kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-19--Worcestershire’s most memorable moments from lockdown

IT ’ S been nearly six months since the UK went into lockdown- and a lot has happened since then .
Families couldn ’ t see each other , pubs and restaurants closed down , all while the number of coronavirus cases continued to climb .
While it ’ s been a frightening and uncertain time , many have tried to see the positive in the situation by making memories and doing some good for their local community .
Here we take a look back at some of the most notable Worcestershire headlines of the previous months , both good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Supermarket shelves across the UK were stripped bare ( Michael Drummond/PA ) When coronavirus cases began to surge and greater lockdown restrictions were imposed in March , Brits started to stockpile supplies .
Pasta and toilet roll were some of the most sought after items and shelves in supermarkets across the country were often stripped of these items .
One Pershore mum told our sister paper the Worcester News she couldn ’ t find paracetamol , beans , flour , eggs or pasta .
She added : “ It ’ s making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My daughter had toothache and needed paracetamol , and my baby needed Calpol due to teething and we had nothing .
“ I couldn ’ t buy it anywhere , let alone pasta and toilet roll or even wet-wipes and nappies.
” Who can forget when war veteran , 99-year-old Tom Moore , raised over £32 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps around his garden ?
He wasn ’ t the only Brit with good intentions- many people across the UK decided to follow in his footsteps and begin their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold ribbons to raise money for the NHS .
She aimed to raise £50 , but surpassed that target and managed to raise over £4250 .
Mum , Charlotte , spoke to Worcester News and said : `` She wanted to raise some money for people like her grandmother who works for the NHS and has also recently recovered from coronavirus.
” Many pub-goers were dismayed when the government announced that pubs must close to control the coronavirus spread , at the end of March .
However , on the 4th of July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there were stricter social distancing measures in place .
Nick Gjoliku , owner of the Eagle Vaults in Friar Street , Worcester , said they have a new one-way system in place with signs and arrows on the floor for guidance .
Kirsty Smith , general manager of The Swan and Drummonds , said : “ I think people will find it strange at first , it is definitely not going to be the Drummonds they are used to , but we hope to create a space where people can still have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , people of the UK went for months without one of their favourite fast food treats .
However , at the start of July McDonald ’ s re-opened their doors once again leading to gridlocked queues and blocked roads .
One social media user , Andrew Kelsall , shared a video of the massive McDonald ’ s queue outside Malvern Retail Park .
He wrote : “ Ridiculous scenes as cars are queuing all around the carpark and beyond for the McDonald 's drive-through at Blackpole .
`` It would be quicker for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own meal .
Are they so desperate to eat junk ? ''
We clapped for the NHS Did you clap for carers at 8pm on Thursday during lockdown ?
This heart-warming event took place in March and people across the UK clapped on their doorsteps and gardens as a symbol of their support to care staff and NHS frontline workers .
Frontline staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital even took part in the event .
Their Facebook video shows police and the fire brigade clapping in solidarity with the doctors and nurses at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to social media to praise the NHS in the video .
One person wrote : “ Never been prouder to be such of an amazing work force ” .
Another commented : “ You are all the best of British .
True heroes.
” Parents had to become teachers During lockdown , our homes were transformed into schools and parents had to brush up on their maths , literacy and science knowledge .
Luckily , PE was covered by Joe Wicks ( fitness and nutrition expert ) and his online lessons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ every weekday during lockdown- and many Worcestershire families took part .
Leanne Sofocleous said : “ My six year old and I did this this morning .
We were very hot afterwards .
I 'm hoping to do that every day with her . ''
Lisa Preedy said : `` Me and my nine year old daughter did it this afternoon and really enjoyed it !
Got to be worth it for all us . ''
With schools closed and furlough schemes in place , people had a lot more time on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free time to perfect their baking skills and our social media feeds were filled with ( sometimes dubious ) attempts at baking a banana loaf .
However , one Worcester girl went a step further and taught her grandad to bake over FaceTime .
Despite never being able to bake before , Barry Briscoe can now bake anything from chocolate éclairs to loaves of bread .
Immy Reeves even organised a socially distanced bake sale outside of her home and managed to raise over £1150 on Just Giving for the Alzheimer ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments from lockdown ?
Let us know in the comments .

Families couldn’t see each other, pubs and restaurants closed down, all while the number of coronavirus cases continued to climb.
While it’s been a frightening and uncertain time, many have tried to see the positive in the situation by making memories and doing some good for their local community.
Here we take a look back at some of the most notable Worcestershire headlines of the previous months, both good and bad- how many do you remember?
Panic buyers stripped the shelves bare
Supermarket shelves across the UK were stripped bare (Michael Drummond/PA)
When coronavirus cases began to surge and greater lockdown restrictions were imposed in March, Brits started to stockpile supplies.
Pasta and toilet roll were some of the most sought after items and shelves in supermarkets across the country were often stripped of these items.
One Pershore mum told our sister paper the Worcester News she couldn’t find paracetamol, beans, flour, eggs or pasta.
She added: “It’s making my anxiety go through the roof. My daughter had toothache and needed paracetamol, and my baby needed Calpol due to teething and we had nothing.
“I couldn’t buy it anywhere, let alone pasta and toilet roll or even wet-wipes and nappies.”
People from Worcester raised money
Maisie raised thousands for the NHS (Photo: Charlotte Gibson)
Who can forget when war veteran, 99-year-old Tom Moore, raised over £32 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps around his garden?
He wasn’t the only Brit with good intentions- many people across the UK decided to follow in his footsteps and begin their own fundraiser.
One seven-year-old girl made and sold ribbons to raise money for the NHS.
She aimed to raise £50, but surpassed that target and managed to raise over £4250.
Mum, Charlotte, spoke to Worcester News and said: "She wanted to raise some money for people like her grandmother who works for the NHS and has also recently recovered from coronavirus.”
Pubs reopened
Eagle Vaults in Friar Street (Credit: Google Maps)
Many pub-goers were dismayed when the government announced that pubs must close to control the coronavirus spread, at the end of March.
However, on the 4th of July pubs could open their doors once again- but there were stricter social distancing measures in place.
Nick Gjoliku, owner of the Eagle Vaults in Friar Street, Worcester, said they have a new one-way system in place with signs and arrows on the floor for guidance.
Kirsty Smith, general manager of The Swan and Drummonds, said: “I think people will find it strange at first, it is definitely not going to be the Drummonds they are used to, but we hope to create a space where people can still have fun whilst staying safe.”
McDonald’s re-opened
Ridiculous scenes as cars are queuing all around the carpark and beyond for the McDonald's drive-through at Blackpole. It would be quicker for them to go home and make their own meal. Are they so desperate to eat junk? #Worcestershire @worcesternews pic.twitter.com/Ree1iHBjLX — Andrew Kelsall (@akelsall) June 4, 2020
(Twitter/@akelsall)
During lockdown, people of the UK went for months without one of their favourite fast food treats.
However, at the start of July McDonald’s re-opened their doors once again leading to gridlocked queues and blocked roads.
One social media user, Andrew Kelsall, shared a video of the massive McDonald’s queue outside Malvern Retail Park.
He wrote: “Ridiculous scenes as cars are queuing all around the carpark and beyond for the McDonald's drive-through at Blackpole.
"It would be quicker for them to go home and make their own meal. Are they so desperate to eat junk?"
We clapped for the NHS
Did you clap for carers at 8pm on Thursday during lockdown?
This heart-warming event took place in March and people across the UK clapped on their doorsteps and gardens as a symbol of their support to care staff and NHS frontline workers.
(Facebook/@WorcsAcuteNHS)
Frontline staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital even took part in the event.
Their Facebook video shows police and the fire brigade clapping in solidarity with the doctors and nurses at the hospital.
Hundreds of Worcestershire residents also took to social media to praise the NHS in the video.
One person wrote: “Never been prouder to be such of an amazing work force”.
Another commented: “You are all the best of British. True heroes.”
Parents had to become teachers
(Instagram/@thebodycoach)
During lockdown, our homes were transformed into schools and parents had to brush up on their maths, literacy and science knowledge.
Luckily, PE was covered by Joe Wicks (fitness and nutrition expert) and his online lessons.
Joe promised to post a PE lesson every weekday during lockdown- and many Worcestershire families took part.
Leanne Sofocleous said: “My six year old and I did this this morning. We were very hot afterwards. I'm hoping to do that every day with her."
Lisa Preedy said: "Me and my nine year old daughter did it this afternoon and really enjoyed it! Got to be worth it for all us."
We all started baking
Immy taught her granddad to bake
(Photo: Just Giving/ Kristen Reeves)
With schools closed and furlough schemes in place, people had a lot more time on their hands during lockdown.
Many used this free time to perfect their baking skills and our social media feeds were filled with (sometimes dubious) attempts at baking a banana loaf.
However, one Worcester girl went a step further and taught her grandad to bake over FaceTime.
Despite never being able to bake before, Barry Briscoe can now bake anything from chocolate éclairs to loaves of bread.
Immy Reeves even organised a socially distanced bake sale outside of her home and managed to raise over £1150 on Just Giving for the Alzheimer’s society.
What are your most memorable moments from lockdown? Let us know in the comments.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-19--Quirky Kidderminster house with interesting history up for sale

AN unusual house previously owned by a renowned Kidderminster clockmaker has gone on the market for just under half a million pounds .
The Malt House in Franche dates back to around 1790 , following the purchase of the land at the corner of Bridgnorth Road in 1776 by famed watch and clockmaker Benjamin Cope .
Cope subsequently built the original Three Crowns and Sugarloaf Public House , followed by stables and a malt house with an adjacent dwelling .
A painting from 1898 clearly shows the original tall malt house building with stables fronting the Bridgnorth Road .
Photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image shared by Allan Morris estate agents , which is handling the sale of the site , shows a painting from 1898 which clearly shows the original tall malt house building with stables fronting the Bridgnorth Road and the dwelling house behind .
A larger double-fronted white building shown in the painting is the original pub , which was demolished in 1977 .
A replacement public house of the same name was constructed just 20 yards away .
The original malt house has long since been reduced in height to a single-storey structure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combined with the stables and original dwelling house to form the quirky four-bedroom property which is today known as The Malt House .
The former stables have been converted into a huge games room .
Photo from the Allan Morris estate agents website This enormous property features a large living area , modern kitchen , a jacuzzi bath in the family bathroom and extensive outbuildings , including two double garages and a large games room in the original stables .
The property listing reads : `` This large and rambling , decidedly quirky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fully appreciate the scale and proportions of the accommodation on offer .
A view of the garden area .
Photo from Allan Morris estate agents website '' Extending to around 3,500 square feet in all , the principal living space is supplemented by extensive attached outbuildings which all form part of the overall structure , and which could undoubtedly be improved and developed to form valuable additional amenities , for example as an accommodation annexe to suit a dependent relative or as a capacious home office together with workshop and gym , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provides a large four double bedroom family home with exceptional living space to the ground floor .
The property fronts the main Bridgnorth Road , yet is discreetly orientated remaining mainly unseen from the road and enjoying a surprising degree of privacy .
The Malt House has been described as one of the district 's most interesting properties .
Photo from Allan Morris estate agents website '' The Malt House provides a unique opportunity to thoroughly update , re-plan and transform the existing accommodation , in order to maximise the true potential which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House is on the market for £478,500 .
To view the full property listing , click here .

The Malt House in Franche dates back to around 1790, following the purchase of the land at the corner of Bridgnorth Road in 1776 by famed watch and clockmaker Benjamin Cope.
Cope subsequently built the original Three Crowns and Sugarloaf Public House, followed by stables and a malt house with an adjacent dwelling.
A painting from 1898 clearly shows the original tall malt house building with stables fronting the Bridgnorth Road. Photo from Allan Morris estate agents website
An image shared by Allan Morris estate agents, which is handling the sale of the site, shows a painting from 1898 which clearly shows the original tall malt house building with stables fronting the Bridgnorth Road and the dwelling house behind.
A larger double-fronted white building shown in the painting is the original pub, which was demolished in 1977. A replacement public house of the same name was constructed just 20 yards away.
The original malt house has long since been reduced in height to a single-storey structure which, over time, has been combined with the stables and original dwelling house to form the quirky four-bedroom property which is today known as The Malt House.
The former stables have been converted into a huge games room. Photo from the Allan Morris estate agents website
This enormous property features a large living area, modern kitchen, a jacuzzi bath in the family bathroom and extensive outbuildings, including two double garages and a large games room in the original stables.
The property listing reads: "This large and rambling, decidedly quirky yet ultimately characterful property must be viewed to fully appreciate the scale and proportions of the accommodation on offer.
A view of the garden area. Photo from Allan Morris estate agents website
"Extending to around 3,500 square feet in all, the principal living space is supplemented by extensive attached outbuildings which all form part of the overall structure, and which could undoubtedly be improved and developed to form valuable additional amenities, for example as an accommodation annexe to suit a dependent relative or as a capacious home office together with workshop and gym, or studio.
"Essentially the house provides a large four double bedroom family home with exceptional living space to the ground floor. The property fronts the main Bridgnorth Road, yet is discreetly orientated remaining mainly unseen from the road and enjoying a surprising degree of privacy.
The Malt House has been described as one of the district's most interesting properties. Photo from Allan Morris estate agents website
"The Malt House provides a unique opportunity to thoroughly update, re-plan and transform the existing accommodation, in order to maximise the true potential which undoubtedly exists here."
The Malt House is on the market for £478,500. To view the full property listing, click here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-19--Coronavirus:  When should you self-isolate - and get a test?

While Covid-19 will be a mild illness for many people , with some not experiencing any symptoms at all - it can be difficult to know when the right time is to self-isolate .
Self-isolation is hugely important when it comes to preventing further spread of the virus , so it ’ s important to know what symptoms to look for and when to get tested .
We 've rounded-up everything you need to know .
Self-isolation means you should not leave your home because you have , or are suspected to have , coronavirus .
You should enter a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following factor apply : • You have one of the three main symptoms of coronavirus .
These include a high temperature , a new , continuous cough , or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste • You have tested positive for coronavirus • You live with someone who has symptoms or tested positive • Someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive • You have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace • You have arrived in the UK from a country with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included on the UK government ’ s approved list of travel corridors If you think you have been in contact with someone who has coronavirus , but you do not have symptoms and have not been told to self-isolate , you should continue to follow social distancing advice .
When should I get tested ?
You should get a test as soon as possible if you develop any one of the main symptoms of coronavirus .
These include : • A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste The test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five days of having symptoms .
If you have no symptoms , or have different symptoms to the three main ones listed above , you do not need to get a test .
How long should I self-isolate for ?
If you have symptoms of coronavirus , regardless of how mild , you should self-isolate for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started .
If you are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive for coronavirus , you need to self-isolate for at least 10 days , starting from the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop symptoms during this isolation period , you should restart your 10 day isolation period from the day you developed symptoms .
If you still have a temperature after 10 days , you should continue to self-isolate and seek medical advice .
You do not need to self-isolate after 10 days if you only have a cough or loss of sense of smell or taste , as these symptoms can last for several weeks after the infection has gone .
If you live with others , all other members of your household need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave the house for 14 days .
The 14 day self-isolation period starts from the day when the first person in the household became ill or , if they do not have symptoms , from the day their test was taken .
If anyone else in the household starts displaying symptoms , they need to stay at home for at least 10 days from when their symptoms appear , regardless of what day they are on in their original 14 day isolation period .
If you develop coronavirus symptoms again at any point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you need to follow the guidance on self-isolation again .
In the event that you feel you can not cope with your symptoms at home , or your condition gets worse , you should use the NHS 111 online Covid-19 service .
If you do not have internet access , call NHS 111 , and for a medical emergency dial 999 .

Self-isolation is hugely important when it comes to preventing further spread of the virus, so it’s important to know what symptoms to look for and when to get tested.
We've rounded-up everything you need to know.
When should I self-isolate?
Self-isolation means you should not leave your home because you have, or are suspected to have, coronavirus.
You should enter a period of quarantine immediately if any of the following factor apply:
You have one of the three main symptoms of coronavirus. These include a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
You have tested positive for coronavirus
You live with someone who has symptoms or tested positive
Someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive
You have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace
You have arrived in the UK from a country with a high coronavirus risk that is not included on the UK government’s approved list of travel corridors
If you think you have been in contact with someone who has coronavirus, but you do not have symptoms and have not been told to self-isolate, you should continue to follow social distancing advice.
When should I get tested?
You should get a test as soon as possible if you develop any one of the main symptoms of coronavirus. These include:
A high temperature
A new, continuous cough
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
The test needs to be taken within the first five days of having symptoms. If you have no symptoms, or have different symptoms to the three main ones listed above, you do not need to get a test.
How long should I self-isolate for?
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, regardless of how mild, you should self-isolate for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started.
If you are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive for coronavirus, you need to self-isolate for at least 10 days, starting from the day the test was taken. If you develop symptoms during this isolation period, you should restart your 10 day isolation period from the day you developed symptoms.
If you still have a temperature after 10 days, you should continue to self-isolate and seek medical advice.
You do not need to self-isolate after 10 days if you only have a cough or loss of sense of smell or taste, as these symptoms can last for several weeks after the infection has gone.
If you live with others, all other members of your household need to stay at home and should not leave the house for 14 days.
The 14 day self-isolation period starts from the day when the first person in the household became ill or, if they do not have symptoms, from the day their test was taken.
If anyone else in the household starts displaying symptoms, they need to stay at home for at least 10 days from when their symptoms appear, regardless of what day they are on in their original 14 day isolation period.
If you develop coronavirus symptoms again at any point after ending your first period of isolation, you need to follow the guidance on self-isolation again.
In the event that you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home, or your condition gets worse, you should use the NHS 111 online Covid-19 service. If you do not have internet access, call NHS 111, and for a medical emergency dial 999.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-19--P&O Cruises cancel all 2020 sailings and issue update on 2021 holidays

P & O Cruises has cancelled all sailings for the rest of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The UK ’ s largest cruise line said the decision was taken due to “ evolving restrictions on travel ” .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What cruises by P & O are cancelled ?
All Caribbean cruises are cancelled until the end of January 2021 .
Sailings to and from Southampton are suspended until various dates throughout February 2021 , apart from those involving ships Arcadia and Aurora which were already cancelled until the spring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until November 12 , 2020 .
What have bosses of P & O said ?
In a statement , President Paul Ludlow said : “ With evolving restrictions on travel from the UK , unfortunately it is necessary to cancel these itineraries .
“ These further cancellations vary according to ship as well as complexity and length of itineraries , advice and guidance regarding ports of call and current air availability for fly/cruises .
“ We are continuing to monitor the overall situation closely and will certainly reintroduce cruises should the opportunity arise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” What are P & O offering customers in compensation ?
Customers with affected bookings will automatically receive credit for a future sailing worth 125 per cent of the cost of their original trip .
They can also request a cash refund .
The UK Government has advised people to avoid cruises since July 9 .
What will travel be like when P & O resume cruises in 2021 ?
Mr Ludlow added that P & O Cruises is working with some of the “ most brilliant minds in science as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developing enhanced health and hygiene regimes for when sailings resume .
He went on : “ Whilst adherence to the protocols on board and ongoing vigilance will be critical , this will always be coupled with providing the well-deserved and memorable holidays for which we are known , with all the standout moments on board and experiences on shore .
“ This is what we have always done and will continue to do .
“ We can not wait for restrictions to ease , borders to open and for us to once again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new beginning .
”

The UK’s largest cruise line said the decision was taken due to “evolving restrictions on travel”.
We've put together everything you need to know.
What cruises by P&O are cancelled?
All Caribbean cruises are cancelled until the end of January 2021.
Sailings to and from Southampton are suspended until various dates throughout February 2021, apart from those involving ships Arcadia and Aurora which were already cancelled until the spring.
The firm had previously cancelled sailings until November 12, 2020.
What have bosses of P&O said?
In a statement, President Paul Ludlow said: “With evolving restrictions on travel from the UK, unfortunately it is necessary to cancel these itineraries.
“These further cancellations vary according to ship as well as complexity and length of itineraries, advice and guidance regarding ports of call and current air availability for fly/cruises.
“We are continuing to monitor the overall situation closely and will certainly reintroduce cruises should the opportunity arise and it is feasible to do so.”
What are P&O offering customers in compensation?
Customers with affected bookings will automatically receive credit for a future sailing worth 125 per cent of the cost of their original trip.
They can also request a cash refund.
The UK Government has advised people to avoid cruises since July 9.
What will travel be like when P&O resume cruises in 2021?
Mr Ludlow added that P&O Cruises is working with some of the “most brilliant minds in science as well as Government at the highest level” on developing enhanced health and hygiene regimes for when sailings resume.
He went on: “Whilst adherence to the protocols on board and ongoing vigilance will be critical, this will always be coupled with providing the well-deserved and memorable holidays for which we are known, with all the standout moments on board and experiences on shore.
“This is what we have always done and will continue to do.
“We cannot wait for restrictions to ease, borders to open and for us to once again be able to set sail for a new beginning.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-20--A round up of fire service call outs in and around Worcestershire

HERE is a round up of all the call Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have attended on Friday ( September 18 ) and yesterday ( September 19 ) .
• 13:21 - Crews attended small fire in oven , Hurcott Road , Kidderminster .
Fire was out on arrival .
Property ventilated .
• 13:22 - Crews assisted Severn Trent Water to check release of unknown liquid into sewers in Park Street , Kidderminster .
• 13:31 - Crews attended a RTC involving a car and motorcycle in Rickyard Lane , Redditch .
Vehicles made safe .
Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Crews along with water rescue team from Redditch rescued calf from canal in Alvechurch .
• 20:01 - Crews were mobilised to a bonfire out of control in Carlyle Road , Bromsgrove .
The fire had been extinguished prior to the arrival so crews carried out a full inspection , checking for hot spots using a thermal image camera .
• 20:28 Crews attended a property with internal flooding affecting electrics in Tolladine Road , Worcester .
Fire officers isolated the electrics and made the property safe before handing back to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were mobilised to RTC in Bredons Hardwick , Pershore .
The driver and passenger had self extricated prior to their arrival , the crew assisted paramedics with trauma care .
• 08:58 - Crews rescued one person and two dogs from a lift in Worcester Road , Wychbold .
• 10:33 - Crews attended a small oil leak from a vehicle in Droitwich Road , Worcester .
Area is cordoned off .
• 14:57 - Crews attended fire in bin store in Forge Mill Road , Redditch .
Fire extinguished , one dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 year old from a height using triple extension ladder in Springfield Park , Kidderminster .
• 15:08 - Crews attended refuse on fire in the open in Cleeve Prior , Evesham .
Fire extinguished using two hose reel jets .
• 15:19 - Crews extinguished one large bonfire out of control in Oldnall Road , Kidderminster .

13:21 - Crews attended small fire in oven, Hurcott Road, Kidderminster. Fire was out on arrival. Property ventilated.
13:22 - Crews assisted Severn Trent Water to check release of unknown liquid into sewers in Park Street, Kidderminster.
13:31 - Crews attended a RTC involving a car and motorcycle in Rickyard Lane, Redditch. Vehicles made safe. Two casualties treated by paramedics.
15:26 - Crews along with water rescue team from Redditch rescued calf from canal in Alvechurch.
15:41 - Crews attended domestic garage on fire in Stourport Road, Kidderminster.
16:59 - Crews attended tree smouldering in garden in North Littleton, Evesham.
20:01 - Crews were mobilised to a bonfire out of control in Carlyle Road, Bromsgrove. The fire had been extinguished prior to the arrival so crews carried out a full inspection, checking for hot spots using a thermal image camera.
20:28 Crews attended a property with internal flooding affecting electrics in Tolladine Road, Worcester. Fire officers isolated the electrics and made the property safe before handing back to the occupier Splashing.
00:30 - Crews were mobilised to RTC in Bredons Hardwick, Pershore. The driver and passenger had self extricated prior to their arrival, the crew assisted paramedics with trauma care.
08:58 - Crews rescued one person and two dogs from a lift in Worcester Road, Wychbold.
10:33 - Crews attended a small oil leak from a vehicle in Droitwich Road, Worcester. Area is cordoned off.
14:57 - Crews attended fire in bin store in Forge Mill Road, Redditch. Fire extinguished, one dog rescued.
14:57 Crews rescued a 14 year old from a height using triple extension ladder in Springfield Park, Kidderminster.
15:08 - Crews attended refuse on fire in the open in Cleeve Prior, Evesham. Fire extinguished using two hose reel jets.
15:19 - Crews extinguished one large bonfire out of control in Oldnall Road, Kidderminster.
15:31 - Crews extinguished a refuse bin on fire in Unicorn Hill, Redditch.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-20--Activities in Worcestershire you can do in groups of six

Were your weekend plans disrupted by the new ‘ rule of six ’ ?
The government has announced stricter lockdown measures which prevents groups of more than six people from meeting .
This law applies to meeting in your home as well as public spaces- and if you break this law you could receive a £100 fine .
However , there are some exemptions to the rule and while you can ’ t play a spontaneous game of five-a-side football with your mates , you can take part in “ organised ” indoor and outdoor sports .
While we still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and make sure we stick to the new rule of six , it doesn ’ t mean we have to be stuck indoors all day .
There are plenty of things you can do in Worcestershire with six people or less- here are just five activities to spark your imagination : If you want to challenge your brain and try something a little different , then you should definitely book an escape room .
This activity sees you exploring the space and solving puzzles in order to escape from the themed room you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rooms is one venue in Worcester that you should definitely visit with your mates .
They have a choice of three room themes available , including The Dentist , Rockstar and the popular Sea Quest .
Best of all , a maximum of six people can book and play the escape rooms .
A spokesperson for the company said : `` To make players feel safe we will only have one team on allocated to a reception at a time . ''
Staff will be wearing PPE , sanitisation stations are avaliable and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government track and trace .
Prices range from £15-£20 per person depending on how many book .
You can book your event online .
With Halloween just around the corner , Zombie Bootcamp in Droitwich is the perfect activity to do with five of your mates .
This adrenaline-fuelled event will let you experience a zombie apocalypse and you will be given military training from qualified instructors that will keep you alive when a horde of zombies attack .
Even if you have already been , Zombie Bootcamp are always updating their themes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and even something for fans of Star Wars , Doctor Who and Predator .
Events start from £79 per person and vary depending on the type of activity you want to book .
Try a different kind of exercise The new law doesn ’ t mean you have to exercise alone .
According to the government , `` organised ” indoor and outdoor sports , physical activity and exercise classes are exempt from the rule .
However , you must not gather in groups of more than six before and after the activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to meet up in larger groups .
Instead of going to the gym for another HIIT class , why don ’ t you try an exercise that is out of your comfort zone ?
If you haven ’ t tried rock climbing , maybe now is the best time to do so .
Vertical Limit Indoor Rock Climbing is a top-rated place in Worcestershire to visit .
For £5.50 , you have full access to the boulder wall and top rope if you have a belay certificate .
If you want to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per month .
Go to the pub Pub-goers can rejoice as pubs can remain open under the new law- but you will have to choose just five of your mates to meet up with .
Instead of popping to your regular boozer , why don ’ t you try somewhere a little different this weekend ?
Heroes in Worcester is described as an “ eclectic ” alternative bar with a relaxed atmosphere .
They have a varied cocktail menu and are open at weekends and on Monday and Tuesday .
While they don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let you order takeaway food and eat it in the bar .
They also have a beautiful beer garden that is fully covered and decorated in fairy lights .
Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting .
Shooting is another activity that can be done in groups of more than six- so grab five of your friends and practice your aim .
Park Farm Shooting Ground in Droitwich opened earlier this month and it ’ s a unique activity to try with your mates .
Philip Sanders , owner of the farm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sport that can be enjoyed by all .
`` We have a team of qualified shooting instructors who coach from total beginner to England team members .
`` We are able to host groups of up to six people and operate under strict Government guidelines . ''
Prices vary depending on the number of shots required or the time spent with the instructor .
Visit the Park Farm Shooting Ground website to find out more .

The government has announced stricter lockdown measures which prevents groups of more than six people from meeting.
This law applies to meeting in your home as well as public spaces- and if you break this law you could receive a £100 fine.
However, there are some exemptions to the rule and while you can’t play a spontaneous game of five-a-side football with your mates, you can take part in “organised” indoor and outdoor sports.
While we still need to be mindful of social distancing and make sure we stick to the new rule of six, it doesn’t mean we have to be stuck indoors all day.
There are plenty of things you can do in Worcestershire with six people or less- here are just five activities to spark your imagination:
Escape from a room
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If you want to challenge your brain and try something a little different, then you should definitely book an escape room.
This activity sees you exploring the space and solving puzzles in order to escape from the themed room you have been placed in.
Top Escape Rooms is one venue in Worcester that you should definitely visit with your mates.
They have a choice of three room themes available, including The Dentist, Rockstar and the popular Sea Quest.
Best of all, a maximum of six people can book and play the escape rooms.
A spokesperson for the company said: "To make players feel safe we will only have one team on allocated to a reception at a time."
Staff will be wearing PPE, sanitisation stations are avaliable and they will be taking details for the government track and trace.
Prices range from £15-£20 per person depending on how many book.
You can book your event online.
Survive a zombie apocalypse
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With Halloween just around the corner, Zombie Bootcamp in Droitwich is the perfect activity to do with five of your mates.
This adrenaline-fuelled event will let you experience a zombie apocalypse and you will be given military training from qualified instructors that will keep you alive when a horde of zombies attack.
Even if you have already been, Zombie Bootcamp are always updating their themes and events- they have an Alien experience and even something for fans of Star Wars, Doctor Who and Predator.
Events start from £79 per person and vary depending on the type of activity you want to book.
Try a different kind of exercise
The new law doesn’t mean you have to exercise alone.
According to the government, "organised” indoor and outdoor sports, physical activity and exercise classes are exempt from the rule.
However, you must not gather in groups of more than six before and after the activity or use these events as an excuse to meet up in larger groups.
Instead of going to the gym for another HIIT class, why don’t you try an exercise that is out of your comfort zone?
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If you haven’t tried rock climbing, maybe now is the best time to do so.
Vertical Limit Indoor Rock Climbing is a top-rated place in Worcestershire to visit.
For £5.50, you have full access to the boulder wall and top rope if you have a belay certificate.
If you want to become a member, prices start from £22 per month.
Go to the pub
Pub-goers can rejoice as pubs can remain open under the new law- but you will have to choose just five of your mates to meet up with.
Instead of popping to your regular boozer, why don’t you try somewhere a little different this weekend?
Heroes in Worcester is described as an “eclectic” alternative bar with a relaxed atmosphere.
(Facebook/@heroesworcester)
They have a varied cocktail menu and are open at weekends and on Monday and Tuesday.
While they don’t serve food, they will let you order takeaway food and eat it in the bar.
They also have a beautiful beer garden that is fully covered and decorated in fairy lights.
Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting.
(Facebook/@parkfarmshoot)
Shooting is another activity that can be done in groups of more than six- so grab five of your friends and practice your aim.
Park Farm Shooting Ground in Droitwich opened earlier this month and it’s a unique activity to try with your mates.
Philip Sanders, owner of the farm, said: "Shooting is a fantastic sport that can be enjoyed by all.
"We have a team of qualified shooting instructors who coach from total beginner to England team members.
"We are able to host groups of up to six people and operate under strict Government guidelines."
Prices vary depending on the number of shots required or the time spent with the instructor.
Visit the Park Farm Shooting Ground website to find out more.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-20--Coronavirus or the common cold? How to spot the difference

Medical experts have published advice on how to spot the difference between the symptoms of coronavirus and the common cold .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What is the current UK government guidance ?
The current Government guidance states anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can get a test , with the main effects listed as a high temperature , a new and continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste .
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted there is not enough testing capacity after demand “ massively accelerated ” in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spike in infection rates .
Professor Tim Spector , from King ’ s College London , who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app , said people are “ getting it wrong ” and are getting tests unnecessarily .
He told BBC 4 Radio ’ s Today programme on Thursday : “ Most people ’ s chances are that they don ’ t have Covid , so we have to start thinking of ways to exclude it , rather than just going on this standard criteria that if you have any one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that official guidelines worked well for people aged 18 to 65 but that there needed to be more flexibility for different age groups .
These are the differences between the symptoms of the common cold and Covid : A new and continuous cough , usually dry , is one of the most common Covid symptoms .
The NHS describes it as coughing a lot for more than an hour , or three or more coughing episodes within 24 hours .
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health ( RCPCH ) reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms for any child requiring hospital admission , with figures showing of 651 children admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in the UK 70 per cent had fever and 39 per cent had a cough .
A high temperature is described by the NHS as feeling hot to touch on the chest or back .
While a high temperature is described as 38C or greater , people are not required to measure their temperature .
A high temperature , sometimes called a fever , is usually caused by your body fighting an infection which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the flu .
It is usually accompanied by other symptoms including shivering ( chills ) , sweating or warm , red skin .
• Loss or change to sense of smell or taste Another common symptom of Covid-19 , according to the NHS , is not being able to smell or taste anything , or things smell or taste different to normal .
Prof Spector said these symptoms were less common among older people and children .
A team of researchers across Europe , which included experts from the University of East Anglia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detect bitter or sweet tastes .
In the small study involving 30 people , scientists said the loss of smell associated with Covid-19 infection is “ much more profound ” when compared with a bad cold or flu .
For those who are sneezing or have a runny or blocked nose , if no other symptoms develop it is likely to be a cold .
Prof Spector said a runny nose , congestion or sneezing is “ a sign that you absolutely do not have Covid ” .
The RCPCH advised that children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runny nose or sore throats without fever should not be tested for Covid-19 .
According to research from the Covid Symptom Study app , based on data from 198 children with positive tests and around 15,800 negative tests , academics at King ’ s College London listed fatigue , headache , fever , sore throat and loss of appetite as the most common symptoms among children .
Additionally , research from the app also found that one in six children who tested positive for Covid-19 also presented with an unusual skin rash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive and had symptoms , around half did not have any of the three main signs listed by the NHS , while a third of the children in the research showed no symptoms .
The app ’ s data on adults showed fatigue , headache , loss of smell , persistent cough and sore throat were common among adults .
Prof Spector said about 80 per cent of people across all age groups who use the symptom tracker app , which has more than four million users , reported severe headaches and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said shortness of breath was less common among children .
The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) listed aches and pains , sore throat , diarrhoea , conjunctivitis , headache , loss of taste or smell , a rash on skin and discolouration of fingers or toes as less common symptoms of coronavirus .
However , some people who become infected do not develop any symptoms and do not feel unwell , the WHO said , and they can still transmit the virus to those around them .
Difficulty breathing or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure and loss of speech or movement are the most serious symptoms , according to the WHO , which requires immediate medical attention .
How long does it take for symptoms to appear ?
A common cold usually passes within a week , with symptoms the same across all age groups , but can sometimes last longer in children .
According to the WHO , on average it takes five to six days from when someone is infected with coronavirus for symptoms to show , however it can take up to 14 days @

Here's everything you need to know.
What is the current UK government guidance?
The current Government guidance states anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can get a test, with the main effects listed as a high temperature, a new and continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted there is not enough testing capacity after demand “massively accelerated” in recent weeks, with the UK seeing a spike in infection rates.
Professor Tim Spector, from King’s College London, who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app, said people are “getting it wrong” and are getting tests unnecessarily.
He told BBC 4 Radio’s Today programme on Thursday: “Most people’s chances are that they don’t have Covid, so we have to start thinking of ways to exclude it, rather than just going on this standard criteria that if you have any one of these [symptoms].”
He added that official guidelines worked well for people aged 18 to 65 but that there needed to be more flexibility for different age groups.
These are the differences between the symptoms of the common cold and Covid:
Coughing
A new and continuous cough, usually dry, is one of the most common Covid symptoms.
The NHS describes it as coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes within 24 hours.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) reported fever and cough as the most common symptoms for any child requiring hospital admission, with figures showing of 651 children admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in the UK 70 per cent had fever and 39 per cent had a cough.
High temperature
A high temperature is described by the NHS as feeling hot to touch on the chest or back.
While a high temperature is described as 38C or greater, people are not required to measure their temperature.
A high temperature, sometimes called a fever, is usually caused by your body fighting an infection which may not be Covid-19 and could be the flu.
It is usually accompanied by other symptoms including shivering (chills), sweating or warm, red skin.
Loss or change to sense of smell or taste
Another common symptom of Covid-19, according to the NHS, is not being able to smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
Prof Spector said these symptoms were less common among older people and children.
A team of researchers across Europe, which included experts from the University of East Anglia, found those with Covid-19 could not detect bitter or sweet tastes.
In the small study involving 30 people, scientists said the loss of smell associated with Covid-19 infection is “much more profound” when compared with a bad cold or flu.
Sneezing and runny or blocked nose
For those who are sneezing or have a runny or blocked nose, if no other symptoms develop it is likely to be a cold.
Prof Spector said a runny nose, congestion or sneezing is “a sign that you absolutely do not have Covid”.
The RCPCH advised that children with simple cold symptoms such as a runny nose or sore throats without fever should not be tested for Covid-19.
Symptoms in different age groups
According to research from the Covid Symptom Study app, based on data from 198 children with positive tests and around 15,800 negative tests, academics at King’s College London listed fatigue, headache, fever, sore throat and loss of appetite as the most common symptoms among children.
Additionally, research from the app also found that one in six children who tested positive for Covid-19 also presented with an unusual skin rash.
Prof Spector said that of children who tested positive and had symptoms, around half did not have any of the three main signs listed by the NHS, while a third of the children in the research showed no symptoms.
The app’s data on adults showed fatigue, headache, loss of smell, persistent cough and sore throat were common among adults.
Other symptoms
Prof Spector said about 80 per cent of people across all age groups who use the symptom tracker app, which has more than four million users, reported severe headaches and tiredness in the first week of illness.
He said shortness of breath was less common among children.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) listed aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell, a rash on skin and discolouration of fingers or toes as less common symptoms of coronavirus.
However, some people who become infected do not develop any symptoms and do not feel unwell, the WHO said, and they can still transmit the virus to those around them.
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure and loss of speech or movement are the most serious symptoms, according to the WHO, which requires immediate medical attention.
How long does it take for symptoms to appear?
A common cold usually passes within a week, with symptoms the same across all age groups, but can sometimes last longer in children.
According to the WHO, on average it takes five to six days from when someone is infected with coronavirus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Kidderminster man wanted by police for assaulting pregnant woman

A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Kidderminster is wanted by police for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman , assaulting a child and @ @ @ @ @ Police have launched an appeal to find Mark Biddle , who is also wanted for @ @ @ @ @ He is believed to still be in the Kidderminster area and officers are conducting searches @ @ @ @ @ Shrawley Avenue and Jubilee Drive areas .
Police have released a photograph of Biddle and @ @ @ @ @ members of the public to help locate him , however officers are warning residents in @ @ @ @ @ Inspector Andy Tanner , of West Mercia Police , said : “ Officers are conducting @ @ @ @ @ believe Biddle to be in or around the Avon Road , Shrawley Avenue or Jubilee @ @ @ @ @ ask , however , that the local community is vigilant across Kidderminster .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ call us on 101 and quote log number 00476i of September 20 , 2020 .
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Police have launched an appeal to find Mark Biddle, who is also wanted for breaching his bail conditions.
He is believed to still be in the Kidderminster area and officers are conducting searches in the Avon Road, Shrawley Avenue and Jubilee Drive areas.
Police have released a photograph of Biddle and are asking for information from members of the public to help locate him, however officers are warning residents in Kidderminster to remain vigilant.
Inspector Andy Tanner, of West Mercia Police, said: “Officers are conducting local searches in Kidderminster and believe Biddle to be in or around the Avon Road, Shrawley Avenue or Jubilee Drive areas. We would ask, however, that the local community is vigilant across Kidderminster.
“If you have any information please call us on 101 and quote log number 00476i of September 20, 2020.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Missing man last seen on farm near Stourport

A MISSING persons appeal has been launched by police for a man who was last seen leaving work at a farm near Stourport five days ago .
Pavel Zukowski , aged 29 , left work at a farm in Great Witley , near Stourport , shortly after 7am on Wednesday , September 16 .
It is then believed he walked along the A443 towards his home in Worcester , but he has not been seen since .
Police have released a photograph of Pavel and a description and are appealing for information from members of the public on his whereabouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We are appealing for information on missing person Pavel Zukowski , 29 years old , who is missing from Great Witley , Worcestershire .
`` Pavel has been missing since Wednesday , September 16 after leaving work at farm in Great Witley shortly after 7am .
It is then believed he walked along the A443 towards his home address in Worcester .
`` He is described as a white man , of a slim build and around 5ft 7 tall .
`` We are still trying to get a better picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen Pavel or have any information or dash cam footage of him on the A443 , please contact us on 101 . ''

Pavel Zukowski, aged 29, left work at a farm in Great Witley, near Stourport, shortly after 7am on Wednesday, September 16.
It is then believed he walked along the A443 towards his home in Worcester, but he has not been seen since.
Police have released a photograph of Pavel and a description and are appealing for information from members of the public on his whereabouts.
A West Mercia Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for information on missing person Pavel Zukowski, 29 years old, who is missing from Great Witley, Worcestershire.
"Pavel has been missing since Wednesday, September 16 after leaving work at farm in Great Witley shortly after 7am. It is then believed he walked along the A443 towards his home address in Worcester.
"He is described as a white man, of a slim build and around 5ft 7 tall.
"We are still trying to get a better picture of Pavel.
"If you have seen Pavel or have any information or dash cam footage of him on the A443, please contact us on 101."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Wanted Worcestershire man 'assaulted' police officer arresting him

A WANTED man assaulted an officer when they tried to arrest him , police said .
Jerraldo Collins , 31 @ @ @ @ @ Worcester , Kidderminster and Droitwich , was thought to have been in Scotland but was @ @ @ @ @ this weekend .
When police found him and subsequently placed Collins under arrest he assaulted @ @ @ @ @ for West Mercia Police said : “ Thank you for your help in searching for @ @ @ @ @ A 31-year-old man has been arrested for breach of court bail conditions and assaulting an @ @ @ @ @ and is in custody .
”

Jerraldo Collins, 31, who has links to Worcester, Kidderminster and Droitwich, was thought to have been in Scotland but was arrested by West Mercia Police this weekend.
When police found him and subsequently placed Collins under arrest he assaulted an officer.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “Thank you for your help in searching for wanted man Jerraldo Collins. A 31-year-old man has been arrested for breach of court bail conditions and assaulting an emergency worker during the arrest and is in custody.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Map shows how coronavirus cases are spreading in Wyre Forest

A MAP of coronavirus cases shows how the rate of Covid-19 cases has risen in Wyre Forest .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Britain is at a “ tipping point ” and said `` more restrictive measures '' could be introduced to tackle the rising rates of positive cases .
The warning was made after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the second wave of the virus had hit the UK .
This came as the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and England ’ s chief medical adviser Professor Chris Whitty hosted a coronavirus briefing earlier today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate of infection into the winter months .
Speaking during the TV briefing , Professor Whitty presented two maps tracking Covid hotspots - one revealing the rate of transmission and another revealing the change in the rate of transmission .
For both maps , the darker the shade used , the higher the rate of transmission or the greater the rate of increase .
So how are coronavirus cases spreading in Wyre Forest ?
The first map from the government briefing shows the total rate per 100,000 people of lab-confirmed cases in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here , Wyre Forest scores very low - between 0 and 16.03 - which places it in the lowest category for overall rate of cases confirmed that week .
This compares to a rate of between 28.53 and 47.23 in neighbouring Bromsgrove , and between 16.04 and 28.52 in Redditch .
The second map , however , showed the rate of transmission had increased in Wyre Forest per 100,000 members of the population compared to the previous week .
Wyre Forest saw an increase of between 1 and 10 in the rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase of between 11 and 25 , and Redditch between 1 and 10 .
Speaking about the two maps at today 's briefing , Mr Whitty said : “ What you can see on the left side is that at the moment the very high rates of transmission in the UK are highly concentrated in particular areas , but there are significant rates of transmission in many parts of the UK with the darker colours .
“ What we have seen is a progression , after the remarkable efforts which got the rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we saw very small outbreaks which might be associated with the workplace or another environment .
“ Then we have seen more localised outbreaks which have gotten larger over time , particularly in the cities .
“ Now what we are seeing is a rate of increase across the great majority of the country - it is going at different rates , but it is now increasing and what we have found is that as we go through in time , anywhere that was falling is now moving over to beginning to rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rise in an upward direction .
“ So this is not someone else ’ s problem , this is all of our problem .
”

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Britain is at a “tipping point” and said "more restrictive measures" could be introduced to tackle the rising rates of positive cases.
The warning was made after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the second wave of the virus had hit the UK.
This came as the Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and England’s chief medical adviser Professor Chris Whitty hosted a coronavirus briefing earlier today, featuring a stark warning for the rate of infection into the winter months.
Speaking during the TV briefing, Professor Whitty presented two maps tracking Covid hotspots - one revealing the rate of transmission and another revealing the change in the rate of transmission.
For both maps, the darker the shade used, the higher the rate of transmission or the greater the rate of increase.
So how are coronavirus cases spreading in Wyre Forest?
The first map from the government briefing shows the total rate per 100,000 people of lab-confirmed cases in the seven days leading up to September 9. Here, Wyre Forest scores very low - between 0 and 16.03 - which places it in the lowest category for overall rate of cases confirmed that week.
This compares to a rate of between 28.53 and 47.23 in neighbouring Bromsgrove, and between 16.04 and 28.52 in Redditch.
The second map, however, showed the rate of transmission had increased in Wyre Forest per 100,000 members of the population compared to the previous week.
Wyre Forest saw an increase of between 1 and 10 in the rate of transmission, while Bromsgrove saw an increase of between 11 and 25, and Redditch between 1 and 10.
Speaking about the two maps at today's briefing, Mr Whitty said: “What you can see on the left side is that at the moment the very high rates of transmission in the UK are highly concentrated in particular areas, but there are significant rates of transmission in many parts of the UK with the darker colours.
“What we have seen is a progression, after the remarkable efforts which got the rates right down across the country, firstly we saw very small outbreaks which might be associated with the workplace or another environment.
“Then we have seen more localised outbreaks which have gotten larger over time, particularly in the cities.
“Now what we are seeing is a rate of increase across the great majority of the country - it is going at different rates, but it is now increasing and what we have found is that as we go through in time, anywhere that was falling is now moving over to beginning to rise and then the rate of rise continues to rise in an upward direction.
“So this is not someone else’s problem, this is all of our problem.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Homes evacuated after gas leak in empty Kidderminster street

RESIDENTS were forced to evacuate their homes after firefighters were called to a gas leak in Kidderminster .
A crew from the Wyre Forest Hub attended the gas leak in Godson Place just after 8pm on Sunday ( September 20 ) after receiving reports of a smell of gas in the street .
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said several properties were evacuated as a precaution while gas engineers investigated the source of the leak .
A spokesman for Cadent Gas said : `` As the gas emergency service , we were called to attend reports of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It became clear soon after our arrival that we were dealing with a significant build-up of gas inside this unoccupied property .
“ Our engineers took quick action to ventilate it , opening windows and doors , and capped off the supply at the gas meter .
This made everything safe .
“ The fire service had evacuated the next-door property as an understandable precaution and the residents here were okay to return once we had made everything safe .
“ If anyone smells gas , day or night , call the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 999* immediately .
Don ’ t delay , or think someone else will call .
It just isn ’ t worth the risk .
”

A crew from the Wyre Forest Hub attended the gas leak in Godson Place just after 8pm on Sunday (September 20) after receiving reports of a smell of gas in the street.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said several properties were evacuated as a precaution while gas engineers investigated the source of the leak.
A spokesman for Cadent Gas said: "As the gas emergency service, we were called to attend reports of a smell of gas in Godson Place.
“It became clear soon after our arrival that we were dealing with a significant build-up of gas inside this unoccupied property.
“Our engineers took quick action to ventilate it, opening windows and doors, and capped off the supply at the gas meter. This made everything safe.
“The fire service had evacuated the next-door property as an understandable precaution and the residents here were okay to return once we had made everything safe.
“If anyone smells gas, day or night, call the national gas emergency service on 0800 111 999* immediately. Don’t delay, or think someone else will call. It just isn’t worth the risk.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Mourners line streets for 'little angel' Lily May Filmer

A PROCESSION has taken place for a `` little angel '' who died after a brave battle against leukaemia Balloons in Lily 's favourite colour , purple , decorated Pershore High Street as her 'princess carriage ' passed through the town .
A rabbit shaped floral tribute decorated Lily 's hearse .
Lots of people came out in Drakes Broughton to wave to Lily 's carriage as it entered the village .
Lily May Filmer sadly lost her fight against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on September 5 .
The nine-year-old 's family posted a message saying they will have a private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` clap , cheer or blow a kiss to Lily '' .
Lily travelled along Pershore High Street at 10am on her way towards her home .
The High Street was lined with people waving and clapping .
Vikki Hale , 45 , from South Littleton stood outside to say goodbye to Lily .
Ms Hale said : `` My child Harley Hale , is in the year below Lily .
I 've told him Lily grew magic wings and will always be with us .
We lit a candle to remember her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very sad .
No parent should have to bury their child .
Lily was always smiling , very positive attitude bless her . ''
Meryl Griffiths , from Powick , a retired first year teacher at St Barnabas Church of England First and Middle School who taught Lily , said : `` She was always smiling .
She had lots of friends and enjoyed learning .
Difficult to explain her death to children . ''
Claire Lowden , former reception class teacher , from Drakes Broughton , said : `` Lily was bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to us .
I 'm here today like many people from the village to pay our respects . ''
At 10:30am , Lily 's princess carriage carried her into her home village , Drakes Broughton .
`` She will pass her wonderful friends and teachers at school then along Walcot Lane to see the new park her brothers and sisters have been talking about , before she travels down Shrubbery Road '' the family 's message said .
Lily and her family then left the village for their private service .
`` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she will be looking for you to be dressed to impress .
She loves all things glittery , sparkly , elegant and , of course , purple .
In the message the Drakes Broughton family said : `` Lily peacefully passed into her forever sleep on September 5 in the exceptional care of Acorns Children 's Hospice .
`` Her love of her family ensured that she passed into her last rest , in her mum 's arms with Craig , her brothers and sisters by her side after a normal noisy family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearts and although her family would love to share the celebration with you all , unfortunately the current restrictions have made this difficult . ''

Balloons in Lily's favourite colour, purple, decorated Pershore High Street as her 'princess carriage' passed through the town. A rabbit shaped floral tribute decorated Lily's hearse.
Lots of people came out in Drakes Broughton to wave to Lily's carriage as it entered the village.
Lily May Filmer sadly lost her fight against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on September 5.
The nine-year-old's family posted a message saying they will have a private celebration for her but invited people to "clap, cheer or blow a kiss to Lily".
Lily travelled along Pershore High Street at 10am on her way towards her home.
The High Street was lined with people waving and clapping.
Vikki Hale, 45, from South Littleton stood outside to say goodbye to Lily.
Ms Hale said: "My child Harley Hale, is in the year below Lily. I've told him Lily grew magic wings and will always be with us. We lit a candle to remember her."
"It's very, very sad. No parent should have to bury their child. Lily was always smiling, very positive attitude bless her."
Meryl Griffiths, from Powick, a retired first year teacher at St Barnabas Church of England First and Middle School who taught Lily, said: "She was always smiling. She had lots of friends and enjoyed learning. Difficult to explain her death to children."
Claire Lowden, former reception class teacher, from Drakes Broughton, said: "Lily was bright, joyful and she meant the world to us. I'm here today like many people from the village to pay our respects."
At 10:30am, Lily's princess carriage carried her into her home village, Drakes Broughton.
"She will pass her wonderful friends and teachers at school then along Walcot Lane to see the new park her brothers and sisters have been talking about, before she travels down Shrubbery Road" the family's message said.
Lily and her family then left the village for their private service.
"As Lily lived and dressed as a princess she will be looking for you to be dressed to impress. She loves all things glittery, sparkly, elegant and, of course, purple.
In the message the Drakes Broughton family said: "Lily peacefully passed into her forever sleep on September 5 in the exceptional care of Acorns Children's Hospice.
"Her love of her family ensured that she passed into her last rest, in her mum's arms with Craig, her brothers and sisters by her side after a normal noisy family lunch.
"Lily touched so many hearts and although her family would love to share the celebration with you all, unfortunately the current restrictions have made this difficult."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Five Worcestershire pubs and shops for sale on Rightmove

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own pub ?
Perhaps you have always wanted to be a shop owner and interact with customers all day .
Either way , you ’ re in luck as there are some great businesses up for sale in Worcestershire .
Even if you ’ re not on the market for a business , this is your chance to take a look inside some pubs and shops and see if you remember visiting any of them in the past .
Here are five Worcestershire pubs and shops up for sale on Rightmove .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grabs- could you be the next lucky owner ?
As well as the indoor bar facilities , this property has a decked outdoor smoking area .
It has a weekly turnover of around £5000- but this figure could be improved upon with the addition of catering services .
Learn more about this property listing on Rightmove .
Former hair salon , St Johns , Worcester Offers over £170,000 Have you ever walk past this salon ?
( Photo : Rightmove ) Along with a mid-terraced shop , you also get a separate bedsit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the building .
The new owner will also have access to a rear gated garden and courtyard .
It was previously used as a hair salon in but it can be transformed into a different type of retail shop under new ownership .
Find out more about this listing on Rightmove .
( Credit : Google Maps ) This picturesque public house benefits from a new outdoor pizza over , as well as a riverside beer garden .
The Grade II listed property also contains a self-contained three bedroom accommodation for the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Do you think you could run this pub ?
Learn more on the property listing .
Cathedral Belles is on the market ( Photo : Rightmove ) Fancy owning your own bridal and prom dress shop ?
Now you can , as Cathedral Belles is up for sale on Rightmove .
The award-winning boutique was founded over 20 years ago and has a sterling reputation in the local community .
The current owner has described the business as their “ labour of love ” and it is being placed on the market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Could you take this business to the next level and ensure that it continues to thrive ?
Have you ever visited this Country Inn and been curious to learn more about it ?
After being with the same owner for 30 years , the pub is on the market and looking for a new owner to make it thrive .
Inside the pub ( Photo : Rightmove ) The traditional beamed pub has a whopping 11 en suite letting rooms and a large garden areas .
Find out more on Rightmove .

Perhaps you have always wanted to be a shop owner and interact with customers all day.
Either way, you’re in luck as there are some great businesses up for sale in Worcestershire.
Even if you’re not on the market for a business, this is your chance to take a look inside some pubs and shops and see if you remember visiting any of them in the past.
Here are five Worcestershire pubs and shops up for sale on Rightmove.
The Wine Bar & Grill, Ombersley Road, Worcester
£65,000
The Wine and Bar Grill (Photo: Rightmove)
This renovated bar and grill is up for grabs- could you be the next lucky owner?
As well as the indoor bar facilities, this property has a decked outdoor smoking area.
A look inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)
It has a weekly turnover of around £5000- but this figure could be improved upon with the addition of catering services.
Learn more about this property listing on Rightmove.
Former hair salon, St Johns, Worcester
Offers over £170,000
Have you ever walk past this salon? (Photo: Rightmove)
Along with a mid-terraced shop, you also get a separate bedsit which is located at the rear of the building.
The new owner will also have access to a rear gated garden and courtyard.
Inside the salon (Photo: Rightmove)
It was previously used as a hair salon in but it can be transformed into a different type of retail shop under new ownership.
Find out more about this listing on Rightmove.
The Anchor Inn, Wyre Piddle, Pershore
£575,000
(Credit: Google Maps)
This picturesque public house benefits from a new outdoor pizza over, as well as a riverside beer garden.
The Grade II listed property also contains a self-contained three bedroom accommodation for the new owner to live in or rent out.
Do you think you could run this pub? Learn more on the property listing.
Cathedral Belles of Worcester, College Street, Worcester
£49,000
Cathedral Belles is on the market (Photo: Rightmove)
Fancy owning your own bridal and prom dress shop?
Now you can, as Cathedral Belles is up for sale on Rightmove.
The award-winning boutique was founded over 20 years ago and has a sterling reputation in the local community.
A look inside the shop (Photo: Rightmove)
The current owner has described the business as their “labour of love” and it is being placed on the market reluctantly so they can take early retirement.
Could you take this business to the next level and ensure that it continues to thrive?
The Tally Ho Inn, Broadheath, Tenbury Wells
£450,000
The Tally Ho Inn (Photo: Rightmove)
Have you ever visited this Country Inn and been curious to learn more about it?
After being with the same owner for 30 years, the pub is on the market and looking for a new owner to make it thrive.
Inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)
The traditional beamed pub has a whopping 11 en suite letting rooms and a large garden areas.
Find out more on Rightmove.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Birmingham League: Halesowen, Kidderminster and Barnt Green in action

BARNT Green duly booked their place in the Birmingham League 's Graham Williamson Trophy semi-finals after overwhelming Ombersley by 177 runs .
They now face the daunting prospect of a trip to reigning Birmingham League champions Berkswell this Saturday while West Bromwich Dartmouth host Shifnal in the second semi-final .
It would have taken a massive turnaround in fortunes to prevent Barnt Green finishing top of Group Four , but that prospect never looked like materializing as the Green put a formidable Ombersley bowling attack to the sword .
Prolific Warwickshire pinch hitter Ed Pollock piled on the runs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner Ben Chapman-Lilley proved equally impressive adding 112 runs from 116 balls as the pair compiled a mammoth 170 run opening partnership .
They laid the foundations for a huge Barnt Green total of 284 for three from their allotted 40 overs .
Andy Sutton then destroyed Ombersley 's early order in reply as he ripped out fabulous figures of five for 22 from his maximum eight over spell .
Skipper Darrel Williams with two for 23 , Robbie Shurmer two for 35 and Adam Hines one for 20 then mopped up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed for a modest 107 all out in the 32nd over .
Barnards Green were the only side who could have mathematically overtaken Barnt Green for top spot but that situation soon disappeared after they lost by a slender one wicket margin to Halesowen .
Leicestershire 's George Rhodes reeled off 83 as Barnards Green posted a target of 178 for six to chase .
It could have been more but for an inspired spell of bowling from Charlie Hartley who captured figures of five for 22 from five overs after coming on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge in reply as opening bats Jamie Harrison with 32 and Jamie Harris on 42 , put on 80 for the opening stand .
Their departure then triggered an alarming collapse as Halesowen slumped to 101 for six , Rhodes reaping figures of three for 33 while Josh Blunt bagged three for 35 .
Enter man of the match Hartley who then led a rearguard revival with 36 not out as Halesowen squeezed home on 181 for nine with three overs to spare .
Kidderminster clinched second spot in Group Four following a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bromsgrove .
Joe Miszkowski with 75 and Worcestershire 's Ben Twohig who hit 68 , helped put on 133 runs for the fourth wicket .
Nathan Round rattled then off 30 not out as Kidderminster recovered from a poor start with the bat to post a target of 219 for six .
Will Tuffin claimed Bromsgrove 's bowling honours with four for 50 while Alex Wilkinson took two for 26 .
Bromsgrove were then bowled out for 171 in reply , Connor Smith claiming five for 23 while Twohig took two for 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two campaign on a high with a six wicket success over basement side Harborne .
Skipper Tom Arnold led from the front hitting 110 off 83 balls his boundary laden innings comprising of 14 fours and five six-hits .
Arnold enabled Harborne to score an imposing 228 all out .
That total looked even more daunting when Himley lost their Worcestershire opening bat Ollie Westbury for just two runs .
It was Westbury 's opening partner Bilaal Hussain that came to rescue blasting 105 not out from 98 balls .
Hussain found a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the pair producing a second wicket stand of 196 to set up Himley 's victory , reaching 230 for four with 11 balls to spare .

They now face the daunting prospect of a trip to reigning Birmingham League champions Berkswell this Saturday while West Bromwich Dartmouth host Shifnal in the second semi-final.
It would have taken a massive turnaround in fortunes to prevent Barnt Green finishing top of Group Four, but that prospect never looked like materializing as the Green put a formidable Ombersley bowling attack to the sword.
Prolific Warwickshire pinch hitter Ed Pollock piled on the runs to reach 111 off 102 balls.
Opening partner Ben Chapman-Lilley proved equally impressive adding 112 runs from 116 balls as the pair compiled a mammoth 170 run opening partnership.
They laid the foundations for a huge Barnt Green total of 284 for three from their allotted 40 overs.
Andy Sutton then destroyed Ombersley's early order in reply as he ripped out fabulous figures of five for 22 from his maximum eight over spell.
Skipper Darrel Williams with two for 23, Robbie Shurmer two for 35 and Adam Hines one for 20 then mopped up the remaining wickets to fall as Ombersley were removed for a modest 107 all out in the 32nd over.
Barnards Green were the only side who could have mathematically overtaken Barnt Green for top spot but that situation soon disappeared after they lost by a slender one wicket margin to Halesowen.
Leicestershire's George Rhodes reeled off 83 as Barnards Green posted a target of 178 for six to chase.
It could have been more but for an inspired spell of bowling from Charlie Hartley who captured figures of five for 22 from five overs after coming on as fifth change..
Halesowen took up the charge in reply as opening bats Jamie Harrison with 32 and Jamie Harris on 42, put on 80 for the opening stand.
Their departure then triggered an alarming collapse as Halesowen slumped to 101 for six, Rhodes reaping figures of three for 33 while Josh Blunt bagged three for 35.
Enter man of the match Hartley who then led a rearguard revival with 36 not out as Halesowen squeezed home on 181 for nine with three overs to spare.
Kidderminster clinched second spot in Group Four following a 48 run success over rock bottom side Bromsgrove.
Joe Miszkowski with 75 and Worcestershire's Ben Twohig who hit 68 , helped put on 133 runs for the fourth wicket.
Nathan Round rattled then off 30 not out as Kidderminster recovered from a poor start with the bat to post a target of 219 for six.
Will Tuffin claimed Bromsgrove's bowling honours with four for 50 while Alex Wilkinson took two for 26.
Bromsgrove were then bowled out for 171 in reply, Connor Smith claiming five for 23 while Twohig took two for 22 off six.
HIMLEY finished their Group Two campaign on a high with a six wicket success over basement side Harborne.
Skipper Tom Arnold led from the front hitting 110 off 83 balls his boundary laden innings comprising of 14 fours and five six-hits.
Arnold enabled Harborne to score an imposing 228 all out.
That total looked even more daunting when Himley lost their Worcestershire opening bat Ollie Westbury for just two runs.
It was Westbury's opening partner Bilaal Hussain that came to rescue blasting 105 not out from 98 balls.
Hussain found a willing partner Danny Durman who added 98, the pair producing a second wicket stand of 196 to set up Himley's victory, reaching 230 for four with 11 balls to spare.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Worcestershire County League round up

Worcestershire County League round up

There was plenty to play for in the final week of the 2020 Regional Competitions structure as just a few of the twenty Play Off places had been secured across the five different competitions prior to play .
All went to plan though for the favourites as almost every team that topped their Group table on Saturday morning won their final Group matches to secure Play Off positions .
Ombersley 3rd XI in the Plate Competition were the only team to lose their final group match of the season but were already guaranteed a home Play Off Semi-Final draw due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
In the Cup Competition the four Play Off Semi-Final places were secured by Old Hill 1st XI who beat Oldswinford & Stourbridge Social to top Group A , Pershore 1st XI beat Astwood Bank 1st XI in what was effectively a winner takes all match between the top two at the Bottoms in Group B , Old Elizabethans 1st XI won Group C as they were the beneficiaries of a concession win as Colwall 1st XI were busy winning the National Village Knockout and Ryan Derrick ( 151 in 66 balls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Play Offs as they comprehensively beat Hagley 1st XI to win Group D by just one point .
In the Trophy Competition Halesowen 2nd XI beat closest rivals Netherton 1st XI to win Group A , Astwood Bank 2nd XI chased down Himbleton 1st XIs first innings total for the loss of six wickets to win Group B , Barnards Green 2nd XI travelled to Eastnor 1st Xi and came out on the right side of a low scoring games to win Group C and finally Kidderminster 2nd XI beat Old Elizabethans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Memorial Ground to seal Group D and book their Play Off Semi-Final spot .
Netherton 2nd XI chased down Coombs Wood 2nd XIs impressive first innings total to win Group A in the Vase Competition , Bromsgrove 3rd XI secured Group B by the narrowest of margins as they beat Droitwich 2nd XI to finish level on points and games won at the top of the table with Alvechurch & Hopwood 1st XI but their superior runs per wicket differential which separated the two by just 1.43 runs was the difference .
West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a concession win against Colwall 2nd XI which ensured they finished Group C on maximum points which guaranteed a home Play Off Semi-Final and finally Claverley 1st XI beat Alveley 1st XI win Group D. In the Shield Competition Himley 3rd XI beat Belbroughton 2nd XI by five wickets at their Wolverhampton Road base to win Group A , C Moncrieffe ( 6-12 ) helped Barnt Green 3rd XI secure the Group B title with a comfortable win against Harvington 1st XI at the Douglas Ground .
Burghill , Tillington & Weobley 2nd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big first innings total which proved twenty too many for a battling Rushwick 2nd XI to chase and Claverley 2nd XI beat Highley by five wickets to secure the honours in Group D. Romsley & Hunnington 2nd XI did what was required against basement side Alveley 2nd XI to win Group A in the Plate Competition by just one point from Old Halesonians 1st XI .
Himbleton 2nd XI made no mistakes in Group B as they posted over three hundred in the first innings in their one hundred run win against Cookhill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hanley Castle & Upton 2nd XI by nine wickets to secure Plate Group C and as mentioned above , despite losing to second placed Tenbury Wells 1st XI , Ombersley 3rd XI had already done enough to win Plate Group D and guarantee themselves a home draw in the Play Off Semi-Finals .
Regional Competition Play Off Semi-Finals - Sunday 20th September 2020 With the Play Off positions now decided and the top two best Group winners in each Competition receiving home draws Sundays Play Off Semi-Finals produced the following outcomes ; .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Liam Ridings ( 66 ) and Chris Miles ( 63 ) helped Pershore 1st XI compile a first innings total that proved too many for Old Hill 1st XI to chase despite the best efforts of S Bukhari ( 61 ) for the visitors in the second innings .
This victory sets up a mouth-watering final at Kidderminster Cricket Club next Saturday against Stourport-on-Severn 1st XI for whom in form all-rounder Ryan Derrick ( 75* ) continued his excellent form to lead his team home to a comfortable eight wicket victory against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength Old Elizabethans 1st XI side who were unfortunately decimated by players forced to self-isolate under advised ECB protocol following an untimely positive Covid-19 case at their club ten days ago .
In the Trophy Competition first innings half centuries from George Blannin ( 76 ) and Andy Wheeler ( 56 ) helped Barnards Green 2nd XI post a testing total which proved just fifteen runs too many for visiting Astwood Bank 2nd XI after Rehaan Edavalath ( 4-15 ) helped the Green squeeze the visitors in the second innings .
The South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ XI in the Trophy Final at Barnt Green Cricket Club next Saturday as opening batsman Sam Beadsworth ( 126* ) carried his bat in the first innings to help the home team set a first innings total that proved too many for visiting Halesowen 2nd XI to chase as they were eventually bowled out fifty six runs short .
In all of the ten Play Off Semi Finals only two teams won away from home , both in the Vase Competition .
After winning the toss and electing to bat first at Sandford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2nd XI batsmen Gogi A Iqbal ( 93 ) and Abaaz Mehmood ( 57 ) set about the home attack to help the visitors post a challenging first innings total which eventually proved enough to win as only Tom Grainger ( 75 ) fired in the second innings for the home side .
Their opponents in next weeks Vase Final at Halesowen Cricket Club will be Bromsgrove 3rd XI for whom Tom Downing ( 69* ) played the anchor role in his teams four wicket victory at West Malvern .
In the Shield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2nd XI by seven wickets at the Douglas Ground to set up a Final clash next week at Ombersley Cricket Club against Herefordshire based Burghill , Tillington & Weobley 2nd XI who beat visiting Himley 3rd XI by thirty four runs .
Finally , the two teams who will contest the Plate Competition Final at Himley Cricket Club next week will be Evesham 1st XI for whom Faizal Alam ( 79 ) scored a second innings half century to help steer the South Worcestershire side to a tight two wicket victory against Himbleton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat visiting Romsley & Hunnington 2nd XI by a comfortable fifty six run margin at their home ground .
All Super 40 Competition Finals will start at 12 Noon on Saturday 26th September at the five different venues identified above .

Report submitted by Worcestershire County League
There was plenty to play for in the final week of the 2020 Regional Competitions structure as just a few of the twenty Play Off places had been secured across the five different competitions prior to play.
All went to plan though for the favourites as almost every team that topped their Group table on Saturday morning won their final Group matches to secure Play Off positions. Ombersley 3rd XI in the Plate Competition were the only team to lose their final group match of the season but were already guaranteed a home Play Off Semi-Final draw due to their previous commanding performances throughout the season.
In the Cup Competition the four Play Off Semi-Final places were secured by Old Hill 1st XI who beat Oldswinford & Stourbridge Social to top Group A, Pershore 1st XI beat Astwood Bank 1st XI in what was effectively a winner takes all match between the top two at the Bottoms in Group B, Old Elizabethans 1st XI won Group C as they were the beneficiaries of a concession win as Colwall 1st XI were busy winning the National Village Knockout and Ryan Derrick (151 in 66 balls) powered Stourport-on-Severn 1st XI in to the Play Offs as they comprehensively beat Hagley 1st XI to win Group D by just one point.
In the Trophy Competition Halesowen 2nd XI beat closest rivals Netherton 1st XI to win Group A, Astwood Bank 2nd XI chased down Himbleton 1st XIs first innings total for the loss of six wickets to win Group B, Barnards Green 2nd XI travelled to Eastnor 1st Xi and came out on the right side of a low scoring games to win Group C and finally Kidderminster 2nd XI beat Old Elizabethans 2nd XI by seven wickets at the Memorial Ground to seal Group D and book their Play Off Semi-Final spot.
Netherton 2nd XI chased down Coombs Wood 2nd XIs impressive first innings total to win Group A in the Vase Competition, Bromsgrove 3rd XI secured Group B by the narrowest of margins as they beat Droitwich 2nd XI to finish level on points and games won at the top of the table with Alvechurch & Hopwood 1st XI but their superior runs per wicket differential which separated the two by just 1.43 runs was the difference. West Malvern 2nd XI were the benefactors of a concession win against Colwall 2nd XI which ensured they finished Group C on maximum points which guaranteed a home Play Off Semi-Final and finally Claverley 1st XI beat Alveley 1st XI win Group D.
In the Shield Competition Himley 3rd XI beat Belbroughton 2nd XI by five wickets at their Wolverhampton Road base to win Group A, C Moncrieffe (6-12) helped Barnt Green 3rd XI secure the Group B title with a comfortable win against Harvington 1st XI at the Douglas Ground. Burghill, Tillington & Weobley 2nd XI won Group C by posting a big first innings total which proved twenty too many for a battling Rushwick 2nd XI to chase and Claverley 2nd XI beat Highley by five wickets to secure the honours in Group D.
Romsley & Hunnington 2nd XI did what was required against basement side Alveley 2nd XI to win Group A in the Plate Competition by just one point from Old Halesonians 1st XI. Himbleton 2nd XI made no mistakes in Group B as they posted over three hundred in the first innings in their one hundred run win against Cookhill 1st XI. Evesham 1st XI beat Hanley Castle & Upton 2nd XI by nine wickets to secure Plate Group C and as mentioned above, despite losing to second placed Tenbury Wells 1st XI, Ombersley 3rd XI had already done enough to win Plate Group D and guarantee themselves a home draw in the Play Off Semi-Finals.
Regional Competition Play Off Semi-Finals - Sunday 20th September 2020 With the Play Off positions now decided and the top two best Group winners in each Competition receiving home draws Sundays Play Off Semi-Finals produced the following outcomes;.
In the Cup Competition first innings contributions from Liam Ridings (66) and Chris Miles (63) helped Pershore 1st XI compile a first innings total that proved too many for Old Hill 1st XI to chase despite the best efforts of S Bukhari (61) for the visitors in the second innings. This victory sets up a mouth-watering final at Kidderminster Cricket Club next Saturday against Stourport-on-Severn 1st XI for whom in form all-rounder Ryan Derrick (75*) continued his excellent form to lead his team home to a comfortable eight wicket victory against what has to be said an under strength Old Elizabethans 1st XI side who were unfortunately decimated by players forced to self-isolate under advised ECB protocol following an untimely positive Covid-19 case at their club ten days ago.
In the Trophy Competition first innings half centuries from George Blannin (76) and Andy Wheeler (56) helped Barnards Green 2nd XI post a testing total which proved just fifteen runs too many for visiting Astwood Bank 2nd XI after Rehaan Edavalath (4-15) helped the Green squeeze the visitors in the second innings. The South Worcestershire based outfit will face Kidderminster 2nd XI in the Trophy Final at Barnt Green Cricket Club next Saturday as opening batsman Sam Beadsworth (126*) carried his bat in the first innings to help the home team set a first innings total that proved too many for visiting Halesowen 2nd XI to chase as they were eventually bowled out fifty six runs short.
In all of the ten Play Off Semi Finals only two teams won away from home, both in the Vase Competition. After winning the toss and electing to bat first at Sandford Park against Claverley 1st XI, Netherton 2nd XI batsmen Gogi A Iqbal (93) and Abaaz Mehmood (57) set about the home attack to help the visitors post a challenging first innings total which eventually proved enough to win as only Tom Grainger (75) fired in the second innings for the home side. Their opponents in next weeks Vase Final at Halesowen Cricket Club will be Bromsgrove 3rd XI for whom Tom Downing (69*) played the anchor role in his teams four wicket victory at West Malvern.
In the Shield Competition Barnt Green 3rd XI beat Claverley 2nd XI by seven wickets at the Douglas Ground to set up a Final clash next week at Ombersley Cricket Club against Herefordshire based Burghill, Tillington & Weobley 2nd XI who beat visiting Himley 3rd XI by thirty four runs. Finally, the two teams who will contest the Plate Competition Final at Himley Cricket Club next week will be Evesham 1st XI for whom Faizal Alam (79) scored a second innings half century to help steer the South Worcestershire side to a tight two wicket victory against Himbleton 2nd XI and Ombersley 3rd XI who beat visiting Romsley & Hunnington 2nd XI by a comfortable fifty six run margin at their home ground.
All Super 40 Competition Finals will start at 12 Noon on Saturday 26th September at the five different venues identified above.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-09-21--Stourport Hockey Club: weekend round up

Stourport Hockey Club: weekend round up

Men 's 1st XI ran out 7-2 winners when they entertained City of Bath at 'The Kingsway ' last weekend .
The seven goal scorers were Andy Cavendish , Will Terry , Matt Darbs , Tom Clifford , Adam Leeke , and Chris Kendell .
Mens 3rd drew 1-1 when they entertained Finchfield last weekend .
* Whilst the ladies 3rd XI beat Shrewsbury 5-1 in their match last weekend , their clubmates in the 2nd XI lost 2-1 against their hosts North Notts .
Meanwhile the ladies 1st XI also came away without any points when they lost 4-2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stourport ladies 4th XI went down 4-1 in their Worcestershire 2nd Division match against their visitors to 'The Kingsway , ' last weekend .
* After the premature end to the previous season Stourport ladies 6th XI began this season with a 4-0 defeat by their hosts , Bromsgrove 4th 's in last weekend 's friendly .
With Covid-19 procedures in place for players on and off the pitch Bromsgrove started the brighter of the two sides , putting the Stourport defence under immediate pressure from the hit back with the Stourport defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent the home side from going ahead .
In particular an outstanding performance from Stourport 's young goalkeeper prevented the home team from going ahead early on .
Although Stourport did breakout of their half on occasions , Bromsgrove were relentless in pushing forward and eventually created the opening which lead to the first goal .
The home side continuing to dominate again and again found themselves , thwarted by Stourport defence and keeper .
The home sides told though as first they added a second , third , and then a fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half time was not a reflection on how Stourport had been playing though , and Stourport came out after the break more determined to show that their fine passing hockey could yield results in front of goal .
This determination produced some good chances for the visitors , in a half that was more evenly balanced and saw Bromsgrove failing to make any further impact on the score and unfortunately for Stourport they were unable to influence the score to their advantage .

Men's 1st XI ran out 7-2 winners when they entertained City of Bath at 'The Kingsway' last weekend. The seven goal scorers were Andy Cavendish, Will Terry, Matt Darbs, Tom Clifford, Adam Leeke, and Chris Kendell.
Mens 3rd drew 1-1 when they entertained Finchfield last weekend.*
Whilst the ladies 3rd XI beat Shrewsbury 5-1 in their match last weekend, their clubmates in the 2nd XI lost 2-1 against their hosts North Notts. Meanwhile the ladies 1st XI also came away without any points when they lost 4-2 when they travelled to Swansea. *
Stourport ladies 4th XI went down 4-1 in their Worcestershire 2nd Division match against their visitors to 'The Kingsway,' last weekend.*
After the premature end to the previous season Stourport ladies 6th XI began this season with a 4-0 defeat by their hosts, Bromsgrove 4th's in last weekend's friendly.
With Covid-19 procedures in place for players on and off the pitch Bromsgrove started the brighter of the two sides, putting the Stourport defence under immediate pressure from the hit back with the Stourport defence having to be on their toes to prevent the home side from going ahead. In particular an outstanding performance from Stourport's young goalkeeper prevented the home team from going ahead early on.
Although Stourport did breakout of their half on occasions, Bromsgrove were relentless in pushing forward and eventually created the opening which lead to the first goal. The home side continuing to dominate again and again found themselves, thwarted by Stourport defence and keeper. The home sides told though as first they added a second, third, and then a fourth before the half time break.
The half time was not a reflection on how Stourport had been playing though, and Stourport came out after the break more determined to show that their fine passing hockey could yield results in front of goal. This determination produced some good chances for the visitors, in a half that was more evenly balanced and saw Bromsgrove failing to make any further impact on the score and unfortunately for Stourport they were unable to influence the score to their advantage.