kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--'Do not approach': These are the 22 most wanted criminals in the UK

The most wanted criminals in the UK have been revealed .
Latest information from the National Crime Agency ( NCA ) has highlighted a total of 22 fugitives who are on the run across the country and abroad .
Here 's a round-up of the criminals sought by the NCA .
Police have warned not to approach any of the people featured below and to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
In an emergency , call 999 .
Richard Wakeling , from Brentwood , Essex , tried to import £8million of liquid amphetamine into the UK in April 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was convicted and sentenced to 11 years after he absconded before his 12-week trial began .
Wakeling has a right lower leg amputation and uses a prosthetic leg .
He has family and friends in Ireland , Spain , Canada and Thailand .
He requires regular medical treatment .
Moogan , from Liverpool , is believed to be linked to a Rotterdam café raided in 2013 as part of a series of coordinated strikes in the UK and the Netherlands .
It is suspected the café was being used as a front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffickers where they could meet for negotiations with cartels and for arranging the financing and transportation of huge quantities of drugs .
It is alleged that during 2013 Moogan was involved in a conspiracy to import cocaine into the UK .
Moogan has blue eyes and a tattoo of a cross and a large crucifix on his left arm .
On August 25 , 2012 Sampson was convicted of raping a girl he met at a nightclub in London in February 2010 .
The girl was taken unwell after accepting a drink from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend offered to take her home .
Sampson told one of the girl ’ s friends that he was a medical expert .
He later raped the girl at her flat while she was incapacitated .
Sampson was also convicted of stealing her mobile phone , plus her flatmate ’ s laptop and games console .
Sampson is a Cypriot national who is known to use the alias Kostas .
Dugic is suspected of being involved in a conspiracy to import 255 kilos of cocaine .
A number of other individuals were convicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small UK vessel meeting a commercial container ship in the English Channel from which the drugs were transferred .
Although Dugic was not on board either vessel , he is alleged to have played a major part in organising the importation .
On December 10 , 2006 at Argyle Street , Glasgow , Zengana posed as a private hire taxi driver to pick up his 25-year-old female victim before driving her to a private dwelling where he raped his victim .
He was convicted of the rape but is still to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010 and November 2011 Salih is accused of being involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine .
It is believed he was contacted on a regular basis by an associate for the purposes of buying cocaine , delivering it and collecting payments .
In May 2011 Salih allegedly visited Lincolnshire to deliver a quantity of cocaine that was subsequently recovered by the police .
He was arrested and was in possession of £20,000 ( €25,000 ) .
Salih was released on bail to appear at a police station later in the year but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cypriot national .
He has a scar on his right eye .
Ferguson is sought in connection with the murder of Thomas Cameron on June 28 , 2007 at the Auchinairn Tavern , Bishopbriggs near Glasgow .
Ferguson was born in Glasgow in 1964 .
He has green/blue eyes and short balding brown/grey hair .
Ghafoor took a courtesy car from a dealership in Manchester in August 2013 using a driving license in another person ’ s name .
Police spotted the car and the pursuit ended in the Halifax area when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who were also in the car , suffered minor injuries .
Cash to the value of £80-100,000 was recovered .
There were traces of heroin , cocaine and cannabis on the notes .
He was charged with fraud , possession of criminal property , dangerous driving and disqualified driving .
Ghafoor was also charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply after a vehicle was searched in Withington in November 2013 and cannabis worth £245,000 was found .
In May 2014 Ghafoor pleaded guilty to dangerous driving .
He was due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in relation to the other charges but failed to answer his bail and a warrant was issued for his arrest .
In addition , Ghafoor was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply in relation to a separate seizure of cannabis worth £24,000 that was found at a house on Kingsway Avenue , Burnage , in September 2014 .
He was due to appear in court but failed to answer his bail and another warrant was issued for his arrest .
Ghafoor has a pock mark on his right cheek , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nose , and a scar on top of his right hand .
Foster is alleged to have murdered David 'Noddy ' Rice at the Marsden Bay Car Park , South Shields on May 24 , 2006 .
Foster is also wanted for two offences of conspiring to supply controlled drugs and also for the theft of a diamond ring .
Foster has links to the Canary Islands and Majorca .
He is also known to use the alias Shaun Michael Wilkinson .
Aydeniz is wanted in connection with conspiracy to supply 17.83 kg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been convicted in connection with this offence .
He is also wanted for conspiracy to commit theft and transferring criminal property .
In July 2015 , Ungi and two associates were in a vehicle on Banks Road in Garston , Liverpool , which police believe rammed a motorcycle carrying two males .
A single shot from a 12-gauge shotgun was fired inflicting a fatal injury to one of the men and injuring the other .
Ungi is also alleged to be involved in the unlawful distribution of controlled drugs in the Liverpool area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connection with the murders in Liverpool of 16-year-old Liam Kelly in 2004 and Lucy Hargreaves in 2005 .
He is also known as 'Hemp ' .
Demir is wanted in connection with conspiracy to supply 17.83 kg of diamorphine .
Three others have already been convicted in connection with this offence .
Quinn is wanted by Police Scotland on suspicion of supplying amphetamine .
Between August 2013 and April 2014 , Quinn was allegedly involved in an organised crime group concerned in the production , transportation and distribution of amphetamine with a street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as 5ft 9ins tall , large build and has short brown hair .
Fatah Benlaredj is wanted for the rape of a seven-year-old girl .
Benlaredj also uses the nickname Samir .
Between 2006 to 2008 , Mustafa is believed to have been involved in insider dealing with seven other individuals .
While employed at the London branch of investment bank JP Morgan Cazenove , he allegedly obtained information about future acquisitions and mergers , which were provided to others who then traded using this information .
Over a two-year period , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal profits .
In July 2008 Mustafa was arrested by the City of London Police and then released on bail .
It is believed he fled the UK around December 2009 .
Wanted by Police Scotland on recall to prison to serve remaining sentence of nine years and 10 months for a number of serious assaults .
Kelly , who is extremely violent and poses a high risk to both police and members of the public , was convicted at various courts of a number of offences between 2002 and 2010 .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in September 2013 he was released on licence but failed to adhere to conditions set .
The offences he was convicted of included an assault to severe injury and danger of life , robbery , assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement , breach of the peace and having a sharply pointed implement in prison .
In one of the most serious assaults Kelly stabbed and paralysed his victim using a machete .
He is described as 180cm tall , heavy build , blue/grey eyes , short brown hair , Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Also has scars to the left and right side of the face , on his arms and his right hand .
Sahnan is accused of being involved in the importation of controlled Class A drugs , heroin , into the United Kingdom .
The huge quantity of drugs , which were concealed in packaging surrounding air conditioning units , was seized by HM Revenue and Customs during a joint operation with Leicestershire police in July 2007 .
Customs officers found the drugs hidden in the struts of pallets upon which the machinery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sahnan has brown eyes and wears an overt hearing aid in his right ear which sits over the ear .
Between 2004 and 2006 , Philippou was involved in conspiracies where he and his co-defendants repeatedly set out to acquire , or sometimes to set up from scratch , travel agency businesses which were used as vehicles for fraud .
The prices were so low that legitimate companies could not compete with them .
In each case , the travel agency ceased to trade , leaving customers without a holiday .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Panitzke is wanted by HMRC for conspiracy to acquire criminal property .
Panitzke was a senior member of a crime group involved in a VAT fraud .
She controlled the company accounts of many companies remotely via different IP addresses .
Panitzke travelled extensively to further the fraud to places including Dubai , Spain and Andorra .
She was responsible for laundering approximately £1billion pounds .
Panitzke absconded in May 2013 prior to the end of the trial and was convicted in her absence .
She was sentenced to eight years on 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 170cm tall , slim build with mousey straight hair , blue eyes and has a Yorkshire accent .
John Barton was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in 2003 after being convicted in his absence for conspiring to import a commercial amount of heroin into the United Kingdom between 1999 and 2000 .
He is believed to have links to Fuengirola in Spain .
Mehmet is wanted for his role in a conspiracy to cheat the public revenue by operating a Missing Trader Intra-community ( MTIC ) fraud .
This caused a loss to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Mehmet appeared in court in June 2007 and was told that failure to return for his trial in October 2007 could result in him being tried and sentenced in his absence .
He failed to attend and was subsequently found guilty .
He was sentenced to eight years .
What to do Police have warned not to approach any of the people featured within this article and to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
In an emergency , call 999 .
All of the information in this article was correct @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Latest information from the National Crime Agency (NCA) has highlighted a total of 22 fugitives who are on the run across the country and abroad.
Here's a round-up of the criminals sought by the NCA.
Police have warned not to approach any of the people featured below and to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, call 999.
1) Richard Wakeling
Most wanted: Richard Wakeling. Picture: NCA
Richard Wakeling, from Brentwood, Essex, tried to import £8million of liquid amphetamine into the UK in April 2016.
On April 9, 2019, he was convicted and sentenced to 11 years after he absconded before his 12-week trial began.
Wakeling has a right lower leg amputation and uses a prosthetic leg.
He has family and friends in Ireland, Spain, Canada and Thailand. He requires regular medical treatment.
2) Michael Paul Moogan
Most wanted: Michael Paul Moogan. Picture: NCA
Moogan, from Liverpool, is believed to be linked to a Rotterdam café raided in 2013 as part of a series of coordinated strikes in the UK and the Netherlands.
It is suspected the café was being used as a front for an operations centre for international drug traffickers where they could meet for negotiations with cartels and for arranging the financing and transportation of huge quantities of drugs.
It is alleged that during 2013 Moogan was involved in a conspiracy to import cocaine into the UK.
Moogan has blue eyes and a tattoo of a cross and a large crucifix on his left arm.
3) Costas Sampson
Most wanted: Costas Sampson. Picture: NCA
On August 25, 2012 Sampson was convicted of raping a girl he met at a nightclub in London in February 2010.
The girl was taken unwell after accepting a drink from a stranger, and Sampson and a friend offered to take her home.
Sampson told one of the girl’s friends that he was a medical expert. He later raped the girl at her flat while she was incapacitated.
Sampson was also convicted of stealing her mobile phone, plus her flatmate’s laptop and games console.
Sampson is a Cypriot national who is known to use the alias Kostas.
4) Daniel Dugic
Most wanted: Daniel Dugic. Picture: NCA
Dugic is suspected of being involved in a conspiracy to import 255 kilos of cocaine. A number of other individuals were convicted in June 2011.
The conspiracy involved a small UK vessel meeting a commercial container ship in the English Channel from which the drugs were transferred.
Although Dugic was not on board either vessel, he is alleged to have played a major part in organising the importation.
Dugic is originally from Serbia.
5) Rezgar Zengana
Most wanted: Rezgar Zengana. Picture: NCA (Image: Police Scotland)
On December 10, 2006 at Argyle Street, Glasgow, Zengana posed as a private hire taxi driver to pick up his 25-year-old female victim before driving her to a private dwelling where he raped his victim.
He was convicted of the rape but is still to be sentenced for this offence.
Zengana is an Iraqi national.
6) Mehmet Salih
Most wanted: Mehmet Salih. Picture: NCA
Between December 2010 and November 2011 Salih is accused of being involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine.
It is believed he was contacted on a regular basis by an associate for the purposes of buying cocaine, delivering it and collecting payments.
In May 2011 Salih allegedly visited Lincolnshire to deliver a quantity of cocaine that was subsequently recovered by the police.
He was arrested and was in possession of £20,000 (€25,000). Salih was released on bail to appear at a police station later in the year but failed to attend.
Salih is a Cypriot national. He has a scar on his right eye.
7) Derek McGraw Ferguson
Most wanted: Derek McGraw Ferguson. Picture: NCA (Image: Police Scotland)
Ferguson is sought in connection with the murder of Thomas Cameron on June 28, 2007 at the Auchinairn Tavern, Bishopbriggs near Glasgow.
Ferguson was born in Glasgow in 1964.
He has green/blue eyes and short balding brown/grey hair.
8) Shazad Ghafoor
Most wanted: Shazad Ghafoor. Picture: NCA
Ghafoor took a courtesy car from a dealership in Manchester in August 2013 using a driving license in another person’s name.
Police spotted the car and the pursuit ended in the Halifax area when he crashed. His wife and two children, who were also in the car, suffered minor injuries.
Cash to the value of £80-100,000 was recovered. There were traces of heroin, cocaine and cannabis on the notes. He was charged with fraud, possession of criminal property, dangerous driving and disqualified driving.
Ghafoor was also charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply after a vehicle was searched in Withington in November 2013 and cannabis worth £245,000 was found. In May 2014 Ghafoor pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
He was due to appear at court in February 2015 in relation to the other charges but failed to answer his bail and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
In addition, Ghafoor was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply in relation to a separate seizure of cannabis worth £24,000 that was found at a house on Kingsway Avenue, Burnage, in September 2014.
He was due to appear in court but failed to answer his bail and another warrant was issued for his arrest.
Ghafoor has a pock mark on his right cheek, a scar on the right of the nose, and a scar on top of his right hand.
9) Allan Foster
Most wanted: Allan Foster. Picture: NCA
Foster is alleged to have murdered David 'Noddy' Rice at the Marsden Bay Car Park, South Shields on May 24, 2006.
Foster is also wanted for two offences of conspiring to supply controlled drugs and also for the theft of a diamond ring.
Foster has links to the Canary Islands and Majorca. He is also known to use the alias Shaun Michael Wilkinson.
10) Osman Aydeniz
Most wanted: Osman Aydeniz. Picture: NCA
Aydeniz is wanted in connection with conspiracy to supply 17.83 kg of diamorphine.
Three others have already been convicted in connection with this offence.
He is also wanted for conspiracy to commit theft and transferring criminal property.
Aydeniz is a Cypriot national.
11) David Ungi
Most wanted: David Ungi. Picture: NCA
In July 2015, Ungi and two associates were in a vehicle on Banks Road in Garston, Liverpool, which police believe rammed a motorcycle carrying two males.
A single shot from a 12-gauge shotgun was fired inflicting a fatal injury to one of the men and injuring the other.
The murder victim was Garston teenager Vinny Waddington.
Ungi is also alleged to be involved in the unlawful distribution of controlled drugs in the Liverpool area.
12) Kevin Thomas Parle
Most wanted: Kevin Thomas Parle. Picture: NCA
Kevin Thomas Parle is wanted in connection with the murders in Liverpool of 16-year-old Liam Kelly in 2004 and Lucy Hargreaves in 2005.
He is also known as 'Hemp'.
13) Ozgur Demir
Most wanted: Ozgur Demir. Picture: NCA
Demir is wanted in connection with conspiracy to supply 17.83 kg of diamorphine.
Three others have already been convicted in connection with this offence.
Demir is a Turkish national.
14) Mark Quinn
Most wanted: Mark Quinn. Picture: NCA
Quinn is wanted by Police Scotland on suspicion of supplying amphetamine.
Between August 2013 and April 2014, Quinn was allegedly involved in an organised crime group concerned in the production, transportation and distribution of amphetamine with a street value of over £11m.
He is described as 5ft 9ins tall, large build and has short brown hair.
15) Fatah Benlaredj
Most wanted: Fatah Benlaredj. Picture: NCA
Fatah Benlaredj is wanted for the rape of a seven-year-old girl.
Benlaredj also uses the nickname Samir.
16) Ersin Mustafa
Most wanted: Ersin Mustafa. Picture: NCA
Between 2006 to 2008, Mustafa is believed to have been involved in insider dealing with seven other individuals.
While employed at the London branch of investment bank JP Morgan Cazenove, he allegedly obtained information about future acquisitions and mergers, which were provided to others who then traded using this information.
Over a two-year period, the group made approximately £2.5 million in criminal profits.
In July 2008 Mustafa was arrested by the City of London Police and then released on bail.
It is believed he fled the UK around December 2009.
17) Jonathon Kelly
Most wanted: Jonathon Kelly. Picture: NCA (Image: Police Scotland)
Wanted by Police Scotland on recall to prison to serve remaining sentence of nine years and 10 months for a number of serious assaults.
Kelly, who is extremely violent and poses a high risk to both police and members of the public, was convicted at various courts of a number of offences between 2002 and 2010.
He received sentences in excess of 16 years, and in September 2013 he was released on licence but failed to adhere to conditions set.
The offences he was convicted of included an assault to severe injury and danger of life, robbery, assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement, breach of the peace and having a sharply pointed implement in prison.
In one of the most serious assaults Kelly stabbed and paralysed his victim using a machete.
He is described as 180cm tall, heavy build, blue/grey eyes, short brown hair, Scottish accent, and occasionally has a beard.
Also has scars to the left and right side of the face, on his arms and his right hand.
18) Shashi Dhar Sahnan
Most wanted: Shashi Dhar Sahnan. Picture: NCA
Sahnan is accused of being involved in the importation of controlled Class A drugs, heroin, into the United Kingdom.
The huge quantity of drugs, which were concealed in packaging surrounding air conditioning units, was seized by HM Revenue and Customs during a joint operation with Leicestershire police in July 2007.
Customs officers found the drugs hidden in the struts of pallets upon which the machinery was being transported.
Born in India, Sahnan has brown eyes and wears an overt hearing aid in his right ear which sits over the ear.
19) Christakis Philippou
Most wanted: Christakis Philippou. Picture: NCA
Between 2004 and 2006, Philippou was involved in conspiracies where he and his co-defendants repeatedly set out to acquire, or sometimes to set up from scratch, travel agency businesses which were used as vehicles for fraud.
The travel agencies attracted customers by offering cut-price holidays.
The prices were so low that legitimate companies could not compete with them.
In each case, the travel agency ceased to trade, leaving customers without a holiday. This scam defrauded an estimated 20,000 people.
20) Sarah Panitzke
Most wanted: Sarah Panitzke. Picture: NCA
Panitzke is wanted by HMRC for conspiracy to acquire criminal property.
Panitzke was a senior member of a crime group involved in a VAT fraud. She controlled the company accounts of many companies remotely via different IP addresses.
Panitzke travelled extensively to further the fraud to places including Dubai, Spain and Andorra. She was responsible for laundering approximately £1billion pounds.
Panitzke absconded in May 2013 prior to the end of the trial and was convicted in her absence. She was sentenced to eight years on 22 August 2013.
Eighteen members of the crime group received sentences totalling 135 years.
She is described as 170cm tall, slim build with mousey straight hair, blue eyes and has a Yorkshire accent.
21) John Barton
Most wanted: John Barton. Picture: NCA
John Barton was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in 2003 after being convicted in his absence for conspiring to import a commercial amount of heroin into the United Kingdom between 1999 and 2000.
He is believed to have links to Fuengirola in Spain.
22) Timur Mehmet
Most wanted: Timur Mehmet. Picture: NCA
Mehmet is wanted for his role in a conspiracy to cheat the public revenue by operating a Missing Trader Intra-community (MTIC) fraud.
This caused a loss to the UK of £25 million (€31.5million).
Mehmet appeared in court in June 2007 and was told that failure to return for his trial in October 2007 could result in him being tried and sentenced in his absence.
He failed to attend and was subsequently found guilty. He was sentenced to eight years.
What to do
Police have warned not to approach any of the people featured within this article and to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, call 999.
All of the information in this article was correct as of September 29, 2020.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--Royal Mail confirm major changes to Special Delivery guarantee delivery times

Royal Mail have announced several changes to the special delivery guaranteed services due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ what you need to know .
When did the changes come into effect ?
The @ @ @ @ @ Monday , September 28 , and impacts the 9am and 1pm guaranteed services .
What @ @ @ @ @ Delivery ?
Royal Mail say they will be delivering Special Delivery letters and parcels later @ @ @ @ @ Special Delivery will no longer arrive by 1pm , and instead they could be as @ @ @ @ @ 9am service will also see an extended delivery window and the guaranteed delivery time will @ @ @ @ @ includes items where a Saturday guarantee has been purchased .
What about signatures upon delivery @ @ @ @ @ Royal Mail added they are no longer asking the recipients to sign for items delivered @ @ @ @ @ and confirmation of delivery can still be viewed online at www.royalmail.com/track-your-item .
Find out more @ @ @

We've put together what you need to know.
When did the changes come into effect?
The change came into effect on Monday, September 28, and impacts the 9am and 1pm guaranteed services.
What are the changes to Special Delivery?
Royal Mail say they will be delivering Special Delivery letters and parcels later in the day.
A Special Delivery will no longer arrive by 1pm, and instead they could be as late as 4pm.
The 9am service will also see an extended delivery window and the guaranteed delivery time will change to 11am.
This includes items where a Saturday guarantee has been purchased.
What about signatures upon delivery?
For both services, Royal Mail added they are no longer asking the recipients to sign for items delivered.
The recipient's name and confirmation of delivery can still be viewed online at www.royalmail.com/track-your-item.
Find out more at www.royalmail.com/coronavirus.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--October Harvest Moon: What time can you see it in the skies above the UK?

An October Harvest Moon is set to appear in the skies above the UK .
As we head further into autumn , the night skies will be lit up by a succession of bright , full-looking moons .
But only one of those moons will be a true full moon , and it just so happens that it ’ s the Harvest Moon too .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
In the Northern Hemisphere , the term ‘ Harvest Moon ’ is applied to the full moon which falls closest to the autumn equinox .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment when the sun is directly above the Earth ’ s equator and the day and night are of equal length – fell on September 22 , so the full moon of October 1 is 2020 ’ s Harvest Moon .
The name makes no difference to the appearance of the moon , which will retain its usual bright white appearance in the night sky .
However , it is possible that you might notice an orange hue to the moon should you seek it out , but that effect is only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the horizon .
Many people will be looking for the Harvest Moon just after sunset , when the moon will be much lower in the sky .
Any perceived orange colour is merely a trick of the light : when you look toward the horizon you ’ re looking through a greater thickness of Earth ’ s atmosphere .
Why is it called a Harvest Moon ?
The moon rises about 50 minutes later each day , but its proximity to the autumn equinox means the time difference between successive moons becomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes for several days before and after the full moon .
These moons also rise soon after sunset during or close to twilight hours , which can make it seem as though there are several full moons on successive nights .
The appearance of bright , full looking moons just after sunset meant that farmers working the fields in the days before tractors and electronic lights could take advantage of the moon ’ s light as they harvested their crop .
What time can I see it ?
The ‘ true ’ Harvest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Thursday , October 1 , 2020 , and technically , the moon won ’ t be at its ‘ fullest ’ until slightly after 10pm .
Of course , you won ’ t need any specialist equipment to see it ( the full moon will be just as visible as it always is ) , although there is always a risk that cloud cover could scupper your lunar enjoyment .
What is the Met Office forecast for Thursday night ?
At the time of writing , the Met Office are forecasting rain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of clearer skies and showers for the rest of the UK .
Showers will be heaviest and most frequent in the southwest , with even a risk of hail and thunder .
What else is happening in the sky ?
This year 's Harvest Moon will be joined by Mars , the red planet which will appear very close to the moon in the night sky .
To see it , look for an object that looks like a bright , red star .
You shouldn ’ t miss it – the planet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 2035 , and will appear even brighter than Jupiter , the largest planet in our Solar System .

As we head further into autumn, the night skies will be lit up by a succession of bright, full-looking moons.
But only one of those moons will be a true full moon, and it just so happens that it’s the Harvest Moon too.
We've put together everything you need to know.
What is a Harvest Moon?
In the Northern Hemisphere, the term ‘Harvest Moon’ is applied to the full moon which falls closest to the autumn equinox.
This year the autumn equinox – the moment when the sun is directly above the Earth’s equator and the day and night are of equal length – fell on September 22, so the full moon of October 1 is 2020’s Harvest Moon.
The name makes no difference to the appearance of the moon, which will retain its usual bright white appearance in the night sky.
However, it is possible that you might notice an orange hue to the moon should you seek it out, but that effect is only to do with the moon’s proximity to the horizon.
Many people will be looking for the Harvest Moon just after sunset, when the moon will be much lower in the sky.
Any perceived orange colour is merely a trick of the light: when you look toward the horizon you’re looking through a greater thickness of Earth’s atmosphere.
Why is it called a Harvest Moon?
The moon rises about 50 minutes later each day, but its proximity to the autumn equinox means the time difference between successive moons becomes shortened to only about 25 to 30 minutes for several days before and after the full moon.
These moons also rise soon after sunset during or close to twilight hours, which can make it seem as though there are several full moons on successive nights.
The appearance of bright, full looking moons just after sunset meant that farmers working the fields in the days before tractors and electronic lights could take advantage of the moon’s light as they harvested their crop.
What time can I see it?
The ‘true’ Harvest Moon will be visible on the night of Thursday, October 1, 2020, and technically, the moon won’t be at its ‘fullest’ until slightly after 10pm.
Of course, you won’t need any specialist equipment to see it (the full moon will be just as visible as it always is), although there is always a risk that cloud cover could scupper your lunar enjoyment.
What is the Met Office forecast for Thursday night?
At the time of writing, the Met Office are forecasting rain across northeast Scotland, with a mixture of clearer skies and showers for the rest of the UK.
Showers will be heaviest and most frequent in the southwest, with even a risk of hail and thunder.
What else is happening in the sky?
This year's Harvest Moon will be joined by Mars, the red planet which will appear very close to the moon in the night sky.
To see it, look for an object that looks like a bright, red star.
You shouldn’t miss it – the planet won’t be as bright again until 2035, and will appear even brighter than Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--McDonald's add six new items to the menu for Autumn 2020

McDonald 's have announced they will add six new items to the menu - but the fast-food chain added that they wo n't be around for long .
We 've put together all the details on the 'limited edition ' range for diners across the UK .
What are McDonald 's adding to the menu this Autumn ?
McDonald ’ s is expanding the iconic Quarter Pounder with Cheese range with not one , not two but THREE variants of the classic fan favourite .
Fans of fiery food can switch up a classic with the new Spicy Quarter Pounder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the burger 'packs in a mouth-watering 100 per cent beef quarter pounder patty , with two slices of pepper jack cheese , onions , jalapenos , mustard and a spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun ' .
Or those feeling fancy could try the new Quarter Pounder Deluxe .
The beef patty will be topped with shredded lettuce , a slice of tomato , slice of cheese , pickles , fresh onions , cool mayo , ketchup , mustard , and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the classic Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the 'iconic ' Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese .
The two new Quarter Pounders will go on sale between Wednesday , October 7 and Saturday , November 17 .
What else is being added to the menu for a short time ?
The new Quarter Pounders aren ’ t the only items being added to the menu – fans will also be able to get their hands on the new McChicken BLT from Wednesday , October 7 .
Plus the 'much-loved ' Nacho Cheese Wedges will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a Sharebox .
The Salted Caramel Latte will complete the line-up of limited-edition classics available until Saturday , November 17 .
What safety measures are in place at McDonald 's branches ?
In line with Government guidance , social distancing and safety measures at McDonald 's restaurants remain in place .
This includes hand sanitiser at every entrance for delivery couriers , dine-in and takeaway customers , table-service and contact tracing for customers who dine-in , and carefully managing the number of customers and crew inside each restaurant .
How much will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prices are as follows :

We've put together all the details on the 'limited edition' range for diners across the UK.
What are McDonald's adding to the menu this Autumn?
McDonald’s is expanding the iconic Quarter Pounder with Cheese range with not one, not two but THREE variants of the classic fan favourite.
Fans of fiery food can switch up a classic with the new Spicy Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger.
The chain say the burger 'packs in a mouth-watering 100 per cent beef quarter pounder patty, with two slices of pepper jack cheese, onions, jalapenos, mustard and a spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun'.
Or those feeling fancy could try the new Quarter Pounder Deluxe.
The beef patty will be topped with shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, slice of cheese, pickles, fresh onions, cool mayo, ketchup, mustard, and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun.
The two new variants will be available alongside the classic Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the 'iconic' Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
The two new Quarter Pounders will go on sale between Wednesday, October 7 and Saturday, November 17.
What else is being added to the menu for a short time?
The new Quarter Pounders aren’t the only items being added to the menu – fans will also be able to get their hands on the new McChicken BLT from Wednesday, October 7.
Plus the 'much-loved' Nacho Cheese Wedges will be returning as a portion of five or a Sharebox.
The Salted Caramel Latte will complete the line-up of limited-edition classics available until Saturday, November 17.
What safety measures are in place at McDonald's branches?
In line with Government guidance, social distancing and safety measures at McDonald's restaurants remain in place.
This includes hand sanitiser at every entrance for delivery couriers, dine-in and takeaway customers, table-service and contact tracing for customers who dine-in, and carefully managing the number of customers and crew inside each restaurant.
How much will the limited menu items cost?
The prices are as follows:


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-01--Stars come out for our farming awards

Stars come out for our farming awards

MORE stars have been announced for the big night of regional farming awards .
Four new celebrities have agreed to make special appearances at the Three Counties Farmer annual awards live online broadcast in November .
They include a Great British Bake Off finalist ; a top TV actor ; a well-known actor , comedian and writer ; and presenter ; and a former England rugby star .
Steven Carter-Bailey , who comes from Hertfordshire , was 34 years old when he made a big impression on The Great British Bake Off in 2017 .
Steven , whose mother Judi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years old , was the star baker in weeks one , two , and seven of Bake Off season 8 and several ‘ Hollywood handshakes.
’ Along with Kate Lyon and Sophie Faldo , he reached the final of Bake Off , which was won by Sophie .
Since then he has appeared at the BBC Good Food winter shows , baked alongside Anton Du Beke and explored London ’ s diverse bakeries for ITV ’ s News London as a special reporter .
Clive Andrew Mantle is probably best known for playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital drama series Casualty and Holby City in the 1990s , and Little John in the cult 1980s fantasy series Robin of Sherwood .
He returned to Casualty in 2016 as Mike Barratt for the show 's 30th anniversary .
On stage , he has appeared in plays such as Coming Clean , A Streetcar Named Desire , and Educating Rita , and has continued his successful stage career since departing from Holby City .
He has also become known for his roles on television as Lord Greatjon Umber in HBO 's Game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ollie 's ( Will Mellor 's ) father , in the BBC 's White Van Man .
Arthur Smith was born in Bermondsey , and was one of many stand-up performers on the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s , and still performs today .
He is a regular at the Edinburgh fringe and has also written a series of plays Smith has performed musical comedy shows and is a presenter on BBC Radio 4 programmes such as Excess Baggage and Loose Ends , and appears on television comedy panel games .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the television series of that name .
He is currently one of the hosts of `` The Comedy Club '' on BBC Radio 4 Extra and also narrates the BBC series Money for Nothing .
[ 6 ] James Haskell played for Wasps and Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership , and for England and the British Lions .
In August 2019 he announced he would become a professional mixed martial artist and was due to make his debut in May 2020 but the event was postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nineteenth series of I 'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
, being the star to be voted off The online ceremony will be a star studded occasion .
It will be hosted by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson and other celebrities taking part include : Ben Fogle , broadcaster , writer and adventurer ; Michael Chakraverty , 2019 Great British Bake Off Finalists ; and Stu Deeley , MasterChef : The Professionals 2019 winner .
Details of the live broadcast and how to watch it will be released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all the latest

Four new celebrities have agreed to make special appearances at the Three Counties Farmer annual awards live online broadcast in November.
They include a Great British Bake Off finalist; a top TV actor; a well-known actor, comedian and writer; and presenter; and a former England rugby star.
Steven Carter-Bailey, who comes from Hertfordshire, was 34 years old when he made a big impression on The Great British Bake Off in 2017.
Steven, whose mother Judi taught him baking when he was 9 years old, was the star baker in weeks one, two, and seven of Bake Off season 8 and several ‘Hollywood handshakes.’
Along with Kate Lyon and Sophie Faldo, he reached the final of Bake Off, which was won by Sophie.
Since then he has appeared at the BBC Good Food winter shows, baked alongside Anton Du Beke and explored London’s diverse bakeries for ITV’s News London as a special reporter.
Clive Andrew Mantle is probably best known for playing general surgeon Mike Barratt in the BBC hospital drama series Casualty and Holby City in the 1990s, and Little John in the cult 1980s fantasy series Robin of Sherwood. He returned to Casualty in 2016 as Mike Barratt for the show's 30th anniversary.
On stage, he has appeared in plays such as Coming Clean, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Educating Rita, and has continued his successful stage career since departing from Holby City. He has also become known for his roles on television as Lord Greatjon Umber in HBO's Game of Thrones and as Tony Curry, Ollie's (Will Mellor's) father, in the BBC's White Van Man.
Arthur Smith was born in Bermondsey, and was one of many stand-up performers on the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s, and still performs today. He is a regular at the Edinburgh fringe and has also written a series of plays
Smith has performed musical comedy shows and is a presenter on BBC Radio 4 programmes such as Excess Baggage and Loose Ends, and appears on television comedy panel games. He was one of the Grumpy Old Men in the television series of that name.
He is currently one of the hosts of "The Comedy Club" on BBC Radio 4 Extra and also narrates the BBC series Money for Nothing.[6]
James Haskell played for Wasps and Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership, and for England and the British Lions. In August 2019 he announced he would become a professional mixed martial artist and was due to make his debut in May 2020 but the event was postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Last year he took part in the nineteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, being the star to be voted off
The online ceremony will be a star studded occasion.
It will be hosted by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson and other celebrities taking part include: Ben Fogle, broadcaster, writer and adventurer; Michael Chakraverty, 2019 Great British Bake Off Finalists; and Stu Deeley, MasterChef: The Professionals 2019 winner.
Details of the live broadcast and how to watch it will be released later. Go to https://www.herefordtimes.com/awards/tcf/ for all the latest


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Woman and child 'seriously injured' after being hit by car in Kidderminster

A CHILD and woman have suffered serious injuries - with the infant 's described as 'potentially life-changing ' - after @ @ @ @ @ at a busy Kidderminster junction .
The woman was also pushing a baby stroller when @ @ @ @ @ junction of Sutton Park Road and Stourport Road on Thursday afternoon ( October 1 ) @ @ @ @ @ was not hurt .
Police are appealing for information from witnesses and any motorists with @ @ @ @ @ , which happened at around 3.10pm .
They said a Grey Kia Sorento struck two @ @ @ @ @ and a woman in her 40s , as they crossed the road .
There were @ @ @ @ @ as the road was closed while emergency services attended the scene .
At first police @ @ @ @ @ potentially life-changing injuries but a later statement described the injuries suffered by both the woman @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone with any information can call 101 , quoting incident number 00408 of 1 @ @ @ @ @ https : //www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-b/report-a-road-traffic-incident/

The woman was also pushing a baby stroller when the accident happened at the junction of Sutton Park Road and Stourport Road on Thursday afternoon (October 1) - but thankfully the tot was not hurt.
Police are appealing for information from witnesses and any motorists with dashcam footage of the incident, which happened at around 3.10pm.
They said a Grey Kia Sorento struck two pedestrians, a young child and a woman in her 40s, as they crossed the road.
There were significant traffic delays in Kidderminster as the road was closed while emergency services attended the scene.
At first police said the child had suffered potentially life-changing injuries but a later statement described the injuries suffered by both the woman and child as 'serious'.
Anyone with any information can call 101, quoting incident number 00408 of 1 October 2020, or visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-b/report-a-road-traffic-incident/


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Woman hurt trying to stop Kidderminster motorbike thieves

A WOMAN was hurt as she heroically stopped two thieves stealing a motorbike from a Kidderminster pub car park - @ @ @ @ @ pinch the bike later anyway .
Police say the woman received a 'minor injury to @ @ @ @ @ two men on a scooter stealing the silver Yamaha from The Island Pool car park @ @ @ @ @ , on Sunday , September 27 .
The incident happened around midday and the two @ @ @ @ @ a few minutes later to steal the bike .
They were seen to have made @ @ @ @ @ vehicle , registration MT10 SAM .
The two men are described as both around 5ft @ @ @ @ @ build , wearing green biker jackets and dark coloured helmets .
Anyone with any information @ @ @ @ @ pictured motorcycle since Sunday should call DC Sarah Bytheway on 01562 826192 , quoting reference @ @

Police say the woman received a 'minor injury to her arm' after preventing two men on a scooter stealing the silver Yamaha from The Island Pool car park on Wolverhampton Road, Cookley, on Sunday, September 27.
The incident happened around midday and the two men fled - but returned a few minutes later to steal the bike.
They were seen to have made off towards Wolverhampton with the vehicle, registration MT10 SAM.
The two men are described as both around 5ft 11ins tall, of medium build, wearing green biker jackets and dark coloured helmets.
Anyone with any information or who has seen the pictured motorcycle since Sunday should call DC Sarah Bytheway on 01562 826192, quoting reference 22/82683/20.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Refurbished business centre will bring 'smart working' to Stourport

A BUSINESS centre on the banks of the River Stour in Stourport is being refurbished to tap into a new global trend for `` smart working '' in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Riverside Business Centre , which was previously used primarily for workshops and distribution , has been refurbishing its units as they become empty as part of a major investment to create modern workshop and office spaces to give companies the chance to negotiate a short-term flexible lease to suit their business plans .
They will also be able to move easily between different-sized units as their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that start-up businesses and companies whose office needs are likely to change due to the pandemic , with more people working from home , will be able to take smaller amounts of space on flexible terms – with the option to rent out more space as and when it ’ s needed .
Riverside owner Michael Chittenden said the smart working concept has already become popular in cities and larger towns all around the world .
He said : “ The way we work is rapidly changing , and the property sector has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often have no idea just how much space they will be needing in the months ahead - let alone longer term .
“ All businesses need a base - to work , share , collaborate and connect - but that base should never be a barrier to growth or a drag on finances .
`` That can be especially critical for small or start-up companies , keen to retain all their options without committing to long leases .
“ On top of that , the coronavirus crisis has demonstrated that businesses no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with some staff working from home on a full or part time basis to meet their needs and reduce business space costs : the future of the workspace is fluid .
“ At Riverside , you ’ ll be able to take on additional space for just as long as you need .
We will also be adding shared workspace areas that you can book to use by the day or even the hour , depending on your needs . ''
Units at Riverside Business Centre range from 100 to 6,000 square @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £125 per calendar month .
The redevelopment started in September and is due for completion in 2021 .

Riverside Business Centre, which was previously used primarily for workshops and distribution, has been refurbishing its units as they become empty as part of a major investment to create modern workshop and office spaces to give companies the chance to negotiate a short-term flexible lease to suit their business plans.
They will also be able to move easily between different-sized units as their business needs change.
The idea is that start-up businesses and companies whose office needs are likely to change due to the pandemic, with more people working from home, will be able to take smaller amounts of space on flexible terms – with the option to rent out more space as and when it’s needed.
Riverside owner Michael Chittenden said the smart working concept has already become popular in cities and larger towns all around the world.
He said: “The way we work is rapidly changing, and the property sector has to respond to the fact that tenants often have no idea just how much space they will be needing in the months ahead - let alone longer term.
“All businesses need a base - to work, share, collaborate and connect - but that base should never be a barrier to growth or a drag on finances.
"That can be especially critical for small or start-up companies, keen to retain all their options without committing to long leases.
“On top of that, the coronavirus crisis has demonstrated that businesses no longer need to work in the traditional way, with some staff working from home on a full or part time basis to meet their needs and reduce business space costs: the future of the workspace is fluid.
“At Riverside, you’ll be able to take on additional space for just as long as you need. We will also be adding shared workspace areas that you can book to use by the day or even the hour, depending on your needs."
Units at Riverside Business Centre range from 100 to 6,000 square feet, with rent prices starting at £125 per calendar month.
The redevelopment started in September and is due for completion in 2021.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Why is Stourport play area still closed?

CONCERNS have been raised over the future of a children 's playground in Stourport which has still not reopened since closing down at the start of the coronavirus lockdown .
Gates to the play area in The Walshes estate remain locked six months on , prompting parents to raise questions as to why the playground did not reopen when the government gave the go-ahead in July .
Resident Ann Hook told The Shuttle : `` It closed down at the start of lockdown which everyone understood , but then it still has n't reopened months after other parks in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch with the Community Housing Group and asked when is it going to reopen because the children are missing it , and they said it needed deep cleaning and they did n't have the resources .
`` It 's only a small park so it would n't take much to clean it .
`` It 's well used as it 's in the middle of the estate so children come from all over .
Now we have to go over to Areley Kings park which means crossing a busy road with lorries and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not safe .
`` There have been some rumours that the Housing Group might have some alternative plans for the park but it would be such a shame to lose it .
`` A lot of people are really worried about it - we 're prepared to start a petition if we need to .
`` My granddaughter is really missing it . ''
The Community Housing Group , which owns the playground , assured it was looking at ways to reopen the play area while observing government safety guidelines .
Matt Cooney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Housing Group , said : “ We are pleased to advise that we are looking at ways to open the play areas as quickly as we can whilst still observing the government safety guidelines .
`` We will be installing signage to remind users of the importance of social distancing and we will continue to carry out our daily checks to assess the condition and safety of the equipment .
`` We ask families to be vigilant and stay safe by following the latest guidance provided by the government and NHS when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Gates to the play area in The Walshes estate remain locked six months on, prompting parents to raise questions as to why the playground did not reopen when the government gave the go-ahead in July.
Resident Ann Hook told The Shuttle: "It closed down at the start of lockdown which everyone understood, but then it still hasn't reopened months after other parks in the area reopened.
"We got in touch with the Community Housing Group and asked when is it going to reopen because the children are missing it, and they said it needed deep cleaning and they didn't have the resources.
"It's only a small park so it wouldn't take much to clean it.
"It's well used as it's in the middle of the estate so children come from all over. Now we have to go over to Areley Kings park which means crossing a busy road with lorries and all sorts going past. It's not safe.
"There have been some rumours that the Housing Group might have some alternative plans for the park but it would be such a shame to lose it.
"A lot of people are really worried about it - we're prepared to start a petition if we need to.
"My granddaughter is really missing it."
The Community Housing Group, which owns the playground, assured it was looking at ways to reopen the play area while observing government safety guidelines.
Matt Cooney, group chief executive of the Community Housing Group, said: “We are pleased to advise that we are looking at ways to open the play areas as quickly as we can whilst still observing the government safety guidelines.
"We will be installing signage to remind users of the importance of social distancing and we will continue to carry out our daily checks to assess the condition and safety of the equipment.
"We ask families to be vigilant and stay safe by following the latest guidance provided by the government and NHS when they are using the play area”.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--UK Quarantine List: Turkey and Poland among latest countries now on the list

The latest countries to be added to the UK Quarantine List have been announced by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps .
Here 's everything we know so far .
Which countries are the latest to be added for those heading to England ?
Turkey , Poland and the Caribbean islands of Bonaire , St Eustatius and Saba have been removed from the Government ’ s list of travel corridors - meaning travellers arriving in the UK from those places after 4am on Saturday , October 3 , must self-isolate for 14 days .
In a tweet , Grant Shapps said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to remove Turkey , Poland , and Bonaire , St Eustatius and Saba from the # TravelCorridor list this week .
“ This means if you arrive from these destinations from 4am Saturday 3 October , you will need to self-isolate.
” He also added that the penalties for people who refuse to self-isolate are to be increased to a maximum of £10,000 for repeat offenders .
`` Data from Poland shows that test positivity has nearly doubled increasing from 3.9 % to 5.8 per cent alongside a rapid increase in weekly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to update their recommendation , '' Mr Shapps added .
Which countries are the latest to be added for those heading to Scotland ?
Turkey , Poland , Bonaire , St Eustatius and Saba have been removed from the Scottish Government ’ s list of travel corridors , meaning travellers arriving in Scotland from those countries after 4am on Saturday must self-isolate for 14 days , Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has said .
Scotland will also align with other UK nations and add Madeira and the Azores to the list of destinations now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Have any countries been removed from the list ?
At the time of writing , no details have been released to suggest any countries would be removed from the list .
To keep up to date with the latest travel information , visit : https : //www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors .

Here's everything we know so far.
Which countries are the latest to be added for those heading to England?
Turkey, Poland and the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba have been removed from the Government’s list of travel corridors - meaning travellers arriving in the UK from those places after 4am on Saturday, October 3, must self-isolate for 14 days.
In a tweet, Grant Shapps said: “The latest data indicates we need to remove Turkey, Poland, and Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba from the #TravelCorridor list this week.
“This means if you arrive from these destinations from 4am Saturday 3 October, you will need to self-isolate.”
He also added that the penalties for people who refuse to self-isolate are to be increased to a maximum of £10,000 for repeat offenders.
"Data from Poland shows that test positivity has nearly doubled increasing from 3.9% to 5.8 per cent alongside a rapid increase in weekly cases, causing the Joint Biosecurity Centre to update their recommendation," Mr Shapps added.
Which countries are the latest to be added for those heading to Scotland?
Turkey, Poland, Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba have been removed from the Scottish Government’s list of travel corridors, meaning travellers arriving in Scotland from those countries after 4am on Saturday must self-isolate for 14 days, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has said.
Scotland will also align with other UK nations and add Madeira and the Azores to the list of destinations now exempt from quarantine requirement, he added.
Have any countries been removed from the list?
At the time of writing, no details have been released to suggest any countries would be removed from the list.
To keep up to date with the latest travel information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Scientists warn of new symptom that could mean you have Covid-19

Scientists have warned of a new symptom that could mean if a person been infected with Covid-19 .
It comes as new research has suggested that four out of five people with sudden loss of smell or taste tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies .
What symptom could indicate if you 've got Coronavirus ?
The findings suggest an acute loss of smell or taste is a highly reliable virus indicator , scientists say .
They add that loss of smell or taste should now be considered globally as a criterion for self-isolation , testing and contact tracing .
Researchers at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ) assessed health data from primary care centres in London .
They found that 78 per cent of people who reported sudden loss of smell and/or taste at the height of the pandemic had Covid-19 antibodies .
Of these people , 40 per cent did not have a cough or fever .
According to the researchers it is the first time such a figure has been calculated .
What have researchers said ?
Lead author Professor Rachel Batterham , of UCL Medicine and UCLH , said : “ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , early recognition of Covid-19 symptoms by the public together with rapid self-isolation and testing will be of vital importance to limit the disease ’ s spread .
“ While people in the UK who experience sudden onset loss of smell or taste are advised to self-isolate and seek a test , at a global level few countries recognise this symptom as a Covid-19 indicator – most focus on fever and respiratory symptoms .
“ Our findings show that loss of smell and taste is a highly reliable indicator that someone is likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reduce the spread of this pandemic , it should now be considered by governments globally as a criterion for self-isolation , testing , and contact tracing.
” How did they carry the research out ?
Between April 23 and May 14 , researchers sent texts to people registered with a number of primary care centres in London who had reported sudden loss in their sense of smell and/or taste .
A total of 590 participants enrolled via a web-based platform and responded to questions about loss of smell and taste and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then had a consultation with a healthcare professional who confirmed the history of their symptoms and supervised a test to find out if they had coronavirus antibodies .
The study , published in PLOS Medicine , found that 77.6 per cent of 567 people with smell and/or taste loss had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies .
Of these 39.8 per cent did not have a cough or fever , and participants with loss of smell were three times more likely to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies , compared with those with loss of taste .
Prof Batterham added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public health message should be : people who notice a loss in their ability to smell everyday household odours such as garlic , onions , coffee , and perfumes should self-isolate and seek a coronavirus PCR swab test .
”

It comes as new research has suggested that four out of five people with sudden loss of smell or taste tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies.
What symptom could indicate if you've got Coronavirus?
The findings suggest an acute loss of smell or taste is a highly reliable virus indicator, scientists say.
They add that loss of smell or taste should now be considered globally as a criterion for self-isolation, testing and contact tracing.
Researchers at UCL and UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) assessed health data from primary care centres in London.
They found that 78 per cent of people who reported sudden loss of smell and/or taste at the height of the pandemic had Covid-19 antibodies.
Of these people, 40 per cent did not have a cough or fever.
According to the researchers it is the first time such a figure has been calculated.
What have researchers said?
Lead author Professor Rachel Batterham, of UCL Medicine and UCLH, said: “As we approach a second wave of infections, early recognition of Covid-19 symptoms by the public together with rapid self-isolation and testing will be of vital importance to limit the disease’s spread.
“While people in the UK who experience sudden onset loss of smell or taste are advised to self-isolate and seek a test, at a global level few countries recognise this symptom as a Covid-19 indicator – most focus on fever and respiratory symptoms.
“Our findings show that loss of smell and taste is a highly reliable indicator that someone is likely to have Covid-19 and if we are to reduce the spread of this pandemic, it should now be considered by governments globally as a criterion for self-isolation, testing, and contact tracing.”
How did they carry the research out?
Between April 23 and May 14, researchers sent texts to people registered with a number of primary care centres in London who had reported sudden loss in their sense of smell and/or taste.
A total of 590 participants enrolled via a web-based platform and responded to questions about loss of smell and taste and other Covid-19–related symptoms.
Of these, 567 then had a consultation with a healthcare professional who confirmed the history of their symptoms and supervised a test to find out if they had coronavirus antibodies.
The study, published in PLOS Medicine, found that 77.6 per cent of 567 people with smell and/or taste loss had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
Of these 39.8 per cent did not have a cough or fever, and participants with loss of smell were three times more likely to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, compared with those with loss of taste.
Prof Batterham added: “Our research suggests a key public health message should be: people who notice a loss in their ability to smell everyday household odours such as garlic, onions, coffee, and perfumes should self-isolate and seek a coronavirus PCR swab test.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Railcard: Over 5 million people WON'T get a refund or an extension on their cards

More than five million people across the UK will not get a refund or extension on their Railcard - despite a dramatic drop in rail travel since the start of the coronavirus pandemic .
The Railcard scheme , which offers people a third off some rail travel , is available to a wide range of groups nationwide , and includes senior citizens , 16 to 25-year-olds , plus families with young children .
Most of the cards cost passengers £30 for a year , meaning that refunding the 5.1 million customers across the UK could cost upwards of £150 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the cheaper rate of £20 per year .
What have Railcard said ?
Railcard says the potential cost of refunds is behind the decision as they try to maintain infrastructure at a time when demand has dropped .
A Railcard spokesperson said : “ We understand that this decision may not be the news our customers had been hoping for .
“ Refunding or extending Railcards for over 5.1 million customers would come at a significant cost to the taxpayer at a time when the focus must be on maintaining rail services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the pandemic.
” What have the Government said ?
The Government also emphasised the importance of maintaining services while passenger numbers are down .
A Department for Transport spokesperson said : “ We took immediate action at the outbreak of the pandemic to support the rail industry , keeping the services people depend on running , protecting jobs , and delivering refunds on all advance fares , as well as removing charges for cancellations .
“ With fares revenue having fallen to less than 5 per cent of pre-Covid levels , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and focus investment on maintaining services , to enable social distancing and support our economic recovery .
”

The Railcard scheme, which offers people a third off some rail travel, is available to a wide range of groups nationwide, and includes senior citizens, 16 to 25-year-olds, plus families with young children.
Most of the cards cost passengers £30 for a year, meaning that refunding the 5.1 million customers across the UK could cost upwards of £150 million.
The Disabled Persons railcard is available at the cheaper rate of £20 per year.
What have Railcard said?
Railcard says the potential cost of refunds is behind the decision as they try to maintain infrastructure at a time when demand has dropped.
A Railcard spokesperson said: “We understand that this decision may not be the news our customers had been hoping for.
“Refunding or extending Railcards for over 5.1 million customers would come at a significant cost to the taxpayer at a time when the focus must be on maintaining rail services to support the country’s recovery from the pandemic.”
What have the Government said?
The Government also emphasised the importance of maintaining services while passenger numbers are down.
A Department for Transport spokesperson said: “We took immediate action at the outbreak of the pandemic to support the rail industry, keeping the services people depend on running, protecting jobs, and delivering refunds on all advance fares, as well as removing charges for cancellations.
“With fares revenue having fallen to less than 5 per cent of pre-Covid levels, we must ensure we are fair to taxpayers and focus investment on maintaining services, to enable social distancing and support our economic recovery.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Stourport Bridge Street site could stay as car park for seven more years

STOURPORT residents could have to put up with the Bridge Street site being used as a car park for the next seven years – unless a suitable development is proposed in the meantime .
The Shuttle reported in August that Wyre Forest District Council ’ s plans to build three-storey accommodation to house homeless people at the site were rejected by their planning committee .
That decision came after more than 1,300 objections against the schemes were lodged including opposition from Stourport Town Council – and , as we revealed in September , the setback cost the district council almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than a decade ago in a compulsory purchase from Lloyds Garages but a planned development fell through and it has lay virtually dormant ever since .
Now , the council has confirmed that it will submit a planning application in the forthcoming weeks to continue to use the site at Bridge Street as a temporary car park for a period of seven years .
But it has pledged that this would not prevent a development coming forward at the site during the lifetime of the temporary planning permission .
The application will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the usual way and , because it relates to land owned by the council , the application will be decided by the Council ’ s Planning Committee .
The council says it can spend no more money on attempting to develop the Bridge Street site , particularly in the light of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic , and must focus on meeting temporary accommodation needs for the homeless , which is a statutory duty .
Councillor Graham Ballinger , the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy and Finance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources allocated for any development at Bridge Street in the Council ’ s capital programme , and that has been the case since a previous administration purchased the site over a decade ago .
“ There is no prospect of the Council funding a project in its next medium-term financial strategy in light of its financial position , which has worsened because of COVID-19 .
“ Future development of the site will therefore depend on viable proposals for a development being formulated and funded by another party , including purchasing the site at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the money it has spent .
“ We would welcome any viable proposals from the local community or private sector.
” Since acquiring the site in 2009 the Council says it has pursued a number of opportunities to develop it in accordance with the Development Brief for the site , including working with a private sector development partner as well as the Canal and River Trust which owns land to the rear of the site .
However , no proposal has proved to be financially viable .

The Shuttle reported in August that Wyre Forest District Council’s plans to build three-storey accommodation to house homeless people at the site were rejected by their planning committee.
That decision came after more than 1,300 objections against the schemes were lodged including opposition from Stourport Town Council – and, as we revealed in September, the setback cost the district council almost £200,000.
The council bought the land more than a decade ago from Lloyds Garages but a planned development fell through and it has lay virtually dormant ever since.
Now, the council has confirmed that it will submit a planning application in the forthcoming weeks to continue to use the site at Bridge Street as a temporary car park for a period of seven years.
But it has pledged that this would not prevent a development coming forward at the site during the lifetime of the temporary planning permission.
The application will be the subject of public consultation in the usual way and, because it relates to land owned by the council, the application will be decided by the Council’s Planning Committee.
The council says it can spend no more money on attempting to develop the Bridge Street site, particularly in the light of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and must focus on meeting temporary accommodation needs for the homeless, which is a statutory duty.
Councillor Graham Ballinger, the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy and Finance, said: “There are no resources allocated for any development at Bridge Street in the Council’s capital programme, and that has been the case since a previous administration purchased the site over a decade ago.
“There is no prospect of the Council funding a project in its next medium-term financial strategy in light of its financial position, which has worsened because of COVID-19.
“Future development of the site will therefore depend on viable proposals for a development being formulated and funded by another party, including purchasing the site at market value so that the Council recoups some of the money it has spent.
“We would welcome any viable proposals from the local community or private sector.”
Since acquiring the site in 2009 the Council says it has pursued a number of opportunities to develop it in accordance with the Development Brief for the site, including working with a private sector development partner as well as the Canal and River Trust which owns land to the rear of the site.
However, no proposal has proved to be financially viable.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Bewdley Wetherspoon pub to host 17-day-long beer festival

BEER drinkers will be able to sample up to 20 classic British real ales at the George Hotel pub in @ @ @ @ @ .
The JD Wetherspoon pub in Load Street will be hosting its own real ale @ @ @ @ @ 9 and Sunday , October 25 .
Beers will cost £1.69 a pint and the @ @ @ @ @ IPA , Greene King Abbot Reserve , Shepherd Neame Bishops Finger , Theakston Old Peculier @ @ @ @ @ Ghost Ship , Exmoor Gold and Hook Norton Old Hooky .
Siobhan Rustom , manager @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The festival is a great celebration of classic British ales .
`` @ @ @ @ @ showcase these superb beers over a 17 day period and also support British brewers .
@ @ @ @ @ be available at great value for money prices . ''
Tasting notes on all of @ @ @ @ @ on the Wetherspoon app .
All ales will be available to order via the app @ @ @ @ @ the pub .

The JD Wetherspoon pub in Load Street will be hosting its own real ale festival between Friday, October 9 and Sunday, October 25.
Beers will cost £1.69 a pint and the festival line-up includes Thornbridge Jaipur IPA, Greene King Abbot Reserve, Shepherd Neame Bishops Finger, Theakston Old Peculier, Wychwood Hobgoblin, Adnams Ghost Ship, Exmoor Gold and Hook Norton Old Hooky.
Siobhan Rustom, manager of the George Hotel, said: "The festival is a great celebration of classic British ales.
"It will allow us to showcase these superb beers over a 17 day period and also support British brewers.
"All the beers will be available at great value for money prices."
Tasting notes on all of the beers will be available on the Wetherspoon app.
All ales will be available to order via the app or at the bar in the pub.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Manchester United youngster who beat cancer signs for Kidderminster Harriers

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have signed Manchester United youngster Max Taylor on a season-long loan in a huge coup for the National League North club .
Taylor , 20 , has signed in time to be eligible for Harriers ' FA Cup qualifying trip to Alvechurch tomorrow ( Saturday ) .
The defender is yet to make a senior appearance for the Premier League giants but was part of their squad for a Europa League game last season .
He battled testicular cancer just months after signing his first professional contract and signed a new deal with United this year , having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 .
He enjoyed a spell on loan at Northern Premier side Stalybridge Celtic last season and has played for Manchester United under-21s in Premier League 2 and the Football League Trophy .
Taylor has been training with Harriers for the last couple of weeks , and featured against Stockport County in a pre-season friendly .
He is the second Premier League defender to join Harriers on loan in as many seasons after Liverpool 's Rhys Williams spent time at Aggborough last term .
Williams has since gone on to make his senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League Cup games against Lincoln City and Arsenal .
Harriers , meanwhile , have further boosted their squad by signing former Accrington , York , Tamworth , Wrexham and Barrow goalkeeper Luke Simpson .

Taylor, 20, has signed in time to be eligible for Harriers' FA Cup qualifying trip to Alvechurch tomorrow (Saturday).
The defender is yet to make a senior appearance for the Premier League giants but was part of their squad for a Europa League game last season.
He battled testicular cancer just months after signing his first professional contract and signed a new deal with United this year, having been at Old Trafford since he was 14.
He enjoyed a spell on loan at Northern Premier side Stalybridge Celtic last season and has played for Manchester United under-21s in Premier League 2 and the Football League Trophy.
Taylor has been training with Harriers for the last couple of weeks, and featured against Stockport County in a pre-season friendly.
He is the second Premier League defender to join Harriers on loan in as many seasons after Liverpool's Rhys Williams spent time at Aggborough last term.
Williams has since gone on to make his senior Liverpool debut this season, impressing in League Cup games against Lincoln City and Arsenal.
Harriers, meanwhile, have further boosted their squad by signing former Accrington, York, Tamworth, Wrexham and Barrow goalkeeper Luke Simpson.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-02--Best friends get set to run London Marathon around Kidderminster

TWO friends will take to the streets of Kidderminster , Bewdley and Stourport on Sunday for the virtual 40th London Marathon .
Best friends of 20 years Claire Massey , from Kidderminster , and Natalie Mancini , from Stourport , will be completing a 26.2-mile lap of Wyre Forest to raise money for two good causes - Claire 's charity Children with Cancer UK and Natalie 's chosen charity Whizz-Kidz , which helps disabled youngsters to lead active and independent lives .
Complaints manager Claire , 39 , said : `` It 's the 40th London Marathon but it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's all gone virtual this year because of Covid .
`` All the elite runners will be running round a park in London but everyone else has had to come up with their own routes and we 've been given 24 hours on Sunday to complete the marathon in .
`` We 'll be dressing up in wigs and tutus to draw some attention to ourselves and raise as much money as we can for these two amazing charities , so hopefully people will see us running past and donate . ''
Claire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Kidderminster , who finished two years of cancer treatment earlier this year The duo 's route will take them past friends ' houses and the home of Claire 's fundraising mascot Mia Chamberlain , who featured in The Shuttle in May after she celebrated the end of two tough years of cancer treatment .
This will be Claire 's third marathon , having completed London and Berlin last year , but after undergoing an operation in April which put her out of action for six weeks , Claire says this could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I haven ’ t trained as much as I would have wanted to so I am a bit nervous , '' said Claire .
`` Me and Natalie are both marathon runners though so there 's no way we wo n't finish .
We 'll drag ourselves across the finish line if we have to ! ''
Claire ran the London and Berlin Marathons last year Deputy headteacher Natalie has raised £2,546 so far for Whizz-Kidz and Claire has raised £10,370 since she started fundraising for Children with Cancer UK in 2019 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ online fundraising page , visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/clairemassey5 or visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/nataliemancini for Natalie 's .

Best friends of 20 years Claire Massey, from Kidderminster, and Natalie Mancini, from Stourport, will be completing a 26.2-mile lap of Wyre Forest on Sunday, October 4 to raise money for two good causes - Claire's charity Children with Cancer UK and Natalie's chosen charity Whizz-Kidz, which helps disabled youngsters to lead active and independent lives.
Complaints manager Claire, 39, said: "It's the 40th London Marathon but it's an even more special event because it's all gone virtual this year because of Covid.
"All the elite runners will be running round a park in London but everyone else has had to come up with their own routes and we've been given 24 hours on Sunday to complete the marathon in.
"We'll be dressing up in wigs and tutus to draw some attention to ourselves and raise as much money as we can for these two amazing charities, so hopefully people will see us running past and donate."
Claire Massey with her fundraising mascot Mia Chamberlin, from Kidderminster, who finished two years of cancer treatment earlier this year
The duo's route will take them past friends' houses and the home of Claire's fundraising mascot Mia Chamberlain, who featured in The Shuttle in May after she celebrated the end of two tough years of cancer treatment.
This will be Claire's third marathon, having completed London and Berlin last year, but after undergoing an operation in April which put her out of action for six weeks, Claire says this could be her toughest run yet.
"I haven’t trained as much as I would have wanted to so I am a bit nervous," said Claire. "Me and Natalie are both marathon runners though so there's no way we won't finish. We'll drag ourselves across the finish line if we have to!"
Claire ran the London and Berlin Marathons last year
Deputy headteacher Natalie has raised £2,546 so far for Whizz-Kidz and Claire has raised £10,370 since she started fundraising for Children with Cancer UK in 2019.
To make a donation to Claire's online fundraising page, visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/clairemassey5 or visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/nataliemancini for Natalie's.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-03--Local lockdowns: These areas across England could be next

New figures have revealed which areas across England have reported a rise in Covid-19 cases , and shed light on the next places that could be heading for a local lockdown .
The figures , which were released on Thursday , ( October 1 ) , are for every local authority for the seven days to Monday , September 28 .
The data is based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government ’ s testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the most recent three days ( September 29-October 1 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
Where are places in England with the highest rates of new coronavirus cases ?
Burnley continues to have the highest rate in England , with 302 new cases recorded in the seven days to September 28 – the equivalent of 339.6 cases per 100,000 people .
This is up sharply from 219.3 per 100,000 in the seven days to September 21 .
Liverpool has the second highest rate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,387 new cases .
Knowsley is in third place , where the rate has increased from 227.4 to 273.8 , with 413 new cases .
Other areas recording sharp increases in their seven-day rates include Manchester ( up from 178.0 to 259.9 , with 1,437 new cases ) ; Newcastle upon Tyne ( up from 195.2 to 247.7 , with 750 new cases ) ; and St Helens ( up from 133.5 to 221.5 , with 400 new cases ) .
Who has calculated the list ?
The list has been calculated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Public Health England data published on October 1 on the Government ’ s coronavirus dashboard .
FULL LIST : From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 28 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 28 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 21 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 21 .

The figures, which were released on Thursday, (October 1), are for every local authority for the seven days to Monday, September 28.
The data is based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent three days (September 29-October 1) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
Where are places in England with the highest rates of new coronavirus cases?
Burnley continues to have the highest rate in England, with 302 new cases recorded in the seven days to September 28 – the equivalent of 339.6 cases per 100,000 people.
This is up sharply from 219.3 per 100,000 in the seven days to September 21.
Liverpool has the second highest rate, up from 215.2 to 278.5, with 1,387 new cases.
Knowsley is in third place, where the rate has increased from 227.4 to 273.8, with 413 new cases.
Other areas recording sharp increases in their seven-day rates include Manchester (up from 178.0 to 259.9, with 1,437 new cases); Newcastle upon Tyne (up from 195.2 to 247.7, with 750 new cases); and St Helens (up from 133.5 to 221.5, with 400 new cases).
Who has calculated the list?
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on October 1 on the Government’s coronavirus dashboard.
FULL LIST: From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 28; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 28; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 21; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 21.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-03--Size matters - and we've got more of it!

GOT enough room in the house you bought ?
You should have plenty , If the stats are correct .
In fact , you should have comparatively more room than anywhere else in the country , and twice as much as someone in London .
That ’ s according to a survey of the amount of room you get in an average priced house in each region of the UK .
West Midlands comes out top with the most spacious homes you can buy at the average British property price of between £230,000 and £240,000 .
For that money you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to roam about in .
Compare that with poor London , where they are squeezed into 45 sq metres .
For an average price house , local people should get around 30 % more space than the norm - West Midlands its104.92 compared to 81.6 .
But it ’ s not all good news .
West Midlands is well down the league when it comes to how many of our houses come with a garage .
It ’ s only just over a quarter , compared to more than a half in Yorkshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in storage , less than 2 per cent of homes have it in this region .
The research for all this was carried out by Space Station , a storage company with centres in London and Birmingham .

In fact, you should have comparatively more room than anywhere else in the country, and twice as much as someone in London.
That’s according to a survey of the amount of room you get in an average priced house in each region of the UK.
West Midlands comes out top with the most spacious homes you can buy at the average British property price of between £230,000 and £240,000.
For that money you would get more than 100 sq meters to roam about in. Compare that with poor London, where they are squeezed into 45 sq metres.
For an average price house, local people should get around 30% more space than the norm - West Midlands its104.92 compared to 81.6.
But it’s not all good news. West Midlands is well down the league when it comes to how many of our houses come with a garage.
It’s only just over a quarter, compared to more than a half in Yorkshire and Humber.
And as for built in storage, less than 2 per cent of homes have it in this region.
The research for all this was carried out by Space Station, a storage company with centres in London and Birmingham.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-03--Change your life - and have fun!

Change your life - and have fun!

FUN and friendship without the booze – that ’ s the offer from a new group set up for the Black Country .
Dudley woman Shaena Jasmat , who gave up drinking earlier this year , has launched a Bee Sober social group .
She stresses it is not a support group , it ’ s all about finding new things to do for enjoyment .
For example , there ’ s a coffee and clay event planned for October 17 in Hagley and a Kinver walk arranged for October 25 as the group .
Shaena , 40 , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health issues .
“ Alcohol and mental health issues are the worst combination and the most common combination , ” she says .
But she was never addicted and when she visited India recently she took the opportunity of the change of environment to change her life .
Now she is the leader of Bee Sober Black Country and if you want to join in just email : beesoberblackcountry @ gmail.com .
But you have to be 30 days alcohol-free and looking towards a sober lifestyle .
• Bee Sober Official ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new online support sessions .
It ’ s called the Bee Sober Support Lounge and it ’ s a weekly ticketed event ( £3.50 per session ) which is open to anyone who is thinking about sobriety , are a few days in or have been alcohol free for years .
“ Think Alcoholics Anonymous but with a modern take , ” said Shaena .

Dudley woman Shaena Jasmat, who gave up drinking earlier this year, has launched a Bee Sober social group.
She stresses it is not a support group, it’s all about finding new things to do for enjoyment.
For example, there’s a coffee and clay event planned for October 17 in Hagley and a Kinver walk arranged for October 25 as the group.
Shaena, 40, had been drinking since 17 to numb her mental health issues.
“Alcohol and mental health issues are the worst combination and the most common combination,” she says.
But she was never addicted and when she visited India recently she took the opportunity of the change of environment to change her life.
Now she is the leader of Bee Sober Black Country and if you want to join in just email: beesoberblackcountry@gmail.com.
But you have to be 30 days alcohol-free and looking towards a sober lifestyle.
Let the fun begin.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-03--Bake Off finalist and Casualty star among celebs at our awards night

MORE stars have been announced for our big night of regional farming awards .
Four new celebrities have agreed to make special appearances at the Three Counties Farmer annual awards live online broadcast in November .
They include a Great British Bake Off finalist ; a top TV actor ; a well-known actor , comedian and writer ; and presenter ; and a former England rugby star .
The awards are run by our sister publication , Three Counties Farmer , and attract entries from Worcestershire , Herefordshire and Gloucestershire .
Steven Carter-Bailey , who comes from Hertfordshire , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big impression on The Great British Bake Off in 2017 .
Steven , whose mother Judi taught him baking when he was 9 years old , was the star baker in weeks one , two , and seven of Bake Off season 8 and several ‘ Hollywood handshakes.
’ Along with Kate Lyon and Sophie Faldo , he reached the final of Bake Off , which was won by Sophie .
Since then he has appeared at the BBC Good Food winter shows , baked alongside Anton Du Beke and explored London ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News London as a special reporter .
Clive Andrew Mantle is probably best known for playing general surgeon Mike Barratt in the BBC hospital drama series Casualty and Holby City in the 1990s , and Little John in the cult 1980s fantasy series Robin of Sherwood .
He returned to Casualty in 2016 as Mike Barratt for the show 's 30th anniversary .
On stage , he has appeared in plays such as Coming Clean , A Streetcar Named Desire , and Educating Rita , and has continued his successful stage career since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also become known for his roles on television as Lord Greatjon Umber in HBO 's Game of Thrones and as Tony Curry , Ollie 's ( Will Mellor 's ) father , in the BBC 's White Van Man .
Arthur Smith was born in Bermondsey , and was one of many stand-up performers on the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s , and still performs today .
He is a regular at the Edinburgh fringe and has also written a series of plays Smith has performed musical comedy shows and is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Excess Baggage and Loose Ends , and appears on television comedy panel games .
He was one of the Grumpy Old Men in the television series of that name .
He is currently one of the hosts of `` The Comedy Club '' on BBC Radio 4 Extra and also narrates the BBC series Money for Nothing .
[ 6 ] James Haskell played for Wasps and Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership , and for England and the British Lions .
In August 2019 he announced he would become a professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make his debut in May 2020 but the event was postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak .
Last year he took part in the nineteenth series of I 'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
, being the star to be voted off The online ceremony will be a star studded occasion .
It will be hosted by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson and other celebrities taking part include : Ben Fogle , broadcaster , writer and adventurer ; Michael Chakraverty , 2019 Great British Bake Off Finalists ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 winner .
Details of the live broadcast and how to watch it will be released later .
Go to https : //www.herefordtimes.com/awards/tcf/ for all the latest

Four new celebrities have agreed to make special appearances at the Three Counties Farmer annual awards live online broadcast in November.
They include a Great British Bake Off finalist; a top TV actor; a well-known actor, comedian and writer; and presenter; and a former England rugby star.
The awards are run by our sister publication, Three Counties Farmer, and attract entries from Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.
Steven Carter-Bailey, who comes from Hertfordshire, was 34 years old when he made a big impression on The Great British Bake Off in 2017.
Steven, whose mother Judi taught him baking when he was 9 years old, was the star baker in weeks one, two, and seven of Bake Off season 8 and several ‘Hollywood handshakes.’
Along with Kate Lyon and Sophie Faldo, he reached the final of Bake Off, which was won by Sophie.
Since then he has appeared at the BBC Good Food winter shows, baked alongside Anton Du Beke and explored London’s diverse bakeries for ITV’s News London as a special reporter.
Clive Andrew Mantle is probably best known for playing general surgeon Mike Barratt in the BBC hospital drama series Casualty and Holby City in the 1990s, and Little John in the cult 1980s fantasy series Robin of Sherwood. He returned to Casualty in 2016 as Mike Barratt for the show's 30th anniversary.
On stage, he has appeared in plays such as Coming Clean, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Educating Rita, and has continued his successful stage career since departing from Holby City. He has also become known for his roles on television as Lord Greatjon Umber in HBO's Game of Thrones and as Tony Curry, Ollie's (Will Mellor's) father, in the BBC's White Van Man.
Arthur Smith was born in Bermondsey, and was one of many stand-up performers on the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s, and still performs today. He is a regular at the Edinburgh fringe and has also written a series of plays
Smith has performed musical comedy shows and is a presenter on BBC Radio 4 programmes such as Excess Baggage and Loose Ends, and appears on television comedy panel games. He was one of the Grumpy Old Men in the television series of that name.
He is currently one of the hosts of "The Comedy Club" on BBC Radio 4 Extra and also narrates the BBC series Money for Nothing.[6]
James Haskell played for Wasps and Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership, and for England and the British Lions. In August 2019 he announced he would become a professional mixed martial artist and was due to make his debut in May 2020 but the event was postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Last year he took part in the nineteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, being the star to be voted off
The online ceremony will be a star studded occasion.
It will be hosted by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson and other celebrities taking part include: Ben Fogle, broadcaster, writer and adventurer; Michael Chakraverty, 2019 Great British Bake Off Finalists; and Stu Deeley, MasterChef: The Professionals 2019 winner.
Details of the live broadcast and how to watch it will be released later. Go to https://www.herefordtimes.com/awards/tcf/ for all the latest