kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-05--Pregnant women warned not to take Covid-19 vaccine

Pregant women have been advised not to take the newly-approved Pfizer coronavirus vaccine because riskes to mums-to-be are still unknown .
The UK became the first in the world to clinically authorise the vaccine after British regulator , the HMRA , approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine rollout saying the jab had shown 95 % effectiveness .
The vaccine could as early as next week after the UK ordered 40 million doses - enough to vaccinate 20 million people .
But experts advising the government ahead of the national rollout have advised against pregnant women taking the vaccine preferring a `` precautionary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vaccination and Immunisation ( JCVI ) has stated elderly poeple in nursing homes and their carers will be top of the list for vaccination before other members of society but the committee have advised pregnant women not to get one .
They said : `` There are no data as yet on the safety of Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy , either from human or animal studies .
`` Given the lack of evidence , JCVI favours a precautionary approach , and does not currently advise Covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy .
`` Women should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccination if they may be pregnant or are planning a pregnancy within three months of the first dose . ''
Downing Street said there was an “ enormous amount of planning and preparation in place ” for the distribution of a vaccine .
“ The priority will be the most vulnerable groups and we take advice from the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation ( JCVI ) on which groups should get the vaccine , based on these factors and we keep it under review , ” the Prime Minister ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secured early access to over 360 million vaccine doses through the agreements that we have with several separate vaccine developers at various stages of the trials .
“ We have invested over £140 million into manufacturing any successful vaccine , so there is an enormous amount of planning and preparation in place across government to be able to quickly roll out the vaccine.
” Asked whether Boris Johnson would like everyone to be vaccinated , the spokesman said : “ We will take advice from the JCVI on who should get the vaccine @

The UK became the first in the world to clinically authorise the vaccine after British regulator, the HMRA, approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine rollout saying the jab had shown 95% effectiveness.
The vaccine could as early as next week after the UK ordered 40 million doses - enough to vaccinate 20 million people.
But experts advising the government ahead of the national rollout have advised against pregnant women taking the vaccine preferring a "precautionary approach".
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has stated elderly poeple in nursing homes and their carers will be top of the list for vaccination before other members of society but the committee have advised pregnant women not to get one.
They said: "There are no data as yet on the safety of Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy, either from human or animal studies.
"Given the lack of evidence, JCVI favours a precautionary approach, and does not currently advise Covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy.
"Women should be advised not to come forward for vaccination if they may be pregnant or are planning a pregnancy within three months of the first dose."
Downing Street said there was an “enormous amount of planning and preparation in place” for the distribution of a vaccine.
“The priority will be the most vulnerable groups and we take advice from the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on which groups should get the vaccine, based on these factors and we keep it under review,” the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said.
“We have secured early access to over 360 million vaccine doses through the agreements that we have with several separate vaccine developers at various stages of the trials.
“We have invested over £140 million into manufacturing any successful vaccine, so there is an enormous amount of planning and preparation in place across government to be able to quickly roll out the vaccine.”
Asked whether Boris Johnson would like everyone to be vaccinated, the spokesman said: “We will take advice from the JCVI on who should get the vaccine.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-05--Netflix and BBC inspire the most popular baby names of 2020

In a year where people have been watching more TV than usual it seems popular shows on Netflix and the BBC have inspired the most popular names of 2020 .
As the year draws to a close BabyCentre have announced the top 100 names for boys and girls with thousands of parents sending their children ’ s names to the website .
Olivia , a name that has held top spot for the past four years has been replaced by Sophia while Muhammad remains the most popular name for boys .
It ’ s clear parents have been inspired by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during two national lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Tiger has seen a rise in popularity this year inspired by Netflix hit , Tiger King , unsurprisingly for fans of the show , there has also been a drop in how popularity for the names Joe and Carol , the feuding duo from the show .
BBC comedy Normal People , based on the book by Sally Rooney , has gained more fans this year and with it the name Connell made it into the top 100 boys names for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series I May Destroy You , Arabella , has inspired parents this year climbing 30 places to number 57 .
The Last Dance was one of the biggest TV hits of 2020 .
The Netflix documentary followed NBA legend Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls teammates , with particular focus on his final season with the Bulls .
The miniseries may have inspired on of the biggest climbers in the boys names chart this year , climbing 28 places to 54 .
Here is a list of the top 20 names for boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 can be found here .
Here is a list of the top 20 names for girls , a full list of the top 100 can be found here .
It 's bad news for Kirstys or Jordans who top the list of endagered girls names .
Shauna and Shannon have also seen a drop in popularity .
For the boys , it seems Mitchells and Kierans could be on their way out as they top the list of the most endangered names for boys .
Fewer parents are opting for Ross , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , UK Managing Editor for BabyCentre , said : `` A global pandemic has had us looking for ways to find optimism , reflected in a rise in positive and heroic names .
`` TV really showed its impact when the name Connell made an appearance for the first time after the Normal People hero , played by Paul Mescal , dominated TV chat , along with his chain .
`` And with staying in forcibly becoming the new going out we ’ ve all been turning to social channels to keep us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the increasing influence that Insta stars are having on us .
`` With tech acting as a lifeline for work , staying in touch with our loved ones and keeping us entertained it remains to be seen whether Zoom , Nintendo or Tik Tok will appear in next year ’ s list ! ''

As the year draws to a close BabyCentre have announced the top 100 names for boys and girls with thousands of parents sending their children’s names to the website.
Olivia, a name that has held top spot for the past four years has been replaced by Sophia while Muhammad remains the most popular name for boys.
It’s clear parents have been inspired by their favourite characters having watched more TV during two national lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tiger has seen a rise in popularity this year inspired by Netflix hit, Tiger King, unsurprisingly for fans of the show, there has also been a drop in how popularity for the names Joe and Carol, the feuding duo from the show.
BBC comedy Normal People, based on the book by Sally Rooney, has gained more fans this year and with it the name Connell made it into the top 100 boys names for the first time.
Heroin of highly-rated HBO and BBC series I May Destroy You, Arabella, has inspired parents this year climbing 30 places to number 57.
The Last Dance was one of the biggest TV hits of 2020. The Netflix documentary followed NBA legend Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls teammates, with particular focus on his final season with the Bulls.
The miniseries may have inspired on of the biggest climbers in the boys names chart this year, climbing 28 places to 54.
Most popular names for boys
Top 10 boys names according to BabyCentre. Picture: Canva
Here is a list of the top 20 names for boys, a full list of the top 100 can be found here.
1. Muhammad
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. Arthur
5. Leo
6. Freddie
7. George
8. Theo
9. Charlie
10. Jack
11. Harry
12. Oscar
13. Ethan
14. Archie
15. Finley
16. Alfie
17. Joshua
18. Jacob
19. Thomas
20. Isaac
Most popular names for girls
Top 10 girls names according to BabyCentre. Picture: Canva
Here is a list of the top 20 names for girls, a full list of the top 100 can be found here.
1. Sophia
2. Olivia
3. Amelia
4. Lily
5. Isla
6. Ava
7. Mia
8. Aria
9. Freya
10. Isabella
11. Ella
12. Ivy
13. Emily
14. Grace
15. Isabelle
16. Rosie
17. Poppy
18. Evie
19. Charlotte
20. Hannah
Most endagered names
It's bad news for Kirstys or Jordans who top the list of endagered girls names. Shauna and Shannon have also seen a drop in popularity.
For the boys, it seems Mitchells and Kierans could be on their way out as they top the list of the most endangered names for boys. Fewer parents are opting for Ross, Brandon and Craig too.
Sarah Redshaw, UK Managing Editor for BabyCentre, said: "A global pandemic has had us looking for ways to find optimism, reflected in a rise in positive and heroic names.
"TV really showed its impact when the name Connell made an appearance for the first time after the Normal People hero, played by Paul Mescal, dominated TV chat, along with his chain.
"And with staying in forcibly becoming the new going out we’ve all been turning to social channels to keep us feeling part of a community, reflected in the increasing influence that Insta stars are having on us.
"With tech acting as a lifeline for work, staying in touch with our loved ones and keeping us entertained it remains to be seen whether Zoom, Nintendo or Tik Tok will appear in next year’s list!"


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-06--Wyre Forest Labour backs campaign against Kidderminster energy park plan

THE Wyre Forest Labour group have thrown their support behind a cross-party campaign against plans for a new incinerator in Kidderminster .
A number of party members previously voiced their opposition to the proposed new Energy and Resource Park on Stourport Road in a personal capacity , but Labour ’ s Campaign Committee have now agreed to back the protesters .
Power Generation Midlands ( PGM ) , the company set up to run the £30 million project , wants to develop an energy centre , using non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste to generate energy , and a plastics recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a material that can then be recycled into new products , on land next to the Liberty Aluminium foundry .
PGM says the park will generate low carbon energy and recover plastic waste that would otherwise end up in landfill , but campaign group Wyre Forest Against Incineration ( WFAI ) says it would make Wyre Forest the `` Midlands epicentre of a polluting waste industry '' , drawing in waste and plastics for processing in the district from miles around .
Now , the local Labour group say they are `` deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air quality issues , which they `` do n't want to see made worse . ''
Wyre Forest Labour ’ s Stephen Brown said “ It ’ s no secret that some Labour members have been involved in this campaign , so it ’ s a natural progression to get the Labour Party backing it .
I ’ m pleased about this .
`` We ’ ve let the campaigners know that they have our support and they really welcomed it .
`` The existing campaign group has done a great job highlighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emissions to public health and from increased traffic flow in the District .
I made a detailed objection myself to these proposals . ''
• Campaign group set up to fight plans for Kidderminster energy park Wyre Forest Against Incineration , campaign organiser Doug Hines , said : `` We have widely publicised the environmental and health issues of this facility .
`` It 's great to have Wyre Forest Labour Party behind us and giving the campaign even greater strength . ''
Damian Courtney , of ( PGM ) , said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while also providing the foundry next door with a stable supply of energy that could enable them to expand their operations , creating another 100 jobs .
He said : “ The Energy and Resource Park will take non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste from businesses in the local area .
We are already talking to local suppliers who currently send their waste to landfill that are interested in sending it to us .
`` When waste arrives at the Energy and Resource Park it will already have had recyclable materials removed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take waste where the only other realistic option is landfill , creating a low carbon energy rather than it just being buried in the ground , which will significantly reduce overall carbon emissions .
“ The plastics recovery plant will take plastic waste , such as plastic bags , film and containers , that would otherwise end up in landfill or exported overseas .
The process doesn ’ t burn the plastic , it ’ s broken down into granules that can then be used to make new products like garden furniture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being re-used not disposed of . ''
He added : `` Emissions data is monitored continually with safety controls designed to shut the plant down if it exceeds allowed levels .
We have committed to posting live emissions data on our website which local people will be able to see at any time .
“ The Energy and Resource Park will generate low numbers of HGV movements , even during peak hours which will make no noticeable difference to traffic on local roads . ''

A number of party members previously voiced their opposition to the proposed new Energy and Resource Park on Stourport Road in a personal capacity, but Labour’s Campaign Committee have now agreed to back the protesters.
Power Generation Midlands (PGM), the company set up to run the £30 million project, wants to develop an energy centre, using non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste to generate energy, and a plastics recovery plant, to turn plastic waste into a material that can then be recycled into new products, on land next to the Liberty Aluminium foundry.
PGM says the park will generate low carbon energy and recover plastic waste that would otherwise end up in landfill, but campaign group Wyre Forest Against Incineration (WFAI) says it would make Wyre Forest the "Midlands epicentre of a polluting waste industry", drawing in waste and plastics for processing in the district from miles around.
Now, the local Labour group say they are "deeply concerned" about potential health risks and air quality issues, which they "don't want to see made worse."
Wyre Forest Labour’s Stephen Brown said “It’s no secret that some Labour members have been involved in this campaign, so it’s a natural progression to get the Labour Party backing it. I’m pleased about this. "We’ve let the campaigners know that they have our support and they really welcomed it.
"The existing campaign group has done a great job highlighting the dangers from this incinerator’s emissions to public health and from increased traffic flow in the District. I made a detailed objection myself to these proposals."
Wyre Forest Against Incineration, campaign organiser Doug Hines, said: "We have widely publicised the environmental and health issues of this facility.
"It's great to have Wyre Forest Labour Party behind us and giving the campaign even greater strength."
Damian Courtney, of (PGM), said the development would create at least 21 jobs, while also providing the foundry next door with a stable supply of energy that could enable them to expand their operations, creating another 100 jobs.
He said: “The Energy and Resource Park will take non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste from businesses in the local area. We are already talking to local suppliers who currently send their waste to landfill that are interested in sending it to us.
"When waste arrives at the Energy and Resource Park it will already have had recyclable materials removed. In line with government policy, it will take waste where the only other realistic option is landfill, creating a low carbon energy rather than it just being buried in the ground, which will significantly reduce overall carbon emissions.
“The plastics recovery plant will take plastic waste, such as plastic bags, film and containers, that would otherwise end up in landfill or exported overseas. The process doesn’t burn the plastic, it’s broken down into granules that can then be used to make new products like garden furniture and decking, so it’s being re-used not disposed of."
He added: "Emissions data is monitored continually with safety controls designed to shut the plant down if it exceeds allowed levels. We have committed to posting live emissions data on our website which local people will be able to see at any time.
“The Energy and Resource Park will generate low numbers of HGV movements, even during peak hours which will make no noticeable difference to traffic on local roads."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-06--Covid crisis: Average debts in Worcestershire rise to £14,000

YOUNG people across Worcestershire who are building up big debts during Covid are the least likely to seek help .
That ’ s the warning from a poverty charity that is appealing to people : “ Don ’ t wait to seek debt help.
” Research by Christians Against Poverty ( CAP ) shows that 60 % of their clients waited over a year to seek help – and by that time many had run up immense debts .
In fact the average household they were helping had run up debts of more than £14,000 .
On average it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they owed .
CAP fears people aged 18-25 are particularly slow to ask for help .
Just 7 % of their clients are in that age group .
That ’ s despite the fact that young people are known to have been badly hit by growing unemployment from Covid .
Now CAP have launched a major West Midlands campaign to alert people to the need to act before its too late .
Helen Webb , CAP ’ s National External Partnerships Manager , said : “ We know many people are experiencing debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debts are growing .
“ Getting help as early as possible can make a big difference .
We want everyone to know that our service is here and completely free of charge .
“ We don ’ t want anyone going into the winter and towards Christmas worrying about how they ’ ll manage.
” Steven ’ s story – ‘ It was really dark , I felt like giving up.
’ Steven , from the West Midlands , was made redundant from his retail job due to the pandemic and then his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It made me feel really low and added a lot of pressure on my shoulders .
It was a really dark time .
I felt like giving up.
” He called CAP before things got any worse : “ Making the first call was the hardest thing I ’ ve had to do this year but once I started talking to CAP I realised they were a friendly bunch of people who genuinely cared about me .
“ Now CAP ’ s involved I can concentrate on rebuilding my life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopeful again and I feel like I can breathe.
” “ Right now , many people who have worked hard are losing their jobs through no fault of their own .
I urge them to ring CAP , get help and rebuild their lives.
” • If you are struggling with debt and need help , contact CAP on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org .

That’s the warning from a poverty charity that is appealing to people: “Don’t wait to seek debt help.”
Research by Christians Against Poverty (CAP) shows that 60% of their clients waited over a year to seek help – and by that time many had run up immense debts.
In fact the average household they were helping had run up debts of more than £14,000.
On average it would take people 16 YEARS to repay what they owed.
CAP fears people aged 18-25 are particularly slow to ask for help. Just 7% of their clients are in that age group.
That’s despite the fact that young people are known to have been badly hit by growing unemployment from Covid.
Now CAP have launched a major West Midlands campaign to alert people to the need to act before its too late.
Helen Webb, CAP’s National External Partnerships Manager, said: “We know many people are experiencing debt for the first time and for others debts are growing.
“Getting help as early as possible can make a big difference. We want everyone to know that our service is here and completely free of charge.
“We don’t want anyone going into the winter and towards Christmas worrying about how they’ll manage.”
Steven’s story – ‘It was really dark, I felt like giving up.’
Steven, from the West Midlands, was made redundant from his retail job due to the pandemic and then his debts began to spiral out of control.
“It made me feel really low and added a lot of pressure on my shoulders. It was a really dark time. I felt like giving up.”
He called CAP before things got any worse: “Making the first call was the hardest thing I’ve had to do this year but once I started talking to CAP I realised they were a friendly bunch of people who genuinely cared about me.
“Now CAP’s involved I can concentrate on rebuilding my life and getting a new job. I feel hopeful again and I feel like I can breathe.”
“Right now, many people who have worked hard are losing their jobs through no fault of their own. I urge them to ring CAP, get help and rebuild their lives.”
• If you are struggling with debt and need help, contact CAP on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-06--Drake and Ed Sheeran top Spotify's 2020 UK streaming charts

Canadian rapper Drake topped the Spotify 's UK 2020 streaming list this year as the streaming giant released its most popular artists , songs and albums of the year .
Drake beat off competition from Juice WRLD to be crowned the most streamed artist in the UK , with Eminem third , Ed Sheeran fourth and The Weeknd fifth .
Shape Of You singer Sheeran was the most popular British artist in the UK , ahead of Stormzy , Dua Lipa , Lewis Capaldi and Harry Styles .
When it came to the most streamed songs , UK listeners played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than any other in 2020 , with SAINt JHN ’ s Roses as remixed by Imanbek in second .
Rockstar , by rappers DaBaby and Roddy Ricch , was third , while the latter ’ s The Box was fourth .
Completing the top five most streamed songs in the UK was Dance Monkey by Tones And I .
The data comes as people took to social media to share their most streamed artists of 2020 as Spotify released 'Wrapped ' which shows users their streaming stats for the year .
Spotify also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent was most streamed in the UK , ahead of Styles ’ Fine Line in second , Pop Smoke ’ s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon in third and The Weeknd ’ s After Hours in fourth .
Lipa completed the top five with Future Nostalgia .
The Joe Rogan Experience took the number one slot for most popular podcast of the year in the UK .
Globally , with more than 8.3 billion streams this year , the most streamed artist on Spotify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who beat Drake into second position .
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvn was third , Juice WRLD fourth and The Weeknd fifth .
Bad Bunny ’ s YHLQMDLG was the most streamed album with over 3.3 billion streams , with Styles and Lipa making the top five .
Blinding Lights was the most streamed track by Spotify ’ s 320 million users , the company said , with almost 1.6 billion streams .
Dance Monkey was second , The Box third , Roses fourth and Don ’ t Start Now fifth .

Drake beat off competition from Juice WRLD to be crowned the most streamed artist in the UK, with Eminem third, Ed Sheeran fourth and The Weeknd fifth.
Shape Of You singer Sheeran was the most popular British artist in the UK, ahead of Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Lewis Capaldi and Harry Styles.
When it came to the most streamed songs, UK listeners played The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights more than any other in 2020, with SAINt JHN’s Roses as remixed by Imanbek in second.
Rockstar, by rappers DaBaby and Roddy Ricch, was third, while the latter’s The Box was fourth.
Completing the top five most streamed songs in the UK was Dance Monkey by Tones And I.
The data comes as people took to social media to share their most streamed artists of 2020 as Spotify released 'Wrapped' which shows users their streaming stats for the year.
me who thinks their taste is unique:
spotify telling me pop is my most listened to genre:
also me:#SpotifyWrapped pic.twitter.com/g4GHYcL6eQ — chels ☆ (@icedsupern0va) December 2, 2020
WOW, thank you @Spotify this year got much better cus of you 💜#SpotifyWrapped pic.twitter.com/w1iHRoBYFG — Рина (@rina_ym11) December 2, 2020
Overall, 2020 was a rough year but full of @LewisCapaldi to get me through it. But I just want to know what the hell happened on 30th January #SpotifyWrapped pic.twitter.com/l2iXERhDj3 — Danielle 🌙✨ (@DanC887) December 2, 2020
Spotify also released data for albums. Capaldi’s Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent was most streamed in the UK, ahead of Styles’ Fine Line in second, Pop Smoke’s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon in third and The Weeknd’s After Hours in fourth.
Lipa completed the top five with Future Nostalgia. The Joe Rogan Experience took the number one slot for most popular podcast of the year in the UK.
Globally, with more than 8.3 billion streams this year, the most streamed artist on Spotify was Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, who beat Drake into second position.
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvn was third, Juice WRLD fourth and The Weeknd fifth.
Bad Bunny’s YHLQMDLG was the most streamed album with over 3.3 billion streams, with Styles and Lipa making the top five.
Blinding Lights was the most streamed track by Spotify’s 320 million users, the company said, with almost 1.6 billion streams. Dance Monkey was second, The Box third, Roses fourth and Don’t Start Now fifth.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-06--PayPal users urged to act fast to avoid additional charges

Anybody with a PayPal account has been urged to act now to avoid having to pay additional charges .
Changes are being made to the PayPal user agreement which could see users charged £12 per year if their account has been inactive for 12 consecutive months .
You will be classed as inactive if you haven ’ t logged onto your account for the past year as PayPal introduce the annual charge from December 16 .
Updating your details before December 15 will stop the charges .
MoneySavingExpert.com warned in October that changes were being made the company ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If your account has been inactive for over 12 months , the fee you 're charged will be the lesser of £12 or your entire PayPal balance .
“ If you do n't have any money in your PayPal account , or your balance is negative , PayPal says you wo n't be charged a fee , even if you have a credit or debit card linked to the account .
“ You can avoid being charged by logging into your PayPal account ( or making a transaction ) on or before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is introduced on 16 December 2020.
” You avoid the additional charges by either closing your account for good or ensuring your balance is at zero .
MoneySavingExpert.com also warns users to keep track of their emails .
“ PayPal says it has no plans to close inactive accounts which do n't have balances .
“ It will also warn inactive customers that they could need to pay a fee , by sending them notifications 60 days , 30 days and then seven days before the fee is set to be charged .
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Changes are being made to the PayPal user agreement which could see users charged £12 per year if their account has been inactive for 12 consecutive months.
You will be classed as inactive if you haven’t logged onto your account for the past year as PayPal introduce the annual charge from December 16.
Updating your details before December 15 will stop the charges.
MoneySavingExpert.com warned in October that changes were being made the company’s user agreement.
The website said: “If your account has been inactive for over 12 months, the fee you're charged will be the lesser of £12 or your entire PayPal balance.
“If you don't have any money in your PayPal account, or your balance is negative, PayPal says you won't be charged a fee, even if you have a credit or debit card linked to the account.
“You can avoid being charged by logging into your PayPal account (or making a transaction) on or before 15 December 2020, before the fee is introduced on 16 December 2020.”
You avoid the additional charges by either closing your account for good or ensuring your balance is at zero.
MoneySavingExpert.com also warns users to keep track of their emails.
“PayPal says it has no plans to close inactive accounts which don't have balances.
“It will also warn inactive customers that they could need to pay a fee, by sending them notifications 60 days, 30 days and then seven days before the fee is set to be charged.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-06--Plea for help for Worcestershire's struggling entertainment businesses

THE BRIGHT lights of Birmingham are calling this Christmas as the city makes a big push to attract visitors from across Worcestershire – online or in person .
But with it comes a plea that tourism and hospitality businesses across the West Midlands need targeted government support and that the next few weeks are critical for survival .
The second city is putting on a mix of virtual and physical events as part of its # ChristmasinBham campaign to entertain people from home , as well as in person .
From a virtual pub quiz hosted by Selfridges to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Birmingham ’ s biggest and best attractions say they are preparing to put on a big show .
• Birmingham Hippodrome and Qdos Entertainment producing Robin Hood pantomime from January 15-31 at the Alexandra Theatre , starring Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood .
• Birmingham Ormiston Academy has made an exclusive recording of The Snow Queen available to watch now .
• The NEC will host the The Luna Drive-In Winter Cinema , with classics such as Love Actually , Home Alone , It ’ s A Wonderful Life , The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comfort of their own car .
• Michelin-starred Peel ’ s Restaurant in Solihull is offering deliveries of special meals on Christmas Eve and New Year ’ s Eve .
• South American rodizio bar and grill Fazenda is offering an ‘ at home ’ service .
• Birmingham Museums Trust has created The Virtual Christmas Gifts Market , enabling independent stores to showcase their wares .
• In the Bullring Selfridges are hosting virtual and physcial .
Visitors can go online to enjoy The Queen ’ s Head Pub Quiz and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-store events include a Breakfast with Santa , tutorial for personalising gifts , and a Santa reindeer hunt .
Becky Frall , Head of Visitor Attraction at the West Midlands Growth Company , said : “ It has been a tough year for many of us and we all need some festive fun to cheer ourselves up over the winter months .
Councillor Patrick Harley , from the West Midlands Board for Tourism , said : “ Our tourism and hospitality businesses need targeted support that recognises the challenges Tier 3 restrictions will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period that is critical to the bottom-line of this sector .
“ As Christmas approaches , we ’ re also taking the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful community spirit of the West Midlands .
The array of festive offerings in the West Midlands , despite the challenges , is truly inspirational.
” To find out more , go to visitbirmingham.com/christmas .

But with it comes a plea that tourism and hospitality businesses across the West Midlands need targeted government support and that the next few weeks are critical for survival.
The second city is putting on a mix of virtual and physical events as part of its #ChristmasinBham campaign to entertain people from home, as well as in person.
From a virtual pub quiz hosted by Selfridges to a Michelin-starred festive feast delivered to your door, Birmingham’s biggest and best attractions say they are preparing to put on a big show.
Highlights include:
• Birmingham Hippodrome and Qdos Entertainment producing Robin Hood pantomime from January 15-31 at the Alexandra Theatre, starring Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood.
• Birmingham Ormiston Academy has made an exclusive recording of The Snow Queen available to watch now.
• Birmingham Hippodrome hosting Van Gough Alive art exhibition until January.
• The NEC will host the The Luna Drive-In Winter Cinema, with classics such as Love Actually, Home Alone, It’s A Wonderful Life, The Holiday, Elf and Frozen 2 from the comfort of their own car.
• Michelin-starred Peel’s Restaurant in Solihull is offering deliveries of special meals on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• South American rodizio bar and grill Fazenda is offering an ‘at home’ service.
• Birmingham Museums Trust has created The Virtual Christmas Gifts Market, enabling independent stores to showcase their wares.
• In the Bullring Selfridges are hosting virtual and physcial. Visitors can go online to enjoy The Queen’s Head Pub Quiz and a number of crafty workshops, while in-store events include a Breakfast with Santa, tutorial for personalising gifts, and a Santa reindeer hunt.
Becky Frall, Head of Visitor Attraction at the West Midlands Growth Company, said:
“It has been a tough year for many of us and we all need some festive fun to cheer ourselves up over the winter months.
Councillor Patrick Harley, from the West Midlands Board for Tourism, said:
“Our tourism and hospitality businesses need targeted support that recognises the challenges Tier 3 restrictions will create over the festive season - a period that is critical to the bottom-line of this sector.
“As Christmas approaches, we’re also taking the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful community spirit of the West Midlands. The array of festive offerings in the West Midlands, despite the challenges, is truly inspirational.”
To find out more, go to visitbirmingham.com/christmas.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--'Unduly lenient' sentence of Kidderminster child rapist to be reviewed

THE sentence of a convicted Kidderminster paedophile is to be reviewed after the Attorney General deemed it 'unduly lenient . '
Callum Haycock , who avoided prison after being found guilty of raping a five year old girl , will be back before the courts on Friday 11 December for his hearing .
A spokesman for The Attorney General 's Office said : `` The Solicitor General has referred the sentence of Callum Haycock to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence ( ULS ) scheme as he considers the sentence to be too low .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether to increase his sentence .
`` The hearing is listed for Friday 11 December at the Court of Appeal .
Haycock , 21 , was sentenced to a three-year community order and 35 days ’ rehabilitation requirement at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday , October 1 .
He was also fined £200 and ordered to pay £2,500 to the victim after being found guilty of a charge of raping a child under 13 , as well as being put on the Sexual Offenders ’ Register for five years .
There were calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imprisoned and multiple applications to review the sentence sent to the Attorney General on top of the mum of the victim appealing the sentencing to the High Court in London .
The girl ’ s mother is devastated Haycock was not handed a jail term for the incident .
She said : “ I ran out of the court and slammed the door behind me , as I walked out of the court I just shouted ‘ it ’ s a joke ’ .
I see no justice for my daughter in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she has found consolation in the courage of her daughter , who testified at the trial .
She added : “ She ’ s been incredibly brave , she gave evidence at the trial and everything .
I ’ m immensely proud of her .
She ’ s one of the bravest little girls I ’ ve ever met.
” When the results of the trial were released , the sentence was met with outrage from the public .
Belinda Hudson said : “ Nobody of any age should go through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just sick and the punishment he got , what a joke .
That poor little girl has a lifetime of living with what happened .
Where is her justice in that ?
Sick just sick.
” Claire Wright said : “ Disgusting absolutely shocking .
Rape victims never get justice .
Karma will get the bloke .
”

Callum Haycock, who avoided prison after being found guilty of raping a five year old girl, will be back before the courts on Friday 11 December for his hearing.
A spokesman for The Attorney General's Office said: "The Solicitor General has referred the sentence of Callum Haycock to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme as he considers the sentence to be too low.
"It is now for the court to decide whether to increase his sentence.
"The hearing is listed for Friday 11 December at the Court of Appeal.
Haycock, 21, was sentenced to a three-year community order and 35 days’ rehabilitation requirement at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday, October 1.
He was also fined £200 and ordered to pay £2,500 to the victim after being found guilty of a charge of raping a child under 13, as well as being put on the Sexual Offenders’ Register for five years.
There were calls to sign a petition to get him imprisoned and multiple applications to review the sentence sent to the Attorney General on top of the mum of the victim appealing the sentencing to the High Court in London.
The girl’s mother is devastated Haycock was not handed a jail term for the incident.
She said: “I ran out of the court and slammed the door behind me, as I walked out of the court I just shouted ‘it’s a joke’. I see no justice for my daughter in this.
The heartbroken mother, however, said she has found consolation in the courage of her daughter, who testified at the trial.
She added: “She’s been incredibly brave, she gave evidence at the trial and everything. I’m immensely proud of her. She’s one of the bravest little girls I’ve ever met.”
When the results of the trial were released, the sentence was met with outrage from the public.
Belinda Hudson said: “Nobody of any age should go through this but a five year old? It’s just sick and the punishment he got, what a joke. That poor little girl has a lifetime of living with what happened. Where is her justice in that? Sick just sick.”
Claire Wright said: “Disgusting absolutely shocking. Rape victims never get justice. Karma will get the bloke.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--5,000 people miss out on HIV tests in Worcestershire

Opportunities to screen for HIV are being missed in Worcestershire with more than 5,000 people not offered or declining a test at sexual health clinics .
A new report from the HIV Commission highlights that more than half a million people across England missed out on a test in 2019 .
It wants everyone who undertakes a blood test in the NHS to be offered HIV screening .
Public Health England figures show 10,355 people had the opportunity to be tested for HIV at specialist sexual health clinics in Worcestershire in 2019 – but 5,303 were not .
This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 52.1 % in 2018 to 48.8 % last year .
Across England , there were over half a million ( 538,016 ) missed opportunities to test people during this period – with almost half of those not offered a test , and the rest declining .
There is still no cure for the human immunodeficiency virus , which damages the body 's immune system and weakens its ability to fight off other infections and illnesses .
This can lead to a person getting AIDS , acquired immune deficiency syndrome , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur after your immune system has been damaged by HIV .
The HIV Commission 's report , released in time for World Aids Day on December 1 , said screening all blood for HIV , regardless of a patient 's gender , ethnicity or sexuality , could help eliminate new cases by 2030 .
It said that it is vital testing becomes standard practice when registering for a GP , at cervical screenings , in pharmacies and in accident and emergency departments .
Dame Inga Beale , chairwoman of the commission , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England by 2030 isn ’ t a pipedream or social media-friendly date plucked from the air – it ’ s 100 % achievable .
“ Our vision for 2030 is a realistic one .
It will require a significant increase in funding to enable the much-needed step change in HIV testing across our healthcare systems , but will save our NHS money in the long run . ''
The charity coalition , which includes the Terrence Higgins Trust , National AIDS Trust and Elton John AIDS Foundation , said an estimated 5,900 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – which increases their risk of passing on the virus without knowing .
It is passed from person to person through body fluids such as semen or blood , and is most commonly caught by having unprotected sex .
The PHE figures also showed the rate of new HIV diagnoses in Worcestershire was five cases per 100,000 people aged 15 and over .
This was below the average across the country , of eight per 100,000 .
Sir Elton said : “ One thing we ’ ve learned this year is the importance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the core of ending new cases of HIV in England .
“ Making HIV testing available and normalised throughout the health service not only means people can be treated but by testing becoming routine , this removes some of the stigma that ’ s holding us back . ''
Speaking in the House of Commons , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said tackling the coronavirus pandemic must not get in the way of ending new HIV transmissions across all groups in England by 2030 .
He said : `` It is absolutely critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we can ’ t let one virus undo the progress that we ’ re making in fighting another.
” A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman added that the HIV Commission 's report will help develop the Government 's new Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy , and upcoming HIV Action Plan .

A new report from the HIV Commission highlights that more than half a million people across England missed out on a test in 2019. It wants everyone who undertakes a blood test in the NHS to be offered HIV screening.
Public Health England figures show 10,355 people had the opportunity to be tested for HIV at specialist sexual health clinics in Worcestershire in 2019 – but 5,303 were not.
This means the rate of patients getting tested fell from 52.1% in 2018 to 48.8% last year.
Across England, there were over half a million (538,016) missed opportunities to test people during this period – with almost half of those not offered a test, and the rest declining.
There is still no cure for the human immunodeficiency virus, which damages the body's immune system and weakens its ability to fight off other infections and illnesses.
This can lead to a person getting AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, which is a collection of potentially life-threatening illnesses which occur after your immune system has been damaged by HIV.
The HIV Commission's report, released in time for World Aids Day on December 1, said screening all blood for HIV, regardless of a patient's gender, ethnicity or sexuality, could help eliminate new cases by 2030.
It said that it is vital testing becomes standard practice when registering for a GP, at cervical screenings, in pharmacies and in accident and emergency departments.
Dame Inga Beale, chairwoman of the commission, said: “Zero new HIV cases in England by 2030 isn’t a pipedream or social media-friendly date plucked from the air – it’s 100% achievable.
“Our vision for 2030 is a realistic one. It will require a significant increase in funding to enable the much-needed step change in HIV testing across our healthcare systems, but will save our NHS money in the long run."
The charity coalition, which includes the Terrence Higgins Trust, National AIDS Trust and Elton John AIDS Foundation, said an estimated 5,900 people in England are living with undiagnosed HIV – which increases their risk of passing on the virus without knowing.
It is passed from person to person through body fluids such as semen or blood, and is most commonly caught by having unprotected sex.
The PHE figures also showed the rate of new HIV diagnoses in Worcestershire was five cases per 100,000 people aged 15 and over.
This was below the average across the country, of eight per 100,000.
Sir Elton said: “One thing we’ve learned this year is the importance of testing and testing for HIV is at the core of ending new cases of HIV in England.
“Making HIV testing available and normalised throughout the health service not only means people can be treated but by testing becoming routine, this removes some of the stigma that’s holding us back."
Speaking in the House of Commons, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said tackling the coronavirus pandemic must not get in the way of ending new HIV transmissions across all groups in England by 2030.
He said: "It is absolutely critical that we don’t let up because we can’t let one virus undo the progress that we’re making in fighting another.”
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman added that the HIV Commission's report will help develop the Government's new Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy, and upcoming HIV Action Plan.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--Local football: teams bow out in the Buildbase FA Vase

BOTH Bewdley Town and Dudley Sports bowed out of this season 's Buildbase FA Vase after missing out on a place in the Third Round Proper .
Dudley Sports were desperately unlucky after losing out to higher ranked Coventry Sphinx in a penalty shoot-out while Bewdley were beaten 3-1 by Nottingham based side Radford .
Sports had already created club history by reaching the second round after pulling off a fabulous result by beating former Vase winners Rugby .
But having to play their home tie behind closed doors at Hillcrest Avenue did n't help the Brierley Hill side against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Midland Alliance Premier Division .
Sphinx struck first when Joe Smith set up the chance for Ryan Harkin to lob home beyond the reach of Sports goalkeeper Declan Haire just after the half hour mark .
Sports struck back to level before the break through Nicky Turton , but no further goals ensured the game went to a penalty shoot-out where Sphinx prevailed 3-2 .
Bewdley will be kicking themselves after their Vase crusade came to a halt in Nottingham .
Hosts Radford are currently sitting second from bottom in the East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Bewdley would progress .
In a drab first half , Bewdley squandered the best chance when Simon Rudd headed a clear opening the wrong side of the post .
Radford went in front on 55 minutes when Calum Law produced a looping back header which evaded the reach of Bewdley goalkeeper Joe Sideway after his side failed to clear from a corner .
Radford increased their lead on 75 minutes when Joseph McLaughlan headed home from another corner .
Bewdley pushed forward in an attempt to repair the damage only to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulted with Callum Smith converting a third Radford goal on 86 minutes .
Some late sustained pressure by Bewdley proved to no avail as Radford duly progressed .
It leaves Bridgnorth as the only West Midland League side left in the competition by virtue of the fact their trip to Midland Alliance Premier side Walsall Wood was called off owing to a waterlogged pitch .
Clubs must now wait until December 19 to see if their league campaign can resume in the wake of Covid 19 restrictions .

Dudley Sports were desperately unlucky after losing out to higher ranked Coventry Sphinx in a penalty shoot-out while Bewdley were beaten 3-1 by Nottingham based side Radford.
Sports had already created club history by reaching the second round after pulling off a fabulous result by beating former Vase winners Rugby.
But having to play their home tie behind closed doors at Hillcrest Avenue didn't help the Brierley Hill side against a Sphinx side currently sitting mid-table in the Midland Alliance Premier Division.
Sphinx struck first when Joe Smith set up the chance for Ryan Harkin to lob home beyond the reach of Sports goalkeeper Declan Haire just after the half hour mark.
Sports struck back to level before the break through Nicky Turton, but no further goals ensured the game went to a penalty shoot-out where Sphinx prevailed 3-2.
Bewdley will be kicking themselves after their Vase crusade came to a halt in Nottingham.
Hosts Radford are currently sitting second from bottom in the East Midlands Counties League and hopes were high that Bewdley would progress.
In a drab first half, Bewdley squandered the best chance when Simon Rudd headed a clear opening the wrong side of the post.
Radford went in front on 55 minutes when Calum Law produced a looping back header which evaded the reach of Bewdley goalkeeper Joe Sideway after his side failed to clear from a corner.
Radford increased their lead on 75 minutes when Joseph McLaughlan headed home from another corner.
Bewdley pushed forward in an attempt to repair the damage only to get themselves caught out on the break which resulted with Callum Smith converting a third Radford goal on 86 minutes.
Bewdley instantly pulled a goal back when Luke Morris swept home Matt Kerby's cross on 86 minutes.
Some late sustained pressure by Bewdley proved to no avail as Radford duly progressed.
It leaves Bridgnorth as the only West Midland League side left in the competition by virtue of the fact their trip to Midland Alliance Premier side Walsall Wood was called off owing to a waterlogged pitch.
Clubs must now wait until December 19 to see if their league campaign can resume in the wake of Covid 19 restrictions.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--Top shots from our camera club

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--This is the Covid-19 vaccine card you will need to carry

People who receive the coronavirus vaccine will be given a card to show others they have had the vaccine and remind them to get the second dose .
A picture of the card has been released by the government as the UK prepares for the national rollout from tomorrow .
The card is light blue and white and features the NHS logo with people who receive the vaccine being asked to keep the card in their purse or wallet .
It will provide details of when and were the vaccine was given .
The cards have been revealed as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the weekend and the first vaccinations will start from Tuesday , December 8 .
A card will be given to patients following a vaccination ( Gareth Fuller/PA ) The first vaccine to be clinically approved by British regulators will require two separate jabs spaced 21 days apart .
Vaccinations will start being administered from Tuesday with people over the age of 80 , care home workers and frontline NHS staff who are at higher risk first in line .
The UK has ordered enough doses to vaccinate 20 million people and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning 400,000 people will be vaccinated .
Public Health England and the NHS in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland will be undertaking the distribution across the UK as pictures emerged of the vaccine arriving at Croyden University Hospital over the weekend .
Last week health secretary Matt Hancock told the BBC : `` From next week , we 'll be able to start rolling this out .
`` We 'll start with those who are most vulnerable to coronavirus .
`` Once we 've protected the most vulnerable it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and back to all the things that we love . ''

A picture of the card has been released by the government as the UK prepares for the national rollout from tomorrow.
The card is light blue and white and features the NHS logo with people who receive the vaccine being asked to keep the card in their purse or wallet.
It will provide details of when and were the vaccine was given.
The cards have been revealed as the first batch of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine arrived over the weekend and the first vaccinations will start from Tuesday, December 8.
A card will be given to patients following a vaccination (Gareth Fuller/PA)
The first vaccine to be clinically approved by British regulators will require two separate jabs spaced 21 days apart.
Vaccinations will start being administered from Tuesday with people over the age of 80, care home workers and frontline NHS staff who are at higher risk first in line.
The UK has ordered enough doses to vaccinate 20 million people and there are 800,000 doses being made available initially meaning 400,000 people will be vaccinated.
Public Health England and the NHS in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be undertaking the distribution across the UK as pictures emerged of the vaccine arriving at Croyden University Hospital over the weekend.
Last week health secretary Matt Hancock told the BBC: "From next week, we'll be able to start rolling this out.
"We'll start with those who are most vulnerable to coronavirus.
"Once we've protected the most vulnerable it will help us all get back to normal and back to all the things that we love."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--You can be fined for leaving tier 3 areas during lockdown

Police have warned you could be fined for leaving a tier 3 area as England moved out of a national lockdown and reintroduced the three-tier system last week .
Tier three is the highest level of lockdown restrictions in the country and will remain in place until December 23 when measures are eased slightly so that families can enjoy Christmas together .
Over Christmas , up to three households will be able to mix in private settings until December 27 when the tier system will come back into effect amid the coronavirus pandemic .
While those living in tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living in tier 3 areas have been told they should avoid travelling to other areas of the UK unless it is essential .
Official Government guidance states : “ Avoid travelling to other parts of the UK , including for overnight stays other than where necessary , such as for work , education , youth services , to receive medical treatment , or because of caring responsibilities .
“ You can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey.
” Following a second national lockdown in England , police can now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a first offence and fines will double for repeat offenders , up to a limit of £6,400 .
With the vast majority of the country in people have been told not to visit Tier 3 areas or stay overnight unless for reasons such as work , medical treatment or caring responsibilities .
Police told BirminghamLive : “ `` Tier 3 restrictions apply to people living in Tier 3 areas when participating in gatherings in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas .
`` Anyone that lives in a tier 3 area that is found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 area risks a fine . ''
The first review of England ’ s tier system will take place on December 16 and health secretary Matt Hancock has said there will be weekly reviews after that .

Tier three is the highest level of lockdown restrictions in the country and will remain in place until December 23 when measures are eased slightly so that families can enjoy Christmas together.
Over Christmas, up to three households will be able to mix in private settings until December 27 when the tier system will come back into effect amid the coronavirus pandemic.
While those living in tier 2 areas are offered more lenient restrictions those living in tier 3 areas have been told they should avoid travelling to other areas of the UK unless it is essential.
Covid-19 restrictions in England. Picture: PA Graphics
Official Government guidance states: “Avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities.
“You can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey.”
Following a second national lockdown in England, police can now issue fines of up to £200 for a first offence and fines will double for repeat offenders, up to a limit of £6,400.
With the vast majority of the country in people have been told not to visit Tier 3 areas or stay overnight unless for reasons such as work, medical treatment or caring responsibilities.
Police told BirminghamLive: “"Tier 3 restrictions apply to people living in Tier 3 areas when participating in gatherings in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas.
"Anyone that lives in a tier 3 area that is found breaking Tier 3 restrictions in a Tier 2 area risks a fine."
The first review of England’s tier system will take place on December 16 and health secretary Matt Hancock has said there will be weekly reviews after that.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--Have you seen this wanted man in Kidderminster?

POLICE have launched an appeal to find a wanted man with links to Kidderminster .
26-year-old Kieran Harris is wanted @ @ @ @ @ the production of class B drugs .
He is known to have links to Evesham @ @ @ @ @ People who see him are asked to not approach him , but to call 101 @ @ @ @ @ his whereabouts .

26-year-old Kieran Harris is wanted from Worcester for GBH and the production of class B drugs.
He is known to have links to Evesham, Kidderminster and Malvern.
People who see him are asked to not approach him, but to call 101 if you have information on his whereabouts.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--Gritters out on Wyre Forest roads as temperatures drop

GRITTERS will be out on roads across Worcestershire tonight ( Monday , December 7 ) as temperatures plunge .
The @ @ @ @ @ chilly night , with road surface temperatures falling close to or below zero with hoar @ @ @ @ @ patch .
Worcestershire County Council will send out gritters from 6:30 this evening .
They @ @ @ @ @ safe on the roads .

The region is preparing for a chilly night, with road surface temperatures falling close to or below zero with hoar frost and the odd icy patch.
Worcestershire County Council will send out gritters from 6:30 this evening.
They have urged drivers to stay safe on the roads.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--This is the Covid-19 vaccine card you will receive as rollout begins


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-07--Boots announce extended opening hours ahead of Christmas

The opening hours will be extended across over 300 stores as the festive season fast approaches .
The longer hours come as more shoppers head to stores after national lockdown came to an end last week in an attempt to help shoppers go at quiter times and maintain social distancing guidelines .
Over the next few weeks until Christmas Day , Boots will stay open for 3,000 additional shopping hours to help customers find the perfect gifts for their family and friends .
The decision comes after England ’ s national four week lockdown was lifted and non-essential shops were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an influx of shoppers and warned that shoppers may need to queue outside to enter the store to help social distancing .
The retailer will also have more colleagues in hand than usual to help customers shop safely .
The move follows several other stores across the country that have extended opening hours for the festive season .
Tesco is opening 300 of its stores for 24 hours from 14 December to Christmas Eve , and Primark has extended the opening hours of its stores nationwide .
Tracey Clements , Chief Operating Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown easing in some areas of the UK today , for many , this is the real start of Christmas .
Our shops have been open throughout the pandemic , so our colleagues are experts in helping you to shop safely and with confidence .
“ To ensure a safe shopping experience we are extending the opening hours in 301 of our stores in England and will increase staffing in key cities .
“ In the next 23 days until Christmas Day , we will have over 3,000 more hours for our customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gifts.
” How do I check the opening hours ?
The later opening hours will vary from store to store , but shoppers can check their local branch ’ s hours online via the Boots website .

The opening hours will be extended across over 300 stores as the festive season fast approaches.
The longer hours come as more shoppers head to stores after national lockdown came to an end last week in an attempt to help shoppers go at quiter times and maintain social distancing guidelines.
3,000 additional shopping hours
Over the next few weeks until Christmas Day, Boots will stay open for 3,000 additional shopping hours to help customers find the perfect gifts for their family and friends.
The decision comes after England’s national four week lockdown was lifted and non-essential shops were allowed to re-open.
Boots is expecting an influx of shoppers and warned that shoppers may need to queue outside to enter the store to help social distancing.
The retailer will also have more colleagues in hand than usual to help customers shop safely.
The move follows several other stores across the country that have extended opening hours for the festive season. Tesco is opening 300 of its stores for 24 hours from 14 December to Christmas Eve, and Primark has extended the opening hours of its stores nationwide.
Tracey Clements, Chief Operating Officer at Boots, said: “With lockdown easing in some areas of the UK today, for many, this is the real start of Christmas. Our shops have been open throughout the pandemic, so our colleagues are experts in helping you to shop safely and with confidence.
“To ensure a safe shopping experience we are extending the opening hours in 301 of our stores in England and will increase staffing in key cities.
“In the next 23 days until Christmas Day, we will have over 3,000 more hours for our customers who want to shop for those perfect gifts.”
How do I check the opening hours?
The later opening hours will vary from store to store, but shoppers can check their local branch’s hours online via the Boots website.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-08--Knives found hidden in Kidderminster churchyard

TWO knives are off the streets after being found hidden behind a wall at St George 's Churchyard in Kidderminster .
The blades were discovered by officers behind a small wall in Radford Avenue on Monday ( December 7 ) .
Kidderminster Safer Neighbourhood Team posted on Twitter after the discovery : `` These two knives are off the streets after they were found hidden behind a small wall on Radford Avenue .
`` We will never know the real reason they were there , but some criminals hide weapons near to where they commit crime . ''
Officers carrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photo by @ KminsterCops In another update from the SNT , officers carried out speed checks in Stourbridge Road in Kidderminster and caught 22 out of 100 vehicles travelling faster than the 30mph limit .
Cars were travelling at speeds up to 38mph .
In a separate incident , two people were arrested and a quantity of drugs were seized in the Larkhill area of Kidderminster after a driver tried to ram their way through two cars , including a police vehicle .
The damage caused to the police car in Larkhill .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the damage caused to the police car on social media , the SNT said : `` Two people have been arrested and a quantity of drugs have been seized after a car tried and failed to drive through two cars - one being one of ours . ''

The blades were discovered by officers behind a small wall in Radford Avenue on Monday (December 7).
Kidderminster Safer Neighbourhood Team posted on Twitter after the discovery: "These two knives are off the streets after they were found hidden behind a small wall on Radford Avenue.
"We will never know the real reason they were there, but some criminals hide weapons near to where they commit crime."
Officers carrying out speed checks in Stourbridge Road. Photo by @KminsterCops
In another update from the SNT, officers carried out speed checks in Stourbridge Road in Kidderminster and caught 22 out of 100 vehicles travelling faster than the 30mph limit.
Cars were travelling at speeds up to 38mph.
In a separate incident, two people were arrested and a quantity of drugs were seized in the Larkhill area of Kidderminster after a driver tried to ram their way through two cars, including a police vehicle.
The damage caused to the police car in Larkhill. Photo by @KminsterCops
Posting a photo of the damage caused to the police car on social media, the SNT said: "Two people have been arrested and a quantity of drugs have been seized after a car tried and failed to drive through two cars - one being one of ours."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-08--Worcestershire in tier 1? Recent coronavirus figures show infection rate dropping

CORONAVIRUS infection rates have continued to drop across the county according to recent figures - with some areas moving closer towards tier 1 territory .
Worcestershire 's infection rate dropped to 109.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 - dropping by more than half on figures from two weeks ago .
The infection rate in Worcestershire was 165.3 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 12 - down further from 236.2 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 15 .
Dr Kathryn Cobain , director for Public Health in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 ) that the county was remaining focused on driving down the number of cases and pointed out that tier 1 areas across England had infection rates of around 50 cases per 100,000 people .
Whilst the county does have some time to go before it reaches an infection rate of 50 cases per 100,000 people , some parts of the county , which have seen rates continuously drop , are much closer to the rates seen in tier 1 areas .
Worcester 's infection rate , which has been falling every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 - down from a huge 280 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 12 .
If rates continue following a similar path , the city could fall below 50 cases per 100,000 people soon .
The latest Public Health England figures which show infection rates across Worcestershire in the week up to November 29 show the state of the county in the last few days of a four-week national lockdown .
Whilst increasingly slightly in the last few days of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 69.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 .
Wychavon 's infection rate was 79.6 cases per 100,000 people during the same week falling from 159.9 cases two weeks earlier and a rate of 112 cases in the previous week .
Worcestershire County Council said it was waiting to see whether the county would stay in tier 2 or drop to tier 1 when every region is next reviewed by the government on December 16 and nevertheless , whether rates are higher in the north or south of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a whole .
Infection rates in the north of the county have , as they have been for a number of weeks , remained the highest among the districts .
Redditch 's infection rate was 193.5 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 and has remained the county 's highest .
Bromsgrove 's infection rate was 127.2 cases per 100,000 people in the same week and despite dropping significantly in recent weeks , Wyre Forest 's infection rate was 129.3 cases per 100,000 people - dropping from 285 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to November 12 .

Worcestershire's infection rate dropped to 109.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 - dropping by more than half on figures from two weeks ago.
The infection rate in Worcestershire was 165.3 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 12 - down further from 236.2 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 15.
Dr Kathryn Cobain, director for Public Health in Worcestershire, said on Wednesday (December 2) that the county was remaining focused on driving down the number of cases and pointed out that tier 1 areas across England had infection rates of around 50 cases per 100,000 people.
Whilst the county does have some time to go before it reaches an infection rate of 50 cases per 100,000 people, some parts of the county, which have seen rates continuously drop, are much closer to the rates seen in tier 1 areas.
Worcester's infection rate, which has been falling every day since November 12, was 73.1 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 - down from a huge 280 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 12.
If rates continue following a similar path, the city could fall below 50 cases per 100,000 people soon.
The latest Public Health England figures which show infection rates across Worcestershire in the week up to November 29 show the state of the county in the last few days of a four-week national lockdown.
Whilst increasingly slightly in the last few days of data available, Malvern's infection rate was 69.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29.
Wychavon's infection rate was 79.6 cases per 100,000 people during the same week falling from 159.9 cases two weeks earlier and a rate of 112 cases in the previous week.
Worcestershire County Council said it was waiting to see whether the county would stay in tier 2 or drop to tier 1 when every region is next reviewed by the government on December 16 and nevertheless, whether rates are higher in the north or south of the county, Worcestershire will be judged as a whole.
Infection rates in the north of the county have, as they have been for a number of weeks, remained the highest among the districts.
Redditch's infection rate was 193.5 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 and has remained the county's highest.
Bromsgrove's infection rate was 127.2 cases per 100,000 people in the same week and despite dropping significantly in recent weeks, Wyre Forest's infection rate was 129.3 cases per 100,000 people - dropping from 285 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 12.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-08--Worcestershire's infection rate nearly drops to double figures in latest coronavirus figures

THE county 's coronavirus infection rate has fallen again and is now the lowest it has been for more than 40 days .
Worcestershire 's infection rate in the week up to December 1 was 100.2 cases per 100,000 people - the lowest it has been as a whole county for 44 days when the rate was 101.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to October 18 .
The latest Public Health England figures show the infection rate in the county as the second national lockdown was coming to an end .
The infection rate in Worcestershire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second national lockdown began was 213.5 cases per 100,000 people .
Worcester 's infection rate increased slightly to 79 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to December 1 - having dropped to 73.1 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29 .
A total of 80 positive cases were recorded in the seven days up to December 1 .
Worcestershire is currently under tier 2 restrictions but could move up or down a tier when every region is reviewed on December 16 .
Redditch remained as having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases per 100,000 people .
A total of 144 cases were recorded in the week up to December 1 .
Bromsgrove 's infection rate was 120.1 cases per 100,000 people during the same period - down from 174.2 cases per 100,000 people in the previous week .
Wyre Forest 's infection rate was 100.7 cases per 100,000 people in the week up December 1 - down from 201.4 cases per 100,000 people a week earlier .
The infection rate in Wychavon was 74.2 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier .
The infection rate in Malvern Hills was 69.9 cases per 100,000 people - increasingly slightly from 66.1 cases in the week up to November 27 but dropping from 83.9 cases a week earlier .

Worcestershire's infection rate in the week up to December 1 was 100.2 cases per 100,000 people - the lowest it has been as a whole county for 44 days when the rate was 101.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to October 18.
The latest Public Health England figures show the infection rate in the county as the second national lockdown was coming to an end.
The infection rate in Worcestershire in the week up to November 5 when the second national lockdown began was 213.5 cases per 100,000 people.
Worcester's infection rate increased slightly to 79 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to December 1 - having dropped to 73.1 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to November 29.
A total of 80 positive cases were recorded in the seven days up to December 1.
Worcestershire is currently under tier 2 restrictions but could move up or down a tier when every region is reviewed on December 16.
Redditch remained as having the infection rate in Worcestershire at 168.9 cases per 100,000 people.
A total of 144 cases were recorded in the week up to December 1.
Bromsgrove's infection rate was 120.1 cases per 100,000 people during the same period - down from 174.2 cases per 100,000 people in the previous week.
Wyre Forest's infection rate was 100.7 cases per 100,000 people in the week up December 1 - down from 201.4 cases per 100,000 people a week earlier.
The infection rate in Wychavon was 74.2 cases per 100,000 people in the week up to December 1 - falling 98.1 cases a week earlier.
The infection rate in Malvern Hills was 69.9 cases per 100,000 people - increasingly slightly from 66.1 cases in the week up to November 27 but dropping from 83.9 cases a week earlier.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-08--Morrisons, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Co-op urgently recall items

Supermarket chains including the likes of Tesco Asda , Morrisons , Aldi , Lidl , Co-op , Sainsbury 's , Iceland and Waitrose have urgently recalled a number of items .
We 've rounded up the latest products to be recalled .
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below , return them to the place of purchase to get a refund .
Happy Hounds Wales Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling a number of raw dog food products because they may contain salmonella .
Customers who bought the affected products through the delivery service will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are affected by this product recall .
Check if you have bought the affected batch of the Beef Products detailed above with the corresponding batch number and Return the products to happy hounds or shop for a full refund .
Beef Kidney 1kg Batch 962 Lamb and Beef 1kg sleeve Batch 962-966 chicken and beef 1kg sleeve Batch 1344-962 diced heart 1.5kg batch 962 whole heart batch 962 .
Various roasted coffee beans covered in dark chocolate products have been recalled because they contain almonds ( nuts ) which are not mentioned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been sold by a number of small retailers .
A list of retailers and the products affected by this recall can be found in the attached consumer notice .
A full list of retailers selling the pruducts affected can be found here .
Asda have recalled a single date code of Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins because the product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
The product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date , however it is suitable for home freezing .
Tesco has recalled its 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices 80g because the product contains Listeria monocytogenes .
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature , muscle ache or pain , chills , feeling or being sick and diarrhoea .
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections , including those over 65 years of age , pregnant women and their unborn babies , babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems .
Diageo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % , ( non-alcoholic ) , due to the possible presence of mould in the products .
Nutricia is recalling Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months because it may contain small pieces of blue plastic .
The presence of plastic makes the product unsafe to eat .
Lidl GB is recalling What ’ s Cooking ?
Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach because a packaging error has occurred .
Some packets labelled as ‘ Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach may contain chicken and mushroom pasta which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
• Name : What ’ s Cooking ?
Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach Iceland have recalled Twix Barres Glacées ( Twix Ice-Cream Bars ) because they contain milk , wheat ( gluten ) and soya which are not mentioned in English on the label .
They may contain almonds and hazelnuts ( nuts ) and peanuts .
This means the product is a possible health risk for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hazelnuts , nuts , and/or peanuts , and/or soya , and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten and milk or milk constituents .
Waitrose & Partners have recalled Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
• Best before : 31 May 2021 Sainsbury ’ s have recalled their frozen by Sainsbury ’ s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products in this batch .
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat .
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49 % because some products contain almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and soya which are not mentioned on the label .
Due to a packaging error , some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead .
This means the product is a possible health risk for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hazelnuts ( nuts ) and/or soya .
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria ( PKU ) .
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin ’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin ' Chicken due to salmonella concerns .
• Best before : May 25 , 2022 • Best before : May 25 , 2022 Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
• Name : Waitrose & Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers • Use by : All date codes Stockley ’ s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
The affected product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Best before : February 2022 and March 2022 JK Foods ( UK ) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .
Uncle Roy ’ s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard .
• Best before/end date : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of June 2022 Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .

We've rounded up the latest products to be recalled.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.
Frozen raw dog food
Happy Hounds Wales Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling a number of raw dog food products because they may contain salmonella.
Customers who bought the affected products through the delivery service will be contacted. No other batch numbers are affected by this product recall.
Check if you have bought the affected batch of the Beef Products detailed above with the corresponding batch number and Return the products to happy hounds or shop for a full refund.
Beef Kidney 1kg Batch 962 Lamb and Beef 1kg sleeve Batch 962-966 chicken and beef 1kg sleeve Batch 1344-962 diced heart 1.5kg batch 962 whole heart batch 962.
Various roasted coffee beans
Various roasted coffee beans covered in dark chocolate products have been recalled because they contain almonds (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.
The affected products have been sold by a number of small retailers. A list of retailers and the products affected by this recall can be found in the attached consumer notice.
A full list of retailers selling the pruducts affected can be found here.
Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins
Asda have recalled a single date code of Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins because the product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. The product has passed its ‘use by’ date, however it is suitable for home freezing.
Product details:
Name: Asda Plant Based Loaded Potato Skins
Pack size: 262g
Use by: November 12, 2020
Allergens: Milk
16 Spicy Chorizo Slices
Tesco has recalled its 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices 80g because the product contains Listeria monocytogenes.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Product details:
Name: Tesco 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices
Pack size: 80g
Use by: December 19, 2020
Non-alcoholic Guinness Draught 0.0%
Diageo Great Britain have recalled Guinness Draught 0.0%, (non-alcoholic), due to the possible presence of mould in the products.
Product details:
Name: Guinness Draught 0.0%
Pack size: 440ml Can 6x4 pk
Best before: 09 August 2021, 17 August 2021, 24 August 2021
Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months
Nutricia is recalling Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months because it may contain small pieces of blue plastic. The presence of plastic makes the product unsafe to eat.
Product details:
Name: Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry cereal 7+ months
Pack size: 200g
Best before: 07 July 2021
What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs
Lidl GB is recalling What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach because a packaging error has occurred.
Some packets labelled as ‘Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach may contain chicken and mushroom pasta which contains milk not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Name: What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach
Pack size: 550g
Best before: 05 January 2022
Allergens: Milk
Twix Ice-Cream Bars
Iceland have recalled Twix Barres Glacées (Twix Ice-Cream Bars) because they contain milk, wheat (gluten) and soya which are not mentioned in English on the label.
They may contain almonds and hazelnuts (nuts) and peanuts. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds or hazelnuts, nuts, and/or peanuts, and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten and milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Product name: Twix Barres Glacées (Twix Ice-Cream Bars)
Pack size: 18
Best before: June 30, 2021
Allergens: Gluten (wheat), Milk, Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Peanuts, Soya
Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Waitrose & Partners have recalled Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Pack size: 225g
Batch code: BIO B0530A-3 CY0063
Best before: 31 May 2021
Allergens: Milk
Cooked Mussels
Sainsbury’s have recalled their frozen by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch.
Product details:
Name: by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels (frozen)
Pack size: 300g
Batch code: 2653152
Best before: 08 September 2021
Simply Mature White Cheddar
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details:
Name: Simply Mature White Cheddar
Pack size: 900g
Best before: December 26, 2020
Milk Chocolate
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49%
Batch code: 0259
Best before/end: November 2021
Allergens: Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Soya
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details:
Name: Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch code: L 91424 C
Best before/end date: December 2022
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken due to salmonella concerns.
Product details:
Name: Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Name: Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose & Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Pack size: 280g
Use by: All date codes
Allergens: Egg
Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets
Stockley’s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores.
Product details:
Name: Stockley’s Fruit Sherbets
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 0255
Best before: February 2022 and March 2022
Allergens: Milk
Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
JK Foods (UK) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Uncle Roy’s recalls Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Uncle Roy’s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Product details:
Name: Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Pack size: 190g/6.7oz
Batch code: 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592
Best before/end date: All dates up to and including the end of June 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Van der Meulen recalls Melba Thins Original
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Van der Meulen Melba Thins Original
Pack size: 100g
Best before: April 30, 2021
Allergens: Egg
Country Products recalls Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-08--DPD send urgent scam warning to shoppers

Delivery giant DPD have sent an urgent warning to shoppers about a scam circulating which attempts to trick recipients into handing over their bank details .
Online fraudsters send an email which appears to be from DPD and urges people to pay to reschedule a delivery of their Christmas parcels .
The convincing looking email looks like a legitimate message sent by the delivery company , asking customers to schedule a new delivery .
The message states that a parcel was attempted to be delivered , but there was no safe place to leave it .
As such , customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date and pay a shipping fee .
The email then directs recipients to a fake website where they are asked to submit their personal details , including payment information .
If submitted , this would allow fraudsters access to their bank account where they could steal their funds .
With many people shopping online for their Christmas presents this year , it could be easy to fall for the scam .
DPD have issued a warning to customers , urging recipients to check the message has come from a valid email address before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only emails from one of three email addresses .
These include @ If the email has not come from one of these three addresses , it is likely to be a phishing scam and should be reported to report @ phising.gov.uk .
In a statement , DPD said : “ We have recently been made aware of a payment fraud scam requesting payment for the delivery of a parcel .
“ Although this appears to be from DPD , the sender is a telenet email address - and not ne of the three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ‘ From ’ section in an email and if it isn ’ t a valid DPD address , report it by contacting report @ phishing.gov.uk.
” Warning signs to look for Action Fraud recommends being wary of fraudulent emails and messages that : • are unsolicited and supposedly come from a reputable organisation , such as a bank or credit card company • encourage you urgently to visit a website or call a number to verify or update your details • request your personal information such as username , password or bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message you should not reply to it , and be cautious about clicking on any links that may be embedded , or calling a number that may be provided .
If you have responded to a message that you suspect to be a scam and gave your bank account details , you should contact your bank immediately .
To report a scam , call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 , or report it online .

Online fraudsters send an email which appears to be from DPD and urges people to pay to reschedule a delivery of their Christmas parcels.
Request for new delivery
The convincing looking email looks like a legitimate message sent by the delivery company, asking customers to schedule a new delivery.
The message states that a parcel was attempted to be delivered, but there was no safe place to leave it.
As such, customers are asked to schedule a new delivery date and pay a shipping fee.
The email then directs recipients to a fake website where they are asked to submit their personal details, including payment information.
If submitted, this would allow fraudsters access to their bank account where they could steal their funds.
What should I do?
With many people shopping online for their Christmas presents this year, it could be easy to fall for the scam.
DPD have issued a warning to customers, urging recipients to check the message has come from a valid email address before taking any action.
The delivery company only emails from one of three email addresses. These include@
dpd.co.uk
dpdlocal.co.uk
dpdgroup.co.uk
If the email has not come from one of these three addresses, it is likely to be a phishing scam and should be reported to report@phising.gov.uk.
In a statement, DPD said: “We have recently been made aware of a payment fraud scam requesting payment for the delivery of a parcel.
“Although this appears to be from DPD, the sender is a telenet email address - and not ne of the three approved DPD addresses.
“Always check the ‘From’ section in an email and if it isn’t a valid DPD address, report it by contacting report@phishing.gov.uk.”
Warning signs to look for
Action Fraud recommends being wary of fraudulent emails and messages that:
are unsolicited and supposedly come from a reputable organisation, such as a bank or credit card company
encourage you urgently to visit a website or call a number to verify or update your details
request your personal information such as username, password or bank account
If you do receive a suspicious message you should not reply to it, and be cautious about clicking on any links that may be embedded, or calling a number that may be provided.
If you have responded to a message that you suspect to be a scam and gave your bank account details, you should contact your bank immediately.
To report a scam, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or report it online.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-08--Netflix codes to find hidden movies and TV shows revealed

With so much of 2020 spent in lockdown , many of us have spent far more time than usual scrolling through Netflix for things to watch .
By now many of us will have exhausted the many TV shows and movies on offer and will be looking for our next favourite show .
Netflix uses an algorithm to suggest something you might enjoy based on what you have watched in the past but if you fancy a change from the norm it can be more difficult to find exactly what you are looking for .
The streaming site have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list a plethora of genres including Anime , cult movies and Military documentaries .
Netflix genre codes or commonly referred to as “ secret codes ” allow users to further refine searches into certain categories .
Netflix is sometimes hard to navigate with close to 6,000 titles on the US Netflix and many other regions coming close too .
How to access the 'hidden ' area of Netflix All viewers need to do is type the name of the category into the search bar on their browser or app , and the related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can add a code to the URL – for example , http : //www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXX – to be shown a different selection .
Even better news , there are more than 3,000 categories to look through .
Here are just some of the many codes on offer : Will the Netflix category codes work for those using the streaming service on mobile ?
In short , no .
According to What 's On Netflix , the mobile applications aren ’ t built with the genre features enabled , unfortunately .
Are there Netflix genre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sadly not .
There are no specific genre codes for these two types .
How to access the full list of 3,000 Netflix codes The full list can be accessed by visiting independent site What 's on Netflix .

By now many of us will have exhausted the many TV shows and movies on offer and will be looking for our next favourite show.
Netflix uses an algorithm to suggest something you might enjoy based on what you have watched in the past but if you fancy a change from the norm it can be more difficult to find exactly what you are looking for.
The streaming site have a list of codes that are available which list a plethora of genres including Anime, cult movies and Military documentaries.
Netflix genre codes or commonly referred to as “secret codes” allow users to further refine searches into certain categories. Netflix is sometimes hard to navigate with close to 6,000 titles on the US Netflix and many other regions coming close too.
How to access the 'hidden' area of Netflix
All viewers need to do is type the name of the category into the search bar on their browser or app, and the related ones will appear. Alternatively, you can add a code to the URL – for example, http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXX – to be shown a different selection.
Even better news, there are more than 3,000 categories to look through.
Here are just some of the many codes on offer:
Action & Adventure: 1365
Anime: 7424
British programmes: 52117
Children & Family: 783
Classic: 31574
Comedies: 6548
Comedy films: 6548
Documentaries: 6839
Dramas: 5763
Horror: 8711
Music: 1701
Romantic: 8883
Sci-fi & Fantasy: 1492
Sports: 4370
Thrillers: 8933
TV Shows: 83
Will the Netflix category codes work for those using the streaming service on mobile?
In short, no. According to What's On Netflix, the mobile applications aren’t built with the genre features enabled, unfortunately.
Are there Netflix genre codes for 4K & 3D titles?
Sadly not. There are no specific genre codes for these two types.
How to access the full list of 3,000 Netflix codes
The full list can be accessed by visiting independent site What's on Netflix.