anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault can also contact the Victim Advice Line , a free and confidential support service for victims of crime in West Mercia .
Anyone can call 0800 952 3000 or email info @ victimadviceline.org.uk for support .

Megan Massey has waived her right to anonymity in the hope that sharing her story will inspire others in her position to report their assaults and seek support.
The 17-year-old has told how she was sexually assaulted by two males while out for her daily exercise along the River Severn in Stourport on April 16.
She said she was riding her bike when two males with three dogs blocked her path. Megan says one of the males mounted the back of her bike and touched her inappropriately.
Megan was out on a bike ride in Stourport during lockdown when the assault took place
Megan then climbed off the bike to turn around, when the other male took the bike off her and pushed it along Severn Way and into a wooded area near to Britannia Gardens, where Megan says she was sexually assaulted while trying to get her bike back.
"I was shaky and upset afterwards," said Megan. "I pushed my bike back down the canal and told a lady not to go in that area because of what happened.
"I made my way down to the boat club and sat on a bench and called the police.
"I was debating whether to report it or not because I was thinking 'they didn’t rape me', but they did assault me.
"I'm glad I did. Police came straight away and brought two police vans and a car. They were very supportive."
Police say no one has been arrested for the assault, but said the investigation is ongoing.
Megan added: "I didn't know straight away that I wanted to tell people about what happened to me, but I realised it's not my fault and I want to help others.
"If I can use what happened to inspire other people to speak up - it doesn't matter if it's straight away or a long time after it's happened - that police can help.
"I want people in my situation to know that they have done nothing wrong."
Megan says she is now receiving support from her family and a college counsellor.
Detective Inspector Justin Taylor, from West Mercia Police, said: “Suffering a sexual assault is an horrific ordeal for the victim and I commend the courage and bravery of anyone, like Megan, who decides to speak out in order to raise the awareness of reporting such assaults to the police.
“I would say to any victim, female or male, who has been sexually assaulted to please come forward and report your experience to us.
"You can do this in the full knowledge that you will be supported by West Mercia Police throughout the entire investigation and any judicial process.”
Anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault can also contact the Victim Advice Line, a free and confidential support service for victims of crime in West Mercia. Anyone can call 0800 952 3000 or email info@victimadviceline.org.uk for support.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--McDonald's reopens some drive-thrus - but not in Kidderminster

MCDONALD 'S fans in Kidderminster will have to wait for their Big Mac fix , after the fast food giant announced a full list of restaurants reopening this week .
Branches at Worcester Road and Weavers Wharf in Kidderminster are not amongst the national list of restaurants to relaunch for drive-thru customers , as the company slowly reopens from the coronavirus lockdown .
The list , published on Thursday , shows restaurants set to reopen for drive-thru and deliveries are located mainly in London and the south east of England .
They will offer a limited menu between 11am and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged .
Staff will be temperature checked before each shift and the number of workers on each site will be reduced to ensure social distancing , McDonald 's bosses said .
Perspex screens are installed at all drive-thru windows and staff will be given protective equipment , the company added .
While Wyre Forest may be missing out on the McDonald 's UK relaunch , KFC in Stourport Road has already reopened for drive-thru and takeaway , and the Starbucks next door is set to welcome customers back this Friday .
The KFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Starbucks will open from 8am to 4pm , both offering limited menus .

Branches at Worcester Road and Weavers Wharf in Kidderminster are not amongst the national list of restaurants to relaunch for drive-thru customers, as the company slowly reopens from the coronavirus lockdown.
The list, published on Thursday, shows restaurants set to reopen for drive-thru and deliveries are located mainly in London and the south east of England.
They will offer a limited menu between 11am and 10pm and contactless payment is also being encouraged.
Staff will be temperature checked before each shift and the number of workers on each site will be reduced to ensure social distancing, McDonald's bosses said.
Perspex screens are installed at all drive-thru windows and staff will be given protective equipment, the company added.
While Wyre Forest may be missing out on the McDonald's UK relaunch, KFC in Stourport Road has already reopened for drive-thru and takeaway, and the Starbucks next door is set to welcome customers back this Friday.
The KFC drive-thru is trading from midday to 9pm and Starbucks will open from 8am to 4pm, both offering limited menus.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--McDonald's reopens: Queues outside several UK branches

Police have been called to McDonald 's branches across the UK as restaurants begin to reopen .
Forces were called to a drive-thru McDonald ’ s in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday , after dozens of customers turned up when it re-opened .
Fans were pictured walking around car parks , despite social distancing laws , while hundreds of cars queued around the block to pick up orders , almost eight weeks after 1,270 branches were closed to the public .
Officers attended the Boongate store in Peterborough after it opened to customers at 11am with a limited menu , accepting drive-thru @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen queuing around the car park as customers rushed to get their hands on burgers , fries and milkshakes .
And it 's similar scenes at restaurants elsewhere , as fans gather to pick up orders amid the ongoing pandemic .
It comes as the fast food company announced plans to reopen all drive-thru branches by June , including 39 in the UK today .
A statement from McDonald 's said : `` With restaurant teams adjusting to new procedures to enable safe working and social distancing , things may take a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` McDonald ’ s and its franchisees are working closely with local authorities and the police , and may determine that it is necessary to close Drive Thru lanes if queues cause disruption at busier sites or put employees or customers at risk . ''
The latest restaurants to open , located in London , the south-east of England and Ireland , will offer a limited menu between 11am and 10pm .
McDonald 's says the reasoning behind selecting the 39 stores is because they are all close to one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Government guidelines , perspex screens have been installed at drive thru windows and employees have been told to wear protective equipment .
Dividers have also been put in place , including cones across car parks , with store security patrolling zones to ensure the reopenings comply with social distancing and ongoing lockdown measures .
And , like rivals , customers will be asked to pay using contactless where possible , with a spending cap of £25 per car .

Forces were called to a drive-thru McDonald’s in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday, after dozens of customers turned up when it re-opened.
Fans were pictured walking around car parks, despite social distancing laws, while hundreds of cars queued around the block to pick up orders, almost eight weeks after 1,270 branches were closed to the public.
Officers attended the Boongate store in Peterborough after it opened to customers at 11am with a limited menu, accepting drive-thru orders only.
Dozens of cars were seen queuing around the car park as customers rushed to get their hands on burgers, fries and milkshakes.
And it's similar scenes at restaurants elsewhere, as fans gather to pick up orders amid the ongoing pandemic.
It comes as the fast food company announced plans to reopen all drive-thru branches by June, including 39 in the UK today.
A statement from McDonald's said: "With restaurant teams adjusting to new procedures to enable safe working and social distancing, things may take a little longer – and high demand is anticipated.
"McDonald’s and its franchisees are working closely with local authorities and the police, and may determine that it is necessary to close Drive Thru lanes if queues cause disruption at busier sites or put employees or customers at risk."
The latest restaurants to open, located in London, the south-east of England and Ireland, will offer a limited menu between 11am and 10pm.
McDonald's says the reasoning behind selecting the 39 stores is because they are all close to one of the company's distribution centres.
Full list of McDonald's restaurants open
Drive Thru only
Ipswich – Ranelagh Road
Ipswich – Ravenswood
Ipswich – Whitehouse
Chelmsford – Regiment Business Park
Hounslow – Traveller’s Friend
Sutton - Oldfield’s Road
North Cheam – Worcester Park
Strood – Commercial Road
Rochester - Medway Valley Leisure Park
Hertfordshire - Bushey
Staines – Two Rivers Retail Park
Staines - London Road
Peterborough - Bourges Boulevard
Peterborough - Boongate
Peterborough – Hampton
Peterborough – Morrisons
Peterborough - Glinton
Peterborough - Eye Green
Rochester - Medway City Estate
Bobbing – Sheppey Way
Dunstable – Luton Road
Luton Retail Park – Gipsy Lane
Watford – Garston
McDelivery & Drive Thru
Chelmsford Riverside
Chelmsford Westway
Ipswich – Cardinal Park
Boreham Interchange
Luton – Leagrave
Luton - Chaul End Lane
Watford – North Watford
Beechings Way
Sittingbourne
Gillingham – Bowaters
McDelivery only
Tooting
Dalston
Welling
Harrow
Luton - George St
In line with Government guidelines, perspex screens have been installed at drive thru windows and employees have been told to wear protective equipment.
Dividers have also been put in place, including cones across car parks, with store security patrolling zones to ensure the reopenings comply with social distancing and ongoing lockdown measures.
And, like rivals, customers will be asked to pay using contactless where possible, with a spending cap of £25 per car.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--These are the strict safety rules for Boots customers

Boots Pharmacies remain open for customers to pick up essential medicines and medical supplies - but with new rules in place .
Here 's a round-up of what you need to know before you head to your nearest store .
What are Boots Pharmacies open for ?
The company says people can visit their local store for : A Boots spokesman said : `` If you need to come into store , go contactless .
We 've increased our contactless payment limit from £30 to £45 . ''
The spokesman added : `` We 're working as hard as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some orders might be late and we 'll text you if that 's the case .
`` The Order & Collect service is now available in selected stores .
Your nearest available store will be shown at checkout .
Please reselect any favourite or saved store as it may not currently provide the Order & Collect service .
`` Home delivery is now free when you spend £30 or more and the next available delivery slot will be shown at the online checkout .
`` Thank you for understanding . ''
The company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard as we can to get your prescriptions to you as quickly as possible .
`` Due to increased demand they may take a few days longer than usual .
Please allow yourself plenty of time to get your prescription and try to limit your order to what you need .
`` We 'll still let you know when your order is ready to be collected , or has been despatched , and do n't forget , you can also track the status of your delivery with the tracking code in your confirmation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on products ?
Boots have limited sales of certain products online , adding that online restrictions may vary from in-store .
The company are limiting the amount you can buy on their website of : What changes are in stores ?
Boots have encouraged everyone to shop online where possible and to use their free online NHS Repeat Prescription Service to have prescriptions delivered to home .
• Social distancing : Boots have limited the amount of people in store at any one time , so at busier times customers may be asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintain a distance of two metres from other customers and store workers , shoppers will find floor markings both inside and outside to show where to queue to enter and to checkout .
Boots have also put up Perspex protector screens at their tills and pharmacy counters to keep staff safe .
• Contactless payments & Advantage Card points : Shoppers have been urged to avoid cash payments and instead use contactless card payment either at the self-service checkout or the till .
The nationwide limit on contactless card payments has increased from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at checkout .
• Changes to in store beauty consultations : Boots say in order to focus all their efforts on providing essential pharmacy and healthcare services , they have temporarily suspended their in store beauty consultations .
• Changes to in store ordering : To help protect staff in-store and the warehouse , Boots have temporarily suspended the in store ordering service .
Instead , customers can place orders via the Boots app or on their website .
• Changes to store operating hours : Due to the pandemic , Boots stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see necessary .
Shoppers have been urged to check online before visiting their nearest store .

Here's a round-up of what you need to know before you head to your nearest store.
What are Boots Pharmacies open for?
The company says people can visit their local store for:
Trusted advice
Treatments for minor ailments
Over-the-counter medicines
Your prescriptions
Payment advice
A Boots spokesman said: "If you need to come into store, go contactless. We've increased our contactless payment limit from £30 to £45."
Delivery updates
The spokesman added: "We're working as hard as possible to deliver your order on time. Some orders might be late and we'll text you if that's the case.
"The Order & Collect service is now available in selected stores. Your nearest available store will be shown at checkout. Please reselect any favourite or saved store as it may not currently provide the Order & Collect service.
"Home delivery is now free when you spend £30 or more and the next available delivery slot will be shown at the online checkout.
"Thank you for understanding."
Prescription deliveries
The company said: "We're working as hard as we can to get your prescriptions to you as quickly as possible.
"Due to increased demand they may take a few days longer than usual. Please allow yourself plenty of time to get your prescription and try to limit your order to what you need.
"We'll still let you know when your order is ready to be collected, or has been despatched, and don't forget, you can also track the status of your delivery with the tracking code in your confirmation email."
What restrictions are there on products?
Boots have limited sales of certain products online, adding that online restrictions may vary from in-store.
The company are limiting the amount you can buy on their website of:
• Products containing paracetamol
• Pain relief
• Cough & cold products
• Children's medicine
• Thermometers
• Tissues & wipes
• Hand sanitisers, soap & handwash
• Feminine hygiene
• Baby milks
• Nappies
• Baby sterilising & antibacterial products
What changes are in stores?
Boots have encouraged everyone to shop online where possible and to use their free online NHS Repeat Prescription Service to have prescriptions delivered to home.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Gallery of photographs from this week's Advertiser and Shuttle Camera Club

Here are some of the best pictures from this week 's Advertiser and Shuttle Camera Club .
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kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Outrage at video showing group zooming down river in Stourport

A VIDEO showing a group of people cheering on a boat as it zooms down the River Severn in Stourport has been branded `` unbelievable '' by locals .
The footage , which is being shared on social media , appears to show a group of around five people sat closely together waving their arms and cheering as they pass the camera near to the Angel Inn pub .
The video has been met with outrage from some viewers on Facebook , who described the boat 's speed as `` dangerous '' and questioned whether the passengers were flouting lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are nesting birds whose nests will have been washed away , to say nothing of eroding the bank . ''
Another person said : `` It ’ s a wonder it didn ’ t turn over '' , however one viewer described it as `` harmless fun '' .
West Mercia Police said the incident had not been reported but issued a reminder on social distancing rules .
Inspector David King said : “ We were not aware of this video or incident and have not received any direct reports .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be reported to us online and we would like to take this opportunity to remind people the importance of social distancing in order to keep everyone safe and to protect the NHS .
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The footage, which is being shared on social media, appears to show a group of around five people sat closely together waving their arms and cheering as they pass the camera near to the Angel Inn pub.
The video has been met with outrage from some viewers on Facebook, who described the boat's speed as "dangerous" and questioned whether the passengers were flouting lockdown rules.
One person commented: "There are nesting birds whose nests will have been washed away, to say nothing of eroding the bank."
Another person said: "It’s a wonder it didn’t turn over", however one viewer described it as "harmless fun".
West Mercia Police said the incident had not been reported but issued a reminder on social distancing rules.
Inspector David King said: “We were not aware of this video or incident and have not received any direct reports.
"Incidents where the law has been breached can be reported to us online and we would like to take this opportunity to remind people the importance of social distancing in order to keep everyone safe and to protect the NHS.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Wyre Forest Police staggered by number of lockdown gatherings

POLICE on patrol in Stourport said they were `` staggered '' by the number of people breaching lockdown rules by having house gatherings .
Wyre Forest Police took to social media to express their disbelief on Wednesday night ( May 20 ) following an evening cycle patrol in the town .
Officers posted : `` Another very pleasant cycle patrol this evening in Stourport .
Although , it is quite staggering how many people think that it 's acceptable to have house gatherings .
`` It seems that the current national emergency and preventative measures have disappeared for some .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has handed out 150 fixed penalty notices ( FPN ) since restrictions were introduced , according to the National Police Chief 's Council .
The figures show penalties issued from March 27 up to May 11 , so include the VE Day bank holiday weekend , which saw warm weather bringing people out in their droves to enjoy the sunshine .
The data covers the period before the penalty rose from £60 to £100 in England after the rules were eased .
In neighbouring areas , West Midlands Police had handed out 405 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 52 and Warwickshire 31 .
Last week , West Mercia Chief Constable Anthony Bangham said : “ We appreciate the support that the communities across West Mercia have shown during the Covid-19 lockdown , with most people abiding by the guidance and staying at home to minimise the spread of infection , requiring us to take very minimal enforcement action .
“ Now we are able to spend more time outdoors , there is opportunity to see friends and family on a one to one basis .
`` Each of us needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely and within the parameters set out by the Government .
`` I am confident that the vast majority of our communities will continue to play their part and take sensible steps to keep themselves and others safe .
“ We will continue to engage with the public , explaining and encouraging people in relation to the guidance and social distancing , and we will only take enforcement action where it is absolutely necessary - when there are clear breaches of the restrictions , predominantly people gathering in large groups .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within our counties , and many people will be glad they now have the option to make the most of them over the coming weeks .
`` If you travel somewhere and it ’ s busy , please be sensible and go elsewhere or return at a different time .
Keep in mind the purpose of the regulations and the ongoing national effort to protect the NHS and save lives . ''
He added : `` Please be responsible and continue to work with us .
We all still find ourselves in very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public has responded so positively to the extraordinary restrictions placed upon them .
Remember that if you need our help we are here for you .
Thank you for your continued support .
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Wyre Forest Police took to social media to express their disbelief on Wednesday night (May 20) following an evening cycle patrol in the town.
Officers posted: "Another very pleasant cycle patrol this evening in Stourport. Although, it is quite staggering how many people think that it's acceptable to have house gatherings.
"It seems that the current national emergency and preventative measures have disappeared for some."
So far, West Mercia Police has handed out 150 fixed penalty notices (FPN) since restrictions were introduced, according to the National Police Chief's Council.
The figures show penalties issued from March 27 up to May 11, so include the VE Day bank holiday weekend, which saw warm weather bringing people out in their droves to enjoy the sunshine.
The data covers the period before the penalty rose from £60 to £100 in England after the rules were eased.
In neighbouring areas, West Midlands Police had handed out 405 FPNs, Gloucestershire had 238, Staffordshire 52 and Warwickshire 31.
Last week, West Mercia Chief Constable Anthony Bangham said: “We appreciate the support that the communities across West Mercia have shown during the Covid-19 lockdown, with most people abiding by the guidance and staying at home to minimise the spread of infection, requiring us to take very minimal enforcement action.
“Now we are able to spend more time outdoors, there is opportunity to see friends and family on a one to one basis.
"Each of us needs to take responsibility for doing so sensibly, safely and within the parameters set out by the Government.
"I am confident that the vast majority of our communities will continue to play their part and take sensible steps to keep themselves and others safe.
“We will continue to engage with the public, explaining and encouraging people in relation to the guidance and social distancing, and we will only take enforcement action where it is absolutely necessary - when there are clear breaches of the restrictions, predominantly people gathering in large groups.
“We are fortunate to have some beautiful places within our counties, and many people will be glad they now have the option to make the most of them over the coming weeks.
"If you travel somewhere and it’s busy, please be sensible and go elsewhere or return at a different time. Keep in mind the purpose of the regulations and the ongoing national effort to protect the NHS and save lives."
He added: "Please be responsible and continue to work with us. We all still find ourselves in very challenging circumstances and we appreciate that the public has responded so positively to the extraordinary restrictions placed upon them. Remember that if you need our help we are here for you. Thank you for your continued support.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Subway in Kidderminster to reopen for takeaway and delivery

SANDWICH lovers in Kidderminster can get their favourite Subway sarnies for takeaway or delivery as of next week .
The town centre branch in Coventry Street is reopening its doors to customers on Wednesday , May 27 for takeaway and delivery only .
Last week , the chain confirmed it would reopen 600 restaurants - a quarter of UK stores - after closing its doors in March due to the coronavirus crisis .
Bosses at the Kidderminster branch say they will be implementing strict social distancing policies , including two metre distance markings for all customers and heightened hygiene practices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduced hours - from 9am to 6pm .
All emergency services and NHS staff will be able to enjoy 25 per cent off their entire orders , while Shuttle readers can get 25 per cent off their first online purchase by using the code GET25 at subwayDY10.co.uk .
Subway is the latest fast food chain to reopen its doors in the town .
This week , McDonald 's confirmed Kidderminster 's restaurants would not be among the first batch of sites reopening , however KFC in Stourport Road has already reopened for drive-thru @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door is set to welcome customers back this Friday .
The KFC drive-thru is trading from midday to 9pm and Starbucks will open from 8am to 4pm - both offering limited menus .

The town centre branch in Coventry Street is reopening its doors to customers on Wednesday, May 27 for takeaway and delivery only.
Last week, the chain confirmed it would reopen 600 restaurants - a quarter of UK stores - after closing its doors in March due to the coronavirus crisis.
Bosses at the Kidderminster branch say they will be implementing strict social distancing policies, including two metre distance markings for all customers and heightened hygiene practices.
The shop will be opening for reduced hours - from 9am to 6pm.
All emergency services and NHS staff will be able to enjoy 25 per cent off their entire orders, while Shuttle readers can get 25 per cent off their first online purchase by using the code GET25 at subwayDY10.co.uk.
Subway is the latest fast food chain to reopen its doors in the town.
This week, McDonald's confirmed Kidderminster's restaurants would not be among the first batch of sites reopening, however KFC in Stourport Road has already reopened for drive-thru and takeaways, and the Starbucks next door is set to welcome customers back this Friday.
The KFC drive-thru is trading from midday to 9pm and Starbucks will open from 8am to 4pm - both offering limited menus.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Penguins among lockdown babies born at West Midland Safari Park

WEST Midland Safari Park has announced the birth of three more lockdown babies .
Penguin chicks Indiana , Ivory and Izzy are the latest arrivals to be born at the Bewdley park since it closed in March in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
The three chicks hatched on April 10 to parents Elm and Elder , Ebony and Wispa , and Juniper and Ash .
The penguin chicks are the latest to be born at West Midland Safari Park since the coronavirus lockdown Last month , the park announced the arrival of two new Père David ’ s deer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the wild .
Since lockdown , the safari park has also shared photographs of its seven African lion cubs , born in August and September last year .
The cubs have grown a lot since the visitors last saw them , but keepers say they 're still as mischievous as ever .
West Midland Safari Park closed on March 19 and bosses have said the park will only reopen when it is safe to do so .
The seven African lion cubs at West Midland Safari Park have grown a lot since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being used as a drive-through test centre in an effort to boost the national testing capacity .
The unit is being operated by the Department of Health and Social Care , and is offering self-administered tests for essential workers on an appointment only basis until Friday ( March 22 ) .
More than 100 staff at the safari park are currently furloughed .

Penguin chicks Indiana, Ivory and Izzy are the latest arrivals to be born at the Bewdley park since it closed in March in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The three chicks hatched on April 10 to parents Elm and Elder, Ebony and Wispa, and Juniper and Ash.
Indiana, Ivory and Izzy hatched on April 10
The penguin chicks are the latest to be born at West Midland Safari Park since the coronavirus lockdown
Last month, the park announced the arrival of two new Père David’s deer calves - a species classified as extinct in the wild.
Since lockdown, the safari park has also shared photographs of its seven African lion cubs, born in August and September last year.
The cubs have grown a lot since the visitors last saw them, but keepers say they're still as mischievous as ever.
West Midland Safari Park closed on March 19 and bosses have said the park will only reopen when it is safe to do so.
The seven African lion cubs at West Midland Safari Park have grown a lot since lockdown
Land off the A456 Kidderminster Road is being used as a drive-through test centre in an effort to boost the national testing capacity.
The unit is being operated by the Department of Health and Social Care, and is offering self-administered tests for essential workers on an appointment only basis until Friday (March 22).
More than 100 staff at the safari park are currently furloughed.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-20--Missing girl with Kidderminster connections found safe

A MISSING 16-year-old girl has been found safe and well following a police appeal .
Officers became concered for the @ @ @ @ @ , who has connections in Kidderminster .
Police have thanked everyone who shared their appeal @ @ @ @ @


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-21--Menthol cigarettes are now banned in the UK - here's why

Menthol cigarettes have been banned in the UK as new anti-smoking laws come into force .
The ban , which started on Wednesday , May 20 , means that smokers will be unable to purchase flavoured cigarettes and skinny cigarettes .
Why has the ban been introduced ?
The move , which was announced by the Government last month , is the latest effort to deter young people from taking up smoking .
The law change , which comes as part of new EU Tobacco Product Directive laws , does not ban menthol filters , although it will be illegal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tobacco .
Selling or manufacturing menthol cigarettes will be illegal as a result of the change , but the ban will not apply to heated tobacco or e-cigarette products .
In the US , lawmakers introduced a countrywide ban on flavoured vaping products in January amid concerns about their use by teenagers .
In the UK , it was already illegal to sell menthol cigarettes in packs of more than 20 .
What have Action on Smoking and Health ( ASH ) said ?
Deborah Arnott , chief executive of the All Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health ( ASH ) , said : “ Menthol cigarettes are a child-friendly starter product because menthol makes it easier to smoke and to inhale the smoke deep into the lungs .
“ Menthol smokers are also more likely to become heavily addicted and find it harder to quit .
“ That ’ s why the Government concluded a ban on menthol was justified , it ’ s just a shame it ’ s taken so long.
” Simon Clark , director of smokers ’ rights group Forest , said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restriction on consumer choice that will do nothing to stop children smoking .
“ This week that small pleasure will be taken away from them and the only people who will benefit are the criminals who supply the black market with illegal and counterfeit goods .
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The ban, which started on Wednesday, May 20, means that smokers will be unable to purchase flavoured cigarettes and skinny cigarettes.
Why has the ban been introduced?
The move, which was announced by the Government last month, is the latest effort to deter young people from taking up smoking.
The law change, which comes as part of new EU Tobacco Product Directive laws, does not ban menthol filters, although it will be illegal to sell them packaged with cigarettes or tobacco.
Selling or manufacturing menthol cigarettes will be illegal as a result of the change, but the ban will not apply to heated tobacco or e-cigarette products.
In the US, lawmakers introduced a countrywide ban on flavoured vaping products in January amid concerns about their use by teenagers.
In the UK, it was already illegal to sell menthol cigarettes in packs of more than 20.
What have Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) said?
Deborah Arnott, chief executive of the All Party Parliamentary Group, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), said: “Menthol cigarettes are a child-friendly starter product because menthol makes it easier to smoke and to inhale the smoke deep into the lungs.
“Menthol smokers are also more likely to become heavily addicted and find it harder to quit.
“That’s why the Government concluded a ban on menthol was justified, it’s just a shame it’s taken so long.”
Simon Clark, director of smokers’ rights group Forest, said: “The ban on menthol cigarettes is a gross restriction on consumer choice that will do nothing to stop children smoking.
“Many adults have smoked menthol-flavoured cigarettes for decades.
“This week that small pleasure will be taken away from them and the only people who will benefit are the criminals who supply the black market with illegal and counterfeit goods.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-22--Dancing Kidderminster gran Ruth Rudd goes viral on TikTok

AN 88-year-old Kidderminster grandmother says she ca n't believe that videos of her dancing online have been watched by nearly 30 million people .
Ruth Rudd 's attempt at a popular TikTok dance challenge has gone viral on the video sharing site .
The dancing gran is now using her new-found fame to raise the profile of her granddaughters ' football team , Cookley Ladies FC , which is in desperate need of new players and sponsors .
A second video , posted online by granddaughter Jess , shows Ruth dressed up in a Cookley Ladies kit , dancing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jess ' twin sister Grace , 25 , said : `` Because of lockdown , we 've been coming round to stand outside my nan 's house to see her , and one day my sister Jess said she had seen a video of someone else 's nan dancing and said our nan would be great at that .
`` We filmed nan doing a popular dance on TikTok and we thought nothing of it - Jess did n't even put any tags or do anything special with the video - but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it had more than 50,000 views and it 's now got 27 million , plus over a million likes .
`` We had a great idea to get nan in a Cookley Ladies kit to help raise awareness because we 're looking for new sponsors .
`` It took a thousand attempts for nan to get the ball in the goal , even though it was right in front of her .
All the neighbours came out to watch , it was really funny . ''
Ruth has been self-isolating in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told The Shuttle she does n't mind people laughing at her dancing .
She said : `` I can ’ t understand what ’ s going on - I 'm just an 88-year-old disabled woman who has trouble walking who has become famous for dancing .
`` I 'm just being stupid and everybody is liking it .
How on earth an old woman like me can become famous , I do n't know .
`` I just did it to help the twins raise some money for their football team .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people can laugh at me all they like - I do n't mind .
`` It 's just making me so happy to make other people happy . ''

Ruth Rudd's attempt at a popular TikTok dance challenge has gone viral on the video sharing site.
The dancing gran is now using her new-found fame to raise the profile of her granddaughters' football team, Cookley Ladies FC, which is in desperate need of new players and sponsors.
A second video, posted online by granddaughter Jess, shows Ruth dressed up in a Cookley Ladies kit, dancing and scoring a goal in her garden.
Jess' twin sister Grace, 25, said: "Because of lockdown, we've been coming round to stand outside my nan's house to see her, and one day my sister Jess said she had seen a video of someone else's nan dancing and said our nan would be great at that.
"We filmed nan doing a popular dance on TikTok and we thought nothing of it - Jess didn't even put any tags or do anything special with the video - but it went viral.
"Within a day, it had more than 50,000 views and it's now got 27 million, plus over a million likes.
"We had a great idea to get nan in a Cookley Ladies kit to help raise awareness because we're looking for new sponsors.
"It took a thousand attempts for nan to get the ball in the goal, even though it was right in front of her. All the neighbours came out to watch, it was really funny."
Ruth has been self-isolating in her Habberley home for eight weeks, and told The Shuttle she doesn't mind people laughing at her dancing.
She said: "I can’t understand what’s going on - I'm just an 88-year-old disabled woman who has trouble walking who has become famous for dancing.
"I'm just being stupid and everybody is liking it. How on earth an old woman like me can become famous, I don't know.
"I just did it to help the twins raise some money for their football team. They need new kits and funding, so people can laugh at me all they like - I don't mind.
"It's just making me so happy to make other people happy."
Search Cookley Ladies FC on Facebook or visit gofundme.com/cookleyladiesfc.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-22--Wyre Forest asked views on street drinking and dog controls

MEASURES controlling dogs and restricting street drinking in Wyre Forest are set to expire this year .
Wyre Forest District Council has launched a series of online surveys , asking residents ' views on existing Public Spaces Protection Orders which give officers legal powers to tackle issues concerning dogs - including fouling , keeping pets on leads and excluding them from certain areas - and street drinking in Bewdley and Stourport town centres .
The council is proposing to extend these measures for a further three years , and is also urging residents to have their say on proposed new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placed on the number of dogs a person can walk at one time .
Lead controls are also proposed around Stackpool in Springfield Park and Hurcott Pool in Hurcott Woods .
Another two separate surveys look at extending powers to order people causing problems while drinking to dispose of their alcohol .
Kidderminster ’ s order covering alcohol restrictions in the town centre was extended for a further three years in August 2018 and runs until 2021 .
At the moment , people who fail to hand over or dispose of alcohol when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up top to £100 , or up to £1,000 if the case goes to court .
Councillor Helen Dyke , Wyre Forest District Council ’ s cabinet member for community protection , said : “ It ’ s really important residents have their say on our Public Spaces Protection Orders which are set to expire in October 2020 .
“ These are matters that local people care about very much - we know from previous surveys that the public wants us to focus our energies on creating a safe , clean and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will continue to work with our local community on these priority areas .
`` This involves promoting , educating and working with local people , but taking action against the small minority of people who refuse to work with us and spoil the quality of life of the vast majority of our residents .
“ I urge everyone to have their say . ''
To fill in the surveys , go to wyreforestdc.gov.uk/pspo .
The deadline for responses is Friday , June 12 .

Wyre Forest District Council has launched a series of online surveys, asking residents' views on existing Public Spaces Protection Orders which give officers legal powers to tackle issues concerning dogs - including fouling, keeping pets on leads and excluding them from certain areas - and street drinking in Bewdley and Stourport town centres.
The council is proposing to extend these measures for a further three years, and is also urging residents to have their say on proposed new rules, which could see a limit placed on the number of dogs a person can walk at one time.
Lead controls are also proposed around Stackpool in Springfield Park and Hurcott Pool in Hurcott Woods.
Hurcott Woods. Photo by Angie Gibbs/Advertiser and Shuttle Camera Club
Another two separate surveys look at extending powers to order people causing problems while drinking to dispose of their alcohol.
Kidderminster’s order covering alcohol restrictions in the town centre was extended for a further three years in August 2018 and runs until 2021.
At the moment, people who fail to hand over or dispose of alcohol when ordered to do so face on-the-spot fines of up top to £100, or up to £1,000 if the case goes to court.
Councillor Helen Dyke, Wyre Forest District Council’s cabinet member for community protection, said: “It’s really important residents have their say on our Public Spaces Protection Orders which are set to expire in October 2020.
“These are matters that local people care about very much - we know from previous surveys that the public wants us to focus our energies on creating a safe, clean and green living environment for all.
“We will continue to work with our local community on these priority areas.
"This involves promoting, educating and working with local people, but taking action against the small minority of people who refuse to work with us and spoil the quality of life of the vast majority of our residents.
“I urge everyone to have their say."
To fill in the surveys, go to wyreforestdc.gov.uk/pspo. The deadline for responses is Friday, June 12.