kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-03--PCC offers funds to reduce deaths on Wyre Forest's roads

FUNDING is being made available for people to make a difference to the number of people killed or seriously injured on Wyre Forest ’ s roads .
As part of a scheme to improve road safety and ultimately reducing road deaths , West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has allocated £280,000 to be spent on new projects .
The funding is being made available to the public , local authorities , fire and rescue services and those involved in voluntary organisations .
All of the initiatives need to be innovative and go over and above what is already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rescue services and local authorities .
Bids could include road safety awareness campaigns , enhanced road safety initiatives , targeted road safety education , targeted road safety training , extending community speed watch areas , or buying equipment to promote or facilitate road safety .
Mr Campion said : “ Too many people are losing their lives on our roads and it ’ s time more was done .
Through new projects and initiatives , on top of what is already being done , I hope to raise more awareness of road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being killed or injured , as well as the number of those committing road traffic offences .
“ This money will allow more focus to be placed on something that is a priority , and concern , for everyone .
`` I hope that people will be encouraged to apply for funding knowing that they could be making a real difference on the roads of West Mercia .
”

As part of a scheme to improve road safety and ultimately reducing road deaths, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has allocated £280,000 to be spent on new projects.
The funding is being made available to the public, local authorities, fire and rescue services and those involved in voluntary organisations.
All of the initiatives need to be innovative and go over and above what is already being provided by the police, fire and rescue services and local authorities.
Bids could include road safety awareness campaigns, enhanced road safety initiatives, targeted road safety education, targeted road safety training, extending community speed watch areas, or buying equipment to promote or facilitate road safety.
Mr Campion said: “Too many people are losing their lives on our roads and it’s time more was done. Through new projects and initiatives, on top of what is already being done, I hope to raise more awareness of road safety and reduce the amount of those being killed or injured, as well as the number of those committing road traffic offences.
“This money will allow more focus to be placed on something that is a priority, and concern, for everyone.
"I hope that people will be encouraged to apply for funding knowing that they could be making a real difference on the roads of West Mercia.”
For more information, visit westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/about-your-pcc/pcc-grants-scheme.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-03--Countryfile's Adam Henson to host Three Counties Farmer Awards

One of the faces of farming in Britain will be topping the bill at our Three Counties Farmer Awards ceremony .
the BBC 's Countryfile presenter Adam Henson , who runs a farm in the Cotswolds , will be hosting our live online broadcast in November when we recognise the region 's top farmers .
We already have a record number of entries for this year 's event , and there are still weeks to go before entries close on September 18 .
But do n't delay - this is your chance to make sure someone you know in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gloucesteershire gets the recognition they deserve .
That 's especially true this year after the Covid crisis and lockdown put an enormous strain on the industry .
Our entries reflect how farmers and others in the industry have coped , and have thrown up many inspiring stories .
Those stories will highlighted when Adam hosts the awards .
Born into a farming family , Adam gained experience in farming and tourism from an early age .
Having graduated from Agricultural College he worked in Australia and New Zealand before returning home to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farm tenancy from his father , Adam is now a joint tenant with his business partner Duncan Andrews of the 650-hectare mixed farm .
They have a joint venture business with a neighbour across six farms , managing 1600 hectares of arable , growing oilseed rape , wheat , winter and spring barley .
The Cotswold Farm Park tourist enterprise which pioneers rare breed conservation was set up in 1971 by Adam ’ s father .
This award-winning tourist attraction now welcomes around 160,000 visitors a year .
Adam started in television in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,500 applicants , to be a presenter for BBC Countryfile , and has since put his farming knowledge to good use , broadcasting on a wide range of programmes for both radio and TV and published 4 books .
To nominate someone for an award just go to https : //www.herefordtimes.com/awards/tcf/ and fill in the online form .
Along with Adam , this year ’ s online ceremony is set to include an array of celebrities dropping in with special messages .

The BBC's Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, who runs a farm in the Cotswolds, will be hosting our live online broadcast in November when we recognise the region's top farmers.
We already have a record number of entries for this year's event, and there are still weeks to go before entries close on September 18.
But don't delay - this is your chance to make sure someone you know in the agricultural sector across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire gets the recognition they deserve.
That's especially true this year after the Covid crisis and lockdown put an enormous strain on the industry.
Our entries reflect how farmers and others in the industry have coped, and have thrown up many inspiring stories.
Those stories will highlighted when Adam hosts the awards.
Born into a farming family, Adam gained experience in farming and tourism from an early age. Having graduated from Agricultural College he worked in Australia and New Zealand before returning home to help manage the business.
Having succeeded Bemborough Farm tenancy from his father, Adam is now a joint tenant with his business partner Duncan Andrews of the 650-hectare mixed farm. They have a joint venture business with a neighbour across six farms, managing 1600 hectares of arable, growing oilseed rape, wheat, winter and spring barley .
The Cotswold Farm Park tourist enterprise which pioneers rare breed conservation was set up in 1971 by Adam’s father. This award-winning tourist attraction now welcomes around 160,000 visitors a year.
Adam started in television in 2001 when he was chosen, from 3,500 applicants, to be a presenter for BBC Countryfile, and has since put his farming knowledge to good use, broadcasting on a wide range of programmes for both radio and TV and published 4 books.
To nominate someone for an award just go to https://www.herefordtimes.com/awards/tcf/ and fill in the online form.
Categories are: Sheep Farmer Award; Farm Conservation; Cattle Farmer; Family Run Farm; Pig Farmer; Young Farmer (under 25); Poultry Farmer; Farming Hero; Arable Farmer; Farming Contractor; Fruit/Hop Farmer; Outstanding Achievement.
Along with Adam, this year’s online ceremony is set to include an array of celebrities dropping in with special messages.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-03--Weston-super-Mare among the locations visited by our keen photographers

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-03--Bewdley Library will be among last in Worcestershire to reopen

BEWDLEY will be open for business once again next week as the last eight libraries in Worcestershire reopen from the coronavirus lockdown .
Libraries in Bewdley , Catshill , Alvechurch , Rubery , Warndon and Upton will reopen on Monday , September 7 once essential building checks have been completed and signed off .
Hagley and Woodrow libraries are also set to reopen later in the month .
Social distancing and hygiene measures will be in place , meaning the number of customers allowed into the library at any one time will be managed , browsing time will be limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be cleaned thoroughly after each use .
However customers will be able to browse shelves and borrow books using self-service kiosks , return books , pre-book public computers and pre-book a desk in the library for study and wi-fi access .
Councillor Lucy Hodgson , cabinet member for communities , said : “ It ’ s wonderful that the final eight libraries are opening their doors , and we can welcome customers to all of our libraries across Worcestershire .
`` I ’ d like to thank all of our staff for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local library to our customers throughout lockdown , and for adapting services when we were able to re-open .
`` The Digital Library Hub has been a real success story during the pandemic , and I ’ d like to thank our customers for adapting to the new ways of visiting their local library.
” The mobile library will also resume normal service from September 7 , with safe , socially-distanced browsing and borrowing .
Customers are requested to wear a face covering when on board .
Opening times for re-opened libraries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s website or by calling the customer contact centre on 01905 822722 .
Library staff will also be on hand to answer queries and provide information .
The return date for all items borrowed before August 10 has been extended to September 30 .
From this date , normal overdue fees will apply .
Any items borrowed by customers from re-opened libraries since August 10 are subject to normal borrowing terms and conditions .

Libraries in Bewdley, Catshill, Alvechurch, Rubery, Warndon and Upton will reopen on Monday, September 7 once essential building checks have been completed and signed off. Hagley and Woodrow libraries are also set to reopen later in the month.
Social distancing and hygiene measures will be in place, meaning the number of customers allowed into the library at any one time will be managed, browsing time will be limited to 20 minutes and computers and desks will be cleaned thoroughly after each use.
However customers will be able to browse shelves and borrow books using self-service kiosks, return books, pre-book public computers and pre-book a desk in the library for study and wi-fi access.
Councillor Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member for communities, said: “It’s wonderful that the final eight libraries are opening their doors, and we can welcome customers to all of our libraries across Worcestershire.
"I’d like to thank all of our staff for their hard work and dedication in bringing the local library to our customers throughout lockdown, and for adapting services when we were able to re-open.
"The Digital Library Hub has been a real success story during the pandemic, and I’d like to thank our customers for adapting to the new ways of visiting their local library.”
The mobile library will also resume normal service from September 7, with safe, socially-distanced browsing and borrowing. Customers are requested to wear a face covering when on board.
Opening times for re-opened libraries can be found on the council’s website or by calling the customer contact centre on 01905 822722.
Library staff will also be on hand to answer queries and provide information.
The return date for all items borrowed before August 10 has been extended to September 30.
From this date, normal overdue fees will apply. Any items borrowed by customers from re-opened libraries since August 10 are subject to normal borrowing terms and conditions.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-03--West Midland Safari Park announces death of white tiger

WEST Midland Safari Park has confirmed the death of one of its white tigers following a short illness .
The Bewdley park announced the passing of the 16-year-old big cat , named Tubs , on Thursday , September 3 .
Tubs was born and raised at the park and was over 16 years old at the time of her death .
She was recognisable by her short , stubby tail , which was a result of her losing her tail while play-fighting with her brother as a young cub .
Announcing the sad news , West Midland Safari Park posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with great sadness that we share the news that , after a short illness , our white tiger , Tubs , has passed away .
`` She was over 16 years old and was born here at the Safari Park all those years ago . ''
Another post went on to say : `` Many guests may have recognised her on the safari , as she had a distinctive short , stubby tail , which she lost as a very young cub after play-fighting with her brother .
`` She will be missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her . ''
The park is encouraging anyone with photographs or Tubs to share them on social media .

The Bewdley park announced the passing of the 16-year-old big cat, named Tubs, on Thursday, September 3.
Tubs was born and raised at the park and was over 16 years old at the time of her death.
She was recognisable by her short, stubby tail, which was a result of her losing her tail while play-fighting with her brother as a young cub.
Announcing the sad news, West Midland Safari Park posted on Twitter: "It’s with great sadness that we share the news that, after a short illness, our white tiger, Tubs, has passed away.
"She was over 16 years old and was born here at the Safari Park all those years ago."
Another post went on to say: "Many guests may have recognised her on the safari, as she had a distinctive short, stubby tail, which she lost as a very young cub after play-fighting with her brother.
"She will be missed greatly by all those who have worked with her."
The park is encouraging anyone with photographs or Tubs to share them on social media.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-04--Kidderminster Harriers' new kits tackling mental health stigma

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have announced national mental health and wellbeing charity , The Kaleidoscope Plus Group , as their new first team shirt sponsors .
The new home and away kits for 2020 to 2021 were revealed by the club on Thursday , September 3 .
Neil Male , CEO at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club , said : “ We ’ re thrilled to have The Kaleidoscope Plus Group as our shirt sponsors for the season ahead .
`` Mental health is still a huge stigma within the football community , even though it ’ s relevant to everyone in sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We want to work with players from the grassroots up to our first team , to educate them that it ’ s okay not to be okay .
`` Communication is vital and we always encourage every member of the Kidderminster Harriers family to be open about their mental health and how they 're coping with the many challenges they face - The Kaleidoscope Plus Group being there to help is a huge part of that , which makes this a perfect partnership . ''
Monica Shafaq , CEO of The Kaleidoscope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness does not discriminate and the perception that those who have successful careers are exempt from being affected is wrong .
`` The Kaleidoscope Plus Group is the first mental health charity to be supporting a National League club .
`` Entwining mental health with football allows players to really understand the importance of their teammates ’ wellbeing as well as their own and they will be prepared for the emotional pressures that they will inevitably face .
Hopefully , they will also take this ethos with them whichever club they go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t simply about being a sponsor .
Our sponsorship is designed not only to raise awareness and encourage people to talk about mental health but also to signpost them to relevant services , something which larger and more high-profile campaigns often fail to do ” Frank Sinclair , former Chelsea defender and ambassador of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group , recently told Sky Sports that he would “ struggle with the pressure of being a modern-day footballer '' .
He said : “ The fact that someone else can pick a phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basically for whatever reason that might be , is a pressure that they [ footballers ] have to deal with .
`` At the end of the day , footballers are human beings , and they suffer with the same problems that any normal person would suffer with but it 's in the eye of the public , so there 's added pressure with that.
” The new season Kidderminster Harriers kits with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group sponsorship will be available to fans at harriers.co.uk .

The new home and away kits for 2020 to 2021 were revealed by the club on Thursday, September 3.
Neil Male, CEO at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club, said: “We’re thrilled to have The Kaleidoscope Plus Group as our shirt sponsors for the season ahead.
"Mental health is still a huge stigma within the football community, even though it’s relevant to everyone in sport, even at the elite level.
"We want to work with players from the grassroots up to our first team, to educate them that it’s okay not to be okay.
"Communication is vital and we always encourage every member of the Kidderminster Harriers family to be open about their mental health and how they're coping with the many challenges they face - The Kaleidoscope Plus Group being there to help is a huge part of that, which makes this a perfect partnership."
Monica Shafaq, CEO of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, said: “Mental illness does not discriminate and the perception that those who have successful careers are exempt from being affected is wrong.
"The Kaleidoscope Plus Group is the first mental health charity to be supporting a National League club.
"Entwining mental health with football allows players to really understand the importance of their teammates’ wellbeing as well as their own and they will be prepared for the emotional pressures that they will inevitably face. Hopefully, they will also take this ethos with them whichever club they go to and in whichever league.
"This isn’t simply about being a sponsor. Our sponsorship is designed not only to raise awareness and encourage people to talk about mental health but also to signpost them to relevant services, something which larger and more high-profile campaigns often fail to do”
Frank Sinclair, former Chelsea defender and ambassador of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, recently told Sky Sports that he would “struggle with the pressure of being a modern-day footballer".
He said: “The fact that someone else can pick a phone up and try and dig you out basically for whatever reason that might be, is a pressure that they [footballers] have to deal with.
"At the end of the day, footballers are human beings, and they suffer with the same problems that any normal person would suffer with but it's in the eye of the public, so there's added pressure with that.”
The new season Kidderminster Harriers kits with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group sponsorship will be available to fans at harriers.co.uk.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-04--Concerns that Worcestershire County Council email could be trying to silence whistleblowers after le

Concerns that Worcestershire County Council email could be trying to silence whistleblowers after leak

CONCERNS have been raised that the council is trying to silence whistleblowers after a confidential presentation was leaked .
Worcestershire County Council has strongly denied it was “ threatening ” to prevent whistleblowers from coming forward after it sent an email reminding employees that sharing information was against its code of conduct .
Labour county councillors had raised concerns about the email sent to all staff and had asked for assurances that whistleblowers would be protected .
The presentation slide , which was leaked last month , stated senior Conservative councillors had made it clear they did not support any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car parking spaces or road space for cyclists or pedestrians .
A statement from the council ’ s Labour councillors said : “ We are very concerned about this email , we consider it a possible threat to prevent whistleblowing and we have asked for assurances that all employees will remain protected .
We have asked for confirmation the message is not in breach of or could jeopardy the protection of staff under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 .
“ Clearly whistleblowing is an important part of any employee ’ s responsibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any of the other protected elements being undermined .
“ We are seeking confirmation of these important protections to our staff ; we are worried the email sent could be considered or misinterpreted as a threat to silence whistleblowers who would wish to bring attention to any wrongdoing .
Such action must be resisted.
” A spokesman for the council said the email was sent out by its monitoring officer and was reminding staff that sharing such a slide was against its code of conduct but reiterated that any whistleblowers would be protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is important that we remind all employees of the expected standards of work , including those covered in our code of conduct during these unprecedented times when staff are working from home in a more digital environment , ” the spokesman said .
“ The council has a whistleblowing policy in place which encourages employees and others who have serious concerns about any aspect of the council ’ s work to come forward and voice those concerns .
“ The email referred to does not compromise on the council taking whistleblowing allegations seriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council ’ s whistleblowing policy will continue to be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated .
“ The council will protect any employee raising matters under our whistleblowing policy in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 which gives legal protection .
”

Worcestershire County Council has strongly denied it was “threatening” to prevent whistleblowers from coming forward after it sent an email reminding employees that sharing information was against its code of conduct.
Labour county councillors had raised concerns about the email sent to all staff and had asked for assurances that whistleblowers would be protected.
The presentation slide, which was leaked last month, stated senior Conservative councillors had made it clear they did not support any schemes that resulted in the loss of car parking spaces or road space for cyclists or pedestrians.
A statement from the council’s Labour councillors said: “We are very concerned about this email, we consider it a possible threat to prevent whistleblowing and we have asked for assurances that all employees will remain protected. We have asked for confirmation the message is not in breach of or could jeopardy the protection of staff under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
“Clearly whistleblowing is an important part of any employee’s responsibility, either if they see wrongdoing or any of the other protected elements being undermined.
“We are seeking confirmation of these important protections to our staff; we are worried the email sent could be considered or misinterpreted as a threat to silence whistleblowers who would wish to bring attention to any wrongdoing. Such action must be resisted.”
A spokesman for the council said the email was sent out by its monitoring officer and was reminding staff that sharing such a slide was against its code of conduct but reiterated that any whistleblowers would be protected under the relevant laws.
“It is important that we remind all employees of the expected standards of work, including those covered in our code of conduct during these unprecedented times when staff are working from home in a more digital environment,” the spokesman said.
“The council has a whistleblowing policy in place which encourages employees and others who have serious concerns about any aspect of the council’s work to come forward and voice those concerns.
“The email referred to does not compromise on the council taking whistleblowing allegations seriously.
“All concerns raised under the council’s whistleblowing policy will continue to be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated.
“The council will protect any employee raising matters under our whistleblowing policy in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 which gives legal protection.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-04--New West Midlands Railway train timetable starts Sunday

RAIL passengers in Kidderminster , Bromsgrove and Redditch are being urged to check their journey times ahead of a new upgraded timetable coming into effect this weekend .
West Midlands Railway is introducing thousands of extra seats into the timetable from Sunday , September 6 as passenger numbers across the rail network continue to rise .
The new timetable will see available space increased as schools and workplaces return across the region .
It returns the capacity in many places on the WMR network to near pre-Covid levels .
Snow Hill line services , including trains to Kidderminster , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services to Birmingham International increase to two trains per hour .
Train frequency on Birmingham 's Cross City Line will increase from three to four per hour on the majority of the route , and will be increased to the maximum six-carriage length .
Services on the Birmingham to Hereford and Birmingham to Shrewsbury lines increase to two per hour in peak periods .
Jonny Wiseman , customer experience director for West Midlands Railway , said : “ We 're urging our customers travelling from Sunday onwards to check their journeys carefully as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This timetable is the most significant step up in our capacity since lockdown .
We ’ re adding thousands of extra seats to give our customers the space to travel with confidence .
“ We ’ ve taken all the aspects which made our lockdown timetable work so well and expanded them as increasing numbers of customers continue returning to the railway .
This simpler timetable will be more reliable for passengers with longer trains to help social distancing . ''
Passengers are also being reminded that wearing a face covering is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exempt for medical reasons .
Non-compliance is punishable by a fine from the British Transport Police .

West Midlands Railway is introducing thousands of extra seats into the timetable from Sunday, September 6 as passenger numbers across the rail network continue to rise.
The new timetable will see available space increased as schools and workplaces return across the region. It returns the capacity in many places on the WMR network to near pre-Covid levels.
Snow Hill line services, including trains to Kidderminster, will increase to six per hour, while services to Birmingham International increase to two trains per hour.
Train frequency on Birmingham's Cross City Line will increase from three to four per hour on the majority of the route, and will be increased to the maximum six-carriage length.
Services on the Birmingham to Hereford and Birmingham to Shrewsbury lines increase to two per hour in peak periods.
Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director for West Midlands Railway, said: “We're urging our customers travelling from Sunday onwards to check their journeys carefully as their train times may have changed.
"This timetable is the most significant step up in our capacity since lockdown. We’re adding thousands of extra seats to give our customers the space to travel with confidence.
“We’ve taken all the aspects which made our lockdown timetable work so well and expanded them as increasing numbers of customers continue returning to the railway. This simpler timetable will be more reliable for passengers with longer trains to help social distancing."
Passengers are also being reminded that wearing a face covering is compulsory on trains and in stations unless exempt for medical reasons. Non-compliance is punishable by a fine from the British Transport Police.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-04--Kidderminster man avoids jail after ammunition found at his home

A MAN from Kidderminster has pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate .
Finley Carse admitted @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Court on Friday , September 4 .
The 21-year-old , of Oxford Street @ @ @ @ @ , September 2 at his home following a police search , during which a quantity @ @ @ @ @ Carse was sentenced to two months in prison , suspended for two years .


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-04--Eat Out to Help Out: Here's how many meals were eaten in Wyre Forest

More than 100 million meals were eaten across the UK last month as part of the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme , the Treasury has confirmed .
Diners received a state-backed 50 per cent discount on meals and soft drinks up to £10 each between Mondays and Wednesdays in August .
A whopping 77,000 meals were purchased through the scheme in Wyre Forest alone , nearly triple the 26,000 bought in neighbouring Redditch .
Bromsgrove also saw 77,000 meals purhcased through the Help Out scheme in August , while Worcester bought 126,000 meals .
Initial figures have revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the stimulus programme designed to boost the hospitality sector after it was hammered by the enforced closure of pubs , restaurants and cafes .
The final day of the scheme , Monday August 31 , saw a 216 per cent jump in bookings compared to the equivalent day in 2019 , according to initial data from OpenTable .
By the end of Monday , 130,000 claims were made by 84,700 restaurants signed up to the programme , with claims costing around £522 million .
He said : “ From the get-go our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to do this we needed to be creative , brave and try things that no government has ever done before .
“ I want to thank everyone , from restaurant owners to waiters , chefs and diners , for embracing it and helping drive our economic recovery .
“ The scheme is just one part of our plan for jobs and we will continue to protect , support and create jobs to ensure we come back stronger as a nation.
” Some restaurants chains , such as Pizza Hut and Bill ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar offers this month following the jump in demand after the Treasury said it would not extend the scheme .
Kate Nicholls , chief executive of UK Hospitality , said : “ The Eat Out To Help Out scheme has been a great success for hospitality .
“ Our members have reported very strong bookings throughout August at a time when the sector really needed a boost .
“ It has helped provide a lift in consumer confidence which is going to be key for hospitality businesses as they look to reopen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , managing director and co-founder of Pho , said : “ The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has really been amazing .
“ It has certainly benefited our early week figures and seems to have encouraged the British public to dine out safely , as our restaurants are filling up and staying busy throughout the weekend , too.
” Total number of meals claimed for in each country

Diners received a state-backed 50 per cent discount on meals and soft drinks up to £10 each between Mondays and Wednesdays in August.
A whopping 77,000 meals were purchased through the scheme in Wyre Forest alone, nearly triple the 26,000 bought in neighbouring Redditch.
Bromsgrove also saw 77,000 meals purhcased through the Help Out scheme in August, while Worcester bought 126,000 meals.
Initial figures have revealed that restaurant bookings surged as a result of the stimulus programme designed to boost the hospitality sector after it was hammered by the enforced closure of pubs, restaurants and cafes.
The final day of the scheme, Monday August 31, saw a 216 per cent jump in bookings compared to the equivalent day in 2019, according to initial data from OpenTable.
By the end of Monday, 130,000 claims were made by 84,700 restaurants signed up to the programme, with claims costing around £522 million.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hailed the scheme a "success".
He said: “From the get-go our mission has been to protect jobs, and to do this we needed to be creative, brave and try things that no government has ever done before.
“I want to thank everyone, from restaurant owners to waiters, chefs and diners, for embracing it and helping drive our economic recovery.
“The scheme is just one part of our plan for jobs and we will continue to protect, support and create jobs to ensure we come back stronger as a nation.”
Some restaurants chains, such as Pizza Hut and Bill’s, have said they will finance similar offers this month following the jump in demand after the Treasury said it would not extend the scheme.
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UK Hospitality, said: “The Eat Out To Help Out scheme has been a great success for hospitality.
“Our members have reported very strong bookings throughout August at a time when the sector really needed a boost.
“It has helped provide a lift in consumer confidence which is going to be key for hospitality businesses as they look to reopen and help rebuild the economy.”
Stephen Wall, managing director and co-founder of Pho, said: “The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has really been amazing.
“It has certainly benefited our early week figures and seems to have encouraged the British public to dine out safely, as our restaurants are filling up and staying busy throughout the weekend, too.”
Total number of meals claimed for in each country
England: 51,364,000
Wales: 2,307,000
Scotland: 6,333,000
Northern Ireland: 2,789,000
For a full regional breakdown, click here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-04--Charity car wash at Wyre Forest Fire Station this weekend

FIREFIGHTERS at Wyre Forest Fire Station are inviting people to come along and have their car washed in aid of @ @ @ @ @ wash will be raising much-needed funds for the Fire Fighters Charity , which has seen @ @ @ @ @ since the coronavirus outbreak .
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service @ @ @ @ @ few months have been particularly difficult for charities and the Fire Fighters Charity , our @ @ @ @ @ along with all the others from a substantial reduction in income .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ assist the charity by raising some funds and bringing a sparkle to some of the @ @ @ @ @ “ People can get a quick look from their cars at the massive drill yard @ @ @ @ @ well as the exterior of the new fire station and appliance room.
” People are @ @ @ @ @ fire station in Stourport Road in Kidderminster between 10am and 2pm on Saturday , September @ @ @ @ @ donation , firefighters will wash their vehicle .

The charity car wash will be raising much-needed funds for the Fire Fighters Charity, which has seen a substantial drop in income since the coronavirus outbreak.
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “The last few months have been particularly difficult for charities and the Fire Fighters Charity, our own charity, has suffered along with all the others from a substantial reduction in income.
“This is one way where we can assist the charity by raising some funds and bringing a sparkle to some of the cars on the road.
“People can get a quick look from their cars at the massive drill yard and the new facilities as well as the exterior of the new fire station and appliance room.”
People are invited to visit the new fire station in Stourport Road in Kidderminster between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, September 5 where, for a donation, firefighters will wash their vehicle.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-04--Coronavirus: No new deaths recorded in Worcestershire hospitals

THERE have been no recorded coronavirus deaths in the county 's hospitals according to the daily statistics .
The latest @ @ @ @ @ on Friday , show no new deaths .
On Thursday we revealed there had been @ @ @ @ @ first in county hospitals in over a month .
As it stands the number of @ @ @ @ @ Trust 's hospitals are at 279 , and at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust @ @ @ @ @ In total there have been 307 Covid-19 deaths in county hospital and in all settings @ @ @ @ @ 530 Worcestershire deaths .

The latest NHS England figures, released on Friday, show no new deaths. On Thursday we revealed there had been a Covid-19 death - the first in county hospitals in over a month.
As it stands the number of deaths in Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust's hospitals are at 279, and at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust it stands at 28.
In total there have been 307 Covid-19 deaths in county hospital and in all settings there have been at least 530 Worcestershire deaths.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-05--Rural holidaying in Worcestershire on the rise

THERE has been around a 15 per cent increase in demand for rural holidaying in Worcestershire according to research undertaken by Visit Worcestershire .
With the holiday season far from over , numbers from Visit Britain suggest that 43 per cent of us are now intending on taking a break in the UK .
At one site near Worcester , expansion is now on the cards .
For Ockeridge Rural Retreats , the increase in demand has meant that the they have been able to expand to accommodate more luxury shepherd ’ s huts at their site .
Lorna Robinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Worcestershire is a great place to escape to , with lots of interesting places , attractions and restaurants to explore .
`` We are thrilled to see so many local businesses and attractions have reopened safely and that people are coming to enjoy Worcestershire .
“ Our new look website offers visitors a one stop shop with staycation ideas , accommodation and camping recommendations , and blogs with what to do while you are here.
” The Visit Worcestershire website has been updated with recommendations for autumn staycation seekers .
For more @ @ @ @

With the holiday season far from over, numbers from Visit Britain suggest that 43 per cent of us are now intending on taking a break in the UK.
At one site near Worcester, expansion is now on the cards.
For Ockeridge Rural Retreats, the increase in demand has meant that the they have been able to expand to accommodate more luxury shepherd’s huts at their site.
Lorna Robinson, Visit Worcestershire manager, said: “Worcestershire is a great place to escape to, with lots of interesting places, attractions and restaurants to explore.
"We are thrilled to see so many local businesses and attractions have reopened safely and that people are coming to enjoy Worcestershire.
“Our new look website offers visitors a one stop shop with staycation ideas, accommodation and camping recommendations, and blogs with what to do while you are here.”
The Visit Worcestershire website has been updated with recommendations for autumn staycation seekers. For more information, visitworcestershire.org.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-05--Former mill and coach house up for sale in Bewdley

A CONVERTED mill , coach house and workshop have gone on the market in Bewdley .
The unique riverside property in Stourport Road , which is made up of a former mill building , an old workshop , coach house and Victoria House , now comprises 14 apartments .
The mixed three and two-storey building is up for sale through property agent Fisher German for an undisclosed price which will be shared with potential buyers on application .
Victoria House is a three-storey former private residence overlooking the river , which has since been converted to provide three two-bedroom apartments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room and bathroom .
The converted Victoria House , coach house and mill in Stourport Road , Bewdley , has gone up for sale .
Photo from Fisher German website The former mill building comprises a large brick three-storey building , since converted into seven two-bedroom apartments with views over the river .
The former workshop includes a two-storey brick building which has been converted into one two-bedroom apartment and one one-bedroom apartment , along with a site office on the ground floor .
The coach house comprises a two-storey former coach house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-bedroom apartments .
When fully occupied , the property is said to produce an annual rental income of approximately £98,000 per annum .
All of the apartments benefit from one parking space each .
Victoria House is accessed off the Stourport Road , with the remaining properties being accessed from Ricketts Place .
The title also includes an area of pavement and garden at the front of 1-7 Ricketts Place .
The property listing reads : `` The opportunity exists for an investor to acquire this unique residential investment opportunity on the edge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would expect high tenant demand for the properties given that the property is very well located , has good access to local services and is convenient not only for Kidderminster but also for commuters to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands conurbation . ''
For more information , see the property listing at fishergerman.co.uk .

The unique riverside property in Stourport Road, which is made up of a former mill building, an old workshop, coach house and Victoria House, now comprises 14 apartments.
The mixed three and two-storey building is up for sale through property agent Fisher German for an undisclosed price which will be shared with potential buyers on application.
Victoria House is a three-storey former private residence overlooking the river, which has since been converted to provide three two-bedroom apartments, each with a kitchen, sitting room and bathroom.
The converted Victoria House, coach house and mill in Stourport Road, Bewdley, has gone up for sale. Photo from Fisher German website
The former mill building comprises a large brick three-storey building, since converted into seven two-bedroom apartments with views over the river.
The former workshop includes a two-storey brick building which has been converted into one two-bedroom apartment and one one-bedroom apartment, along with a site office on the ground floor.
The coach house comprises a two-storey former coach house which has been converted to provide two two-bedroom apartments.
When fully occupied, the property is said to produce an annual rental income of approximately £98,000 per annum.
All of the apartments benefit from one parking space each.
Victoria House is accessed off the Stourport Road, with the remaining properties being accessed from Ricketts Place.
The title also includes an area of pavement and garden at the front of 1-7 Ricketts Place.
The property listing reads: "The opportunity exists for an investor to acquire this unique residential investment opportunity on the edge of Bewdley town centre.
"We would expect high tenant demand for the properties given that the property is very well located, has good access to local services and is convenient not only for Kidderminster but also for commuters to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands conurbation."
For more information, see the property listing at fishergerman.co.uk.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-05--Products by Greggs, Holland & Barrett among latest items to be recalled

Products made by Greggs and Holland & Barrett are among the latest items to be recalled by the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) .
We 've put together a round-up of the latest items to be urgently recalled from the shelves .
If you have bought any of the items below , do not consume them , and take them back to the place of purchase .
Greggs have recalled their Greggs frozen 2 pack steak bakes because they may contain small pieces of plastic .
The FSA said : `` The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exclusively sold in Iceland Stores and does not affect the products sold in Greggs . ''
Holland & Barrett recalls several of its products Holland & Barrett has taken the precautionary step of recalling several of its products containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella .
The products include the following : • Best before : March 2021 , May 2021 In addition , Holland & Barrett have also recalled their Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya .
• Best before : February and March 2023 Freshasia Foods is recalling Lamb and Carrot Dumplings because they contain crustaceans , which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans .
For information can be found on the Food Standards Agency website .

We've put together a round-up of the latest items to be urgently recalled from the shelves.
If you have bought any of the items below, do not consume them, and take them back to the place of purchase.
Greggs recalls frozen Steak Bakes (2 pack) - Sold in Iceland stores
Greggs have recalled their Greggs frozen 2 pack steak bakes because they may contain small pieces of plastic.
The FSA said: "The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
"This product is exclusively sold in Iceland Stores and does not affect the products sold in Greggs."
Product name: Greggs Steak Bakes (2 pack)
Pack size: 280g
Best before: 20 December 2020, 22 December 2020, 23 December 2020
Holland & Barrett recalls several of its products
Holland & Barrett has taken the precautionary step of recalling several of its products containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella.
The products include the following:
Broken Brazil Nuts
Pack size: 100g, 300g, 400g
Batch code: 145450, 145765, 145571, 145816, 146021, 146807, 146125, 146569,147201, 145506
Best before: March 2021, May 2021
Healthy Heart
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 146936
Best before: March 2021
Mixed Nuts and Raisins
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 145118, 146049
Best before: October 2020, February 2021
Mixed Nuts and Raisins
Pack size: 1kg
Batch code: 145968, 146070, 146871, 147011
Best before: December 2020, March 2021
In addition, Holland & Barrett have also recalled their Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Product details:
Holland & Barrett Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula
Pack size: 60 Tablets
Batch code: 751519-01, 751519-03, 751944-01, 751949-03
Best before: February and March 2023
Allergens: Soya
Freshasia Foods recalls Lamb and Carrot Dumplings
Freshasia Foods is recalling Lamb and Carrot Dumplings because they contain crustaceans, which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
Product details:
Name: Freshasia Lamb and Carrot Dumplings
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: 200402
Best before: 6 April 2021
For information can be found on the Food Standards Agency website.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-06--Many Worcestershire landlords say 'benefits not welcome'

ONLY eight per cent of houses and flats available to rent in Worcestershire are being offered to those on housing benefit , one website listings suggests .
On popular website flat and house share site , Spare Room , there are only a handful of properties in Worcestershire listed as ‘ housing benefits considered ’ - when selected , this filter displays properties which can definitely be rented by those on housing benefits .
This is despite a July court ruling that made it unlawful for landlords to blanket ban people on benefits , as it went against the 2010 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Worcestershire , there are 249 rooms for rent on Spare Room- but out of those , only 21 of them are being offered to those who claim benefits .
A spokesperson for Spare Room said they support the July court ruling and insist that the filter was added “ to help people who rely on housing benefit to find available properties.
” They added : “ We realised that many rooms were listed as unavailable to people on benefits , so wanted to stop them wasting time contacting people , only to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room.
” They went onto explain that that some Buy to Let mortgages still prohibit landlords from renting to people who receive housing benefit .
They added : “ As a result , we ’ re changing the advertising process so that a specific mortgage clause is the only reason we ’ ll allow for saying they won ’ t rent to tenants on benefits .
“ We ’ ll make it clear on the ads which these are so tenants can filter them out if needed.
” Since writing this article , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits considered ' filter to 'hide ads that ca n't accept housing benefit ( due to mortgage/insurance restrictions ) ' .
Earlier this year , housing benefit discrimination was judged to be unlawful and in breach of the Equality Act .
District Judge , Victoria Elizabeth Mark , declared in the court that : “ Rejecting tenancy applications because the applicant is in receipt of housing benefit was unlawfully indirectly discriminatory on the grounds of sex and disability , contrary to [ … ] the Equality Act 2010.
” Housing charity , Shelter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the historic court case on housing benefit discrimination was passed .
They campaigned about the issue for years and one of their clients , Jane , was even used as a case study during the hearing .
Polly Neate , chief executive of Shelter , said there is “ no need ” for DSS accepting filters to exist on property sites .
She added : “ No DSS discrimination overwhelmingly bars women and disabled people – who are more likely to need help paying their rent – from finding a safe place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ No DSS ’ policies have left people homeless .
“ That means there should be no need for ‘ DSS accepted ’ filters , because private rentals should be advertised as available to any prospective tenant who can afford to live in them , regardless of where their income comes from.
” Further ‘ no DSS ' barriers could make an already difficult renting situation seem impossible for those on benefits during this uncertain time .
According to the most up-to-date government data , over 31,000 people in Worcestershire were claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic struck .
According to data from the Office for National Statistics , the number of people in work fell by 220,000 during lockdown and those claiming unemployment benefits surged to 2.7 million between March and July .
Furlough schemes are currently set to end on October 31st the ban on tenant evictions will be lifted on 20th September .
Generation Rent is an organisation which campaigns for the rights of renters ; they are currently raising awareness for and protecting renters during the pandemic .
If you are having issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England- they can give you some advice about what to do next .
There is even a template letter on Shelter ’ s website which you can send to landlords and agents , alongside lots of free and expert housing advice at www.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice .
Generation Rent are also collecting examples of bad rental practice- you can tell your story through their website .

On popular website flat and house share site, Spare Room, there are only a handful of properties in Worcestershire listed as ‘housing benefits considered’- when selected, this filter displays properties which can definitely be rented by those on housing benefits.
This is despite a July court ruling that made it unlawful for landlords to blanket ban people on benefits, as it went against the 2010 Equality Act.
At the moment in Worcestershire, there are 249 rooms for rent on Spare Room- but out of those, only 21 of them are being offered to those who claim benefits.
'We’re changing the advertising process'
A spokesperson for Spare Room said they support the July court ruling and insist that the filter was added “to help people who rely on housing benefit to find available properties.”
They added: “We realised that many rooms were listed as unavailable to people on benefits, so wanted to stop them wasting time contacting people, only to find out they couldn’t rent the room.”
They went onto explain that that some Buy to Let mortgages still prohibit landlords from renting to people who receive housing benefit.
They added: “As a result, we’re changing the advertising process so that a specific mortgage clause is the only reason we’ll allow for saying they won’t rent to tenants on benefits.
“We’ll make it clear on the ads which these are so tenants can filter them out if needed.”
Since writing this article, Spare Room have now changed their 'housing benefits considered' filter to 'hide ads that can't accept housing benefit (due to mortgage/insurance restrictions)'.
The historic 'No DSS' court hearing
BREAKING NEWS: In a landmark ruling, housing benefit discrimination has been judged unlawful and in breach of the Equality Act.⚖
This is a huge breakthrough for the campaign to #EndDSSDiscrimination🔒 pic.twitter.com/LFsBoW6Mgy — Shelter (@Shelter) July 14, 2020
(Twitter/@Shelter)
Earlier this year, housing benefit discrimination was judged to be unlawful and in breach of the Equality Act.
District Judge, Victoria Elizabeth Mark, declared in the court that: “Rejecting tenancy applications because the applicant is in receipt of housing benefit was unlawfully indirectly discriminatory on the grounds of sex and disability, contrary to […] the Equality Act 2010.”
Housing charity, Shelter, are part of the reason why the historic court case on housing benefit discrimination was passed.
They campaigned about the issue for years and one of their clients, Jane, was even used as a case study during the hearing.
Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said there is “no need” for DSS accepting filters to exist on property sites.
She added: “No DSS discrimination overwhelmingly bars women and disabled people – who are more likely to need help paying their rent – from finding a safe place to live.
“In the worst cases, ‘No DSS’ policies have left people homeless.
“That means there should be no need for ‘DSS accepted’ filters, because private rentals should be advertised as available to any prospective tenant who can afford to live in them, regardless of where their income comes from.”
Renting in the coronavirus pandemic
Further ‘no DSS' barriers could make an already difficult renting situation seem impossible for those on benefits during this uncertain time.
According to the most up-to-date government data, over 31,000 people in Worcestershire were claiming housing benefit in May 2018- long before the coronavirus pandemic struck.
According to data from the Office for National Statistics, the number of people in work fell by 220,000 during lockdown and those claiming unemployment benefits surged to 2.7 million between March and July.
Furlough schemes are currently set to end on October 31st the ban on tenant evictions will be lifted on 20th September.
Generation Rent is an organisation which campaigns for the rights of renters; they are currently raising awareness for and protecting renters during the pandemic.
Dan Wilson Craw, Deputy Director of Generation Rent, said: “A landlord should make their decision to let a property on the basis of the tenant’s ability to pay, not whether some of their income is from benefits.
“Rental listings sites should not be helping landlords to discriminate.
“Tenants who can’t find a landlord who will let to them could find help from their local council, which has a duty to prevent homelessness.”
If you are having issues with rental discrimination you can contact Shelter England- they can give you some advice about what to do next.
There is even a template letter on Shelter’s website which you can send to landlords and agents, alongside lots of free and expert housing advice at www.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice.
Generation Rent are also collecting examples of bad rental practice- you can tell your story through their website.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-06--One dead and seven injured after Birmingham stabbings

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died and seven people were injured in stabbings in Birmingham city centre .
West Midlands police declared a major incident after officers were called to reports of a knife attack in the early hours of Sunday , with further stabbings then being reported .
The force said in a statement said : “ We can now confirm that we ’ ve launched a murder investigation following the events in Birmingham city centre overnight .
“ A man has tragically died .
Another man and a woman have suffered serious injuries and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening .
“ We believe the incidents , which took place between 12.30am and 2.20am , are linked and we ’ re doing all we can to find whoever was responsible.
” The force said it was at scenes across the city , including Livery Street , Irving Street and Hurst Street .
It urged witnesses or people who have CCTV or mobile phone footage to contact police .
Chief Superintendent Steve Graham , who is responsible for policing in Birmingham , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this morning are tragic , shocking and understandably frightening .
“ Please be assured that we are doing absolutely everything we can to find whoever was responsible and try to understand what exactly happened .
“ We have well-rehearsed plans for dealing with major incidents .
Your safety is always our priority and that ’ s why you ’ ll see an increase in officers on the streets .
“ In the meantime , we ’ d ask anyone who ’ s in the city to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said : “ Last night ’ s events are truly terrible and have shocked the people of Birmingham , the West Midlands and the country .
“ My first thoughts are with the victims and their families at this time .
“ I have every faith in West Midlands Police , who are working extremely quickly on this investigation .
“ My thanks also go to the ambulance and hospital staff who are working around the clock to help those who have been injured .
”

West Midlands police declared a major incident after officers were called to reports of a knife attack in the early hours of Sunday, with further stabbings then being reported.
The force said in a statement said: “We can now confirm that we’ve launched a murder investigation following the events in Birmingham city centre overnight.
“A man has tragically died. Another man and a woman have suffered serious injuries and five others have also been injured, although their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
“We believe the incidents, which took place between 12.30am and 2.20am, are linked and we’re doing all we can to find whoever was responsible.”
The force said it was at scenes across the city, including Livery Street, Irving Street and Hurst Street.
It urged witnesses or people who have CCTV or mobile phone footage to contact police.
Chief Superintendent Steve Graham, who is responsible for policing in Birmingham, said: “The events during the early hours of this morning are tragic, shocking and understandably frightening.
A police officer at a cordon in Irving Street (Jacob King/PA)
“Please be assured that we are doing absolutely everything we can to find whoever was responsible and try to understand what exactly happened.
“We have well-rehearsed plans for dealing with major incidents. Your safety is always our priority and that’s why you’ll see an increase in officers on the streets.
“In the meantime, we’d ask anyone who’s in the city to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to us.”
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “Last night’s events are truly terrible and have shocked the people of Birmingham, the West Midlands and the country.
“My first thoughts are with the victims and their families at this time.
“I have every faith in West Midlands Police, who are working extremely quickly on this investigation.
“My thanks also go to the ambulance and hospital staff who are working around the clock to help those who have been injured.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-06--Major incident declared after multiple stabbings in Birmingham

A number of people have been injured and a major incident declared after a series of stabbings in Birmingham .
Police and paramedics were called to reports of a knife attack in the early hours of Sunday , with further stabbings then being reported .
One witness told BBC Radio 5 Live that the attack seemed like “ one group of boys against another group of boys ” .
West Midlands Police said there were “ a number ” of victims , but the severity of their injuries was not immediately known .
Eye-witnesses reported as many as eight people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city overnight .
Police denied reports of gunshots being fired , and added “ it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident ” .
A witness , Cara , told 5 Live she had heard racial slurs during the incident , adding that it was a “ multicultural night ” in the clubs near the Arcadian Centre .
She added : “ They were not just having an argument and then fighting , it was straight into fists being thrown .
There was not much talking going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottles that they had obviously bought in the club , rings were falling off so jewellery was going everywhere , clothes were being torn .
“ One of the males actually ended up with his hair being pulled out and left with a bald patch.
” The Arcadian venue , located around five minutes ’ walk from Birmingham New Street station , is a hub of restaurants , bars , cafes , clubs and hotels .
Featuring an open air central piazza , it is close to the city ’ s Chinese Quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Hurst Street , which runs past the Arcadian , has been taped off by police on Sunday morning , in an area which had already been closed off to traffic to aid social distancing .
Several yellow police evidence markers could be seen on the ground , some near to broken glass .
Two forensic tents had also been sited in nearby Irving Street , close to the gates of a primary school .
Police said the response would be ongoing “ for some time ” and urged people to stay away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We are aware of a number of injured people , but at the moment we are not in a position to say how many or how serious .
“ However , all emergency services are working together at the scene , and making sure that those who are injured receive medical care .
“ Work is still going on to establish what has happened , and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything.
” Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said those in the vicinity of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very vigilant ” .
Speaking to Sky News ’ Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme , Mr Raab said : “ My thoughts are with the victims and their families , there is obviously an ongoing police investigation .
“ I can ’ t say too much more at this stage but people should be very vigilant if they are in that area.
” West Midlands mayor Andy Street said police were set to hold a press conference on Sunday morning .
Writing on Twitter he said his thoughts are with those affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculate about it .
“ The city remains open for business as usual this morning but clearly people are asked to avoid the immediate area surrounding Hurst Street while police carry out their investigation , ” Mr Street tweeted .

Police and paramedics were called to reports of a knife attack in the early hours of Sunday, with further stabbings then being reported.
One witness told BBC Radio 5 Live that the attack seemed like “one group of boys against another group of boys”.
West Midlands Police said there were “a number” of victims, but the severity of their injuries was not immediately known.
Eye-witnesses reported as many as eight people were injured following the disorder in the city overnight.
Police denied reports of gunshots being fired, and added “it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident”.
A witness, Cara, told 5 Live she had heard racial slurs during the incident, adding that it was a “multicultural night” in the clubs near the Arcadian Centre.
She added: “They were not just having an argument and then fighting, it was straight into fists being thrown. There was not much talking going on.
“Drinks were being dropped, bottles that they had obviously bought in the club, rings were falling off so jewellery was going everywhere, clothes were being torn.
“One of the males actually ended up with his hair being pulled out and left with a bald patch.”
#UPDATE | We can confirm that at approximately 12:30am today we were called to reports of a stabbing in #Birmingham city centre. We immediately attended, along with colleagues from the ambulance service. A number of other stabbings were reported in the area shortly after. — West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) September 6, 2020
The Arcadian venue, located around five minutes’ walk from Birmingham New Street station, is a hub of restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs and hotels.
Featuring an open air central piazza, it is close to the city’s Chinese Quarter and Gay Village areas.
The majority of Hurst Street, which runs past the Arcadian, has been taped off by police on Sunday morning, in an area which had already been closed off to traffic to aid social distancing.
Several yellow police evidence markers could be seen on the ground, some near to broken glass.
Two forensic tents had also been sited in nearby Irving Street, close to the gates of a primary school.
Police said the response would be ongoing “for some time” and urged people to stay away from the area.
1/2 I would ask everyone to not speculate about the incident in Birmingham. West Midlands Police are set to hold a press conference this morning. My thoughts are with those affected, and my thanks to the emergency services working to deal with this incident. — Andy Street (@andy4wm) September 6, 2020
2/2 The city remains open for business as usual this morning, but clearly people are asked to avoid the immediate area surrounding Hurst Street while police carry out their investigation. — Andy Street (@andy4wm) September 6, 2020
The force added: “We are aware of a number of injured people, but at the moment we are not in a position to say how many or how serious.
“However, all emergency services are working together at the scene, and making sure that those who are injured receive medical care.
“Work is still going on to establish what has happened, and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything.”
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said those in the vicinity of the major incident in Birmingham should be “very vigilant”.
Speaking to Sky News’ Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, Mr Raab said: “My thoughts are with the victims and their families, there is obviously an ongoing police investigation.
“I can’t say too much more at this stage but people should be very vigilant if they are in that area.”
A police officer and vehicles at a cordon in Irving Street (Jacob King/PA)
West Midlands mayor Andy Street said police were set to hold a press conference on Sunday morning.
Writing on Twitter he said his thoughts are with those affected by the incident and asked people not to speculate about it.
“The city remains open for business as usual this morning but clearly people are asked to avoid the immediate area surrounding Hurst Street while police carry out their investigation,” Mr Street tweeted.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-06--4 bargain properties up for sale in Kidderminster

IT 'S an uncertain time for home buyers with house prices reportedly at an all-time high - but there are still some bargains on the market in Kidderminster .
Agents have reported a Covid property mini-boom , with buyers piling into the market as they shrug off the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic .
It comes as Nationwide reported house prices have just hit an all-time high , with the average home costing £224,123 - 3.7 per cent higher than August last year .
However , there are still a few properties on the market in Kidderminster with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anchorfields property has a guide price of £90,000 .
Photo from Andrew Grant website This Victorian property is on the market with a guide price of just £90,000 .
Located in Anchorfields , the two-bedroom home is nicely tucked away in a small cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of the town centre and Kidderminster Railway Station .
It boasts two living rooms , a cellar , a spacious first floor bathroom and outdoor space including a secluded rear courtyard with a lot of potential .
The home is in need of some work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renovation project .
View the full property listing on the Andrew Grant website here .
Three-bedroom property for sale in Homfray Road .
Photo from Phipps & Pritchard/Rightmove This three-bedroom terraced house in Homfray Road is on the market for £95,000 .
The mid-terrace 1950s house would be perfect for first-time buyers and also landlords looking for a potentially-profitable investment .
The house requires a degree of cosmetic improvement which is reflected in the price , but could not be classed as neglected as it includes many modern features such as modern doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a central heating system .
See the full property listing on Right Move here .
Three-bedroom home for sale in Edinburgh Close .
Photo from Phipps & Pritchard/Rightmove Another three-bed terraced house , this property in Edinburgh Close certainly has a lot of potential .
The home is in the market to be sold straight away and priced to attract immediate interest from able buyers .
The property requires some cosmetic improvement but could make a great family home if pushed to realise its full potential .
View the full property listing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kidderminster is going up for auction with a guide price of £39,000 .
Photo from Bond Wolfe Auctions website This three-bedroom end of terrace property in Park Lane is going up for auction this month with a bargain guide price of £39,000 .
The three-storey house comprises two reception rooms , two bedrooms on the first floor and an attic bedroom on the second floor .
The property goes up for auction on September 16 and people can pre-register to bid at Bond Wolfe Auctions here .

Agents have reported a Covid property mini-boom, with buyers piling into the market as they shrug off the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
It comes as Nationwide reported house prices have just hit an all-time high, with the average home costing £224,123 - 3.7 per cent higher than August last year.
However, there are still a few properties on the market in Kidderminster with a guide price of under £100,000.
This Anchorfields property has a guide price of £90,000. Photo from Andrew Grant website
Photo from Andrew Grant website
This Victorian property is on the market with a guide price of just £90,000.
Located in Anchorfields, the two-bedroom home is nicely tucked away in a small cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of the town centre and Kidderminster Railway Station.
It boasts two living rooms, a cellar, a spacious first floor bathroom and outdoor space including a secluded rear courtyard with a lot of potential.
The home is in need of some work and modernisation, but represents an exciting renovation project.
View the full property listing on the Andrew Grant website here.
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Three-bedroom property for sale in Homfray Road. Photo from Phipps & Pritchard/Rightmove
Photo from Phipps & Pritchard/Rightmove
This three-bedroom terraced house in Homfray Road is on the market for £95,000.
The mid-terrace 1950s house would be perfect for first-time buyers and also landlords looking for a potentially-profitable investment.
The house requires a degree of cosmetic improvement which is reflected in the price, but could not be classed as neglected as it includes many modern features such as modern doors and windows, sound electrical wiring and a central heating system.
See the full property listing on Right Move here.
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Three-bedroom home for sale in Edinburgh Close. Photo from Phipps & Pritchard/Rightmove
Photo from Phipps & Pritchard/Rightmove
Another three-bed terraced house, this property in Edinburgh Close certainly has a lot of potential.
The home is in the market to be sold straight away and priced to attract immediate interest from able buyers.
The property requires some cosmetic improvement but could make a great family home if pushed to realise its full potential.
It's listed at £100,000.
View the full property listing on Right Move here.
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This three-bedroom home in Kidderminster is going up for auction with a guide price of £39,000. Photo from Bond Wolfe Auctions website
This three-bedroom end of terrace property in Park Lane is going up for auction this month with a bargain guide price of £39,000.
The three-storey house comprises two reception rooms, two bedrooms on the first floor and an attic bedroom on the second floor.
The property goes up for auction on September 16 and people can pre-register to bid at Bond Wolfe Auctions here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-06--13 stunning photos you wouldn't believe were taken in Kidderminster

THERE are some stunning sights to be seen in Kidderminster - if you know the right places to go !
@ @ @ @ @ of our favourite photographs - new and old - from our talented Camera Club members @ @ @ @ @ the most beautiful sceneries and wildlife that Kidderminster has to offer .
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The canal at Weavers Wharf .
Photo by Sally Shillingford Taken at @ @ @ @ @ Phoebe Howley The Stone pool in September 2018 .
Photo by Dave Williams Taken at @ @ @ @ @ by Phoebe Howley Caldwall Bridge along the Kidderminster canal .
Photo by Helen Millward A @ @ @ @ @ in Kidderminster .
Photo by Brett Pearson

We've rounded up 13 of our favourite photographs - new and old - from our talented Camera Club members, showing off some of the most beautiful sceneries and wildlife that Kidderminster has to offer.
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Habberley by Clair Mansfield
The canal at Weavers Wharf. Photo by Sally Shillingford
Poppies field in Kidderminster. Photo by Blaze Kolenkiewicz
Habberley Trail by Katy Bayliss
A basking terrapin at Spennells. Photo by Dave Williams
Taken at Springfield Park. Photo by Phoebe Howley
The Stone pool in September 2018. Photo by Dave Williams
Hurcott Pool in Kidderminster. Photo by Mark Thomas
A grey heron in Kidderminster by Dave Williams
Taken at Broadwaters in Kidderminster. Photo by Phoebe Howley
Caldwall Bridge along the Kidderminster canal. Photo by Helen Millward
A kingfisher on a miserable day in Kidderminster. Photo by Brett Pearson
Sunrise in Kidderminster. Photo by Dave Williams


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-06--9 spiders you're probably going to see a lot more of in September

It 's spider mating season , and so you can expect to see a lot more of them in and around your house .
( WARNING : contains pictures of spiders ) Pest management consultant Clive Boase said : “ Sightings of spiders often peak from September as males of many species reach adulthood and venture into homes in search of a mate , but we could be seeing a lot more of them than normal over the next month or two.
” But there 's no need to be alarmed .
Here 's our guide to the nine spiders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture taken by Olaf Leillinger on 2005-08-07 .
License : CC-BY-SA-2.0/DE and GNU FDL Easily identified from their small bodies ( 5mm or less , although their legs can be quite long ) and their habit of hanging upside down under a sheet web .
More than 40 % of Britain 's spiders belong to this family , and they 're not all the shiny black ones you might be thinking of .
Their webs are very often seen in shrubs or bushes , but they will also take up residence in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of year you can see the males doing their mating dance for the females .
Totally harmless and traditionally believed to bring good luck .
These are big and a bit freaky looking .
They are rarely found outside , and prefer to hang uspide down in their scruffy webs in the warm corners of your ceilings or cupboards .
They grow to 45mm ( including legs ) but they 're harmless and they do eat a lot of other spiders , including some house spiders ( see below ) .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this one is worth leaving alone .
These are the biggest of Britain 's spiders , with some reaching an overall size of 12cm .
It 's one of the only species to match a large body with large thick legs .
This one , the Tegenaria duellica , is only found in the east of Dorset - in the west your house spider is the Tegenaria saeva .
They spin very large webs that can last for years , often passing from generation to generation .
The webs were were reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the spiders themselves were once eaten alive as a cure for a fever .
We do n't recommend that , but they 're much less scary than they look .
These are often mistaken for false widow spiders , but are longer of body , with shorter and thicker legs .
This spider comes indoors in the autumn to look for a mate or if it 's rained a lot and their homes have been flooded .
If you 're not sure if you 've got a lace weaver or a false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lace weaver 's web is flat and intricate , and usually built over walls or other surfaces , with a central hole where the spider hides .
They 're pretty mean looking , with a total length of 2cm and quite thick legs .
They do bite , but they 're not aggressive and symptoms should consist of swelling for no more than 12 hours .
This is Steatoda Nobilis , the noble false widow .
It 's one of three false widow species in the UK , the largest - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your house .
It 's been on the south coast for more than 150 years .
The British Arachnological Society says : `` Everybody in the coastal counties of Southern England has had lots of them in their house and garden for many years , whether they have been aware of this or not . ''
The false widow is unlikely to bite you unless you sit on it or it gets trapped in your clothes .
Should you get bitten , it should be no more painful than a wasp sting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those with spider bite horor stories did not see the creature that bit them .
If you do n't want to take the risk , they are pretty slow moving , so they 're easy to catch and remove from your house .
They are mostly found outdoors but they do like to lurk under washing machines , fridges and toilets .
Other types of false widow you might see are the rabbit hutch spider - much smaller and not known to bite - and the cupboard spider , which does bite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - 8mm- spiders are usually found in the garden but do occasionally make their way through open doors and windows at this time of year .
They 're harmless , but if you 're not expecting it their jump might alarm you .
And their mating dance is something pretty special .
This is another spider often mis-identified as a false widow , but is easily distinguished because it spinds a circular web rather than the vertical scaffold-like strands of a false widow .
It 's known as the missing sector weaver because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfinished .
Perfectly harmless , but it might try building its web on the inside of your window instead of the outside .
And one you 'll definitely see outside !
One of our biggest spiders , with a body size of up to 1.5cm , these are the spiders you see sitting in the middle of a perfectly constructed orb web .
They have a distinctive cross pattern on their backs They 'll be around until the first frosts kill them off .
If you 're lucky enough to get one on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to watch it do this .
( The speed they move when wrapping up flies and wasps is pretty impressive too . )
But I HATE spiders , what do I do ?
Some say conkers in bowls by doors and windows will keep them out .
Some say a citrus based spray .
Keep all your doors and windows closed and your house warm .
And check boots and shoes you have n't worn for a while , just in case ...

Pest management consultant Clive Boase said: “Sightings of spiders often peak from September as males of many species reach adulthood and venture into homes in search of a mate, but we could be seeing a lot more of them than normal over the next month or two.”
But there's no need to be alarmed. Here's our guide to the nine spiders you're most likely to spot.
In your house:
Money spiders
picture taken by Olaf Leillinger on 2005-08-07. License: CC-BY-SA-2.0/DE and GNU FDL
Easily identified from their small bodies (5mm or less, although their legs can be quite long) and their habit of hanging upside down under a sheet web. More than 40% of Britain's spiders belong to this family, and they're not all the shiny black ones you might be thinking of.
Their webs are very often seen in shrubs or bushes, but they will also take up residence in the corners of houses, where at this time of year you can see the males doing their mating dance for the females. Totally harmless and traditionally believed to bring good luck.
Daddy Long Legs or Cellar spiders
These are big and a bit freaky looking. They are rarely found outside, and prefer to hang uspide down in their scruffy webs in the warm corners of your ceilings or cupboards. They grow to 45mm (including legs) but they're harmless and they do eat a lot of other spiders, including some house spiders (see below). So unless you really can't stand them, this one is worth leaving alone.
House Spiders
These are the biggest of Britain's spiders, with some reaching an overall size of 12cm. It's one of the only species to match a large body with large thick legs. This one, the Tegenaria duellica, is only found in the east of Dorset - in the west your house spider is the Tegenaria saeva. They spin very large webs that can last for years, often passing from generation to generation. The webs were were reportedly used as bandages in the 1700s, while the spiders themselves were once eaten alive as a cure for a fever. We don't recommend that, but they're much less scary than they look.
Lace web spiders
These are often mistaken for false widow spiders, but are longer of body, with shorter and thicker legs. This spider comes indoors in the autumn to look for a mate or if it's rained a lot and their homes have been flooded.
If you're not sure if you've got a lace weaver or a false widow, look for a web - the lace weaver's web is flat and intricate, and usually built over walls or other surfaces, with a central hole where the spider hides. They're pretty mean looking, with a total length of 2cm and quite thick legs. They do bite, but they're not aggressive and symptoms should consist of swelling for no more than 12 hours.
False Widows
This is Steatoda Nobilis, the noble false widow. It's one of three false widow species in the UK, the largest - and the one mostly likely to come into your house. It's been on the south coast for more than 150 years. The British Arachnological Society says: "Everybody in the coastal counties of Southern England has had lots of them in their house and garden for many years, whether they have been aware of this or not."
The false widow is unlikely to bite you unless you sit on it or it gets trapped in your clothes. Should you get bitten, it should be no more painful than a wasp sting, experts say - pointing out that many of those with spider bite horor stories did not see the creature that bit them.
If you don't want to take the risk, they are pretty slow moving, so they're easy to catch and remove from your house. They are mostly found outdoors but they do like to lurk under washing machines, fridges and toilets.
Other types of false widow you might see are the rabbit hutch spider - much smaller and not known to bite - and the cupboard spider, which does bite, but not often.
Zebra Jumping spiders
These tiny - 8mm- spiders are usually found in the garden but do occasionally make their way through open doors and windows at this time of year. They're harmless, but if you're not expecting it their jump might alarm you. And their mating dance is something pretty special.
Missing sector orb weaver

This is another spider often mis-identified as a false widow, but is easily distinguished because it spinds a circular web rather than the vertical scaffold-like strands of a false widow. It's known as the missing sector weaver because it leaves a slice of its web unfinished. Perfectly harmless, but it might try building its web on the inside of your window instead of the outside.
And one you'll definitely see outside!
Garden spiders
One of our biggest spiders, with a body size of up to 1.5cm, these are the spiders you see sitting in the middle of a perfectly constructed orb web. They have a distinctive cross pattern on their backs They'll be around until the first frosts kill them off.
If you're lucky enough to get one on the outside of your windows you might get to watch it do this. (The speed they move when wrapping up flies and wasps is pretty impressive too.)
But I HATE spiders, what do I do?
Some say conkers in bowls by doors and windows will keep them out. Some say a citrus based spray. Keep all your doors and windows closed and your house warm. And check boots and shoes you haven't worn for a while, just in case...


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-07--Four injured on West Midland Safari Park water ride

A MOTHER , grandmother and two children were reportedly injured on a water ride at West Midland Safari Park at the weekend .
Georgia Hodgkiss was visiting the Bewdley park on Sunday ( September 6 ) and said she saw a boat with people in it `` turn upside down '' at around 2.30pm .
Miss Hodgkiss described hearing a `` big bang '' and saw a rubber boat had turned over .
She said : `` I couldn ’ t quite believe what was going on .
I heard a loud noise like a screech almost and I turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first what was going on and then I saw these girls coming out from underneath absolutely drenched looking quite confused .
`` It looked as though it was a mother , a grandmother and two children .
`` The staff then realised what had happened and got everyone out of the queue and closed the ride , I saw who I presume to be the dad go running up the queue to the girls and ladies that were now stood at the start of the ride .
`` No one helped them out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one girl who looked in quite a lot of pain .
They were all crying and hugging eachother .
I ca n't imagine how they must have been feeling .
`` It took about 10 minutes for the first aiders and anyone who looked official to come to the ride and then I was leaving the park at 3.15pm I passed the ambulance as they were coming in . ''
A photograph of the scene appears to show a woman sat on the floor in tears after escaping from the ride .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We can confirm that emergency services have been called to the park as a precautionary measure following an incident involving our Wild River Rafting ride .
`` Four visitors are receiving treatment for minor injuries and are being looked at closely .
`` We will continue to co-operate with the emergency services to support them at this time . ''

Georgia Hodgkiss was visiting the Bewdley park on Sunday (September 6) and said she saw a boat with people in it "turn upside down" at around 2.30pm.
Miss Hodgkiss described hearing a "big bang" and saw a rubber boat had turned over.
She said: "I couldn’t quite believe what was going on. I heard a loud noise like a screech almost and I turned and couldn’t really tell at first what was going on and then I saw these girls coming out from underneath absolutely drenched looking quite confused.
"It looked as though it was a mother, a grandmother and two children.
"The staff then realised what had happened and got everyone out of the queue and closed the ride, I saw who I presume to be the dad go running up the queue to the girls and ladies that were now stood at the start of the ride.
"No one helped them out they did it themselves, there was one girl who looked in quite a lot of pain. They were all crying and hugging eachother. I can't imagine how they must have been feeling.
"It took about 10 minutes for the first aiders and anyone who looked official to come to the ride and then I was leaving the park at 3.15pm I passed the ambulance as they were coming in."
A photograph of the scene appears to show a woman sat on the floor in tears after escaping from the ride.
A West Midland Safari Park spokesman said: "We can confirm that emergency services have been called to the park as a precautionary measure following an incident involving our Wild River Rafting ride.
"Four visitors are receiving treatment for minor injuries and are being looked at closely.
"We will continue to co-operate with the emergency services to support them at this time."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-07--Murder arrest after string of knife attacks in Birmingham

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following a string of knife attacks in Birmingham .
West Midlands Police said the suspect remains in custody after he was arrested at around 4am on Monday at an address in Selly Oak .
The force declared a major incident after eight victims were stabbed during a rampage spanning some 90 minutes in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday .
A 23-year-old man was killed in the attacks and a man and a woman , aged 19 and 32 , remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stab wounds .
Police launched a massive manhunt for a sole male attacker on Sunday and released CCTV footage of a man they said was wanted on suspicion of murder .
But the force is also facing criticism of their response to the attacks , including why the attacker was allowed to wander the city for as long as he did .
Officers said they received the first call to Constitution Hill , north of the city centre , just after 12.30am , where a man had received a superficial injury .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes later to nearby Livery Street , next to Snow Hill railway station .
A 19-year-old man was critically injured and a woman was also injured .
An hour later at 1.50am , officers were called to Irving Street , to the south of the city centre , where a man died and another man suffered serious injuries .
Ten minutes later police were called to Hurst Street , in the heart of the city ’ s Gay Village quarter , where a 32-year-old woman was seriously injured and two men received lesser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Commander , Chief Superintendent Steve Graham , said : “ Officers worked through yesterday and into the early hours of this morning in a bid to trace the man we believe responsible for these terrible crimes .
“ We issued CCTV footage of the suspect and had a strong response from the public .
I ’ d like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and who provided information to the investigation .
“ One line of enquiry ultimately led us to an address in the Selly Oak area this morning where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is a crucial development but our investigation continues .
”

West Midlands Police said the suspect remains in custody after he was arrested at around 4am on Monday at an address in Selly Oak.
The force declared a major incident after eight victims were stabbed during a rampage spanning some 90 minutes in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday.
A 23-year-old man was killed in the attacks and a man and a woman, aged 19 and 32, remain critically ill in hospital after suffering serious stab wounds.
Police launched a massive manhunt for a sole male attacker on Sunday and released CCTV footage of a man they said was wanted on suspicion of murder.
But the force is also facing criticism of their response to the attacks, including why the attacker was allowed to wander the city for as long as he did.
Officers said they received the first call to Constitution Hill, north of the city centre, just after 12.30am, where a man had received a superficial injury.
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This was followed by a further call 20 minutes later to nearby Livery Street, next to Snow Hill railway station. A 19-year-old man was critically injured and a woman was also injured.
An hour later at 1.50am, officers were called to Irving Street, to the south of the city centre, where a man died and another man suffered serious injuries.
Ten minutes later police were called to Hurst Street, in the heart of the city’s Gay Village quarter, where a 32-year-old woman was seriously injured and two men received lesser injuries.
Following the arrest, Birmingham Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Graham, said: “Officers worked through yesterday and into the early hours of this morning in a bid to trace the man we believe responsible for these terrible crimes.
This is a crucial development but our investigation continues. We still need to speak to any witnesses who saw what happened who’ve not yet spoken to us, or anyone who may have video, photos or information. Send it here ➡ https://t.co/i7vr37ZCAU pic.twitter.com/LSLXTxsc66 — West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) September 7, 2020
“We issued CCTV footage of the suspect and had a strong response from the public. I’d like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and who provided information to the investigation.
“One line of enquiry ultimately led us to an address in the Selly Oak area this morning where a man was arrested.
“Clearly this is a crucial development but our investigation continues.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-07--Family announce Lily, 9, has died following cancer battle

A FAMILY has paid tribute to their `` little angel '' who has died after a brave battle against leukaemia .
A message has been posted on the family 's Facebook page to say Lily Filmer died at 2pm on Saturday ( September 5 ) with her family around her .
The nine-year-old had previously been battling acute lymphoblastic leukaemia that she was first diagnosed with at the age of five in 2017 .
In the post , that included heart and butterfly emojis , the family wrote : `` I don ’ t really know how to say this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her brothers and sisters around her .
`` Our lives will never be the same without that beautiful smile and that sassy attitude .
`` We love you loads and loads Lily Bug . ''
Last month , Lily had been moved to Acorns Children 's Hospice for end-of-life care but surprised relatives after she woke up from her coma and was returned to hospital .
At the time , mum Kayleigh Chapman , from Drakes Broughton , said her daughter had shown tiny improvement and they had been hoping she would stabilise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but said she was still very poorly .
Thousands was also raised on JustGiving pages set up by Mrs Chapman to raise money to allow them to do things together while Lily was “ healthy ” enough .
When the first fundraising page launched , Mrs Chapman said : “ The money is for other children as well .
`` It ’ s all of us who are suffering . ''
After the heartbreaking announcement , hundreds posted tributes on the family 's 'Lilys freedom fight ' page .
One commenter said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kayleigh .
`` I do n't even know what to say .
She was an incredible little fighter and you are all inspirational .
Sending love and strength to every one of you . ''
Another wrote : `` My heart breaks for you all and I am so very sorry for your loss .
`` Lily , if there is one thing you taught us , that is to keep fighting right to the end and always with a brave heart - rest well little one . ''
Another comment read : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
`` Lily was a true fighter , may she rest in peace .
Thinking of all family and friends at this difficult time . ''

A message has been posted on the family's Facebook page to say Lily Filmer died at 2pm on Saturday (September 5) with her family around her.
The nine-year-old had previously been battling acute lymphoblastic leukaemia that she was first diagnosed with at the age of five in 2017.
In the post, that included heart and butterfly emojis, the family wrote: "I don’t really know how to say this but Lily passed away, with all her brothers and sisters around her.
"Our lives will never be the same without that beautiful smile and that sassy attitude.
"Fly high my little angel.
"We love you loads and loads Lily Bug."
Last month, Lily had been moved to Acorns Children's Hospice for end-of-life care but surprised relatives after she woke up from her coma and was returned to hospital.
At the time, mum Kayleigh Chapman, from Drakes Broughton, said her daughter had shown tiny improvement and they had been hoping she would stabilise enough for her to eventually come home, but said she was still very poorly.
Thousands was also raised on JustGiving pages set up by Mrs Chapman to raise money to allow them to do things together while Lily was “healthy” enough.
When the first fundraising page launched, Mrs Chapman said: “The money is for other children as well.
"It’s all of us who are suffering."
After the heartbreaking announcement, hundreds posted tributes on the family's 'Lilys freedom fight' page.
One commenter said: "I am so so sorry Kayleigh.
"I don't even know what to say. She was an incredible little fighter and you are all inspirational. Sending love and strength to every one of you ."
Another wrote: "My heart breaks for you all and I am so very sorry for your loss.
"Lily, if there is one thing you taught us, that is to keep fighting right to the end and always with a brave heart - rest well little one."
Another comment read: "Absolutely heart broken to be reading this.
"Lily was a true fighter, may she rest in peace. Thinking of all family and friends at this difficult time."