kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-24--Record entries for farming awards

Record entries for farming awards

Farmers beware – this year ’ s Three Counties Farming Awards look like being the most hotly contested ever .
A steady stream of nominations means entries for the 2020 awards look set to be a record .
The awards reach far and wide across the counties of Herefordshire , Gloucestershire and Worcestershire .
There are some particularly strong entries this year because of the way the sector has rallied around during the pandemic .
Inspiring stories have emerged of farmers going that extra mile to support their local communities and ensure that Britain ’ s supermarket shelves remained stocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demand from the lockdown .
This year ’ s ceremony will also be very special , with a star-studded line-up of celebrities to host it or pop-in ( digitally ) with special messages .
The event is being done in the form of a live on-line broadcast because of the Covid restrictions .
But despite the pandemic the awards are all set to be bigger and better than ever .
Which means more recognition for the dedication and professionalism of local farmers .
To nominate someone for an award just go to https @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form .
Entries close on September 18 , to be followed by special coverage of the shortlisted entrants .
This year ’ s awards ceremony takes place in November in the form of a digital live broadcast and includes a star-studded array of stars either hosting or dropping in with special messages .

A steady stream of nominations means entries for the 2020 awards look set to be a record.
The awards reach far and wide across the counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
There are some particularly strong entries this year because of the way the sector has rallied around during the pandemic.
Inspiring stories have emerged of farmers going that extra mile to support their local communities and ensure that Britain’s supermarket shelves remained stocked with fresh produce despite a surge in demand from the lockdown.
This year’s ceremony will also be very special, with a star-studded line-up of celebrities to host it or pop-in (digitally) with special messages.
The event is being done in the form of a live on-line broadcast because of the Covid restrictions.
But despite the pandemic the awards are all set to be bigger and better than ever.
Which means more recognition for the dedication and professionalism of local farmers.
To nominate someone for an award just go to https://www.herefordtimes.com/awards/tcf/ and fill in the online form.
Entries close on September 18, to be followed by special coverage of the shortlisted entrants.
Categories are: Sheep Farmer Award; Farm Conservation; Cattle Farmer; Family Run Farm; Pig Farmer; Young Farmer (under 25); Poultry Farmer; Farming Hero; Arable Farmer; Farming Contractor; Fruit/Hop Farmer; Outstanding Achievement.
This year’s awards ceremony takes place in November in the form of a digital live broadcast and includes a star-studded array of stars either hosting or dropping in with special messages.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-24--Worcestershire stoma nurses influence BBC medical soap, Doctors

WORCESTERSHIRE Stoma Care experts have been called upon by the producers of a national soap .
The Stoma Care team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust were approached by the producers of the popular BBC medical soap , Doctors , to share some insight into life in stoma care .
A spokesperson for the trust said : `` Our Stoma Care team are influencing storylines on TV by giving clinical advice to the producers to ensure their storyline was factual and realistic . ''
The care team is made up of three Stoma clinical nurse specialists , pictured above , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gascoigne .
The trio support patients undergoing treatment for bowel cancer across the county and have provided a great service to many local patients .
Here is what some of them had to say .
Kevin Barker-Moon said : `` Fantastic team the help and support they give is priceless even when the outcome means you do n't require the service .
Thank you . ''
Chellea Palmer said : `` Amazing team , looked after my dad last year and took care of him when we couldn ’ t be with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Liz Melley-Silk said : `` These ladies are amazing they have been my salvation on so many occasions , their patience and dedication is outstanding .
They transformed our lives . ''
Paul Harding said : `` A brilliant team .
Thank you for all that you do . ''

The Stoma Care team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust were approached by the producers of the popular BBC medical soap, Doctors, to share some insight into life in stoma care.
A spokesperson for the trust said: "Our Stoma Care team are influencing storylines on TV by giving clinical advice to the producers to ensure their storyline was factual and realistic."
The care team is made up of three Stoma clinical nurse specialists, pictured above, Donna Lewis, Sara Richardson and Jane Gascoigne.
The trio support patients undergoing treatment for bowel cancer across the county and have provided a great service to many local patients.
Here is what some of them had to say.
Kevin Barker-Moon said: "Fantastic team the help and support they give is priceless even when the outcome means you don't require the service. Thank you."
Chellea Palmer said: "Amazing team, looked after my dad last year and took care of him when we couldn’t be with him. Thank you all very much!"
Liz Melley-Silk said: "These ladies are amazing they have been my salvation on so many occasions, their patience and dedication is outstanding. They transformed our lives."
Paul Harding said: "A brilliant team. Thank you for all that you do."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-24--Heroic dad tells of River Severn rescue drama in Bewdley

AN heroic Brierley Hill dad has told how an early morning fishing session in Bewdley turned into a dramatic river rescue after he spotted a woman in the water .
Self-employed electrician Steve Bull had just been setting up at Blackstone Farm with his dad Dave for a morning by the riverside just after 6am on Friday August 21 when he noticed a woman floating downstream in the River Severn .
He said he saw a person 's `` head bobbing up and down '' and instinctively stripped off to dive into the water .
Steve , aged 31 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did n't think about the dangers - he `` just acted on human instinct '' .
Once in the water , which he said `` was n't as cold '' as it could have been , he swam out to the middle of the river and , no longer able to touch the bottom , he managed to grab hold of the woman - thought to be in her 50s - and drag her back to the side of the river .
Steve , from Moor Street , told the News : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the water itself .
Dad got a rope so she did n't go anywhere . ''
After around 20 to 30 minutes in the water , Steve managed to raise the alarm and call the emergency services .
West Midlands Ambulance Services Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene , off Stourport Road , along with two ambulances and two paramedic officers and they managed to pull the woman , believed to be from Wales , from the water .
She was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for treatment and Steve was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although he said he `` felt fine '' after the drama .
Friends of the brave dad-of-one believe he now deserves a medal for his heroics but he told he News : `` I just want to know if the woman is ok. '' He even returned to the scene later that day to finish off his fishing session with his Dad but he said he `` did n't catch anything to shout about '' .
When asked how his partner felt about his brave antics , he said : `` She 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said I could go to the pub on the night . ''
No further updates have been given on the condition of the woman who was said to be suffering from hyperthermia .

Self-employed electrician Steve Bull had just been setting up at Blackstone Farm with his dad Dave for a morning by the riverside just after 6am on Friday August 21 when he noticed a woman floating downstream in the River Severn.
He said he saw a person's "head bobbing up and down" and instinctively stripped off to dive into the water.
Steve, aged 31, who has a 10-month-old daughter, said he didn't think about the dangers - he "just acted on human instinct".
Once in the water, which he said "wasn't as cold" as it could have been, he swam out to the middle of the river and, no longer able to touch the bottom, he managed to grab hold of the woman - thought to be in her 50s - and drag her back to the side of the river.
Steve, from Moor Street, told the News: "I couldn't get her out of the water itself. Dad got a rope so she didn't go anywhere."
After around 20 to 30 minutes in the water, Steve managed to raise the alarm and call the emergency services.
West Midlands Ambulance Services Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene, off Stourport Road, along with two ambulances and two paramedic officers and they managed to pull the woman, believed to be from Wales, from the water.
She was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for treatment and Steve was also taken to hospital as a precaution although he said he "felt fine" after the drama.
Friends of the brave dad-of-one believe he now deserves a medal for his heroics but he told he News: "I just want to know if the woman is ok."
He even returned to the scene later that day to finish off his fishing session with his Dad but he said he "didn't catch anything to shout about".
When asked how his partner felt about his brave antics, he said: "She's very proud of me - and she said I could go to the pub on the night."
No further updates have been given on the condition of the woman who was said to be suffering from hyperthermia.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-24--Car on roof after crash on M5

Car on roof after crash on M5

THIS dramatic photo shows a car on its roof following a crash on the motorway .
The crash happened on @ @ @ @ @ 5 early this morning ( Monday , August 24 ) .
Police said the driver @ @ @ @ @ wearing a seatbelt , in a social media post .
Officers from the Operations Patrol @ @ @ @ @ Twitter with the comment : “ This is why you should always wear your seatbelt @ @ @ @ @ Seatbelts save lives.
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kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-24--Woman banned from Stourport estate for three years

A CRIMINAL behaviour order has been made against a 20-year-old Stourport woman who is known for anti-social behaviour in the @ @ @ @ @ who is from Stourport , is now banned from entering the Walshes Estate and from @ @ @ @ @ offensive language or behaviour in an aggressive threatening or intimidating manner .
The order , @ @ @ @ @ 11 and lasts for three years , also prohibits Miss Jackson from refusing to leave @ @ @ @ @ told to do so by any person with lawful authority .
It also means she @ @ @ @ @ incite others to behave - in any manner that is likely to cause someone alarm @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for Kidderminster Police Station said Miss Jackson is known for nuisance behaviour , @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour in Stourport .
The police spokesman said : `` If Leah is seen @ @ @ @ @ the above conditions then we would urge the public to call 101 . ''

Leah Jackson, who is from Stourport, is now banned from entering the Walshes Estate and from using foul, abusive or offensive language or behaviour in an aggressive threatening or intimidating manner.
The order, which was granted on August 11 and lasts for three years, also prohibits Miss Jackson from refusing to leave any premises or area when told to do so by any person with lawful authority.
It also means she can't behave - or incite others to behave - in any manner that is likely to cause someone alarm, harassment or distress.
A spokesman for Kidderminster Police Station said Miss Jackson is known for nuisance behaviour, shouting, swearing and general anti-social behaviour in Stourport.
The police spokesman said: "If Leah is seen to be breaching any of the above conditions then we would urge the public to call 101."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-24--Worcestershire League round-up: Duo deliver for Old Hill

Qasim Shah ( 4-7 ) and Zahid Khafiat ( 4-23 ) delivered when it mattered most for Old Hill 1st XI to help the Haden Hill outfit win a crucial match at the top of Cup Group A against visitors Lye 1st XI after Sultan Afsal ( 6-21 ) had restricted the home team to a modest first innings total .
The win helped them create a twenty eight point gap over their opponents who stay in second place , a margin that with four matches remaining in the group makes them comfortable favourites to advance to the knockout stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much said good bye to their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage as they were beaten by Pedmore 1st XI at home and the innings of the day came at the Home Ground where Oldswinford & Stourbridge Social 1st XI Captain Tom Blunt ( 158 ) scored a brilliant first innings century which ensured his team posted too many for Coombs Wood 1st XI to chase .
Pershore 1st XI just about held on to top spot in Cup Group B as they survived a score at Redditch Entaco where , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outfit hung on to win by just one run in a thrilling finish , a win that maintained their 100 % record at the top of the table and kept them sixteen points clear of second placed Astwood Bank 1st XI who kept up with the pace setters by beating third placed Chaddesley Corbett 1st XI in a rain reduced game to ensure the top two are thirty points clear of the pack .
In the other match in the group Feckenham 1st XI beat Belbroughton 1st XI by nine runs to gain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam Hewlett ( 5-18 ) continued his fine form with the ball and Ian Bullock ( 71 ) prospered with the bat to lift Brockhampton 1st XI to the top of the Cup Group C table as they beat former table toppers Old Elizabethans 1st XI for the second time in two weeks , this time at the Parks .
The win moved them seven points clear of Old Elizabethans who are now just two points clear of the fast improving Worcester 1st XI who somehow managed to keep up with the pace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Worcester Nomads 1st XI at Whitegates Farm after the scores would suggest they were in second position for the majority of the match .
The top three are now thirty points clear of the rest which is led by Colwall 1st XI despite being beaten at Burghill , Tillington & Weobley .
In Cup Group D leaders Stourport-on-Severn 1st XI made light work of their close neighbours Bewdley 1st XI to stay unbeaten and maintain their sixteen point lead over second placed Ombersley 2nd XI who beat Cookley 1st XI to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other match in the group Martyn Davies ( 4-21 ) and Ajay Kumar ( 81* ) helped Droitwich Spa 1st XI keep their knockout stage qualification hopes alive as they beat Hagley 1st XI by ten wickets at Hagley Park .
In the Trophy Competition , second placed Netherton 1st XI suffered a rare defeat at the hands of Himley 2nd XI which allowed leaders Halesowen 2nd XI to extend their lead at the top of Group A to what now looks like an unassailable thirty-six points after they managed to contain Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and grab a tight six run victory in a rain reduced affair at Seth Somers Park .
In the other match in the group Harborne 3rd XI leap frogged Enville 1st XI into third position as they managed to win a tight rain affected match at the Knotts Ground .
It was all change at the top pf of Trophy Group B as James Bayliss ’ ( 4-21 ) second innings bowling effort helped Bromsgrove 2nd XI avenge last weeks defeat at the hands of table toppers Barnt Green 2nd XI .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the top of the table thanks to fine undefeated second innings century from Andy Williams ( 117* ) which helped the Bank to chase down Avoncroft 1st XIs excellent first innings total which was inspired by an excellent first innings century from opener Dan Elliott ( 102 ) .
The top three are now separated by just fifteen points with Himbleton 1st XI the best of the rest in fourth following their four wicket win against Redditch Entaco 2nd XI .
In Trophy Group C , J Mackintosh ( 4-9 ) ensured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undefeated status at the summit as they overwhelmed Kempsey 1st XI for the second week in a row .
The Green are now thirty two points clear of the fast improving Bredon 1st XI who were able to move into second position following their comfortable victory against Eastnor 1st XI as last weeks second placed team Brockhampton 2nd XI were beaten by twenty-two runs at Bartestree & Lugwardine .
In the big match of the day in Trophy Group D , the return encounter between the top two again saw Sam Beadsworth ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Vigornians 1st XI attack as his second telling contribution in a row against the alumni ensured Kidderminster 2nd XI were able to win and extend their lead at the top to twenty-six points .
A gap that will prove difficult to close with just four matches remaining .
Worcester 2nd XI are now third as Dan Keyte ( 103 ) posted a fine first innings century for the home team in their win against visiting Rushwick 1st XI for who Phil Hamilton ( 90 ) starred with the bat and Martley 1st @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Elizabethans 2nd XI who were inspired by Josh Nott ( 95 ) and Kevin Gwynne ( 6-22 ) at the Memorial Ground .
In the Vase Competition Netherton 2nd XI made it two wins in two against Romsley & Hunnington 1st XI as they won a tight rain affected game by four runs to move twenty eight points clear at the summit of Group A , .
Zukky Shabbir ( 61 ) and Nafees Hussain ( 5-23 ) ensured Lye 2nd XI kept themselves in the race for qualification by beating Harborne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other match in the group Jonathan Preece ( 52 & 5-24 ) produced an excellent all round performance to keep Halesowen 3rd XIs hopes alive as they beat Coombs Wood 2nd XI by eight runs .
In Vase Group B bottom of the table Astwood Bank 3rd XI produced the shock of the day as they inflicted the first defeat of the season on table toppers Alvechurch & Hopwood 1st XI when the visitors fell just one short of their target at Hanbury .
The damage to the leaders was limited however as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win of the season when they beat last weeks second placed Droitwich Spa 2nd XI by eight wickets and Josh Searle ( 5-10 ) second innings five wicket haul helped Bromsgrove 3rd beat last week 's third placed Five Ways Old Edwardians 1st XI who fell further off the pace after a solid start to the season .
Charles Bevan ( 4-31 & 82* ) delivered an excellent all round performance against Malvern 1st XI to help West Malvern 1st XI maintain their undefeated status and top of the table position In Vase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sixteen points clear of Hanley Castle & Upton 1st XI for whom Joe Clive ( 80* ) and William St. Leger-Chambers ( 56 ) scored first innings half centuries in their nineteen run victory against Colwall 2nd XI at the Glebe .
In the other match in the group Nick Jones ( 69 ) and Ben Beazley ( 67 ) posted first innings half centuries for Worcester Nomads 2nd XI who kept their hopes of qualification alive with a victory against Pershore 2nd XI at the Bottoms .
Claverley 1st XI beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their 100 % record at the top of Vase Group D. The Shropshire outfit are now thirty one points clear of Stourport-on-Severn 2nd XI who took advantage of Stourbridge 2nd XIs defeat to move into second position after gaining a comfortable win against local rivals Bewdley 2nd XI .
Whilst in the other match in the group Mohammed Ramzan ( 4-30 ) helped Alveley 1st XI beat Chaddesley Corbett 2nd XI by six wickets at home after Arslan Mehmood ( 4-13 ) had helped the visitors restrict the home team in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A is unquestionably the closest group in all competitions with every team still in with a chance of knockout stage qualification as all teams continue to beat each other .
Himley 3rd XI remain at the summit despite losing to Pedmore 2nd XI for whom Toby Holt ( 68 ) compiled a match winning first innings half century and Chris Leavers ( 4-21 ) backed it up with a fine second innings bowling performance of his own .
Oldswinford & Stourbridge Social leaped back into third position as they beat Belbroughton 2nd XI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vikesh Patel ( 4-11 & 64 ) ensured the whole group became a tight knit affair as his all-round heroics inspired Stourbridge 3rd XI to a win against one time leaders Kidderminster 3rd XI who are now fourth but still in the hunt .
Stuart Mason ( 55 ) and a fine all-round contribution from club stalwart Martin Downes ensured Birlingham 1st XI beat Feckenham 2nd XI to extend their lead at the top of Shield Group B to eighteen points as second placed Barnt Green 3rd XI were beaten at home by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the other match in the group Craig Witheford ( 109* ) helped Harvington 1st XI to an eight wicket victory against bottom of the table Bromsgrove 4th XI .
In Shield Group C Gregory Ambler ( 81 ) ensured Burghill , Tillington & Weobley 2nd XI maintained their 100 % record with their second win against fellow HerefordIans Bartestree & Lugwardine 2nd XI .
Old Vigornians 2nd XI kept in contention with a comfortable win against Bredon 2nd XI and Bromyard 2nd XI beat Rushwick 2nd XI to keep themselves in with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage .
After last weeks defeat at the hands of Cleobury Mortimer 1st XI , Claverley 2nd XI exacted revenge on Saturday when they travelled to their rivals and walked away with a four wicket win in a low scoring match to extend their lead at the top of the Shield Group D table to twenty three points .
Cleobury 's defeat allowed third placed Kidderminster 4th XI to creep to within two points after Simon Trickett ( 126* ) posted a fine undefeated first innings century and Andy Logan ( 4-14 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropped to fourth , whilst in the other match in the group Akeel Aurangzab ( 4-24 ) helped fifth placed Enville 2nd XI dismiss bottom side Stourport-on-Severn 3rd XI cheaply to promote an eight wicket win .
in a low scoring fine first innings bowling performance from Sam Evans ( 6-13 ) helped Cleobury Mortimer 1st XI breath life in to Shield Group D against top of the table Claverley 1st XI who were threatening to run away with things .
This win moved Cleobury Mortimer to within five points of the leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Kidderminster 4th XI back into the picture after Kidderminster beat the Shropshire outfit at the Highley Recreation Centre by four wickets .
Finally , an undefeated century from Dave Cook ( 118* ) and a half century from Bevan Neil ( 53 ) helped Stourport-on-Severn 3rd XI to their first win of the season against Enville 2nd XI and move off the bottom .
In the Plate Competition Halesowen 4th XI grabbed back the initiative at the top after avenging last weeks defeat at the hands of Old Halesonians 1st XI with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the top of Group A by twelve points .
A further six points behind in third position are Romsley & Hunnington 2nd XI who kept up their challenge with an eight wicket win against Himley 4th XI whilst the other match in the group between Harborne 5th XI and Alveley 2nd XI was abandoned .
In Group B Himbleton 2nd XI quickly got back on the winning trail after last weeks defeat by brushing aside Five Ways Old Edwardians 2nd XI to open up a fourteen point gap at the top over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ XI by four wickets , whilst Alvechurch & Hopwood 2nd XI ensured they remained in contention with a forty-one run win against bottom of the table Astwood Bank 4th XI .
Abdul Rahim ( 5-5 ) drove Evesham 1st XI to the top of the competitive Group C table as they beat last weeks table toppers Kempsey 2nd XI by seven wickets at Plovers Rise .
The South Worcestershire side are now three points ahead of Old Elizabethans 3rd XI who also moved above Kempsey 2nd XI after Peter Johnson ( 76* ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City of Worcester based side secure a six wicket win against West Malvern 2nd XI who dropped to fifth .
In the other match in the group Dave Robinson ( 54* ) ensured Worcester 3rd XI stayed in touch with the leaders by helping them to a win against bottom side Hanley Castle & Upton 2nd XI .
Ombersley 3rd XI tightened their grip at the top of Group D with a ten wicket win against Chaddesley Corbett 3rd XI .
They are now thirty two points clear of Tenbury Wells 1st XI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jewry Field by three wickets whilst Droitwich Spa 3rd XI climbed into third position after Harry Staley ( 72 ) and James King ( 68 ) posted first innings half centuries to help them beat Stone 1st XI who drop to fifth .
The knockout stage of the Salver Competition paired Buffalo Barnstormers 1st XI against Harborne 6th XI and Barnards Green 3rd XI with Bosbury 1st XI in the semi-finals .
Barnards Green 3rd XI continued their excellent form this season as Freddie Ammonds ( 5-0 ) wrapped up the oppositions first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure the Green could cruise home to a ten wicket victory and start thinking about the Final on Saturday 5th September .
The result of the semi-final between Buffalo Barnstormers and Harborne 6th XI is still awaited .
The Summer Division Competition reached its conclusion when Worcester Nomads 3rd XI beat Halesowen 5th XI by seven runs in an excellent Final at Birlingham Cricket Club .
Worcester Nomads won the toss and decided to bat on a pitch that had been dampened by the mid-week rain .
Some excellent bowling from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Worcester Nomads batting line up and when the young attack led admirably by Mustafa Mumtaz continued to build the pressure throughout the first innings the only batsman to show any real resilience was Captain Sam Jones ( 64 ) who compiled a patient half century to help his team reach a total that gave the South Worcestershire based side a total to bowl at .
The Halesowen innings then proceeded to take the same shape as the first innings after some excellent wicket to wicket bowling from the Worcester Nomads opening pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by some excellent fielding from the youthful side immediately put pressure on the batsmen which eventually manifested in the loss of four early wickets ( which included two run outs ) ..
However , a solid fifth wicket partnership led by Captain Dean Harris clawed Halesowen back into the match .
However , just as the game appeared to be slipping from the grasp of Worcester Nomads the game then took another twist when Captain Dean Harris was excellently caught out in the deep by Sam Clark .
This dismissal gave Worcester Nomads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excellent late spell of bowling from Elliott Flint and James Mathews the Nomads were eventually able to secure the victory in the final over when Harrison Bullock claimed the final wicket with just eight runs required .

Qasim Shah (4-7) and Zahid Khafiat (4-23) delivered when it mattered most for Old Hill 1st XI to help the Haden Hill outfit win a crucial match at the top of Cup Group A against visitors Lye 1st XI after Sultan Afsal (6-21) had restricted the home team to a modest first innings total.
The win helped them create a twenty eight point gap over their opponents who stay in second place, a margin that with four matches remaining in the group makes them comfortable favourites to advance to the knockout stage.
Third placed Stourbridge 1st XI pretty much said good bye to their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage as they were beaten by Pedmore 1st XI at home and the innings of the day came at the Home Ground where Oldswinford & Stourbridge Social 1st XI Captain Tom Blunt (158) scored a brilliant first innings century which ensured his team posted too many for Coombs Wood 1st XI to chase.
Pershore 1st XI just about held on to top spot in Cup Group B as they survived a score at Redditch Entaco where, after a tight contest throughout the South Worcestershire outfit hung on to win by just one run in a thrilling finish, a win that maintained their 100% record at the top of the table and kept them sixteen points clear of second placed Astwood Bank 1st XI who kept up with the pace setters by beating third placed Chaddesley Corbett 1st XI in a rain reduced game to ensure the top two are thirty points clear of the pack.
In the other match in the group Feckenham 1st XI beat Belbroughton 1st XI by nine runs to gain their first win of the season.
Adam Hewlett (5-18) continued his fine form with the ball and Ian Bullock (71) prospered with the bat to lift Brockhampton 1st XI to the top of the Cup Group C table as they beat former table toppers Old Elizabethans 1st XI for the second time in two weeks, this time at the Parks.
The win moved them seven points clear of Old Elizabethans who are now just two points clear of the fast improving Worcester 1st XI who somehow managed to keep up with the pace by grabbing an unlikely one run victory against Worcester Nomads 1st XI at Whitegates Farm after the scores would suggest they were in second position for the majority of the match.
The top three are now thirty points clear of the rest which is led by Colwall 1st XI despite being beaten at Burghill, Tillington & Weobley.
In Cup Group D leaders Stourport-on-Severn 1st XI made light work of their close neighbours Bewdley 1st XI to stay unbeaten and maintain their sixteen point lead over second placed Ombersley 2nd XI who beat Cookley 1st XI to keep up with the pace.
In the other match in the group Martyn Davies (4-21) and Ajay Kumar (81*) helped Droitwich Spa 1st XI keep their knockout stage qualification hopes alive as they beat Hagley 1st XI by ten wickets at Hagley Park.
In the Trophy Competition, second placed Netherton 1st XI suffered a rare defeat at the hands of Himley 2nd XI which allowed leaders Halesowen 2nd XI to extend their lead at the top of Group A to what now looks like an unassailable thirty-six points after they managed to contain Old Hill 2nd XI in the second innings and grab a tight six run victory in a rain reduced affair at Seth Somers Park.
In the other match in the group Harborne 3rd XI leap frogged Enville 1st XI into third position as they managed to win a tight rain affected match at the Knotts Ground.
It was all change at the top pf of Trophy Group B as James Bayliss’ (4-21) second innings bowling effort helped Bromsgrove 2nd XI avenge last weeks defeat at the hands of table toppers Barnt Green 2nd XI.
This win helped propel Astwood Bank 2nd XI to the top of the table thanks to fine undefeated second innings century from Andy Williams (117*) which helped the Bank to chase down Avoncroft 1st XIs excellent first innings total which was inspired by an excellent first innings century from opener Dan Elliott (102).
The top three are now separated by just fifteen points with Himbleton 1st XI the best of the rest in fourth following their four wicket win against Redditch Entaco 2nd XI.
In Trophy Group C, J Mackintosh (4-9) ensured leaders Barnards Green 2nd XI kept their undefeated status at the summit as they overwhelmed Kempsey 1st XI for the second week in a row.
The Green are now thirty two points clear of the fast improving Bredon 1st XI who were able to move into second position following their comfortable victory against Eastnor 1st XI as last weeks second placed team Brockhampton 2nd XI were beaten by twenty-two runs at Bartestree & Lugwardine.
In the big match of the day in Trophy Group D, the return encounter between the top two again saw Sam Beadsworth (97*) take a liking to the Old Vigornians 1st XI attack as his second telling contribution in a row against the alumni ensured Kidderminster 2nd XI were able to win and extend their lead at the top to twenty-six points.
A gap that will prove difficult to close with just four matches remaining. Worcester 2nd XI are now third as Dan Keyte (103) posted a fine first innings century for the home team in their win against visiting Rushwick 1st XI for who Phil Hamilton (90) starred with the bat and Martley 1st XI remain in fourth despite losing to Old Elizabethans 2nd XI who were inspired by Josh Nott (95) and Kevin Gwynne (6-22) at the Memorial Ground.
In the Vase Competition Netherton 2nd XI made it two wins in two against Romsley & Hunnington 1st XI as they won a tight rain affected game by four runs to move twenty eight points clear at the summit of Group A,. Zukky Shabbir (61) and Nafees Hussain (5-23) ensured Lye 2nd XI kept themselves in the race for qualification by beating Harborne 3rd XI at home.
In the other match in the group Jonathan Preece (52 & 5-24) produced an excellent all round performance to keep Halesowen 3rd XIs hopes alive as they beat Coombs Wood 2nd XI by eight runs.
In Vase Group B bottom of the table Astwood Bank 3rd XI produced the shock of the day as they inflicted the first defeat of the season on table toppers Alvechurch & Hopwood 1st XI when the visitors fell just one short of their target at Hanbury.
The damage to the leaders was limited however as Hagley 2nd XI strolled to their second win of the season when they beat last weeks second placed Droitwich Spa 2nd XI by eight wickets and Josh Searle (5-10) second innings five wicket haul helped Bromsgrove 3rd beat last week's third placed Five Ways Old Edwardians 1st XI who fell further off the pace after a solid start to the season.
Charles Bevan (4-31 & 82*) delivered an excellent all round performance against Malvern 1st XI to help West Malvern 1st XI maintain their undefeated status and top of the table position In Vase Group C .
The Herefordshire based outfit are sixteen points clear of Hanley Castle & Upton 1st XI for whom Joe Clive (80*) and William St. Leger-Chambers (56) scored first innings half centuries in their nineteen run victory against Colwall 2nd XI at the Glebe.
In the other match in the group Nick Jones (69) and Ben Beazley (67) posted first innings half centuries for Worcester Nomads 2nd XI who kept their hopes of qualification alive with a victory against Pershore 2nd XI at the Bottoms.
Claverley 1st XI beat Stourbridge 2nd XI at home to maintain their 100% record at the top of Vase Group D.
The Shropshire outfit are now thirty one points clear of Stourport-on-Severn 2nd XI who took advantage of Stourbridge 2nd XIs defeat to move into second position after gaining a comfortable win against local rivals Bewdley 2nd XI.
Whilst in the other match in the group Mohammed Ramzan (4-30) helped Alveley 1st XI beat Chaddesley Corbett 2nd XI by six wickets at home after Arslan Mehmood (4-13) had helped the visitors restrict the home team in the first innings.
In the Shield Competition Group A is unquestionably the closest group in all competitions with every team still in with a chance of knockout stage qualification as all teams continue to beat each other.
Himley 3rd XI remain at the summit despite losing to Pedmore 2nd XI for whom Toby Holt (68) compiled a match winning first innings half century and Chris Leavers (4-21) backed it up with a fine second innings bowling performance of his own.
Oldswinford & Stourbridge Social leaped back into third position as they beat Belbroughton 2nd XI by seven wickets at Albemarle Road and Vikesh Patel (4-11 & 64) ensured the whole group became a tight knit affair as his all-round heroics inspired Stourbridge 3rd XI to a win against one time leaders Kidderminster 3rd XI who are now fourth but still in the hunt.
Stuart Mason (55) and a fine all-round contribution from club stalwart Martin Downes ensured Birlingham 1st XI beat Feckenham 2nd XI to extend their lead at the top of Shield Group B to eighteen points as second placed Barnt Green 3rd XI were beaten at home by third placed Cutnall Green 1st XI.
In the other match in the group Craig Witheford (109*) helped Harvington 1st XI to an eight wicket victory against bottom of the table Bromsgrove 4th XI.
In Shield Group C Gregory Ambler (81) ensured Burghill, Tillington & Weobley 2nd XI maintained their 100% record with their second win against fellow HerefordIans Bartestree & Lugwardine 2nd XI.
Old Vigornians 2nd XI kept in contention with a comfortable win against Bredon 2nd XI and Bromyard 2nd XI beat Rushwick 2nd XI to keep themselves in with an outside chance of making the knockout stage.
After last weeks defeat at the hands of Cleobury Mortimer 1st XI, Claverley 2nd XI exacted revenge on Saturday when they travelled to their rivals and walked away with a four wicket win in a low scoring match to extend their lead at the top of the Shield Group D table to twenty three points.
Cleobury's defeat allowed third placed Kidderminster 4th XI to creep to within two points after Simon Trickett (126*) posted a fine undefeated first innings century and Andy Logan (4-14) put paid to Highley 1st XI who dropped to fourth, whilst in the other match in the group Akeel Aurangzab (4-24) helped fifth placed Enville 2nd XI dismiss bottom side Stourport-on-Severn 3rd XI cheaply to promote an eight wicket win.
in a low scoring fine first innings bowling performance from Sam Evans (6-13) helped Cleobury Mortimer 1st XI breath life in to Shield Group D against top of the table Claverley 1st XI who were threatening to run away with things.
This win moved Cleobury Mortimer to within five points of the leaders and also brought both Highley 1st XI and Kidderminster 4th XI back into the picture after Kidderminster beat the Shropshire outfit at the Highley Recreation Centre by four wickets.
Finally, an undefeated century from Dave Cook (118*) and a half century from Bevan Neil (53) helped Stourport-on-Severn 3rd XI to their first win of the season against Enville 2nd XI and move off the bottom.
In the Plate Competition Halesowen 4th XI grabbed back the initiative at the top after avenging last weeks defeat at the hands of Old Halesonians 1st XI with a nine run victory to move back to the top of Group A by twelve points.
A further six points behind in third position are Romsley & Hunnington 2nd XI who kept up their challenge with an eight wicket win against Himley 4th XI whilst the other match in the group between Harborne 5th XI and Alveley 2nd XI was abandoned.
In Group B Himbleton 2nd XI quickly got back on the winning trail after last weeks defeat by brushing aside Five Ways Old Edwardians 2nd XI to open up a fourteen point gap at the top over Cookhill 1st XI who beat Avoncroft 2nd XI by four wickets, whilst Alvechurch & Hopwood 2nd XI ensured they remained in contention with a forty-one run win against bottom of the table Astwood Bank 4th XI.
Abdul Rahim (5-5) drove Evesham 1st XI to the top of the competitive Group C table as they beat last weeks table toppers Kempsey 2nd XI by seven wickets at Plovers Rise.
The South Worcestershire side are now three points ahead of Old Elizabethans 3rd XI who also moved above Kempsey 2nd XI after Peter Johnson (76*) continued his excellent form to help the City of Worcester based side secure a six wicket win against West Malvern 2nd XI who dropped to fifth.
In the other match in the group Dave Robinson (54*) ensured Worcester 3rd XI stayed in touch with the leaders by helping them to a win against bottom side Hanley Castle & Upton 2nd XI.
Ombersley 3rd XI tightened their grip at the top of Group D with a ten wicket win against Chaddesley Corbett 3rd XI.
They are now thirty two points clear of Tenbury Wells 1st XI who beat Martley 2nd XI at the Jewry Field by three wickets whilst Droitwich Spa 3rd XI climbed into third position after Harry Staley (72) and James King (68) posted first innings half centuries to help them beat Stone 1st XI who drop to fifth.
The knockout stage of the Salver Competition paired Buffalo Barnstormers 1st XI against Harborne 6th XI and Barnards Green 3rd XI with Bosbury 1st XI in the semi-finals.
Barnards Green 3rd XI continued their excellent form this season as Freddie Ammonds (5-0) wrapped up the oppositions first innings with a spectacular five wicket haul to ensure the Green could cruise home to a ten wicket victory and start thinking about the Final on Saturday 5th September.
The result of the semi-final between Buffalo Barnstormers and Harborne 6th XI is still awaited.
The Summer Division Competition reached its conclusion when Worcester Nomads 3rd XI beat Halesowen 5th XI by seven runs in an excellent Final at Birlingham Cricket Club.
Worcester Nomads won the toss and decided to bat on a pitch that had been dampened by the mid-week rain.
Some excellent bowling from the young Halesowen team quickly made in-roads into the Worcester Nomads batting line up and when the young attack led admirably by Mustafa Mumtaz continued to build the pressure throughout the first innings the only batsman to show any real resilience was Captain Sam Jones (64) who compiled a patient half century to help his team reach a total that gave the South Worcestershire based side a total to bowl at.
The Halesowen innings then proceeded to take the same shape as the first innings after some excellent wicket to wicket bowling from the Worcester Nomads opening pair Sam Clark and Dickson Ward backed up by some excellent fielding from the youthful side immediately put pressure on the batsmen which eventually manifested in the loss of four early wickets (which included two run outs)..
However, a solid fifth wicket partnership led by Captain Dean Harris clawed Halesowen back into the match. However, just as the game appeared to be slipping from the grasp of Worcester Nomads the game then took another twist when Captain Dean Harris was excellently caught out in the deep by Sam Clark.
This dismissal gave Worcester Nomads the confidence they needed and after an excellent late spell of bowling from Elliott Flint and James Mathews the Nomads were eventually able to secure the victory in the final over when Harrison Bullock claimed the final wicket with just eight runs required.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-24--Kidderminster Cricket Club beat Halesowen in Birmingham League

KCC WON BY 10 RUNS KCC v HALESOWEN ( 40 overs match ) TOSS WON BY KCC WHO BATTED .
With rain forecast KCC had a poor start losing three early wickets .
Andy Kimberlin ( 2 ) Ben Twohig ( 8 ) and Jujhar Johal ( 20 with four 4s ) were all caught .
Acting skipper Matt Pardoe stopped the rot but had lost Johal , leaving the score at 41-3 .
The score rose to 76-4 and then another wicket fell at 77 with Joe Miczkowski , having scored 6 , and Shameer Ahmed out for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was Halesowen ’ s sixth success .
The scoreboard read 114 when the 7th wicket , that of wicketkeeper Simon Greenall , must have given the visitors hopes of revenge for last week ’ s home defeat .
He had ten runs to his name and was looking in good form .
However Matt Pardoe was batting well and the total had risen to 175 .
After reaching 89 from 88 balls , which featured eleven 4s and a 6 he too was caught .
Charlie Stainforth had scored 14 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liam Weston joined Stainforth and the score climbed to 188 when Weston was run out with his score on 8 .
The weather was not looking too good and it was thought the Duckworth-Lewis rules might be needed .
With Stainforth and Chris Steele the closing partnership , the final total was 197-9 .
Stainforth had scored 20 and Steele 5 .
The best of the Halesowen bowlers was Peter Scott with 3-25 and Alexei Kervezee 2-36 .
Halesowen put up a more consistent display with the bat than Kidderminster , but what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost their first wicket when Harrison ( 31 ) was caught by Johal bowled Pardoe with the score on 39-1 .
The next man out was Jamie Harris ( 14 ) lbw to Liam Weston .
Hinkley had scored 26 when Pardoe took a catch off the bowling of Ben Twohig .
Kervezee was Twohig ’ s second success when he was caught by Charlie Stainforth having scored 20 .
The score was now 132-4 .
Wesley Griffiths reached 19 when Stainforth took another catch giving Steele his first wicket of the afternoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weston caught Peter Scott who had scored 10 with the scoreboard showing 175-6 .
More runs were added before Ryan Lockley who looked determined to give his team a chance was caught by Ahmed bowled Stainforth for a top score of 36 .
The total was 184-7 .
KCC are in top position and are at home to Barnt Green next Saturday at noon .

KCC WON BY 10 RUNS KCC v HALESOWEN (40 overs match) TOSS WON BY KCC WHO BATTED.
Report submitted by Kidderminster Cricket Club
With rain forecast KCC had a poor start losing three early wickets. Andy Kimberlin (2) Ben Twohig (8) and Jujhar Johal (20 with four 4s) were all caught.
Acting skipper Matt Pardoe stopped the rot but had lost Johal, leaving the score at 41-3.
The score rose to 76-4 and then another wicket fell at 77 with Joe Miczkowski, having scored 6, and Shameer Ahmed out for a duck. Connor Smith had scored 4 when he was Halesowen’s sixth success.
The scoreboard read 114 when the 7th wicket, that of wicketkeeper Simon Greenall, must have given the visitors hopes of revenge for last week’s home defeat.
He had ten runs to his name and was looking in good form.
However Matt Pardoe was batting well and the total had risen to 175. After reaching 89 from 88 balls, which featured eleven 4s and a 6 he too was caught. Charlie Stainforth had scored 14 and had given good support to Pardoe.
Liam Weston joined Stainforth and the score climbed to 188 when Weston was run out with his score on 8.
The weather was not looking too good and it was thought the Duckworth-Lewis rules might be needed. With Stainforth and Chris Steele the closing partnership, the final total was 197-9. Stainforth had scored 20 and Steele 5.
The best of the Halesowen bowlers was Peter Scott with 3-25 and Alexei Kervezee 2-36.
There were 13 wides bowled.
Halesowen put up a more consistent display with the bat than Kidderminster, but what counts is the final score.
They lost their first wicket when Harrison (31) was caught by Johal bowled Pardoe with the score on 39-1. The next man out was Jamie Harris (14) lbw to Liam Weston. Hinkley had scored 26 when Pardoe took a catch off the bowling of Ben Twohig. Kervezee was Twohig’s second success when he was caught by Charlie Stainforth having scored 20. The score was now 132-4.
Wesley Griffiths reached 19 when Stainforth took another catch giving Steele his first wicket of the afternoon. He soon added a second when Weston caught Peter Scott who had scored 10 with the scoreboard showing 175-6.
More runs were added before Ryan Lockley who looked determined to give his team a chance was caught by Ahmed bowled Stainforth for a top score of 36. The total was 184-7.
KCC are in top position and are at home to Barnt Green next Saturday at noon.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-25--Former Kidderminster Hospital chaplain Paul Brothwell has died

A PRIEST described as a `` selfless man of the people '' , who comforted those in need at Kidderminster Hospital for 10 years , has died at the age of 83 .
Canon Paul Brothwell came to Kidderminster in 1992 when he was appointed chaplain at the town ’ s Bewdley Road hospital .
He quickly became a familiar figure across Wyre Forest and worked tirelessly for its communities .
Canon Brothwell was ordained in 1965 and , prior to coming to Kidderminster , was Vicar at Whittington , near Lichfield .
He quickly broadened his community connections there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People ’ s Prison for 13 years .
He was also the co-founder of St Giles ’ Hospice , Whittington , and chaplain .
In January 1992 , he became Chaplain at Kidderminster General Hospital where he was highly respected by those he worked with and was renowned for his kindness and sense of humour .
After moving to Kidderminster , he soon set up the town ’ s RoadPeace Group to provide support for families and friends affected by road tragedies with former Kidderminster police chief Peter Picken who became a close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last year , Paul organised his 25th annual RoadPeace service and he passionately believed in the comfort they brought to grieving families .
“ He was a compassionate chaplain at the hospital and comforted countless patients , their families and friends through difficult times .
And he also offered valuable support to hospital staff dealing with difficult issues in their working lives.
” Canon Brothwell was a founder member of the Kidderminster Prostate Cancer Support Group in 2000 , and was chairman for 20 years .
He encouraged its expansion to cover the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 when the group received the Queen ’ s Award for Voluntary Services in the Community .
Mary Symons , from the support group , said : “ He loved to help men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and would share his own experiences to help them with their journey throughout treatment.
” She added : “ His empathy and desire to help everyone never faltered .
He was a selfless and generous man of the people.
” During and after his role of hospital chaplain , he played a key role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s , Clifton-upon-Teme , St Michael ’ s , Stourport and All Saint ’ s , Wilden .
Being so well known from the hospital , he was also in great demand to undertake funerals by personal request .
Canon Brothwell was a keen golfer , playing with colleagues who became friends he met at the hospital .
He was also a devoted husband , father , grandfather and a friend and support to many .
Due to Covid 19 restrictions , a private funeral will be held on September 7 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be organised for the wider community at a later date .

Canon Paul Brothwell came to Kidderminster in 1992 when he was appointed chaplain at the town’s Bewdley Road hospital.
He quickly became a familiar figure across Wyre Forest and worked tirelessly for its communities.
Canon Brothwell was ordained in 1965 and, prior to coming to Kidderminster, was Vicar at Whittington, near Lichfield.
He quickly broadened his community connections there, becoming chaplain at Swinfen Hall Young People’s Prison for 13 years. He was also the co-founder of St Giles’ Hospice, Whittington, and chaplain.
In January 1992, he became Chaplain at Kidderminster General Hospital where he was highly respected by those he worked with and was renowned for his kindness and sense of humour.
After moving to Kidderminster, he soon set up the town’s RoadPeace Group to provide support for families and friends affected by road tragedies with former Kidderminster police chief Peter Picken who became a close friend.
Mr Picken said: “Last year, Paul organised his 25th annual RoadPeace service and he passionately believed in the comfort they brought to grieving families.
“He was a compassionate chaplain at the hospital and comforted countless patients, their families and friends through difficult times. And he also offered valuable support to hospital staff dealing with difficult issues in their working lives.”
Canon Brothwell was a founder member of the Kidderminster Prostate Cancer Support Group in 2000, and was chairman for 20 years.
He encouraged its expansion to cover the whole of Worcestershire and was extremely proud in 2017 when the group received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services in the Community.
Mary Symons, from the support group, said: “He loved to help men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and would share his own experiences to help them with their journey throughout treatment.”
She added: “His empathy and desire to help everyone never faltered. He was a selfless and generous man of the people.”
During and after his role of hospital chaplain, he played a key role in local churches, particularly St Kenelm’s, Clifton-upon-Teme, St Michael’s, Stourport and All Saint’s, Wilden.
Being so well known from the hospital, he was also in great demand to undertake funerals by personal request.
Canon Brothwell was a keen golfer, playing with colleagues who became friends he met at the hospital.
He was also a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a friend and support to many.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a private funeral will be held on September 7 and a celebration of his life and work will be organised for the wider community at a later date.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-25--Worcestershire braced for bad weather as Storm Francis hits county

WEATHER warnings are in place for Worcestershire this week with another named storm rolling in .
Storm Francis is set to lash the county with high wind and rain across large areas .
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind and rain throughout this week .
The organisation is also saying gale force winds are expected on top of hills .
Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire , Dave Throup , tweeted : `` August appears to be the new November .
`` Francis becomes the second named storm in a week .
`` It will bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of potentially damaging winds .
According to the yellow warning , Storm Francis will bring very strong winds leading to disruption to travel and power supplies along with potential damage to trees .
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible - Some damage to buildings , such as tiles blown from roofs , could happen - Road , rail , air and ferry services may be affected , with longer journey times and cancellations possible - Some roads and bridges may close - Power cuts may occur , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as mobile phone coverage - Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts , coastal roads and properties

Storm Francis is set to lash the county with high wind and rain across large areas.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind and rain throughout this week.
The organisation is also saying gale force winds are expected on top of hills.
Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Dave Throup, tweeted: "August appears to be the new November.
"Francis becomes the second named storm in a week.
"It will bring some very heavy rain and 24 hours of potentially damaging winds.
"Flood risk in western parts raised. We’re monitoring situation closely."
According to the yellow warning, Storm Francis will bring very strong winds leading to disruption to travel and power supplies along with potential damage to trees.
Other dangers include:
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-25--Eviction ban: Senior judge confirms 4-week extension - what it means for you

A four-week extension of the eviction ban has been confirmed - after the UK Government was warned that hundreds of thousands of renters could lose their homes .
Here 's the latest - and what it means for you .
What have charities said ?
Charities have said they fear mass evictions around Christmas if the Government does not give judges powers to stop automatic evictions of tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak .
When was the protection for renters due to end ?
Renters have been protected during the crisis by a ban announced in March and extended in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end in England and Wales next week .
If lifted without extra protection , charities have warned that tens of thousands of outgoing tenants could be unable to access affordable homes , prompting a “ devastating homelessness crisis ” .
When will it now be extended to ?
The move was confirmed in a letter to judges by Master of the Rolls Sir Terence Etherton after a meeting of the civil procedure rule committee ( CPRC ) , which makes rules for county courts .
He said the extension would last until September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension to stay relating to housing possession cases will allow for further work to be done to prepare for the stay to be lifted which in many respects can be welcomed.
” At the time of writing , a formal announcement was expected to be made from the Government .
What has the reaction been to the move ?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the “ 11th hour U-turn ” , but said “ such a brief extension means there is a real risk that this will simply give renters a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “ stuck his head in the sand ” for months , adding : “ The ban should not be lifted until the Government has a credible plan to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of coronavirus.
” Crisis director of policy Matt Downie said the Government must now use the time it has bought to deal with the issue properly rather than simply further extending the ban .
He told the PA news agency : “ This is not the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 11th hour to find out whether people desperately worried about homelessness will be protected from evictions .
“ It creates deep concern , stress amongst people themselves who know that landlords want to evict them , but also for all of us trying to make sure we don ’ t see another wave of homelessness .
“ It ’ s not a responsible way to go about managing people living in precarious situations up and down the country , and we very much hope September 20 doesn ’ t lead to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the 18th or 19th of September.
” Polly Neate , chief executive of housing charity Shelter , said : “ A bullet may have been dodged with this extension but , as soon as Parliament returns , it must give judges extra powers to stop renters being evicted because of ‘ Covid-arrears ’ .
“ Facing eviction this Christmas is not a present anybody wants.
” National Residential Landlords Association chief executive Ben Beadle heavily criticised the extension , saying landlords “ can not be expected to foot the bill for Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisations , councils and charities all warned of the risks associated with lifting the ban .
Sixteen public health organisations believe it could “ significantly contribute to a rise in coronavirus infections ” , with homeless people more likely to have health conditions that increase their vulnerability .
And Children ’ s Commissioner Anne Longfield estimates that 420,000 children will return to school in September with the threat of eviction hanging over them if the ban is not extended .
The Labour Party also called for an extension , in a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying a “ tsunami ” of evictions proceedings could overwhelm the courts .
And former communities secretary Lord Eric Pickles told Times Radio “ it would be really inappropriate to end the ban on evictions ” .
Some 174,000 renters had been warned by their landlord that they are facing eviction , and 58,000 moved out after being asked to leave during lockdown , according to Shelter .
It estimates that almost a quarter of a million renters had fallen behind on their rent by the end of June , while the District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people could be at risk of eviction .
But the National Residential Landlords Association said it is wrong to assume that every tenant in arrears due to Covid-19 is at automatic risk of eviction , and extending the ban is not necessary .
Policy director Chris Norris said landlords “ have been powerless to take any action against those who cause misery for fellow tenants and neighbours ” .

Here's the latest - and what it means for you.
What have charities said?
Charities have said they fear mass evictions around Christmas if the Government does not give judges powers to stop automatic evictions of tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
When was the protection for renters due to end?
Renters have been protected during the crisis by a ban announced in March and extended in June, but it was due to end in England and Wales next week.
If lifted without extra protection, charities have warned that tens of thousands of outgoing tenants could be unable to access affordable homes, prompting a “devastating homelessness crisis”.
When will it now be extended to?
The move was confirmed in a letter to judges by Master of the Rolls Sir Terence Etherton after a meeting of the civil procedure rule committee (CPRC), which makes rules for county courts.
He said the extension would last until September 20, adding: “This four-week extension to stay relating to housing possession cases will allow for further work to be done to prepare for the stay to be lifted which in many respects can be welcomed.”
At the time of writing, a formal announcement was expected to be made from the Government.
What has the reaction been to the move?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the “11th hour U-turn”, but said “such a brief extension means there is a real risk that this will simply give renters a few more weeks to pack their bags”.
He said Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “stuck his head in the sand” for months, adding: “The ban should not be lifted until the Government has a credible plan to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of coronavirus.”
Crisis director of policy Matt Downie said the Government must now use the time it has bought to deal with the issue properly rather than simply further extending the ban.
He told the PA news agency: “This is not the first time that we’ve had to reach the 11th hour to find out whether people desperately worried about homelessness will be protected from evictions.
“It creates deep concern, stress amongst people themselves who know that landlords want to evict them, but also for all of us trying to make sure we don’t see another wave of homelessness.
“It’s not a responsible way to go about managing people living in precarious situations up and down the country, and we very much hope September 20 doesn’t lead to us having to have exactly the same conversation on the 18th or 19th of September.”
Polly Neate, chief executive of housing charity Shelter, said: “A bullet may have been dodged with this extension but, as soon as Parliament returns, it must give judges extra powers to stop renters being evicted because of ‘Covid-arrears’.
“Facing eviction this Christmas is not a present anybody wants.”
National Residential Landlords Association chief executive Ben Beadle heavily criticised the extension, saying landlords “cannot be expected to foot the bill for Government failure”.
Politicians, public health organisations, councils and charities all warned of the risks associated with lifting the ban.
Sixteen public health organisations believe it could “significantly contribute to a rise in coronavirus infections”, with homeless people more likely to have health conditions that increase their vulnerability.
And Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield estimates that 420,000 children will return to school in September with the threat of eviction hanging over them if the ban is not extended.
The Labour Party also called for an extension, in a letter to Justice Secretary Robert Buckland on Friday, saying a “tsunami” of evictions proceedings could overwhelm the courts.
And former communities secretary Lord Eric Pickles told Times Radio “it would be really inappropriate to end the ban on evictions”.
Some 174,000 renters had been warned by their landlord that they are facing eviction, and 58,000 moved out after being asked to leave during lockdown, according to Shelter.
It estimates that almost a quarter of a million renters had fallen behind on their rent by the end of June, while the District Councils Network believes up to half a million people could be at risk of eviction.
But the National Residential Landlords Association said it is wrong to assume that every tenant in arrears due to Covid-19 is at automatic risk of eviction, and extending the ban is not necessary.
Policy director Chris Norris said landlords “have been powerless to take any action against those who cause misery for fellow tenants and neighbours”.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-27--Stourport couple conned dozens of OAPs with home improvement scam

HUSBAND and wife business partners from Stourport have been jailed after they conned dozens of elderly and vulnerable people into paying thousands for unnecessary or overpriced home improvement work .
After an eight-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court , Adrian Hillman , 44 , his wife Rebecca Hillman , 46 , and their business associate Philip Farrington , 62 , were found guilty of 24 crimes relating to a fraudulent home improvement company based in the town .
The court heard how Mr and Mrs Hillman , both of Severn Side , and Farrington , of Broomy Close , conned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overpriced , ineffective or unnecessary works to their home , which was often mis-sold , of no benefit , or simply never carried out .
The work focused on wall and roof coatings and solar panel batteries , which the trio claimed would improve energy efficiency and reduce bills .
Expert witnesses dismissed these claims during the trial .
The defendants also refused to refund customers ' money - even when they cancelled within their cancellation period , or because the work was never started .
During the trial , the court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around £208,000 but had never had the work completed or their money returned .
The victims targeted by the perpetrators were predominantly older people or those living in vulnerable situations , with a significant number aged in their 80s and 90s .
Most of the victims were based in the Midlands , including Worcestershire , Birmingham and Shropshire , although some were from further afield including Gloucestershire , Wiltshire and even as far as the Isle of Wight .
On Wednesday , August 26 , Judge HHJ Mukherjee described Mr Hillman as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told him he was a `` thoroughly dishonest businessmen '' before sentencing him to five years in prison for a total of 12 guilty offences .
He was also banned from being a company director for eight years .
Mrs Hillman was said to have full knowledge of the crimes and the judge said she was far from being a peripheral character in the scams .
She was found guilty of eight offences and sentenced to 30 months in prison .
She was banned from becoming a company director for six years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not play a leading role in the crimes , his was still an important one .
He was found guilty of 10 offences and received a 21-month suspended sentence with a four-year directorship ban .
The trio were found guilty of the crimes under the Companies Act 2006 , the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in January .
Energenie Sheild UK Ltd , one of the two companies used by the Hillmans and Farrington to carry out the works , was ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentences follow an investigation by the National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Team .
A Proceeds of Crime case will now follow the conclusion to the criminal investigation .
Lord Toby Harris , chair of National Trading Standards , said : “ This scam affected more than 50 homeowners who were misled by fraudulent claims and paid hard earned money for overpriced , ineffective or unnecessary home improvement work .
`` These criminals operated in a number of locations across the country and consistently acted dishonestly to deceive their victims , often older people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a result of the work carried out by investigators and thanks to the victims who came forward to share their story , this fraudulent operation has come to an end .
`` If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a fraud like this you should report it to the Citizens Advice consumer service by calling 0808 223 1133 .
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After an eight-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court, Adrian Hillman, 44, his wife Rebecca Hillman, 46, and their business associate Philip Farrington, 62, were found guilty of 24 crimes relating to a fraudulent home improvement company based in the town.
The court heard how Mr and Mrs Hillman, both of Severn Side, and Farrington, of Broomy Close, conned more than 50 homeowners into paying for overpriced, ineffective or unnecessary works to their home, which was often mis-sold, of no benefit, or simply never carried out.
The work focused on wall and roof coatings and solar panel batteries, which the trio claimed would improve energy efficiency and reduce bills.
Expert witnesses dismissed these claims during the trial.
The defendants also refused to refund customers' money - even when they cancelled within their cancellation period, or because the work was never started.
During the trial, the court heard from more than 45 witnesses who paid around £208,000 but had never had the work completed or their money returned.
The victims targeted by the perpetrators were predominantly older people or those living in vulnerable situations, with a significant number aged in their 80s and 90s.
Most of the victims were based in the Midlands, including Worcestershire, Birmingham and Shropshire, although some were from further afield including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and even as far as the Isle of Wight.
On Wednesday, August 26, Judge HHJ Mukherjee described Mr Hillman as the driving force behind the scams, and told him he was a "thoroughly dishonest businessmen" before sentencing him to five years in prison for a total of 12 guilty offences.
He was also banned from being a company director for eight years.
Mrs Hillman was said to have full knowledge of the crimes and the judge said she was far from being a peripheral character in the scams.
She was found guilty of eight offences and sentenced to 30 months in prison. She was banned from becoming a company director for six years.
The judge said that, while Farrington did not play a leading role in the crimes, his was still an important one.
He was found guilty of 10 offences and received a 21-month suspended sentence with a four-year directorship ban.
The trio were found guilty of the crimes under the Companies Act 2006, the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in January.
Energenie Sheild UK Ltd, one of the two companies used by the Hillmans and Farrington to carry out the works, was ordered to pay a fine of £8,000.
The sentences follow an investigation by the National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Team.
A Proceeds of Crime case will now follow the conclusion to the criminal investigation.
Lord Toby Harris, chair of National Trading Standards, said: “This scam affected more than 50 homeowners who were misled by fraudulent claims and paid hard earned money for overpriced, ineffective or unnecessary home improvement work.
"These criminals operated in a number of locations across the country and consistently acted dishonestly to deceive their victims, often older people or people in vulnerable situations.
“As a result of the work carried out by investigators and thanks to the victims who came forward to share their story, this fraudulent operation has come to an end.
"If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a fraud like this you should report it to the Citizens Advice consumer service by calling 0808 223 1133.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-27--Bewdley school brings in face masks rule for students

A SCHOOL in Bewdley pre-empted the government 's U-turn on masks in schools and will ask all students to wear face coverings between lessons when they return next week .
The Bewdley School issued a statement to parents on Tuesday ( August 25 ) asking all students to bring in a face mask and plastic bag to keep it in when school starts in September - and to wear it when moving around the school from one lesson to another .
The school said it wanted to ensure its community had time to respond to any change in requirements regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its recent record on last-minute changes '' .
Headteachers will retain discretion over the use of face masks in schools following a government U-turn .
Photo by PA Its statement read : `` At the start of term from September 2 onwards , we will be asking all students to wear face coverings at lesson change time .
`` The rationale is that we have been asked to create safe year group bubbles .
This is the case during lessons and lunch times .
`` The local authority have taken considerable pains to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other on school transport .
The only time where there is risk of cross infection between bubbles ( year groups ) is at lesson change .
`` We are therefore asking all students to bring in a face mask and plastic bag to keep it in , and to wear it when moving around the school from one lesson to another .
`` If any families are struggling to access masks , we will do our very best to help out .
`` Any student with a medical condition or special educational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will obviously be exempt from this requirement . ''
The Stourport Road school said it will also be encouraging teachers to use face coverings - preferably visors - during lessons .
On Wednesday , the government changed its stance that face coverings should not be worn in school , with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying it was in response to updated advice from the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) - published four days prior .
It means headteachers will retain discretion over the use of face masks in schools , apart from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stricter coronavirus restrictions , where face coverings will be mandatory in communal areas and corridors .
The WHO says `` children aged 12 and over should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults , in particular when they can not guarantee at least a one-metre distance from others and there is widespread transmission in the area '' .
The prime minister also suggested the U-turn on face coverings had come following the experience of Scottish pupils , who have been back in schools since 11 August .
But he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforce the use of face coverings inside classrooms .
Councillor Marcus Hart , cabinet member for education at Worcestershire County Council , said : “ We are working very closely with school leaders and other colleagues , including public health to ensure that each school has an individual tailored plan for their wider re-opening , based on their individual circumstances as well as looking forward to the future .
• No coronavirus deaths at Worcestershire hospitals for 25 days '' We have worked with our schools to complete a risk assessment ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in September to ensure that their plans for re-opening and all aspects of school life meet both Government guidance and the individual needs of the staff and students who work there .
`` Schools and colleges will have the discretion to require face coverings for year sevens and above in communal areas where social distancing can not be safely managed.
” The local authority said schools would be working with families where children do not return to school at the start of term to understand why , and find out what can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school and `` ensure access to education '' .
Are your children returning to school in September , and do you think they should be wearing a face covering ?
We want to hear your thoughts .

The Bewdley School issued a statement to parents on Tuesday (August 25) asking all students to bring in a face mask and plastic bag to keep it in when school starts in September - and to wear it when moving around the school from one lesson to another.
The school said it wanted to ensure its community had time to respond to any change in requirements regarding mask wearing in schools, "given its recent record on last-minute changes".
Headteachers will retain discretion over the use of face masks in schools following a government U-turn. Photo by PA
Its statement read: "At the start of term from September 2 onwards, we will be asking all students to wear face coverings at lesson change time.
"The rationale is that we have been asked to create safe year group bubbles. This is the case during lessons and lunch times.
"The local authority have taken considerable pains to ensure that age groups are segregated from each other on school transport. The only time where there is risk of cross infection between bubbles (year groups) is at lesson change.
"We are therefore asking all students to bring in a face mask and plastic bag to keep it in, and to wear it when moving around the school from one lesson to another.
"If any families are struggling to access masks, we will do our very best to help out.
"Any student with a medical condition or special educational need which exempts them from mask wearing will obviously be exempt from this requirement."
The Stourport Road school said it will also be encouraging teachers to use face coverings - preferably visors - during lessons.
On Wednesday, the government changed its stance that face coverings should not be worn in school, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying it was in response to updated advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) - published four days prior.
It means headteachers will retain discretion over the use of face masks in schools, apart from in towns and cities that are subject to stricter coronavirus restrictions, where face coverings will be mandatory in communal areas and corridors.
The WHO says "children aged 12 and over should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults, in particular when they cannot guarantee at least a one-metre distance from others and there is widespread transmission in the area".
The prime minister also suggested the U-turn on face coverings had come following the experience of Scottish pupils, who have been back in schools since 11 August.
But he added it would be "nonsensical" to enforce the use of face coverings inside classrooms.
Councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member for education at Worcestershire County Council, said: “We are working very closely with school leaders and other colleagues, including public health to ensure that each school has an individual tailored plan for their wider re-opening, based on their individual circumstances as well as looking forward to the future.
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"We have worked with our schools to complete a risk assessment ahead of them re-opening their doors to all pupils in September to ensure that their plans for re-opening and all aspects of school life meet both Government guidance and the individual needs of the staff and students who work there.
"Schools and colleges will have the discretion to require face coverings for year sevens and above in communal areas where social distancing cannot be safely managed.”
The local authority said schools would be working with families where children do not return to school at the start of term to understand why, and find out what can be done to bring that child back into school and "ensure access to education".
Are your children returning to school in September, and do you think they should be wearing a face covering? We want to hear your thoughts.
Email editorial@kidderminstershuttle.co.uk or call 01384 358262.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-27--Wyre Forest charity HELP borrowed van to aid homeless

A VAN was loaned to a Wyre Forest homeless charity to deliver furniture to two men who had nothing in their homes but a bed .
The van , which was loaned to HELP volunteers on Sunday , allowed the charity to collect and drop off bedding , wardrobes , a fridge freezer and a washing machine to two people who the group helped into housing .
The vehicle was donated for the day by Pineland Furniture in Cleobury Mortimer , but HELP founder Dave Griffin says the charity urgently needs its own van to help more people off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We can help people in need to get into housing but when they get there , they 've got nothing - their homes are empty .
• ' I 'd be dead without them ' - charity a lifeline for Wyre Forest homeless '' We get a lot of people offering us furniture which is great , but the problem is we have no way of collecting or delivering it .
`` The lads we helped on Sunday had nothing but a bed .
`` Pineland loaned us one of their vans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drop off some bedding , wardrobes , a fridge freezer and a washing machine .
`` Hopefully it shows people what we could be doing if we had our own van and encourages more people to donate towards the Shuttle Run Appeal . ''
To celebrate our 150th anniversary this year , The Shuttle is aiming to raise £10,000 to fund a new van for HELP , which would allow the charity to collect more donations to help more people in need , and accept bigger donations such as furniture and household appliances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stands at £4,903.72 , meaning we 're less than £100 away from the halfway milestone .
Shuttle editor Stephanie Preece said : `` We 're so close to the halfway mark now , which is absolutely fantastic .
We 're so grateful to everyone who has donated so far , in spite of these difficult times caused by the coronavirus crisis .
`` Because of the pandemic , HELP is supporting more people in our area than ever before so it 's in urgent need of its own van to deliver more donations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wyre Forest .
`` Any donation , no matter how small , will be a huge help to help us reach our £10,000 total . ''
Cheque donations can be sent to Kidderminster Shuttle , Second Floor , Copthall House , 1 New Road , Stourbridge DY8 1PH .
Make them payable to HELP and write SHUTTLE RUN on the back .
Bank transfers should go to HELP , Lloyds Bank , account number 38430260 , sort code 30-91-91 .
Let us know how you 're supporting the appeal by emailing emily.collis @ @ @

The van, which was loaned to HELP volunteers on Sunday, allowed the charity to collect and drop off bedding, wardrobes, a fridge freezer and a washing machine to two people who the group helped into housing.
The vehicle was donated for the day by Pineland Furniture in Cleobury Mortimer, but HELP founder Dave Griffin says the charity urgently needs its own van to help more people off the streets.
He told The Shuttle: "We can help people in need to get into housing but when they get there, they've got nothing - their homes are empty.
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"We get a lot of people offering us furniture which is great, but the problem is we have no way of collecting or delivering it.
"The lads we helped on Sunday had nothing but a bed.
"Pineland loaned us one of their vans so that we could pick up and drop off some bedding, wardrobes, a fridge freezer and a washing machine.
"Hopefully it shows people what we could be doing if we had our own van and encourages more people to donate towards the Shuttle Run Appeal."
To celebrate our 150th anniversary this year, The Shuttle is aiming to raise £10,000 to fund a new van for HELP, which would allow the charity to collect more donations to help more people in need, and accept bigger donations such as furniture and household appliances.
The appeal's fundraising total now stands at £4,903.72, meaning we're less than £100 away from the halfway milestone.
Shuttle editor Stephanie Preece said: "We're so close to the halfway mark now, which is absolutely fantastic. We're so grateful to everyone who has donated so far, in spite of these difficult times caused by the coronavirus crisis.
"Because of the pandemic, HELP is supporting more people in our area than ever before so it's in urgent need of its own van to deliver more donations to some of the most vulnerable people in Wyre Forest.
"Any donation, no matter how small, will be a huge help to help us reach our £10,000 total."
To donate online, visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/the-shuttle-run-homeless-van-appeal.
Cheque donations can be sent to Kidderminster Shuttle, Second Floor, Copthall House, 1 New Road, Stourbridge DY8 1PH. Make them payable to HELP and write SHUTTLE RUN on the back.
Bank transfers should go to HELP, Lloyds Bank, account number 38430260, sort code 30-91-91.
Let us know how you're supporting the appeal by emailing emily.collis@newsquest.co.uk.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-27--Weather warning for thunder in place across Worcestershire today

A WEATHER warning for rain and thunderstorms has been issued with Worcestershire experiencing yet more bad weather .
According to the met office , the county can expect rain and thunder throughout the next 24 hours .
The full warning said : `` Heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring some disruption , especially to transport .
`` There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray , standing water or hail , leading to longer journey times by car and bus .
`` Delays to train services are possible , perhaps damage to a few buildings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term loss of power is possible . ''
Earlier this week , Storm Francis hit Worcestershire , bringing down trees and blocking roads across the county .
Roads including the Tything in Worcester were partially blocked as a result of the fallen trees , with similar incidents in Cutnall Green , Upton , Pershore and Fish Hill , near Broadway .
Heavy rain is forecast up to the early hours of Friday morning , with more poor weather and possible thunderstorms also forecast for the day itself .
The weekend , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Saturday expected to be mostly clear before similar conditions on Sunday .

According to the met office, the county can expect rain and thunder throughout the next 24 hours.
The full warning said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring some disruption, especially to transport.
"There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.
"Delays to train services are possible, perhaps damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
"Some short term loss of power is possible."
Earlier this week, Storm Francis hit Worcestershire, bringing down trees and blocking roads across the county.
Roads including the Tything in Worcester were partially blocked as a result of the fallen trees, with similar incidents in Cutnall Green, Upton, Pershore and Fish Hill, near Broadway.
Heavy rain is forecast up to the early hours of Friday morning, with more poor weather and possible thunderstorms also forecast for the day itself.
The weekend, however, appears to have a much better forecast, with Saturday expected to be mostly clear before similar conditions on Sunday.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-08-27--Virgin Media launches broadband plan for those on Universal Credit: How it works

Virgin Media have announced they will launch an essential broadband plan for those on Universal Credit .
Here 's how the new service works - including details on how much it will cost .
How much will it cost per month ?
The service for those receiving Universal Credit , will cost £15 per month and have no fixed-term contract length .
How fast will the internet speeds be ?
Customers will receive a limited speed of 15 Mbps , designed to help the most vulnerable stay online and apply for jobs during uncertain times .
People taking up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their Universal Credit status .
When will Virgin Media 's new service launch ?
Virgin Media Essential Broadband will be available from the autumn , initially for the company ’ s existing customers .
A date as to when it will launch has yet to be confirmed .
What will happen when those on Universal Credit move off the system ?
When the account holder is no longer receiving Universal Credit they can continue using the service at £23 per month or move to another package , the firm said .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer Jeff Dodds said : “ We know that these are tough times and that there are many people finding it more difficult to make ends meet and facing financial uncertainty .
“ At the same time , the role of broadband in helping people to stay connected has never been clearer .
“ Whether it ’ s keeping in touch with friends and family , finding advice and support or searching for jobs and working remotely – broadband underpins it all .
“ With this all in mind , we wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payments were able to access reliable , hassle-free connectivity with enough speed to carry out essential online activities.
” The move comes amid mounting warnings of mass unemployment when the Government ’ s worker furlough scheme comes to an end in October .
Thousands of jobs claimed or put under threat since national lockdown According to recent figures compiled by the PA news agency , the pandemic has already claimed or put under threat more than 41,000 UK jobs in retail alone since the lockdown in late March .
Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see continued efforts to protect consumers beyond the pandemic and welcome Virgin Media offering a permanent package giving vulnerable and low-income families the flexibility to continue to benefit from reliable connectivity .
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Here's how the new service works - including details on how much it will cost.
How much will it cost per month?
The service for those receiving Universal Credit, will cost £15 per month and have no fixed-term contract length.
How fast will the internet speeds be?
Customers will receive a limited speed of 15 Mbps, designed to help the most vulnerable stay online and apply for jobs during uncertain times.
People taking up the broadband-only plan will have to provide proof of their Universal Credit status.
When will Virgin Media's new service launch?
Virgin Media Essential Broadband will be available from the autumn, initially for the company’s existing customers. A date as to when it will launch has yet to be confirmed.
What will happen when those on Universal Credit move off the system?
When the account holder is no longer receiving Universal Credit they can continue using the service at £23 per month or move to another package, the firm said.
What have Virgin Media said?
Chief operating officer Jeff Dodds said: “We know that these are tough times and that there are many people finding it more difficult to make ends meet and facing financial uncertainty.
“At the same time, the role of broadband in helping people to stay connected has never been clearer.
“Whether it’s keeping in touch with friends and family, finding advice and support or searching for jobs and working remotely – broadband underpins it all.
“With this all in mind, we wanted to make sure that those customers receiving benefit payments were able to access reliable, hassle-free connectivity with enough speed to carry out essential online activities.”
The move comes amid mounting warnings of mass unemployment when the Government’s worker furlough scheme comes to an end in October.
Thousands of jobs claimed or put under threat since national lockdown
According to recent figures compiled by the PA news agency, the pandemic has already claimed or put under threat more than 41,000 UK jobs in retail alone since the lockdown in late March.
Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman said: “I want to see continued efforts to protect consumers beyond the pandemic and welcome Virgin Media offering a permanent package giving vulnerable and low-income families the flexibility to continue to benefit from reliable connectivity.”