kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Coronavirus: Prohibition notice for Kidderminster vape shop

A VAPE shop in Kidderminster has been served with a prohibition notice after it remained open in spite of new coronavirus lockdown laws .
The Purest Vapours , in Dudley Street , was served with a prohibition notice by Worcestershire Regulatory Services ( WRS ) under the new Health Protection Coronavirus Restrictions regulations .
WRS , Wyre Forest District Council and West Mercia Police warn they are taking a robust approach to ensure compliance to prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
A spokesman for Worcestershire Regulatory Services said : `` A notice will be served if a retail premises has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services for sale or hire and is not an exempted premises under part three of schedule two to the regulations .
`` Any premises listed under part two of schedule three to the regulations , such as cinemas , betting shops , tattooists , hairdressers and barbers are also required to close .
`` Pubs , restaurants , cafes and other businesses selling food for consumption on the premises must remain closed , although they may operate takeaway services under specified controlled conditions . ''
However , directors of The Purest Vapours said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police to await further Government advice .
Co-director Jason Kiernan said : `` We contacted the police last week and asked where we stood because some of the products we sell are registered as medicine .
`` The police told us to wait until we got further clarification .
We sent this conversation over to Trading Standards but they were overzelous and served us with the prohibition notice anyway .
`` From my point of view , the police are higher placed than they are . ''
Earlier this week , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lion pub in Kidderminster with an official warning following a breach of the lockdown laws .
Pennies and The Vault in Kidderminster were found to be complying with the regulations following an investigation .
A WRS spokesman added : `` Worcestershire Regulatory Services and Wyre Forest District Council along with Police are taking a robust approach to ensuring compliance with the Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Restrictions ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 , in order to help the national effort in stopping the spread of Covid-19 . ''

The Purest Vapours, in Dudley Street, was served with a prohibition notice by Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) under the new Health Protection Coronavirus Restrictions regulations.
WRS, Wyre Forest District Council and West Mercia Police warn they are taking a robust approach to ensure compliance to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
A spokesman for Worcestershire Regulatory Services said: "A notice will be served if a retail premises has remained open and is offering goods or services for sale or hire and is not an exempted premises under part three of schedule two to the regulations.
"Any premises listed under part two of schedule three to the regulations, such as cinemas, betting shops, tattooists, hairdressers and barbers are also required to close.
"Pubs, restaurants, cafes and other businesses selling food for consumption on the premises must remain closed, although they may operate takeaway services under specified controlled conditions."
However, directors of The Purest Vapours said they were only following directions given by the police to await further Government advice.
Co-director Jason Kiernan said: "We contacted the police last week and asked where we stood because some of the products we sell are registered as medicine.
"The police told us to wait until we got further clarification. We sent this conversation over to Trading Standards but they were overzealous and served us with the prohibition notice anyway.
"From my point of view, the police are higher placed than they are."
Earlier this week, the WRS confirmed it had served The Golden Lion pub in Kidderminster with an official warning following a breach of the lockdown laws.
Pennies and The Vault in Kidderminster were found to be complying with the regulations following an investigation.
A WRS spokesman added: "Worcestershire Regulatory Services and Wyre Forest District Council along with Police are taking a robust approach to ensuring compliance with the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020, in order to help the national effort in stopping the spread of Covid-19."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Face masks: No change in UK guidance as US citizens advised to cover up

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he has not been advised to change the UK ’ s approach to members of the public wearing face masks , as the US Government formalises guidance to recommend many Americans wear them to help fight Covid-19 .
He told Good Morning Britain on Friday : “ Masks are very important to protect healthcare workers… but that ( asking the public to wear them ) isn ’ t something that we ’ ve done here because we ’ ve followed the advice and we ’ ve followed the medical and scientific advice and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making sure that we follow the science.
” Here is what we know about the guidance on masks as it stands : – What is the situation in the US ?
Officials in New York City are urging people to wear masks when they go outside .
Mayor Bill de Blasio said coverings for the nose and mouth can be “ real homegrown ” and made from a scarf or bandana .
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has also encouraged his city ’ s residents to cover their faces when out in public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government guidance would suggest non-medical masks , T-shirts or bandanas be used to cover the nose and mouth when outside the home , while professional-grade masks are kept for healthcare workers .
– Are there any concerns about such a move ?
Professor Susan Michie , of University College London , said there is “ not good evidence ” to suggest wearing masks will cut transmissions .
She said : “ They do not protect against the virus getting into the eyes – only close fitting goggles do this .
“ People may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them on and off .
Touching face masks and not taking them off in the correct way may mean people contaminate their hands and spread the virus .
“ People may have a false sense of reassurance and thus pay less attention to other behaviours key to reducing transmission such as social distancing and hand-washing.
” The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) has said only those with Covid-19 symptoms and those caring for them need masks , but this guidance is set to be reviewed .
Masks worn by sick people protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that come out when they cough or sneeze .
People caring for them should also cover up whenever they are in the same room as the patient to prevent the spread of the virus .
But the WHO says surgical masks can only help when used with other preventative measures such as frequent hand-washing .
– Are other countries ordering citizens to wear masks ?
In Europe , Austria , Slovakia , the Czech Republic and Bosnia-Herzegovina have introduced these measures .
Residents in the Philippines have to wear a mask in public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the worst-affected provinces in China .
In Japan , where masks were already a household staple , the government plans to post two gauze masks to each of the country ’ s 50 million households .
People in Hong Kong , South Korea , Thailand and Taiwan regularly wear masks because of air pollution .

He told Good Morning Britain on Friday: “Masks are very important to protect healthcare workers… but that (asking the public to wear them) isn’t something that we’ve done here because we’ve followed the advice and we’ve followed the medical and scientific advice and the whole basis of our response has been making sure that we follow the science.”
Here is what we know about the guidance on masks as it stands:
– What is the situation in the US?
Officials in New York City are urging people to wear masks when they go outside.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said coverings for the nose and mouth can be “real homegrown” and made from a scarf or bandana.
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has also encouraged his city’s residents to cover their faces when out in public.
It is believed the new US Government guidance would suggest non-medical masks, T-shirts or bandanas be used to cover the nose and mouth when outside the home, while professional-grade masks are kept for healthcare workers.
– Are there any concerns about such a move?
Professor Susan Michie, of University College London, said there is “not good evidence” to suggest wearing masks will cut transmissions.
She said: “They do not protect against the virus getting into the eyes – only close fitting goggles do this.
“People may not fit the masks properly or take them on and off. Touching face masks and not taking them off in the correct way may mean people contaminate their hands and spread the virus.
“People may have a false sense of reassurance and thus pay less attention to other behaviours key to reducing transmission such as social distancing and hand-washing.”
– Who should wear a mask?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said only those with Covid-19 symptoms and those caring for them need masks, but this guidance is set to be reviewed.
Masks worn by sick people protect others from the infection through the droplets that come out when they cough or sneeze.
People caring for them should also cover up whenever they are in the same room as the patient to prevent the spread of the virus.
But the WHO says surgical masks can only help when used with other preventative measures such as frequent hand-washing.
It is always a good idea to wear a mask, however it is not always necessary to wear one. Here are the guidelines set out by the @WHO on when to use a mask and how to do so effectively.#IndiaFightsCorona #CoronaVirus #StayAwareStaySafe #StayHome #SocialDistancing #coronaUpdate pic.twitter.com/vXHbsVKljE — WaterAid India (@WaterAidIndia) April 3, 2020
– Are other countries ordering citizens to wear masks?
In Europe, Austria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bosnia-Herzegovina have introduced these measures.
Residents in the Philippines have to wear a mask in public, and the same is true in some of the worst-affected provinces in China.
In Japan, where masks were already a household staple, the government plans to post two gauze masks to each of the country’s 50 million households.
People in Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan regularly wear masks because of air pollution.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--ITV Virtual Grand National: All you need to know about this year's event and how to watch it

The Grand National may have cancelled for the first time in its 181-year history due to the Coronavirus - but a different event will be held this weekend .
All is not lost for horse racing fans - who will still be able to cheer on the 40-horse field in the virtual race .
That 's because this year , a virtual Grand National will be run , with all profits from bets going to the NHS at a time when the health service is need the most ; the event is expected to raise £1 million to support NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time you 've ever heard of a virtual Grand National , it 's not the first time one has been run .
A virtual edition of the famous horse race takes place every year , in fact ; in 2018 the computer correctly predicted Tiger Roll to win and got three of the top five finishers correct .
The race will be simulated based on the form and other factors affecting a real race , with 40 virtual runners and riders taking place .
The key difference this year is that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV showing it in place of their normal live coverage from Aintree .
Aside from a virtual representation of this year 's race , there will also be a special race of champions , where the winners from history will meet .
• When is the virtual Grand National ?
ITV will be showing the virtual Grand National on ITV1 and the ITV hub for all to watch on Saturday , April 4 .
The CGI version of the race will see the 40 virtual runners and riders will take to the course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV said : “ The Virtual Grand National is set to be a great television event and huge credit must go to the organisers for putting on the nation 's favourite race at a time when sports fans are starved of live action . ''
Yes - the race will be simulated based on the form and other factors affecting a real race , so seasoned punters who have been studying up all season can still get involved .
Those looking to have their traditional once-a-year flutter will also be able to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of names and colours , as they would in a normal race , with odds reflecting the real-life chances of the runners and riders .
A number of bookmakers will have odds on their websites ahead of the race and Tiger Roll is expected to lead the market .
£10 is the maximum stake available and bookmakers are making profits available to the NHS Charities Group .
• Who are the runners ?
Here are all 40 runners in this year 's virtual Grand National , alongside their current odds ( Correct as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Second Now , 10-1

All is not lost for horse racing fans - who will still be able to cheer on the 40-horse field in the virtual race.
That's because this year, a virtual Grand National will be run, with all profits from bets going to the NHS at a time when the health service is need the most; the event is expected to raise £1 million to support NHS charities.
What is a virtual Grand National?
Though this might be the first time you've ever heard of a virtual Grand National, it's not the first time one has been run.
A virtual edition of the famous horse race takes place every year, in fact; in 2018 the computer correctly predicted Tiger Roll to win and got three of the top five finishers correct.
The race will be simulated based on the form and other factors affecting a real race, with 40 virtual runners and riders taking place.
The key difference this year is that the virtual race will be televised, with ITV showing it in place of their normal live coverage from Aintree.
Aside from a virtual representation of this year's race, there will also be a special race of champions, where the winners from history will meet.
When is the virtual Grand National?
ITV will be showing the virtual Grand National on ITV1 and the ITV hub for all to watch on Saturday, April 4.
The CGI version of the race will see the 40 virtual runners and riders will take to the course shortly after 5pm.
A spokesperson from ITV said: “The Virtual Grand National is set to be a great television event and huge credit must go to the organisers for putting on the nation's favourite race at a time when sports fans are starved of live action."
Can I bet?
Yes - the race will be simulated based on the form and other factors affecting a real race, so seasoned punters who have been studying up all season can still get involved.
Those looking to have their traditional once-a-year flutter will also be able to make their picks based on the usual criteria of names and colours, as they would in a normal race, with odds reflecting the real-life chances of the runners and riders.
A number of bookmakers will have odds on their websites ahead of the race and Tiger Roll is expected to lead the market.
£10 is the maximum stake available and bookmakers are making profits available to the NHS Charities Group.
Who are the runners?
Here are all 40 runners in this year's virtual Grand National, alongside their current odds (Correct as of April 2):
1 Tiger Roll, 5-1
2 Bristol De Mai, 20-1
3 Aso, 66-1
4 Elegant Escape, 20-1
5 Anibale Fly, 20-1
6 Top Ville Ben, 45-1
7 Beware The Bear, 33-1
8 Peregrine Run, 66-1
9 Jett, 50-1
10 Alpha Des Obeaux, 25-1
11 Total Recall, 40-1
12 The Storyteller, 40-1
13 Magic Of Light, 18-1
14 Talkischeap, 25-1
15 Yala Enki, 28-1
16 Ballyoptic, 25-1
17 Burrows Saint, 12-1
18 Definitly Red, 14-1
19 Sub Lieutenant, 33-1
20 Ok Corral, 25-1
21 Tout Est Permis, 80-1
22 Vintage Clouds, 33-1
23 Crievehill, 66-1
24 Lake View Lad, 50-1
25 Jury Duty, 40-1
26 Pleasant Company, 28-1
27 Acapella Bourgeois, 33-1
28 Shattered Love, 66-1
29 Any Second Now, 10-1
30 Potters Corner, 18-1
31 Dounikos, 50-1
32 Kildisart, 50-1
33 Death Duty, 50-1
34 Ramses De Teillee, 66-1
35 Valtor, 66-1
36 Saint Xavier, 66-1
37 Warriors Tale, 80-1
38 Double Shuffle, 100-1
39 Kimberlite Candy, 16-1
40 Walk In The Mill, 16-1


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--1,000 arrest warrants last year for court no-shows in West Mercia

More than 1,000 arrest warrants were issued last year for people who failed to turn up to court in West Mercia , figures reveal .
Ministry of Justice figures show 1,238 failure to appear warrants were issued in magistrates courts in the West Mercia Local Criminal Justice Board area in 2019 – though this was a 3 % drop on 2018 .
Across England and Wales , more than 70,000 failure to appear warrants were issued , with defendants potentially receiving a fine or being sent to prison for the offence .
Penelope Gibbs , director of Transform Justice , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ punishment fits the crime ” .
“ Someone who doesn ’ t turn up for their court hearing may not have got the letter , or may have mental health problems or lead a chaotic life , ” she said .
“ They should of course turn up for their court hearing , but maybe the response to failure to appear may need to be different.
” With 51,000 court hearings in West Mercia last year , it means that failure to appear warrants were needed for around 2.4 % – well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wales .
More than 60 % of the warrants were issued for offences such as theft and burglary , which could be heard in either magistrates courts or Crown courts .
Ms Gibbs says failure to appear warrants were a poor use of police resources , particularly for people who “ seldom pose an immediate threat to public safety ” .
She suggested new approaches such as the use of text messages to remind people about trial dates and giving them a second chance to come to court if they can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of warrants issued across the country has been gradually decreasing , Ms Gibbs said this was probably because magistrates dealing with less serious cases have been instructed to sentence people in their absence if they don ’ t turn up .
But John Bache , national chair of the Magistrates Association , said the number of failure to appear warrants being issued is still very concerning .
He said : “ When people do not attend court when required to do so it leads to delays in the justice system , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be upsetting for victims.
” A Ministry of Justice spokesman said the warrants ensure people attend court and prevent further delays , but that the decision to issue them is a matter for the independent judiciary .

Ministry of Justice figures show 1,238 failure to appear warrants were issued in magistrates courts in the West Mercia Local Criminal Justice Board area in 2019 – though this was a 3% drop on 2018.
Across England and Wales, more than 70,000 failure to appear warrants were issued, with defendants potentially receiving a fine or being sent to prison for the offence.
Penelope Gibbs, director of Transform Justice, said she wasn’t convinced the “punishment fits the crime”.
“Someone who doesn’t turn up for their court hearing may not have got the letter, or may have mental health problems or lead a chaotic life,” she said.
“They should of course turn up for their court hearing, but maybe the response to failure to appear may need to be different.”
With 51,000 court hearings in West Mercia last year, it means that failure to appear warrants were needed for around 2.4% – well below the 3.6% average across England and Wales.
More than 60% of the warrants were issued for offences such as theft and burglary, which could be heard in either magistrates courts or Crown courts.
Ms Gibbs says failure to appear warrants were a poor use of police resources, particularly for people who “seldom pose an immediate threat to public safety”.
She suggested new approaches such as the use of text messages to remind people about trial dates and giving them a second chance to come to court if they can be reached by phone.
Though the number of warrants issued across the country has been gradually decreasing, Ms Gibbs said this was probably because magistrates dealing with less serious cases have been instructed to sentence people in their absence if they don’t turn up.
But John Bache, national chair of the Magistrates Association, said the number of failure to appear warrants being issued is still very concerning.
He said: “When people do not attend court when required to do so it leads to delays in the justice system, which is a waste of scarce resources and may also be upsetting for victims.”
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said the warrants ensure people attend court and prevent further delays, but that the decision to issue them is a matter for the independent judiciary.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Hand sanitiser set to be delivered to every care home in Worcestershire

SUPPLIES of hand sanitiser are being delivered to every care home in Worcestershire .
Worcestershire County Council said it is working with local suppliers Equilibrium Chemicals and Piston Distillery to provide the highly sought-after product to homes in the area .
This hand sanitiser will be sent to frontline social care staff to ensure they are able to maintain good hand hygiene while providing help and support to vulnerable people .
Councillor Adrian Hardman , cabinet member for adult social care , said : “ The safety of our care staff is always a top priority for us .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital we do all we can to help our care staff stay safe and well and continue providing care and support to those who need it .
`` I ’ d like to thank Equilibrium Chemicals and Piston Distillery for all they are doing to help those not just locally , close to home in Worcestershire , but nationally to stay safe.
” Chris Lloyd-Adams , director of Equilibrium Chemicals in Malvern , said : “ The team at Equilibrium Chemical Services are working hard to keep supply of hand sanitiser flowing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Grace Stringer , distillery manager at Piston Gin Distillery in Worcester , added : “ The safety and wellbeing of our community is our highest priority and we wanted to do all we can to help .
`` Over the past weeks we have been working around the clock taking our alcohol supply and changing our production line to produce a moisturising hand sanitiser .
”

Worcestershire County Council said it is working with local suppliers Equilibrium Chemicals and Piston Distillery to provide the highly sought-after product to homes in the area.
This hand sanitiser will be sent to frontline social care staff to ensure they are able to maintain good hand hygiene while providing help and support to vulnerable people.
Councillor Adrian Hardman, cabinet member for adult social care, said: “The safety of our care staff is always a top priority for us.
"During these unprecedented times, it is vital we do all we can to help our care staff stay safe and well and continue providing care and support to those who need it.
"I’d like to thank Equilibrium Chemicals and Piston Distillery for all they are doing to help those not just locally, close to home in Worcestershire, but nationally to stay safe.”
Chris Lloyd-Adams, director of Equilibrium Chemicals in Malvern, said: “The team at Equilibrium Chemical Services are working hard to keep supply of hand sanitiser flowing, prioritising local councils and front line staff.”
Grace Stringer, distillery manager at Piston Gin Distillery in Worcester, added: “The safety and wellbeing of our community is our highest priority and we wanted to do all we can to help.
"Over the past weeks we have been working around the clock taking our alcohol supply and changing our production line to produce a moisturising hand sanitiser.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Wyre Forest claps for the NHS and key workers

RESIDENTS across Kidderminster and the Wyre Forest applauded for the NHS and key workers last night to show their appreciation @ @ @ @ @ the country safe during the coronavirus crisis .
The event , called Clap For Our @ @ @ @ @ second week running and saw people across the country take time at 8pm to stand @ @ @ @ @ and balconies to show their gratitude with applause .
The event recognises everyone who is @ @ @ @ @ the country running , such as care workers , supermarket staff and bin workers .
@ @ @ @ @ Yeoman Close in Kidderminster joined in with police to give thanks to their fellow key @ @ @ @ @ in the fight against coronavirus .

The event, called Clap For Our Carers, returned for a second week running and saw people across the country take time at 8pm to stand on their doorsteps, streets and balconies to show their gratitude with applause.
The event recognises everyone who is working to keep the keep the country running, such as care workers, supermarket staff and bin workers.
Residents on Forester Way and Yeoman Close in Kidderminster joined in with police to give thanks to their fellow key workers on the front line in the fight against coronavirus.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Youths reported for traffic offences in Stourport

A GROUP of youths have been reported by police for traffic offences in Stourport after complaints of anti-social behaviour .
@ @ @ @ @ calls from residents in Britannia Gardens on Wednesday ( April 1 ) , reporting youths @ @ @ @ @ roads and pavements in the area .
Residents reported that the youngsters were not wearing @ @ @ @ @ area and the youths have been reported for traffic offences .
A spokesman for West @ @ @ @ @ A number of residents had called police reporting youths riding a mini moto , around @ @ @ @ @ pavements in the area .
`` The report stated that the youths were not wearing @ @ @ @ @ area and the youths have been reported for traffic offences . ''
Police are urging @ @ @ @ @ remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons , vehicles or activity on 101 .

Police received a number of calls from residents in Britannia Gardens on Wednesday (April 1), reporting youths riding a mini motorbike around roads and pavements in the area.
Residents reported that the youngsters were not wearing helmets.
Officers visited the area and the youths have been reported for traffic offences.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "A number of residents had called police reporting youths riding a mini moto, around the roads and on the pavements in the area.
"The report stated that the youths were not wearing helmets. Police attended the area and the youths have been reported for traffic offences."
Police are urging people in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity on 101.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Coronavirus: Kidderminster couple sing during Clap for our Carers

A COUPLE from Kidderminster performed a duet live to their street during the Clap for our Carers nationwide tribute .
Nineteen-year-old Chloe Higgins , who works as a carer , and her saxophone-playing boyfriend Sam Pagett sang to neighbours from their front lawn in Canterbury Road as people came out to pay tribute to workers on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak .
Chloe 's mum Rachel , who is also a carer , joined the pair for the performance , which was broadcast live on Facebook and attracted viewers as far afield as Miami , Plymouth and France .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Clap for our Carers , Sam , who is half of the musical duo The Lady and the Sax , played Somewhere Over the Rainbow and the house was lit up blue as a tribute to the NHS .
Sam told The Shuttle : `` Both Chloe and her mum are carers and are still working so we wanted to show our support .
`` We went out at about 7.30pm and then I did Somewhere Over the Rainbow for the clap at 8pm .
`` The whole street came out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars watching .
`` We also had messages on Facebook from people who live on the street behind saying they could hear us .
`` We actually got asked by someone if we can sing at their wedding ! ''

Nineteen-year-old Chloe Higgins, who works as a carer, and her saxophone-playing boyfriend Sam Pagett sang to neighbours from their front lawn in Canterbury Road as people came out to pay tribute to workers on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak.
Chloe's mum Rachel, who is also a carer, joined the pair for the performance, which was broadcast live on Facebook and attracted viewers as far afield as Miami, Plymouth and France.
At 8pm, when the nation joined to Clap for our Carers, Sam, who is half of the musical duo The Lady and the Sax, played Somewhere Over the Rainbow and the house was lit up blue as a tribute to the NHS.
Sam told The Shuttle: "Both Chloe and her mum are carers and are still working so we wanted to show our support.
"We went out at about 7.30pm and then I did Somewhere Over the Rainbow for the clap at 8pm.
"The whole street came out and people were sat on top of their cars watching.
"We also had messages on Facebook from people who live on the street behind saying they could hear us.
"We actually got asked by someone if we can sing at their wedding!"


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Coronavirus deaths at county hospitals rises to 35

A TOTAL of 35 patients with Covid-19 in Worcestershire have died , it has been confirmed .
NHS England has announced seven deaths at Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust hospitals .
And another death has also been reported by Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust .
It means the total is up to 35 in the county , up from 27 previously reported .
The figures are the latest provided by the public body , and correct as of April 3 .
The acute hospital trust covers Worcestershire Royal Hospital , Evesham Community Hospital , the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS trust covers community hospitals and rehabilitation wards , including Worcester City Impatient Unit , Malvern Community Hospital , Evesham Community Hospital , Pershore Community Hospital , the Princess of Wales Community Hospital in Bromsgrove , Tenbury Community Hospital and the Wye Forest Ward .
The eight deaths are included in the 604 nationally , who died after testing positive for coronavirus - that has brought the overall total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 3,302 .
Patients were aged between 24 and 100 years old .
34 of the 604 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years old ) had no known underlying health condition .
Their families have been informed .

NHS England has announced seven deaths at Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust hospitals.
And another death has also been reported by Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
It means the total is up to 35 in the county, up from 27 previously reported.
The figures are the latest provided by the public body, and correct as of April 3.
The acute hospital trust covers Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Evesham Community Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital.
The health and care NHS trust covers community hospitals and rehabilitation wards, including Worcester City Impatient Unit, Malvern Community Hospital, Evesham Community Hospital, Pershore Community Hospital, the Princess of Wales Community Hospital in Bromsgrove, Tenbury Community Hospital and the Wye Forest Ward.
The eight deaths are included in the 604 nationally, who died after testing positive for coronavirus - that has brought the overall total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 3,302.
Patients were aged between 24 and 100 years old. 34 of the 604 patients (aged between 27 and 92 years old) had no known underlying health condition.
Their families have been informed.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--Ex-Harriers announcer returns home after coronavirus battle

AN ex-Harriers announcer who has been fighting coronavirus in hospital for nearly a month will now return to his Kidderminster home .
Roger Harris , aka Captain Crazy , was admitted into the Medical High Care unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Tuesday ( March 10 ) .
The 75-year-old Offmore resident previously said staff informed him he was the first person in the hospital and the county to catch the virus .
Mr Harris told The Shuttle earlier today ( Friday , April 3 ) that he has made a recovery and an ambulance will be taking him home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` When I first came here , the doctors were very worried about me .
`` Since then , they have had me on a course of antibiotics .
They told me yesterday that I would be going home .
`` I 'm going to have a couple of nurses come in to see me for the next few days .
`` If anybody gets the news that they 've got the virus it 's a terrible feeling and you think you 're going to die .
`` I thought I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did .
I could see it coming .
`` I had all this muck in my chest and I was coughing non-stop for days .
That was the worst experience because I could hardly breathe .
`` I did not build my hopes up too much about coming out .
`` My advice is to not give up hope - you must be very positive .
`` My feeling now is of great gratitude to all the staff on the Medical High Care ward . ''
The ex-DJ gave 25 years of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Worcester City before retiring in 2011 at the age of 66 .
Better known as Captain Crazy on matchdays , his unmistakable style kept fans informed and entertained over the public address system season in , season out .
Scores of people took to social media to send their best wishes to Mr Harris whilst he was in hospital , including the Kidderminster Harriers club .

Roger Harris, aka Captain Crazy, was admitted into the Medical High Care unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Tuesday (March 10).
The 75-year-old Offmore resident previously said staff informed him he was the first person in the hospital and the county to catch the virus.
Mr Harris told The Shuttle earlier today (Friday, April 3) that he has made a recovery and an ambulance will be taking him home to self-isolate in the afternoon.
He said: "When I first came here, the doctors were very worried about me.
"Since then, they have had me on a course of antibiotics. They told me yesterday that I would be going home.
"I'm going to have a couple of nurses come in to see me for the next few days.
"If anybody gets the news that they've got the virus it's a terrible feeling and you think you're going to die.
"I thought I was going to die, I really did. I could see it coming.
"I had all this muck in my chest and I was coughing non-stop for days. That was the worst experience because I could hardly breathe.
"I did not build my hopes up too much about coming out.
"My advice is to not give up hope - you must be very positive.
"My feeling now is of great gratitude to all the staff on the Medical High Care ward."
The ex-DJ gave 25 years of his life to announcing at both Kidderminster Harriers and Worcester City before retiring in 2011 at the age of 66.
Better known as Captain Crazy on matchdays, his unmistakable style kept fans informed and entertained over the public address system season in, season out.
Scores of people took to social media to send their best wishes to Mr Harris whilst he was in hospital, including the Kidderminster Harriers club.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-03--PM insists ‘fine’ weekend weather must not result in lockdown rule breaches

Boris Johnson has urged people to resist the “ temptation ” to break coronavirus lockdown rules should the weather hot up this weekend .
The Prime Minister said he understood “ everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy ” , particularly if they have children in the house , and people may want to “ hang out ” over the weekend .
However , Mr Johnson , who is continuing to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last week , warned Britons to “ stick with the guidance ” in a bid to help ease the pressure on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be sunny spells on Saturday after a chilly start while long sunny spells are expected on Sunday , with temperatures forecast to reach 21C ( 69.8F ) in London and the South East , and 20C ( 68F ) in other parts of the country .
Government advice is that people should only leave the house for “ very limited purposes ” , including shopping for “ basic necessities ” as infrequently as possible , and one form of exercise a day , either alone or with members of your household .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ purposes , but only if you can not work from home , are also included in the criteria .
Mr Johnson , in a video released on social media , said : “ I just want to say one crucial thing , one quick thing to everybody thinking about this weekend and what may be some fine weather .
“ I reckon a lot of people will be starting to think that this is all going on for quite a long time and would rather be getting out there , particularly if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy , and there may be just a temptation to get out there , hang out and start to break the regulations .
“ I just urge you not to do that .
Please , please stick with the guidance now .
“ This country has made a huge effort , a huge sacrifice , done absolutely brilliantly well in delaying the spread of the virus .
“ Let ’ s stick with it now – remember that incredible clapping again last night for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to protect them and to save lives .
”

The Prime Minister said he understood “everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy”, particularly if they have children in the house, and people may want to “hang out” over the weekend.
However, Mr Johnson, who is continuing to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last week, warned Britons to “stick with the guidance” in a bid to help ease the pressure on the NHS.
The Met Office believes there will be sunny spells on Saturday after a chilly start while long sunny spells are expected on Sunday, with temperatures forecast to reach 21C (69.8F) in London and the South East, and 20C (68F) in other parts of the country.
Government advice is that people should only leave the house for “very limited purposes”, including shopping for “basic necessities” as infrequently as possible, and one form of exercise a day, either alone or with members of your household.
Any medical need and travelling for work purposes, but only if you cannot work from home, are also included in the criteria.
Mr Johnson, in a video released on social media, said: “I just want to say one crucial thing, one quick thing to everybody thinking about this weekend and what may be some fine weather.
Here is a quick snapshot of your #weekend weather ☀⛅🌈#FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/F64niquu8K — Met Office (@metoffice) April 3, 2020
“I reckon a lot of people will be starting to think that this is all going on for quite a long time and would rather be getting out there, particularly if you’ve got kids in the household, everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy, and there may be just a temptation to get out there, hang out and start to break the regulations.
“I just urge you not to do that. Please, please stick with the guidance now.
“This country has made a huge effort, a huge sacrifice, done absolutely brilliantly well in delaying the spread of the virus.
“Let’s stick with it now – remember that incredible clapping again last night for our fantastic NHS. We’re doing it to protect them and to save lives.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-04--Coronavirus: Resident tells sunseekers Upper Arley is closed

A CONCERNED resident of picturesque Upper Arley near Kidderminster is urging sunseekers to follow coronavirus lockdown measures during the warm weather this weekend .
The village resident , who has asked to remain anonymous , says people are still travelling to the area with their children or to walk their dogs in spite of Government advice .
`` Village closed '' signs are already on display , and posters are now being put up by residents to urge outsiders to stay away to prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday urged people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in the sunshine over the weekend .
The resident said : `` Upper Arley is beautiful .
It 's a lovely day out whatever the weather , although when it 's warm we have an unprecedented number of people visit , which normally we are grateful for - the pub , railway , B & B , tearooms and arboretum thrive during these times .
`` However , amid this horrible situation we find ourselves in , our village is closed to visitors to protect the vulnerable and elderly .
`` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it appear understand the importance of following the government advice .
`` Already today I have counted eight people walking their dog or having a family outing , all arriving in cars from god knows where and parking in a residents car park as all other car parks are locked and closed .
`` It is ridiculous that people think the rules do not apply to them . ''
They added : `` We are expecting warm weather this weekend too , what are we to do ?
`` We cant approach these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police may do as they are patrolling the village .
`` We also have cameras in the village so number plates will be reported if there is no good reason to come here if you do not live here .
`` It is really distressing many of the elderly visitors and needs to stop . ''

The village resident, who has asked to remain anonymous, says people are still travelling to the area with their children or to walk their dogs in spite of Government advice.
"Village closed" signs are already on display, and posters are now being put up by residents to urge outsiders to stay away to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday urged people to resist the temptation to “hang out” in the sunshine over the weekend.
The resident said: "Upper Arley is beautiful. It's a lovely day out whatever the weather, although when it's warm we have an unprecedented number of people visit, which normally we are grateful for - the pub, railway, B&B, tearooms and arboretum thrive during these times.
"However, amid this horrible situation we find ourselves in, our village is closed to visitors to protect the vulnerable and elderly.
"People from out of the village do not it appear understand the importance of following the government advice.
"Already today I have counted eight people walking their dog or having a family outing, all arriving in cars from god knows where and parking in a residents car park as all other car parks are locked and closed.
"It is ridiculous that people think the rules do not apply to them."
They added: "We are expecting warm weather this weekend too, what are we to do?
"We cant approach these people and say go away. The police may do as they are patrolling the village.
"We also have cameras in the village so number plates will be reported if there is no good reason to come here if you do not live here.
"It is really distressing many of the elderly visitors and needs to stop."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-04--Asda and Morrisons ease restrictions on what you can buy - full details

More supermarket chains have relaxed rules on the number of products customers can purchase .
Morrisons and Asda are the latest UK supermarkets to ease restrictions placed on the purchase of items during the coronavirus pandemic .
The move follows budget supermarket Aldi 's announcement earlier this week that they would be lifting restrictions on the number of items customers could buy in stores .
• What are the new rules , and why have they been changed ?
Previously , customers at Asda - including those shopping online - were restricted to buying a maximum of three units of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there were enough essential supplies for every customer .
Morrisons had similar limits on the amount of any one item that customers could buy .
However , Asda has now removed limits on chilled products , fruit and vegetables - meaning shoppers are less restricted in what they can buy .
Following suit , Morrisons says it has upped some limits on items from three per customer to four per customer .
In some cases , the supermarket has removed limits altogether in order to make it easier for customers to donate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Customers will be able to make donations straight after purchasing products in-store , as closed Morrisons cafes are now being used as donation drop-off points .
• What are the rules at other supermarkets ?
Restrictions remain in place at many other supermarkets , including Sainsbury 's , where customers are limited to purchasing three of any grocery item .
In the case of in-demand products , such as soap , UHT milk and toilet paper , customers are limited to the purchase of just two , to ensure there 's enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also limited to the purchase of three of the same item .
The most in-demand products at smaller stores may have a limit of just one per customer .
In addition to this , online shoppers ordering with Tesco are limited to a maximum of 80 products in total .

Morrisons and Asda are the latest UK supermarkets to ease restrictions placed on the purchase of items during the coronavirus pandemic.
The move follows budget supermarket Aldi's announcement earlier this week that they would be lifting restrictions on the number of items customers could buy in stores.
What are the new rules, and why have they been changed?
Previously, customers at Asda - including those shopping online - were restricted to buying a maximum of three units of any item. This was to ensure that there were enough essential supplies for every customer.
Morrisons had similar limits on the amount of any one item that customers could buy.
However, Asda has now removed limits on chilled products, fruit and vegetables - meaning shoppers are less restricted in what they can buy.
Following suit, Morrisons says it has upped some limits on items from three per customer to four per customer.
In some cases, the supermarket has removed limits altogether in order to make it easier for customers to donate products to food banks in need. Customers will be able to make donations straight after purchasing products in-store, as closed Morrisons cafes are now being used as donation drop-off points.
What are the rules at other supermarkets?
Restrictions remain in place at many other supermarkets, including Sainsbury's, where customers are limited to purchasing three of any grocery item.
In the case of in-demand products, such as soap, UHT milk and toilet paper, customers are limited to the purchase of just two, to ensure there's enough to go round.
At Tesco, customers are also limited to the purchase of three of the same item. The most in-demand products at smaller stores may have a limit of just one per customer.
In addition to this, online shoppers ordering with Tesco are limited to a maximum of 80 products in total.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-04-04--Kidderminster Holmwood Care Centre rated good in all areas by CQC

A CARE home in Kidderminster has been commended by inspectors for its strong bonds between residents and staff .
Holmwood Care Centre in Chaddesley Road was rated 'good ' in all areas by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection last month , after previously been graded 'requires improvement ' in March last year .
Inspectors said residents and relatives were positive about improvements made to provide care , which reflected people 's individual needs .
The new registered manager had been supported by the provider to enhance the decor of the home , which included plans for further improvements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tea room for residents to spend time with relatives and friends .
An inspection report describes `` strong bonds '' between residents and staff .
Carers were found to treat residents with respect and dignity and support them to make their own decisions .
Relatives said staff were kind and considerate and knew their family members well .
The inspectors found that residents did not have to wait long when they wanted assistance from staff , and said staffing had been increased to support additional activities for people to enjoy .
They described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live '' .
Home manager Denise Baker said : `` We ’ re all absolutely thrilled and delighted to be rated as good by CQC in all areas .
`` It goes to show how hard the team here work to make a difference to the lives of those not only in their care , but their families too .
`` This is fantastic news and just what we needed during this unprecedented time .
We plan on having a big party with our residents to celebrate .
`` Typically , we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know their good wishes are with us all.
” Holmwood Care Centre provides nursing care and dementia care as well permanent and respite stays to up to 60 younger and older people , some of whom have physical disabilities .

Holmwood Care Centre in Chaddesley Road was rated 'good' in all areas by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection last month, after previously been graded 'requires improvement' in March last year.
Inspectors said residents and relatives were positive about improvements made to provide care, which reflected people's individual needs.
The new registered manager had been supported by the provider to enhance the decor of the home, which included plans for further improvements such as the introduction of a vintage tea room for residents to spend time with relatives and friends.
An inspection report describes "strong bonds" between residents and staff. Carers were found to treat residents with respect and dignity and support them to make their own decisions.
Relatives said staff were kind and considerate and knew their family members well.
The inspectors found that residents did not have to wait long when they wanted assistance from staff, and said staffing had been increased to support additional activities for people to enjoy.
They described Holmwood as a "sociable place to live".
Home manager Denise Baker said: "We’re all absolutely thrilled and delighted to be rated as good by CQC in all areas.
"It goes to show how hard the team here work to make a difference to the lives of those not only in their care, but their families too.
"This is fantastic news and just what we needed during this unprecedented time. We plan on having a big party with our residents to celebrate.
"Typically, we would invite family and friends, but we know their good wishes are with us all.”
Holmwood Care Centre provides nursing care and dementia care as well permanent and respite stays to up to 60 younger and older people, some of whom have physical disabilities.