kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-23--Martin Lewis shares how you could claim thousands back in Council Tax

TV 's money and finance expert Martin Lewis has shared how some people across the UK could be able to claim back thousands of pounds on their Council Tax .
We 've rounded up what you need to know .
What did Martin say ?
Speaking to viewers on his self-titled Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV , he said : `` You could be owed thousands of pounds in a host of different ways '' .
The Money Saving Expert revealed what steps people can take to reduce how much they are paying - and claim back what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 400,000 homes nationwide are in the wrong council tax band - and those who have paid too much could be owed overpayments from the last 27 years .
On his show , Martin highlighted that one viewer claimed back £3,300 as a result .
He said : `` I came up for with this system back in 2007 - it 's got two checks to it . ''
First up , check what your neighbours are paying by going to the Valuation Office Agency ( VOA ) in England or the Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you are paying more than your neighbours - then work out what your house was worth in 1991 .
Nationwide Building Society have a free online tool in order to check this .
Once the value has been checked , households will be able to find out what band they should have been put in .
Martin added : `` It only applies if both check 's show you are in too high a band .
If households get it wrong - and it is revealed that the neighbours are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see their bills rise , while yours remain the same .
Martin also revealed that single adults living alone should get a 25 % discount on council tax .
But the Money Saving Expert added that people do n't need to live alone in order to claim it .
According to Martin , it 's all about qualifying adults , so students , carers , children and others can all be disregarded for council tax .
In some cases every person living in a house can be excluded - which means that no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also revealed that claims on this can also be backdated too .
For people on certain benefits , there are also discounts of up to 100 per cent .
However - it 's important to add that these are n't automatically applied when you claim the benefit - people will need to check with your local council ( details of your council can be found at www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reduction ) .
The discount is on top of any benefits or universal credit that householders receive , but again the reduction amount can depend on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this includes - where you live , your income , if children live with you , if other adults live with you .
Some councils can also let households backdate the reduction , but this depends on the individual council .
Also , if you - or someone you live with - have a disability , a health condition or are classed as a carer , then they could be overpaying on council tax without even knowing it .
A 25 per cent discount can be claimed if you live with someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other adults , or only adults who are also disregarded for council tax purposes or a 100 per cent discount - if you have a severe mental impairment and live alone .
Again , the claims for this are back-dated , which mean you could get huge amounts back .
Help due to the Coronavirus pandemic Some councils are helping people who have lost income due to the impacts of Covid-19 .
The Local Government Association have advised people to check the website of their local council to see who qualifies for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made available from the Treasury - which is aimed at helping working age people who are on a Local Council Tax Support .
As a result , those who already pay less than £150 a year will not pay council tax at all .
Adapted your home ?
You could get cash back Those who have made changes to their home for a disabled resident could also get cash back .
However - instead of a discount , residents may instead be able to get your council tax band lowered .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a month or a year ahead - and as a result , if you move house , they keep it until you ask for it back .
If you have moved house in the past few years , search for council tax refunds on your old council 's site .

We've rounded up what you need to know.
What did Martin say?
Speaking to viewers on his self-titled Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV, he said: "You could be owed thousands of pounds in a host of different ways".
The Money Saving Expert revealed what steps people can take to reduce how much they are paying - and claim back what they are owed.
These include:
Check your council tax band
It is estimated that about 400,000 homes nationwide are in the wrong council tax band - and those who have paid too much could be owed overpayments from the last 27 years.
On his show, Martin highlighted that one viewer claimed back £3,300 as a result.
He said: "I came up for with this system back in 2007 - it's got two checks to it."
First up, check what your neighbours are paying by going to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in England or the Scottish Assessors Association (SAA) in Scotland.
If you are paying more than your neighbours - then work out what your house was worth in 1991.
Nationwide Building Society have a free online tool in order to check this.
Once the value has been checked, households will be able to find out what band they should have been put in.
Martin added: "It only applies if both check's show you are in too high a band.
If households get it wrong - and it is revealed that the neighbours are in the wrong band - then they could see their bills rise, while yours remain the same.
Discounts for lower occupancy
Martin also revealed that single adults living alone should get a 25% discount on council tax.
But the Money Saving Expert added that people don't need to live alone in order to claim it.
According to Martin, it's all about qualifying adults, so students, carers, children and others can all be disregarded for council tax.
In some cases every person living in a house can be excluded - which means that no tax is due at all. It was also revealed that claims on this can also be backdated too.
Discounts for benefit claimants
For people on certain benefits, there are also discounts of up to 100 per cent.
However - it's important to add that these aren't automatically applied when you claim the benefit - people will need to check with your local council (details of your council can be found at www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reduction).
The discount is on top of any benefits or universal credit that householders receive, but again the reduction amount can depend on the council and circumstances.
An example of this includes - where you live, your income, if children live with you, if other adults live with you.
Some councils can also let households backdate the reduction, but this depends on the individual council.
Also, if you - or someone you live with - have a disability, a health condition or are classed as a carer, then they could be overpaying on council tax without even knowing it.
A 25 per cent discount can be claimed if you live with someone with a severe mental impairment and no other adults, or only adults who are also disregarded for council tax purposes or a 100 per cent discount - if you have a severe mental impairment and live alone.
Again, the claims for this are back-dated, which mean you could get huge amounts back.
Help due to the Coronavirus pandemic
Some councils are helping people who have lost income due to the impacts of Covid-19.
The Local Government Association have advised people to check the website of their local council to see who qualifies for a tax break.
The measure has been made available from the Treasury - which is aimed at helping working age people who are on a Local Council Tax Support. As a result, those who already pay less than £150 a year will not pay council tax at all.
Adapted your home? You could get cash back
Those who have made changes to their home for a disabled resident could also get cash back.
However - instead of a discount, residents may instead be able to get your council tax band lowered.
Sitting on your cash
According to Martin, many people pay council tax a month or a year ahead - and as a result, if you move house, they keep it until you ask for it back.
If you have moved house in the past few years, search for council tax refunds on your old council's site.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-24--Drug addict Stourport mum's saucy raid at Kidderminster Tesco

A DRUG addict mum stole toys , cosmetics , condoms and lubricant worth more than £2,000 , targeting stores including Tesco in Kidderminster .
In a single shoplifting spree at M & S in Worcester 's High Street , Kalie Blaymires stole £913 worth of cosmetics , also hitting Wilko and Next stores on the same day .
The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to 14 thefts in Worcester , Droitwich and Kidderminster when she appeared over prison videolink at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday , at times crying as she held her head in her hands in the videolink booth at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , previously of Windmill Close , Stourport , and a female accomplice stole £2,190 worth of goods .
All Blaymires 's thefts were committed in breach of a conditional discharge for similar offences committed in Stourport and imposed on July 13 this year .
She was also subject to post-sentence supervision at the time and , according to a probation officer at court , has not been engaging with her offender manager .
The officer added : `` There is n't anything we can do for her at this time . ''
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tesco in the town 's Castle Road and £100.25 of plug-in oils and other household cleaning products worth £100.25 from B & M on August 17 this year .
The prolific thief returned to the same Tesco on August 31 , stealing £103 worth of toys and health and beauty products which included Durex condoms and lubricant .
Meanwhile in Worcester , she stole an unknown number of vitamins from Superdrug just off the High Street between August 5 and August 26 this year .
She also stole £95.75 of air fresheners and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fragrances from Next and and £913 of cosmetics from M & S , all three thefts taking place on October 27 this year .
In Droitwich , she stole £247 of goods from Wilkinsons , £138.57 from Boots , £119.90 from WH Smith , £34 from Peacocks and £37 from Savers , all offences committed on September 8 this year .
She returned to Tesco on November 2 , stealing £116.85 of toys , coming back once again on November 4 to steal £153.99 worth of toys .
Blaymires stole £28 worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robyns-Landricombe , prosecuting , said during the Worcester thefts staff at M & S were using CityNet , the area 's crime reduction partnership , and CCTV camera operators were asked to watch the front and back entrance of the store .
He added : `` Two females including this defendant were bagging up large quantities of cosmetic items in the bags they were both carrying . ''
They left the store via the back entrance onto The Shambles without paying , heading towards Reindeer Court but were detained by security officers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen from other city stores were also identified during a search of the defendants and the goods were able to be returned in a condition fit for resale .
Vitamins to a value unknown were stolen from Superdrug None of the items were recovered from the Kidderminster thefts .
After the Droitwich thefts , Blaymires was found in Vines Park and a number of the stolen items were recovered by officers .
`` They were taken to Droitwich police station and voluntarily interviewed , admitting thefts from several stores , '' Mr Robyns-Landricombe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was sentenced to 17 weeks in prison on February 20 for shop thefts .
Glenn Cook , for Blaymires , said his client 's guilty plea was entered at the first available opportunity and said magistrates could not be criticised if they gave her a prison sentence .
He asked that the 12 days she had spent on remand be taken into account .
The reason behind the thefts , he said , was that her methadone prescription , which is used to wean heroin addicts off the drug , was reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Plan for Sainsbury 's Local and flats at old fire station • Suspected drink driver waved at police to pass in Kidderminster '' For a person who has struggled with a drug addiction for 11 years , that was a lot , '' he said .
`` She was n't able to sustain herself and was using drugs to top up her long-standing class A drug addiction . ''
Magistrates sentenced her to six months in prison , suspended for 18 months , and ordered her to complete a six-month drug rehabilitation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops .
This figure was half of the total value of the goods that were not recovered .
The other half of the compensation will be paid by her co-defendant .
Blaymires was also asked to pay a contribution to costs of £50 and a victim surcharge of £156 .

In a single shoplifting spree at M&S in Worcester's High Street, Kalie Blaymires stole £913 worth of cosmetics, also hitting Wilko and Next stores on the same day.
The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to 14 thefts in Worcester, Droitwich and Kidderminster when she appeared over prison videolink at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, at times crying as she held her head in her hands in the videolink booth at HMP Eastwood Park.
Blaymires stole £913 of cosmetics from M&S
In total Blaymires, previously of Windmill Close, Stourport, and a female accomplice stole £2,190 worth of goods.
All Blaymires's thefts were committed in breach of a conditional discharge for similar offences committed in Stourport and imposed on July 13 this year.
She was also subject to post-sentence supervision at the time and, according to a probation officer at court, has not been engaging with her offender manager.
The officer added: "There isn't anything we can do for her at this time."
In Kidderminster she stole £103 of toys from Tesco in the town's Castle Road and £100.25 of plug-in oils and other household cleaning products worth £100.25 from B&M on August 17 this year. The prolific thief returned to the same Tesco on August 31, stealing £103 worth of toys and health and beauty products which included Durex condoms and lubricant.
Blaymires stole £95.75 of air fresheners from Wilko
Meanwhile in Worcester, she stole an unknown number of vitamins from Superdrug just off the High Street between August 5 and August 26 this year.
She also stole £95.75 of air fresheners and refills from Wilko, £28 of clothing and fragrances from Next and and £913 of cosmetics from M&S, all three thefts taking place on October 27 this year.
In Droitwich, she stole £247 of goods from Wilkinsons, £138.57 from Boots, £119.90 from WH Smith, £34 from Peacocks and £37 from Savers, all offences committed on September 8 this year.
She returned to Tesco on November 2, stealing £116.85 of toys, coming back once again on November 4 to steal £153.99 worth of toys.
Blaymires stole £28 worth of clothing and fragrance from Next
Ralph Robyns-Landricombe, prosecuting, said during the Worcester thefts staff at M&S were using CityNet, the area's crime reduction partnership, and CCTV camera operators were asked to watch the front and back entrance of the store.
He added: "Two females including this defendant were bagging up large quantities of cosmetic items in the bags they were both carrying."
They left the store via the back entrance onto The Shambles without paying, heading towards Reindeer Court but were detained by security officers and returned to M&S.
Items stolen from other city stores were also identified during a search of the defendants and the goods were able to be returned in a condition fit for resale.
Vitamins to a value unknown were stolen from Superdrug
None of the items were recovered from the Kidderminster thefts. After the Droitwich thefts, Blaymires was found in Vines Park and a number of the stolen items were recovered by officers.
"They were taken to Droitwich police station and voluntarily interviewed, admitting thefts from several stores," Mr Robyns-Landricombe said.
Blaymires has 20 previous convictions and was sentenced to 17 weeks in prison on February 20 for shop thefts.
Glenn Cook, for Blaymires, said his client's guilty plea was entered at the first available opportunity and said magistrates could not be criticised if they gave her a prison sentence.
He asked that the 12 days she had spent on remand be taken into account.
The reason behind the thefts, he said, was that her methadone prescription, which is used to wean heroin addicts off the drug, was reduced from 70ml to 60ml in error.
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"For a person who has struggled with a drug addiction for 11 years, that was a lot," he said. "She wasn't able to sustain herself and was using drugs to top up her long-standing class A drug addiction."
Magistrates sentenced her to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and ordered her to complete a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement and pay £250 compensation to the shops.
This figure was half of the total value of the goods that were not recovered. The other half of the compensation will be paid by her co-defendant.
Blaymires was also asked to pay a contribution to costs of £50 and a victim surcharge of £156.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-24--In November? Why not! Our top 10 readers' Christmas trees

FAMILIES across Wyre Forest have already brought their best baubles , tinsel and lights down from the loft to start the festive period slightly earlier than usual this year .
We asked Shuttle readers on Monday if the nationwide lockdown was a good enough excuse to put your Christmas trees up in November - and the overwhelming majority said yes !
Christmas is bound to look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic , but it seems after a difficult year , people in Kidderminster , Stourport and Bewdley are eager to get into the festive spirit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their views on whether it was acceptable to flout tradition this year and put our trees up a month early .
And while some said it was far too soon , many shared pictures of their own November Christmas trees - decorated and lit up in all their glory .
Your photos showed trees of all shapes and sizes - real and fake , traditional and modern , large and small .
Some captured cosy scenes , with trees lit up next to decorated fire places , snoozing pets or an open fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone all out and decorated the whole house too !
Of the dozens of beautiful pictures we received , we 've chosen our top 10 for this reader 's Christmas tree gallery .

We asked Shuttle readers on Monday if the nationwide lockdown was a good enough excuse to put your Christmas trees up in November - and the overwhelming majority said yes!
Christmas is bound to look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it seems after a difficult year, people in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley are eager to get into the festive spirit nonetheless.
More than 100 readers shared their views on whether it was acceptable to flout tradition this year and put our trees up a month early. And while some said it was far too soon, many shared pictures of their own November Christmas trees - decorated and lit up in all their glory.
Your photos showed trees of all shapes and sizes - real and fake, traditional and modern, large and small. Some captured cosy scenes, with trees lit up next to decorated fire places, snoozing pets or an open fire. A few of our readers had gone all out and decorated the whole house too!
Of the dozens of beautiful pictures we received, we've chosen our top 10 for this reader's Christmas tree gallery.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-24--Plan for Sainsbury's shop and flats at old Bewdley Fire Station

PLANS have been submitted to turn the old fire station in Bewdley into Sainsbury 's Local shop and flats .
The Lombard Group has lodged a planning application for a mixed use retail and residential development on the site of the former station in Dog Lane , which closed down earlier this year .
The Shuttle reported in December 2019 when the land , which also comprised a medical centre that was demolished , was sold for £710,000 .
Following a lengthy battle by local campaigners to save the town fire station , crowds gathered at the site in February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest fire crews were then merged at a new fire service hub in Kidderminster .
Now , the Lombard Group must wait on Wyre Forest District Council 's planning committee 's decision on whether its plans for a convenience store and six flats can go ahead .
The development would be a mixed two and one-storey building .
The convenience store , which according to the planning application is set to be occupied by Sainsbury 's Local , would be on the ground level , with five two-bed apartments and a one-bed apartment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop would be supported by a back of house storage facility and customers would be expected to use the existing Dog Lane car park , while each flat would have one parking space on-site , with two visitor spaces .
Developers say the site will have `` less than substantial harm '' on the listed buildings surrounding it .
The planning application has received eight comments from members of the public so far , including five objections .
One person described the development as a `` fantastic opportunity for Bewdley '' while another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` lead to vacant shops in Load Street '' .
Others said the design was `` not in keeping '' with nearby buildings in the conservation area .
The Shuttle attempted to contact the Lombard Group for comment on the plans .

The Lombard Group has lodged a planning application for a mixed use retail and residential development on the site of the former station in Dog Lane, which closed down earlier this year.
The Shuttle reported in December 2019 when the land, which also comprised a medical centre that was demolished, was sold for £710,000.
Following a lengthy battle by local campaigners to save the town fire station, crowds gathered at the site in February to watch the final drill. Wyre Forest fire crews were then merged at a new fire service hub in Kidderminster.
Bewdley Fire Station closed down in February
Now, the Lombard Group must wait on Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee's decision on whether its plans for a convenience store and six flats can go ahead.
The development would be a mixed two and one-storey building. The convenience store, which according to the planning application is set to be occupied by Sainsbury's Local, would be on the ground level, with five two-bed apartments and a one-bed apartment on the first floor above.
The shop would be supported by a back of house storage facility and customers would be expected to use the existing Dog Lane car park, while each flat would have one parking space on-site, with two visitor spaces.
Developers say the site will have "less than substantial harm" on the listed buildings surrounding it.
The planning application has received eight comments from members of the public so far, including five objections.
One person described the development as a "fantastic opportunity for Bewdley" while another raised concern that the new shop would "lead to vacant shops in Load Street".
Others said the design was "not in keeping" with nearby buildings in the conservation area.
The Shuttle attempted to contact the Lombard Group for comment on the plans.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-24--England's tier system: What you can do in tiers 1, 2 and 3 from December 2

Boris Johnson has announced that England will face tiered coronavirus restrictions until the end of March 2021 .
The news comes despite the latest successful vaccine trials and rapid tests presenting a “ route out of the pandemic ” .
As the lockdown ends on December 2 , more parts of England are expected to be placed into higher tiers than they were before the national restrictions were imposed .
The PM also said that the new tiers would be tougher than their predecessors , after Government scientific advisers said the previous regime did not do enough to tackle the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures came as the Oxford-AstraZeneca team announced its vaccine had proved 70 per cent effective .
So what can you do in each of the tiers after December 2 , 2020 ?
Here 's what you need to know .
What can you do in Tier 1 ( Medium Alert ) ?
Those in Tier 1 will have to follow these rules : • Meeting friends and family : Maximum of six indoors or outdoors , apart from with members of a single household or support bubble .
• Bars , pubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only .
They must stop taking orders by 10pm and must close by 11pm .
• Work and business : Everyone who can work from home should do so .
• Education : Early years settings , schools , colleges and universities will be open .
Childcare , other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted .
• Overnight stays : Permitted with household , support bubble , or up to six people .
• Weddings and funerals : 15 guests for weddings , civil partnerships , wedding receptions and wakes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worship : Open , but can not interact with more than six people .
• Travelling : Walk or cycle if possible , plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble .
Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area , other than where necessary such as for work or education .
Further exemptions apply .
• Exercise : Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors , but must follow the rule of six indoors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and disabled people can continue .
• Residential care : Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens , visiting pods and window visits .
Outdoor/airtight visits only ( rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact ) .
• Large events : Sport , live performances and business meetings limited to 50 per cent capacity of 4,000 people outdoors ( whichever is lower ) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors ( whichever is lower ) .
What can you do in Tier 2 ( High alert ) ?
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these rules : • Meeting friends and family : No mixing of households indoors , apart from support bubbles .
Maximum of six outdoors .
• Bars , pubs and restaurants : Pubs and bars must close , unless operating as restaurants .
Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals .
Venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and must close by 11pm .
• Work and business : Everyone who can work from home should do so .
• Education : Early years settings , schools , colleges and universities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted .
• Weddings and funerals : 15 guests for weddings , civil partnerships , wedding receptions and wakes , 30 for funerals .
• Places of worship : Open , but can not interact with anyone outside household or support bubble .
• Travelling : Reduce the number of journeys you make and walk or cycle if possible .
Avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble .
Avoid travelling into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary such as for work or education .
Further exemptions apply .
• Exercise : Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors , but can not take place indoors if there is any interaction between people from different households .
Organised activities for elite athletes , under-18s and disabled people can continue .
• Residential care : Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens , visiting pods and window visits .
Outdoor/airtight visits only ( rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact ) .
• Large events : Sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 50 per cent capacity of 2,000 people outdoors ( whichever is lower ) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors ( whichever is lower ) .
What can you do in Tier 3 ( Very high alert ) ?
Those in Tier 3 will have to follow these rules : • Meeting friends and family : No mixing of households indoors , apart from support bubbles .
Maximum of six outdoors .
• Bars , pubs and restaurants : Hospitality is closed , with the exception of sales by takeaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and business : Everyone who can work from home should do so .
• Education : Early years settings , schools , colleges and universities will be open .
Childcare , other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted .
• Indoor leisure : Group activities and classes should not take place .
• Overnight stays : Government advise against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble .
• Weddings and funerals : 15 guests for weddings , civil partnerships and wakes .
Wedding receptions not permitted .
• Places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not interact with anyone outside household or support bubble .
• Travelling : Avoid travelling outside your area , other than where necessary such as for work or education .
Further exemptions apply .
Reduce the number of journeys where possible .
Plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble .
• Exercise : Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors , but some people should avoid higher-risk contact activity .
Group exercise activities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless with your household or bubble .
Organised activities for elite athletes , under-18s and disabled people can continue .
• Residential care : Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens , visiting pods and window visits .
Outdoor/airtight visits only ( rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact ) .
• Large events : Events should not take place .
Drive-in events permitted .

The news comes despite the latest successful vaccine trials and rapid tests presenting a “route out of the pandemic”.
As the lockdown ends on December 2, more parts of England are expected to be placed into higher tiers than they were before the national restrictions were imposed.
The PM also said that the new tiers would be tougher than their predecessors, after Government scientific advisers said the previous regime did not do enough to tackle the virus.
The announcement of the new measures came as the Oxford-AstraZeneca team announced its vaccine had proved 70 per cent effective.
So what can you do in each of the tiers after December 2, 2020? Here's what you need to know.
What can you do in Tier 1 (Medium Alert)?
Those in Tier 1 will have to follow these rules:
Meeting friends and family: Maximum of six indoors or outdoors, apart from with members of a single household or support bubble.
Maximum of six indoors or outdoors, apart from with members of a single household or support bubble. Bars, pubs and restaurants: Venues must be table service only. They must stop taking orders by 10pm and must close by 11pm.
Venues must be table service only. They must stop taking orders by 10pm and must close by 11pm. Retail: Open.
Open. Work and business: Everyone who can work from home should do so.
Everyone who can work from home should do so. Education: Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted.
Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted. Indoor leisure: Open.
Open. Accommodation: Open.
Open. Personal care: Open.
Open. Overnight stays: Permitted with household, support bubble, or up to six people.
Permitted with household, support bubble, or up to six people. Weddings and funerals: 15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals.
15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals. Entertainment: Open.
Open. Places of worship: Open, but cannot interact with more than six people.
Open, but cannot interact with more than six people. Travelling: Walk or cycle if possible, plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply.
Walk or cycle if possible, plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Exercise: Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but must follow the rule of six indoors. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but must follow the rule of six indoors. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue. Residential care: Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).
Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact). Large events: Sport, live performances and business meetings limited to 50 per cent capacity of 4,000 people outdoors (whichever is lower) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors (whichever is lower).
What can you do in Tier 2 (High alert)?
Those in Tier 2 will have to follow these rules:
Meeting friends and family: No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors.
No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors. Bars, pubs and restaurants: Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals. Venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and must close by 11pm.
Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals. Venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and must close by 11pm. Retail: Open.
Open. Work and business: Everyone who can work from home should do so.
Everyone who can work from home should do so. Education: Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted.
Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted. Indoor leisure: Open.
Open. Accommodation: Open.
Open. Personal care: Open.
Open. Overnight stays: Permitted with household or support bubble.
Permitted with household or support bubble. Weddings and funerals: 15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals.
15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes, 30 for funerals. Entertainment: Open.
Open. Places of worship: Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble.
Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble. Travelling: Reduce the number of journeys you make and walk or cycle if possible. Avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply.
Reduce the number of journeys you make and walk or cycle if possible. Avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling into a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Exercise: Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but cannot take place indoors if there is any interaction between people from different households. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but cannot take place indoors if there is any interaction between people from different households. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue. Residential care: Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).
Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact). Large events: Sport, live performances and business meetings limited to 50 per cent capacity of 2,000 people outdoors (whichever is lower) and 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people indoors (whichever is lower).
What can you do in Tier 3 (Very high alert)?
Those in Tier 3 will have to follow these rules:
Meeting friends and family: No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors.
No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors. Bars, pubs and restaurants: Hospitality is closed, with the exception of sales by takeaway, drive-through or delivery.
Hospitality is closed, with the exception of sales by takeaway, drive-through or delivery. Retail: Open.
Open. Work and business: Everyone who can work from home should do so.
Everyone who can work from home should do so. Education: Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted.
Early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will be open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted. Indoor leisure: Group activities and classes should not take place.
Group activities and classes should not take place. Accommodation: Closed (with limited exceptions).
Closed (with limited exceptions). Personal care: Open.
Open. Overnight stays: Government advise against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble.
Government advise against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble. Weddings and funerals: 15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships and wakes. Wedding receptions not permitted.
15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships and wakes. Wedding receptions not permitted. Entertainment: Indoor venues closed.
Indoor venues closed. Places of worship: Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble.
Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble. Travelling: Avoid travelling outside your area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Reduce the number of journeys where possible. Plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble.
Avoid travelling outside your area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Reduce the number of journeys where possible. Plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Exercise: Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but some people should avoid higher-risk contact activity. Group exercise activities and sports indoors should not take place, unless with your household or bubble. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but some people should avoid higher-risk contact activity. Group exercise activities and sports indoors should not take place, unless with your household or bubble. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue. Residential care: Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).
Covid-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact). Large events: Events should not take place. Drive-in events permitted.
For more information, visit gov.uk/coronavirus.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-24--Kidderminster music teacher's charity concerts are big hit

A KIDDERMINSTER music teacher has enlisted the support of scores of musicians from across the West Midlands to raise thousands of pounds for the area 's homeless .
Anna Downes had refused to be beaten by lockdown and has replaced live concerts with online broadcasts which are helping to keep the donations pouring in .
Tomorrow ( Wednesday , Nov 25 ) a series of Christmas concerts begins organized by Anna ’ s Music for Sanctuary charitable organisation .
Since February last year it has raised £12,500 for a host of charities , including Wyre Forest Nightstop for the homeless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Care Packages in Stourbridge ; Black Country Foodbank .
Anna ’ s father is well-known Hagley composer Andrew Downes and she is a former Director of Music at Old Swinford Hospital School in Stourbridge and head of music at the Thorns Academy in Dudley .
Two Christmases ago she and her sons , Oscar and Max , went to Birmingham to deliver food parcels to homeless people and she says her eyes were opened .
“ We must have seen forty homeless , some missing limbs , between Snow Hill and New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tapping into her musical contacts and friends and organising regular concerts .
While many were based at Hagley , there was also a Christmas gala at Kidderminster Town Hall and others further afield , including Netherton and Wednesbury .
More than 50 musicians from across the area have taken part , from as far afield as Hay on Wye and Birmingham .
The lockdown in March put paid to live concerts , but online ones have proved a big success – including one by a musician from Barcelona .
Anna ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hugely reduced by Covid – from 90 dates last year to more like 5 .
But it has meant she has had more time to organise her charitable work and ensure no slackening of the donations coming in .
She said : “ It ’ s been a tough year but I am immensely impressed and proud of all the people who have contributed .
“ Homeless people are even more vulnerable than ever .
As we are all tempted to look inwards at the moment they can be the forgotten ones.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch the concerts go to : www.musicforsanctuary.org

Anna Downes had refused to be beaten by lockdown and has replaced live concerts with online broadcasts which are helping to keep the donations pouring in.
Tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov 25) a series of Christmas concerts begins organized by Anna’s Music for Sanctuary charitable organisation.
Since February last year it has raised £12,500 for a host of charities, including Wyre Forest Nightstop for the homeless; Salvation Army Worcestershire; Leslie’s Care Packages in Stourbridge; Black Country Foodbank.
Anna’s father is well-known Hagley composer Andrew Downes and she is a former Director of Music at Old Swinford Hospital School in Stourbridge and head of music at the Thorns Academy in Dudley.
Two Christmases ago she and her sons, Oscar and Max, went to Birmingham to deliver food parcels to homeless people and she says her eyes were opened.
“We must have seen forty homeless, some missing limbs, between Snow Hill and New Street.”
And so began her mission of tapping into her musical contacts and friends and organising regular concerts.
While many were based at Hagley, there was also a Christmas gala at Kidderminster Town Hall and others further afield, including Netherton and Wednesbury.
More than 50 musicians from across the area have taken part, from as far afield as Hay on Wye and Birmingham.
The Hagley Community orchestra are regular supporters.
The lockdown in March put paid to live concerts, but online ones have proved a big success – including one by a musician from Barcelona.
Anna’s work as a professional violinist has been hugely reduced by Covid – from 90 dates last year to more like 5.
But it has meant she has had more time to organise her charitable work and ensure no slackening of the donations coming in.
She said: “It’s been a tough year but I am immensely impressed and proud of all the people who have contributed.
“Homeless people are even more vulnerable than ever. As we are all tempted to look inwards at the moment they can be the forgotten ones.”
To see the concert schedule and how to watch the concerts go to: www.musicforsanctuary.org


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Tier two restrictions would be 'devastating' for Wyre Forest pubs

PUBS across Wyre Forest could be left with no choice but to remain closed if Worcestershire is placed into tier two of the government 's new stricter tier system .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to reveal which areas will be in what tier tomorrow ( Thursday ) , with the new restrictions coming into effect when the lockdown is lifted on December 2 .
Worcestershire had previously been in the lowest tier , meaning residents had to obey the Rule of Six and pubs and restaurants had to close by 10pm , but groups of less than six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoors , unlike in the higher tiers .
In tier two of the new stricter system , pubs and restaurants will only be permitted to stay open if they serve “ substantial ” meals and must only serve alcohol with food .
Speaking this week , the PM said many areas would likely fall into higher tiers first .
Wyre Forest Campaign for Real Ale ( CAMRA ) said tier two restrictions could be `` devastating '' to many local pubs and even leave some at risk of closure .
Branch chairman Nick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by our local pubs to offer Covid-secure environments for their customers , they are again being singled out for further punishing restrictions that will undoubtedly threaten their futures .
`` Details of which tier our pubs will be placed in has yet to be announced , but the revised extension to tier two will only allow pubs selling substantial meals to remain open .
`` This could be devastating to many small wet trade-led community pubs and licensees may be forced to make decisions on the future survival of their businesses .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our small pubs , are unsupported by any published evidence and , be in no doubt , they will further threaten the future of our beloved locals . ''
Maria Gooding , who runs the Black Star in Stourport , said her pub would have to remain closed if the county goes into tier-two restrictions .
`` The lockdowns have been horrendous for us because we 've had no trade , '' she said .
`` We did open about two weeks after the first lockdown and we were on about 60 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We managed it really well .
`` When they brought in the rules about table service , it dropped us down to 30 per cent .
It was horrendous .
`` I 'm not sure if we 're going to be able to reopen this time - it 's completely dependent on the tier system .
`` If we 're put into tier two and people have to buy a substantial meal with their drink , there are no guidelines to say whether people can stay in after they finish eating , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how we monitor that .
`` If we 're in tier two , we wo n't be able to open at all .
`` It 's been a really stressful time for us .
There have been nights where I 've just cried due to stress .
`` I 've been in the trade for 16 years and my husband for 23 years so we know how to run a pub .
But we 're completely stuck until the guidelines are announced .
`` The safety of our customers and our staff has @ @ @ @ @ @

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to reveal which areas will be in what tier later today (Thursday), with the new restrictions coming into effect when the lockdown is lifted on December 2.
Worcestershire had previously been in the lowest tier, meaning residents had to obey the Rule of Six and pubs and restaurants had to close by 10pm, but groups of less than six people from different households could still mix indoors, unlike in the higher tiers.
In tier two of the new stricter system, pubs and restaurants will only be permitted to stay open if they serve “substantial” meals and must only serve alcohol with food.
Speaking this week, the PM said many areas would likely fall into higher tiers first.
Wyre Forest Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said tier two restrictions could be "devastating" to many local pubs and even leave some at risk of closure.
Branch chairman Nick Rubery said: "Despite significant efforts by our local pubs to offer Covid-secure environments for their customers, they are again being singled out for further punishing restrictions that will undoubtedly threaten their futures.
"Details of which tier our pubs will be placed in has yet to be announced, but the revised extension to tier two will only allow pubs selling substantial meals to remain open.
"This could be devastating to many small wet trade-led community pubs and licensees may be forced to make decisions on the future survival of their businesses.
"These added restrictions, which single out our small pubs, are unsupported by any published evidence and, be in no doubt, they will further threaten the future of our beloved locals."
Maria Gooding, who runs the Black Star in Stourport, said her pub would have to remain closed if the county goes into tier-two restrictions.
"The lockdowns have been horrendous for us because we've had no trade," she said.
"We did open about two weeks after the first lockdown and we were on about 60 per cent of what we were doing before. We managed it really well.
"When they brought in the rules about table service, it dropped us down to 30 per cent. It was horrendous.
"I'm not sure if we're going to be able to reopen this time - it's completely dependent on the tier system.
"If we're put into tier two and people have to buy a substantial meal with their drink, there are no guidelines to say whether people can stay in after they finish eating, how many drinks they're allowed or how we monitor that.
"If we're in tier two, we won't be able to open at all.
"It's been a really stressful time for us. There have been nights where I've just cried due to stress.
"I've been in the trade for 16 years and my husband for 23 years so we know how to run a pub. But we're completely stuck until the guidelines are announced.
"The safety of our customers and our staff has to be our priority."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Glass flood wall for Bewdley?

Glass flood wall for Bewdley?

PLANS to protect Bewdley from flooding could see a glass-panelled wall installed at Beales Corner .
The Environment Agency is examining proposals for permanent defences on the Wribbenhall bank of the River Severn after more than 70 properties were evacuated during the devastating floods caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis in February .
The style of flood defences proposed are similar to those used in Upton-upon-Severn - a low brick wall with glass panels above and demountable elements .
Plans are expected to cost in the region of £4.3 million and must pass an economic test that the property being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than , the cost of the protection .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the town in March and promised to `` get Bewdley done '' Of the 45 properties in Wribbenhall that are eligible for property flood resilience ( PFR ) , previously known as property level protection , 39 will be protected by the proposed measures , with the remaining six set to receive enhanced PFR and temporary barriers .
Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier said : `` I am incredibly grateful to the team at the Environment Agency .
Not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the flooding , where local factors , especially heavy local rain in the Beales Brooke catchment area , meant the flooding was unpredictable and incredibly heavy , but they have worked at pace to come up with improved solutions for longer term resilience .
“ I , together with my local councillors , will be working with them to secure the best practical outcome for the town , but with a bill of £4.3 million to pay , I will be focussing my efforts on securing the funding for this .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up some of the cost , but the bulk will need to come from central government .
“ I am also working with my MP colleagues who represent constituencies all along the Severn catchment area to work up regional plans to help planning across the whole of the flood plain come to fruition .
`` The Severn is the longest river in the UK and provides water for , I believe , seven million people . ''
Worcestershire county councillor for Wribbenhall , Ian Hardiman , added : “ I will be calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this fantastic step forward for the affected residents of Wribbenhall , who have experienced an exceptionally difficult year in recovering from the floods in February.
” Around 300 residents and business owners were affected by February 's floods in Wyre Forest , with more than 100 houses and 35 businesses suffering internal flooding and several families still unable to return to their homes several months later .
A council investigation into the floods concluded in October that `` earlier deployment [ of barriers ] on Severnside South could have saved a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beales Corner , where temporary barriers were overtopped , have been fighting for permanent defences for seven years .
Flood water overtopped the temporary flood defences in Bewdley in February .
A view of the temporary flood defences in Bewdley .
Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Irene Buxton , who was forced to live upstairs for 10 weeks while her flood-damaged home was repaired , said residents `` wo n't stop fighting '' until permanent barriers are installed .
She told The Shuttle : `` Glass walls would be good for Bewdley .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works for them so why should n't it work for us ?
`` Of course it 's a worry with winter coming that it could happen again .
We need to know what type of barriers we 're getting .
`` It 's been seven years pushing for these permanent defences and we wo n't stop fighting until we get them . ''

The Environment Agency is examining proposals for permanent defences on the Wribbenhall bank of the River Severn after more than 70 properties were evacuated during the devastating floods caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis in February.
The style of flood defences proposed are similar to those used in Upton-upon-Severn - a low brick wall with glass panels above and demountable elements.
Plans are expected to cost in the region of £4.3 million and must pass an economic test that the property being protected is equal to, or greater than, the cost of the protection.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the town in March and promised to "get Bewdley done"
Of the 45 properties in Wribbenhall that are eligible for property flood resilience (PFR), previously known as property level protection, 39 will be protected by the proposed measures, with the remaining six set to receive enhanced PFR and temporary barriers.
Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier said: "I am incredibly grateful to the team at the Environment Agency. Not only did they do an incredible job during the flooding, where local factors, especially heavy local rain in the Beales Brooke catchment area, meant the flooding was unpredictable and incredibly heavy, but they have worked at pace to come up with improved solutions for longer term resilience.
“I, together with my local councillors, will be working with them to secure the best practical outcome for the town, but with a bill of £4.3 million to pay, I will be focussing my efforts on securing the funding for this.
"The Environment Agency and local partners will pick up some of the cost, but the bulk will need to come from central government.
“I am also working with my MP colleagues who represent constituencies all along the Severn catchment area to work up regional plans to help planning across the whole of the flood plain come to fruition.
"The Severn is the longest river in the UK and provides water for, I believe, seven million people."
Worcestershire county councillor for Wribbenhall, Ian Hardiman, added: “I will be calling on the county council to also support this fantastic step forward for the affected residents of Wribbenhall, who have experienced an exceptionally difficult year in recovering from the floods in February.”
Around 300 residents and business owners were affected by February's floods in Wyre Forest, with more than 100 houses and 35 businesses suffering internal flooding and several families still unable to return to their homes several months later.
A council investigation into the floods concluded in October that "earlier deployment [of barriers] on Severnside South could have saved a number of properties from flooding".
Residents at Beales Corner, where temporary barriers were overtopped, have been fighting for permanent defences for seven years.
Flood water overtopped the temporary flood defences in Bewdley in February. A view of the temporary flood defences in Bewdley. Photo by Joe Giddens/PA
Irene Buxton, who was forced to live upstairs for 10 weeks while her flood-damaged home was repaired, said residents "won't stop fighting" until permanent barriers are installed.
She told The Shuttle: "Glass walls would be good for Bewdley. They've got them in Upton and it works for them so why shouldn't it work for us?
"Of course it's a worry with winter coming that it could happen again. We need to know what type of barriers we're getting.
"It's been seven years pushing for these permanent defences and we won't stop fighting until we get them."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--West Midland Safari Park to partially reopen next week

WEST Midland Safari Park has announced when it will reopen to guests - although the walk through areas will remain closed for the time being .
Tickets have gone on sale for the Bewdley park 's initial reopening on the weekend of December 5 and 6 .
It will then open again from Wednesday , December 9 to Friday , December 11 .
Only the safari drive-through will be open on these dates and booking will be essential .
A spokesman for West Midland Safari Park announced today ( Wednesday ) : `` We ’ re thrilled to announce that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , December 5 .
`` Tickets are now live for our initial opening , December 5 to 6 and December 9 to 11 .
We are opening the safari drive-through only on these dates .
Booking is essential .
`` We hope to open the walk-through areas as well on selected dates from December 12 and tickets will be available for these dates from next week . ''
They added : `` We can ’ t wait to welcome everyone back again safely . ''
The park has been closed since November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` saddened '' that the second nationwide lockdown would force it to close for the second time this year .
To book tickets for the park 's reopening , visit wmsp.co.uk .
Tickets will be £15 per person while the park is partially open , but guests will not receive a free return code .
Everyone visiting , including annual pass holders , those with free return tickets and children under three , still need to pre-book tickets .
Visitors will be asked to keep at least one metre apart from others at @ @ @

Tickets have gone on sale for the Bewdley park's initial reopening on the weekend of December 5 and 6. It will then open again from Wednesday, December 9 to Friday, December 11.
Only the safari drive-through will be open on these dates and booking will be essential.
A spokesman for West Midland Safari Park announced today (Wednesday): "We’re thrilled to announce that we will be partially back open from Saturday, December 5.
"Tickets are now live for our initial opening, December 5 to 6 and December 9 to 11. We are opening the safari drive-through only on these dates. Booking is essential.
"We hope to open the walk-through areas as well on selected dates from December 12 and tickets will be available for these dates from next week."
They added: "We can’t wait to welcome everyone back again safely."
The park has been closed since November 4, when bosses said they were "saddened" that the second nationwide lockdown would force it to close for the second time this year.
To book tickets for the park's reopening, visit wmsp.co.uk. Tickets will be £15 per person while the park is partially open, but guests will not receive a free return code.
Everyone visiting, including annual pass holders, those with free return tickets and children under three, still need to pre-book tickets.
Visitors will be asked to keep at least one metre apart from others at all times.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--'Scum' thieves steal charity box from brave Belbroughton transplant boy Finn's family

'LOWEST of the low ' thieves stole a charity box from the business of a Belbroughton family whose brave young son captured the area 's hearts with his search to find a transplant donor .
The box held money that Jo and Paul Hill had collected for Birmingham Children 's Hospital , where their eight-year-old son Finley underwent life-saving stem cell transplant surgery last year .
It was one of many things - including power tools and other cash - stolen from the Hills ' plant nursery premises by the masked raiders at around midnight on Monday evening ( November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of money they had raised for BCH was safely in the bank , the Hills could not believe someone would stoop so low as to steal a charity box .
Mum Jo said : `` The tools are all replaceable but I just got really upset about them stealing the charity box - you 've got to be the lowest form of scum to do that .
`` I understand times are desperate , not that I ever think anyone should resort to stealing , but to take a charity box ?
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We would ordinarily remove any monies when we close for winter but as Finn ended up back in hospital the week we closed it went out of our minds . ''
CCTV footage has been forwarded to the police .
The box was in the name of the Finn the Fabulous charity , which the Hills had set up to help families of children going through transplants , like Finley went through to treat rare immune disorder familial HLH .
They are dissolving that charity , aware of the financial constraints on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were going to give the money in the box to BCH instead .
The Hill family after Finley rang the bell at Birmingham Children 's Hospital to signify the end of his treatment earlier this year .
`` You do n't realise the cost of going through a transplant , '' Jo added .
`` Anything that harbours bacteria in your home has to be replaced so we had to get a new carpet and sofa , things like that .
`` Plus parents looking after these children might not have been working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set something up to help financially .
`` But with what 's happened this year , with people losing jobs , it 's harder to ask people for money so we decided to close the charity and give the money to BCH , so families still benefit but in a different way .
`` Thankfully we still have around £3,000 in the bank to give them but whatever was in that box would have been a bit more . ''
While Finley 's life has begun to get back to normal - he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example - the coronavirus pandemic has made 2020 perhaps even more challenging for the Hills than 2019 .
Jo added : `` The first two years are the trickiest anyway after a transplant and the donor had to give his cells again after Finley got a bit ill. '' If his drugs are n't high enough , he can lose cells but it they are too high , it can cause problems with other parts of his body , so it 's a real balancing act .
`` But he 's doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forever have our fingers crossed - and reaching this year feels like a real milestone .
`` The pandemic was definitely scary in the beginning - we did n't even go to the local shop , we did n't go anywhere and anxiety was very high .
`` When it first kicked off , Finn was in hospital battling viruses and it definitely felt safer at home .
But in hindsight , lockdown gave him longer to heal . ''
Anyone with information on the theft should call West Mercia Police on 101 @

The box held money that Jo and Paul Hill had collected for Birmingham Children's Hospital, where their eight-year-old son Finley underwent life-saving stem cell transplant surgery last year.
It was one of many things - including power tools and other cash - stolen from the Hills' plant nursery premises by the masked raiders at around midnight on Monday evening (November 23).
And while the majority of money they had raised for BCH was safely in the bank, the Hills could not believe someone would stoop so low as to steal a charity box.
Mum Jo said: "The tools are all replaceable but I just got really upset about them stealing the charity box - you've got to be the lowest form of scum to do that.
"I understand times are desperate, not that I ever think anyone should resort to stealing, but to take a charity box? It's the lowest of the low.
"We would ordinarily remove any monies when we close for winter but as Finn ended up back in hospital the week we closed it went out of our minds."
CCTV footage has been forwarded to the police.
The box was in the name of the Finn the Fabulous charity, which the Hills had set up to help families of children going through transplants, like Finley went through to treat rare immune disorder familial HLH.
They are dissolving that charity, aware of the financial constraints on so many people this year, but were going to give the money in the box to BCH instead.
The Hill family after Finley rang the bell at Birmingham Children's Hospital to signify the end of his treatment earlier this year.
"You don't realise the cost of going through a transplant," Jo added. "Anything that harbours bacteria in your home has to be replaced so we had to get a new carpet and sofa, things like that.
"Plus parents looking after these children might not have been working for years, so we wanted to set something up to help financially.
"But with what's happened this year, with people losing jobs, it's harder to ask people for money so we decided to close the charity and give the money to BCH, so families still benefit but in a different way.
"Thankfully we still have around £3,000 in the bank to give them but whatever was in that box would have been a bit more."
While Finley's life has begun to get back to normal - he's been back at school since September for example - the coronavirus pandemic has made 2020 perhaps even more challenging for the Hills than 2019.
Jo added: "The first two years are the trickiest anyway after a transplant and the donor had to give his cells again after Finley got a bit ill.
"If his drugs aren't high enough, he can lose cells but it they are too high, it can cause problems with other parts of his body, so it's a real balancing act.
"But he's doing really, really well although we will forever have our fingers crossed - and reaching this year feels like a real milestone.
"The pandemic was definitely scary in the beginning - we didn't even go to the local shop, we didn't go anywhere and anxiety was very high.
"When it first kicked off, Finn was in hospital battling viruses and it definitely felt safer at home. But in hindsight, lockdown gave him longer to heal."
Anyone with information on the theft should call West Mercia Police on 101.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Missing Bewdley woman Anne Pell last seen at 2am

A MISSING woman could be walking in the Bewdley , Trimpley or Habberley Valley areas , police say .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ members of the public to find Anne Pell , from Bewdley .
The 62-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ address in the town at 2am this morning ( Wednesday , November 25 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ , around 5ft 10 , and was last seen wearing wellington boots , grey joggers @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : `` We believe she is could @ @ @ @ @ , Trimpley and Habberley Valley areas .
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged @ @ @ @ @ 07773044171 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 .
`` Alternatively information can be passed anonymously through @ @ @ @ @ website . ''

Officers are appealing for help from members of the public to find Anne Pell, from Bewdley.
The 62-year-old was last seen at her home address in the town at 2am this morning (Wednesday, November 25).
She is described as white, around 5ft 10, and was last seen wearing wellington boots, grey joggers and a long navy coat.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "We believe she is could be walking in the Bewdley, Trimpley and Habberley Valley areas.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact PC Fellows on 07773044171 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
"Alternatively information can be passed anonymously through the reporting service on our website."
Visit westmercia.police.uk to report information online.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Gritters out in Wyre Forest tonight as road temperatures drop

GRITTERS will be out on roads across Worcestershire this evening ( Wednesday , November 25 ) due to a risk @ @ @ @ @ Council has urged drivers to take extra care on the roads as they will be @ @ @ @ @ This evening and tonight is expected to remain largely dry with clearing skies , with @ @ @ @ @ below zero , bringing a risk of a hoar frost .

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-24--10,000 lights transform Stourport home into Christmas rock show

A BARRISTER from Stourport has covered his home with 10,000 Christmas lights to cheer up his neighbours during lockdown in aid of a good cause .
Nick Wright has once again transformed his house in Malham Road into a light-up multi-coloured rock show and is this year raising funds for the Severn Valley Railway , where he volunteers .
The 48-year-old has spent several months , starting during the first lockdown in March , preparing this year 's festive display with more than double the number of lights as last year .
Each light is individually controlled by a computer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rock and Christmas songs , which can be heard from the street and by passing drivers who tune their car radios into the right frequency .
Nick said : `` I turned it all on on Friday and within an hour there were stacks of people turning up to see the display .
`` I looked out of the window and saw kids dancing on the pavement - it 's had a great response so far .
`` With the lockdowns , it 's given me a bit more time to prepare it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pixel into place , which takes a long time when there 's 10,000 of them !
Nick Wright with last year 's Christmas lights display .
Photo by SWNS '' I think people are wanting to put up their decorations a bit early this year so I brought forward the show by a week .
Hopefully it gives people something to smile about after everything that 's been going on . ''
On top of the usual colour-changing lights , this year 's festive display features a light-up arch tunnel , made out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stage lights on top of the porch .
Nick has set up a milk churn outside his house and an online fundraising page alongside the display in support of the local Severn Valley Railway , which has suffered from a loss in income since the coronavirus outbreak .
People can experience the lights show by visiting Malham Road and tuning their car radios into 88.9fm or donate online at justgiving.com/fundraising/svr-hope .

Nick Wright has once again transformed his house in Malham Road into a light-up multi-coloured rock show and is this year raising funds for the Severn Valley Railway, where he volunteers.
The 48-year-old has spent several months, starting during the first lockdown in March, preparing this year's festive display with more than double the number of lights as last year.
Each light is individually controlled by a computer network to align with a playlist of rock and Christmas songs, which can be heard from the street and by passing drivers who tune their car radios into the right frequency.
Nick said: "I turned it all on on Friday and within an hour there were stacks of people turning up to see the display.
"I looked out of the window and saw kids dancing on the pavement - it's had a great response so far.
"With the lockdowns, it's given me a bit more time to prepare it all. You have to push each pixel into place, which takes a long time when there's 10,000 of them!
Nick Wright with last year's Christmas lights display. Photo by SWNS
"I think people are wanting to put up their decorations a bit early this year so I brought forward the show by a week. Hopefully it gives people something to smile about after everything that's been going on."
On top of the usual colour-changing lights, this year's festive display features a light-up arch tunnel, made out of an old green house frame, and stage lights on top of the porch.
Nick has set up a milk churn outside his house and an online fundraising page alongside the display in support of the local Severn Valley Railway, which has suffered from a loss in income since the coronavirus outbreak.
People can experience the lights show by visiting Malham Road and tuning their car radios into 88.9fm or donate online at justgiving.com/fundraising/svr-hope.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Ex Worcestershire PCSO who lost leg: I get abuse for parking in disabled bays

A FORMER PCSO , who lost a leg when a Worcester driver crashed into him , has spoken out after being ‘ threatened and abused ’ for using disabled parking bays by people who ca n't see his disability .
Ben Perry , 26 , created this image in Photoshop to show how different he can look depending on what aids he uses and how he is dressed .
Mr Perry said : “ Unfortunately it is a common occurrence that people will have a go at me when parking in a disabled space , particularly if I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my work clothes .
“ I often get confronted about parking in a disabled space , people will threaten to report me to the police or the council , threaten to report me to my employer and I ’ ve even had people threaten to damage my car .
“ The fact of the matter is , that without being able to open my door fully , I ’ m physically unable to get in and out of my car as I ’ m unable to swing my leg in and out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m parked legally .
“ There have even been a couple of occasions where I ’ ve been accused of stealing a badge to park in a disabled space .
“ A lot of the time , people just see a young lad in a nice car and assume that I ’ m parking there to be an idiot but this couldn ’ t be any further from the truth .
“ I try not to let it get to me but when people make threats and threaten to damage my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes me feel like I have no choice but to prove I have one leg in order to prevent anything else .
“ My aim is to raise awareness that disabilities come in all forms and can affect young and old people .
I made the picture up to show to people that people can be disabled even if it isn ’ t obvious to an ‘ outsider ’ .
” Mr Perry , who now works as a traffic signal installation technician , lost his leg in 2018 .
While off-duty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the M42 on March 9 to help another driver following an accident , when Khadeja Perwez ploughed into him .
Perwez , from Worcester , had been driving at excessive speed for the wet road conditions - around 70mph - despite illuminated warnings that drivers should reduce their speed to 50mph , and also had two rear tyres under-inflated and under the minimum tread depth .
The driver of an Audi TT had aquaplaned into the central reservation and ended up facing the wrong way in the fast lane before driving onto the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified lighting engineer , special constable and police community support officer , stopped to help , putting on a fluorescent yellow jacket and placing an orange flashing beacon on the roof of his Ford Focus .
He was standing by the boot when he was struck by Perwez who aquaplaned into him in her BMW .
Mr Perry said in a victim impact statement : “ I looked down and saw that my leg had gone and it was just a fleshy mess.
” He described screaming in pain and his vision beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flashing beacon hanging off his car roof .
What remained of his right leg was amputated below the knee and he had to have several abridgement operations to shorten the stump .
He spent 23 weeks in hospital and suffered anxiety , depression and PTSD .
Mr Perry said at the time : “ I have been struggling with suicidal thoughts and have attempted to take my own life on one occasion.
” Perwez , then 25 , admitted careless driving and driving with defective tyres and was fined £1,000 and banned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perry , who lives in Bromsgrove , says he has come to terms with his ‘ differently-abled body.
’ He said : “ I still struggle with vivid flashbacks and nightmares from the incident and I can ’ t see that changing anytime soon .
With regards to my disability , I can struggle with day to day things but I have tried to adjust my lifestyle to suit this - I would say that instead of disabled , I ’ m differently-abled .
“ There are a lot of things that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which I can no longer do and I get frustrated and upset at that , so when I get confronted for parking in a disabled space , it can be quite upsetting , especially as I didn ’ t choose to lose my leg and it was something that could ’ ve been prevented had the driver who hit me maintained her vehicle properly .
“ This is why it is so important to me to be a voice for people with disabilities.
” Have you experienced abuse for parking in a disabled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would love to hear your story .

Ben Perry, 26, created this image in Photoshop to show how different he can look depending on what aids he uses and how he is dressed.
Mr Perry said: “Unfortunately it is a common occurrence that people will have a go at me when parking in a disabled space, particularly if I’m wearing trousers or if I’m in my work clothes.
“I often get confronted about parking in a disabled space, people will threaten to report me to the police or the council, threaten to report me to my employer and I’ve even had people threaten to damage my car.
“The fact of the matter is, that without being able to open my door fully, I’m physically unable to get in and out of my car as I’m unable to swing my leg in and out. I have a blue badge so I’m parked legally.
“There have even been a couple of occasions where I’ve been accused of stealing a badge to park in a disabled space.
“A lot of the time, people just see a young lad in a nice car and assume that I’m parking there to be an idiot but this couldn’t be any further from the truth.
“I try not to let it get to me but when people make threats and threaten to damage my car it can be quite frustrating and makes me feel like I have no choice but to prove I have one leg in order to prevent anything else.
“My aim is to raise awareness that disabilities come in all forms and can affect young and old people. I made the picture up to show to people that people can be disabled even if it isn’t obvious to an ‘outsider’.”
Mr Perry, who now works as a traffic signal installation technician, lost his leg in 2018. While off-duty, the Droitwich special constable pulled over on the M42 on March 9 to help another driver following an accident, when Khadeja Perwez ploughed into him.
Perwez, from Worcester, had been driving at excessive speed for the wet road conditions - around 70mph - despite illuminated warnings that drivers should reduce their speed to 50mph, and also had two rear tyres under-inflated and under the minimum tread depth.
The driver of an Audi TT had aquaplaned into the central reservation and ended up facing the wrong way in the fast lane before driving onto the hard shoulder.
Mr Perry, a qualified lighting engineer, special constable and police community support officer, stopped to help, putting on a fluorescent yellow jacket and placing an orange flashing beacon on the roof of his Ford Focus. He was standing by the boot when he was struck by Perwez who aquaplaned into him in her BMW.
Mr Perry said in a victim impact statement: “I looked down and saw that my leg had gone and it was just a fleshy mess.”
He described screaming in pain and his vision beginning to blur but remembered seeing the still flashing beacon hanging off his car roof.
What remained of his right leg was amputated below the knee and he had to have several abridgement operations to shorten the stump. He spent 23 weeks in hospital and suffered anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Mr Perry said at the time: “I have been struggling with suicidal thoughts and have attempted to take my own life on one occasion.”
Perwez, then 25, admitted careless driving and driving with defective tyres and was fined £1,000 and banned from driving for nine months.
Now Mr Perry, who lives in Bromsgrove, says he has come to terms with his ‘differently-abled body.’
He said: “I still struggle with vivid flashbacks and nightmares from the incident and I can’t see that changing anytime soon. With regards to my disability, I can struggle with day to day things but I have tried to adjust my lifestyle to suit this - I would say that instead of disabled, I’m differently-abled.
“There are a lot of things that I used to enjoy doing before the crash which I can no longer do and I get frustrated and upset at that, so when I get confronted for parking in a disabled space, it can be quite upsetting, especially as I didn’t choose to lose my leg and it was something that could’ve been prevented had the driver who hit me maintained her vehicle properly.
“This is why it is so important to me to be a voice for people with disabilities.”
Have you experienced abuse for parking in a disabled bay? Let us know, we would love to hear your story.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--KEMP Light Up a Life appeal goes virtual this Christmas

LOVED ones will be remembered in Wyre Forest this festive season with a personal message on KEMP Hospice 's virtual Light Up a Life Christmas tree .
The Kidderminster hospice is once again inviting the Wyre Forest community to join in with its annual Light Up a Life celebrations and dedicate a light in remembrance of family and friends .
The annual appeal gives people the opportunity to come together to celebrate and remember their loved ones by making a donation to KEMP and writing messages of remembrance or recalling a special memory and attending a special celebration service .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Swan Centre This year , however , the charity has had to rethink how to host its festive events in line with government guidelines , so has created a virtual Light Up a Life tree on its website where loved ones ’ names can be dedicated as part of the appeal .
KEMP has also prepared a virtual celebration for supporters to gather online with other people from across the Wyre Forest on Sunday , December 13 .
Charlie Homer , KEMP Hospice ’ s head of fundraising and communications , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas is the time we spend with our nearest and dearest , and be thankful for what we have , but for those who have lost loved ones , it can be when we miss them the most .
It can be very hard and lonely .
“ This year has already been challenging for everyone in our community , and with restrictions on groups meeting likely to continue , we know it is so important to offer a way for people to celebrate the lives of those they miss with others .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same , however we hope that connecting online will bring some comfort to those who find Christmas a difficult time.
” Every year , KEMP Hospice provides care and support for more than 1,000 patients , carers and families living in the Wyre Forest area .
Donations to KEMP ’ s Light up a Life appeal mean the hospice can continue to support those experiencing life-limiting illnesses and offer bereavement counselling to families .
The Swan Centre , Kidderminster , has erected a Christmas tree again this year for those who would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tree while taking a quiet moment of reflection in memory of their loved ones .
For more information about the appeal or to dedicate light in memory of a loved one , go to kemphospice.org.uk/lual or call the KEMP fundraising team on 01562 756 066 .

The Kidderminster hospice is once again inviting the Wyre Forest community to join in with its annual Light Up a Life celebrations and dedicate a light in remembrance of family and friends.
The annual appeal gives people the opportunity to come together to celebrate and remember their loved ones by making a donation to KEMP and writing messages of remembrance or recalling a special memory and attending a special celebration service.
2018's Light Up a Life tree in the Swan Centre
This year, however, the charity has had to rethink how to host its festive events in line with government guidelines, so has created a virtual Light Up a Life tree on its website where loved ones’ names can be dedicated as part of the appeal.
KEMP has also prepared a virtual celebration for supporters to gather online with other people from across the Wyre Forest on Sunday, December 13.
Charlie Homer, KEMP Hospice’s head of fundraising and communications, said: “For so many, Christmas is the time we spend with our nearest and dearest, and be thankful for what we have, but for those who have lost loved ones, it can be when we miss them the most. It can be very hard and lonely.
“This year has already been challenging for everyone in our community, and with restrictions on groups meeting likely to continue, we know it is so important to offer a way for people to celebrate the lives of those they miss with others.
"We know it isn’t the same, however we hope that connecting online will bring some comfort to those who find Christmas a difficult time.”
Every year, KEMP Hospice provides care and support for more than 1,000 patients, carers and families living in the Wyre Forest area.
Fil Vaccaro, KEMP's spiritual care team volunteer
Donations to KEMP’s Light up a Life appeal mean the hospice can continue to support those experiencing life-limiting illnesses and offer bereavement counselling to families.
The Swan Centre, Kidderminster, has erected a Christmas tree again this year for those who would like to place their dedication tag on the tree while taking a quiet moment of reflection in memory of their loved ones.
For more information about the appeal or to dedicate light in memory of a loved one, go to kemphospice.org.uk/lual or call the KEMP fundraising team on 01562 756 066.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Kidderminster Harriers 3-0 Alfreton Town

BOSS Russ Penn hailed a “ well earned ” three points for Harriers as they moved to second in National League North with a 3-0 win over Alfreton Town .
Ashley Hemmings starred with a brace on the night , with Cliff Moyo also on target with his first goal of the campaign on what was his first start .
Penn made one change to the team that had held out for a 2-2 draw at Farsley last weekend – in came Moyo to the eleven following a number of substitute appearances , while youngster Max Taylor dropped to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign .
Alfreton , always bright at the start of games , threatened early with a Dan Bradley Drive that Simpson held , Hemmings showing quick feet at the other end before fizzing an effort wide of the target .
Branston and Clackstone then had half sights of goal for the visitors before Morgan-Smith ’ s tremendous strength saw him get on the end of Sterling ’ s pass in the area , the goalkeeper smothering his shot .
Just before the half hour the opening goal of what had become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with intent at the far post to nod home Sterling ’ s corner .
Six minutes later Harriers needed to defend well to smother the danger from the combination of Day and Bradley as they looked to turn the ball in from close range , the latter seeing a scuffed shot blocked almost on the line .
Seven after the restart a curling effort from Sterling kept Willis guessing before arcing off target , Reeves for Alfreton then seeing the sting taken out of his shot as shot on the angle .
Close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people saw a low shot held before Bradley then did similar at the other end .
The crucial second arrived on 71 minutes , again the combination of Sterling and Hemmings proving just too much as the former crossed deep for the latter who , dead centre and six yards out , nodded down and into the back of the net .
The former Mansfield man made it two for the night and six for the campaign with just three minutes to go , firing the ball into an empty net after Harriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper .
Penn went on to say after the final whistle of the win : “ It was well earned – we worked really hard tonight , and it wasn ’ t pretty at times , but you ’ ve got to dig deep .
“ We pride ourselves on how fit we are , and I think in the last ten minutes you could see the levels of fitness in the camp this year – we ’ ve got to keep driving that .
Harriers host Curzon Ashton at Aggborough on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of home games against Kettering on Tuesday , 1st December .

Ashley Hemmings starred with a brace on the night, with Cliff Moyo also on target with his first goal of the campaign on what was his first start.
Penn made one change to the team that had held out for a 2-2 draw at Farsley last weekend – in came Moyo to the eleven following a number of substitute appearances, while youngster Max Taylor dropped to the bench having previously started each game of the campaign.
Alfreton, always bright at the start of games, threatened early with a Dan Bradley Drive that Simpson held, Hemmings showing quick feet at the other end before fizzing an effort wide of the target.
Branston and Clackstone then had half sights of goal for the visitors before Morgan-Smith’s tremendous strength saw him get on the end of Sterling’s pass in the area, the goalkeeper smothering his shot.
Just before the half hour the opening goal of what had become a scrappy game duly arrived; Moyo lurking with intent at the far post to nod home Sterling’s corner.
Six minutes later Harriers needed to defend well to smother the danger from the combination of Day and Bradley as they looked to turn the ball in from close range, the latter seeing a scuffed shot blocked almost on the line.
Seven after the restart a curling effort from Sterling kept Willis guessing before arcing off target, Reeves for Alfreton then seeing the sting taken out of his shot as shot on the angle. Close to the hour, Montrose of all people saw a low shot held before Bradley then did similar at the other end.
The crucial second arrived on 71 minutes, again the combination of Sterling and Hemmings proving just too much as the former crossed deep for the latter who, dead centre and six yards out, nodded down and into the back of the net. The former Mansfield man made it two for the night and six for the campaign with just three minutes to go, firing the ball into an empty net after Harriers had chased down a clearance from the goalkeeper.
Penn went on to say after the final whistle of the win: “It was well earned – we worked really hard tonight, and it wasn’t pretty at times, but you’ve got to dig deep.
“We pride ourselves on how fit we are, and I think in the last ten minutes you could see the levels of fitness in the camp this year – we’ve got to keep driving that.
Harriers host Curzon Ashton at Aggborough on Saturday (3pm) before completing a treble of home games against Kettering on Tuesday, 1st December.
HARRIERS: Simpson, Austin (Prosser 74), Penny, Richards, Montrose, Moyo, Lowe, Maxwell, Sterling (Arthur 89), Morgan-Smith, Hemmings (White 90).
Subs not used: Palmer, Taylor Referee: Jon Kenny


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Covid-19 Christmas Rules: What you need to know

The UK government and the devolved administrations for Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have come together to agree a limited relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas .
Up to three households will be allowed to form a Christmas “ bubble ” over the festive period as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed for five days across the UK .
The temporary easing of measure will last between December 23 and December 27 .
Despite families being able to mix at home , restrictive measures will still be in place in venues such as pubs or restaurants as dependant on the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to give details on Thursday regarding which areas of England will be placed in which tier ahead of the end of national lockdown on December 2 .
Here are the key points you need to know from the government ’ s latest guidance in the lead-up to Christmas : Up to three households will be able to come together to form a “ Christmas bubble ” during that period .
Members of a bubble can meet at home , in places of worship and in outdoor public places but will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or restaurants and restrictions on hospitality will be maintained depending on which tier people are living under .
Bubbles must be fixed for the duration of the period and can not be changed .
Bubble members will not be required to follow social distancing while they are together – although they are advised to exercise caution if there are vulnerable people involved .
Travel restrictions will be lifted across the UK for five days between December 23 and 27 to enable people from different households to gather over the holiday .
Those travelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permitted to travel for an additional day either side of the five days .
Children under the age 18 whose parents live apart can be a part of both parents ’ bubbles if they chose to form different groupings .
In England , students who have returned home for the holidays are treated a part of their family household , rather than their student household , for the purposes of forming a Christmas bubble .
The rules may vary in other administrations when detailed regulations are published .
People are advised to reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live within the two weeks before they join a bubble .

Up to three households will be allowed to form a Christmas “bubble” over the festive period as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed for five days across the UK.
The temporary easing of measure will last between December 23 and December 27.
Despite families being able to mix at home, restrictive measures will still be in place in venues such as pubs or restaurants as dependant on the new tier system.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to give details on Thursday regarding which areas of England will be placed in which tier ahead of the end of national lockdown on December 2.
All four UK nations have agreed that from the 23rd to the 27th of December, you will be able to form a Christmas bubble of no more than three households.
https://t.co/5qLRcLBP8W pic.twitter.com/boonZD27Q8 — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 24, 2020
Here are the key points you need to know from the government’s latest guidance in the lead-up to Christmas:
Your Christmas “bubble”
Up to three households will be able to come together to form a “Christmas bubble” during that period.
Members of a bubble can meet at home, in places of worship and in outdoor public places but will not be able to get together in pubs or restaurants and restrictions on hospitality will be maintained depending on which tier people are living under.
Bubbles must be fixed for the duration of the period and cannot be changed. Bubble members will not be required to follow social distancing while they are together – although they are advised to exercise caution if there are vulnerable people involved.
Travel
Travel restrictions will be lifted across the UK for five days between December 23 and 27 to enable people from different households to gather over the holiday.
Those travelling to and from Northern Ireland will be permitted to travel for an additional day either side of the five days.
Children
Children under the age 18 whose parents live apart can be a part of both parents’ bubbles if they chose to form different groupings.
Students
In England, students who have returned home for the holidays are treated a part of their family household, rather than their student household, for the purposes of forming a Christmas bubble. The rules may vary in other administrations when detailed regulations are published.
People are advised to reduce unnecessary contact with those they do not live within the two weeks before they join a bubble.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-11-25--Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Thursday, November 26?

The latest items hitting the shelves in the middle of Aldi and Lidl on Thursday , November 26 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ retailers .
We 've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each @ @ @ @ @ Aldi are selling a range of branded toys as part of their Special Buys set @ @ @ @ @ Squishmallow pillow for £12.99 each .
In the middle of Lidl this week , the @ @ @ @ @ of products on offer - such as Christmas clothing , indoor and outdoor plans , @ @ @ @ @ An Esmara Adults Lidl Christmas Jumper ( yes , really ! )
for £7.99 each @ @ @ @ @ Christmas Wreath for £9.99 each .
Plus , an Esmara Ladies ’ Premium Christmas Jumper @ @ @ @

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.
Aldi
This week, Aldi are selling a range of branded toys as part of their Special Buys set of deals.
These include:
A Hot Wheels Tyre Shop Play Set for £29.99 each.
Blume Dolls for £6.99 each.
Plus a Squishmallow pillow for £12.99 each.
For more details, visit: Aldi.co.uk.
Lidl
In the middle of Lidl this week, the supermarket chain have a range of products on offer - such as Christmas clothing, indoor and outdoor plans, winter style and more.
These include:
An Esmara Adults Lidl Christmas Jumper (yes, really!) for £7.99 each.
A Deluxe British Large Christmas Wreath for £9.99 each. Plus, an Esmara Ladies’ Premium Christmas Jumper for £9.99 each.
For more details, visit Lidl.co.uk.