kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--Have your say on new polling stations in Kidderminster

Residents are being asked to have their say on the location of polling places in the Blakebrook and Habberley South and Franche and Habberley North wards .
Last year , Wyre Forest District Council carried out a public consultation on the polling district and places .
As part of the review , residents were able to comment on the accessibility of polling places and whether they provide reasonable facilities for voting .
Following responses to the consultation , full council agreed at the meeting held in February to undertake a further review .
The proposal is to introduce a polling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these plans , residents who usually vote at Gainsborough House Hotel would vote at either Habberley Social Club or Kidderminster Carolians Rugby Football Club .
Some residents who normally cast their vote at Kidderminster Carolians Rugby Football Club would see their polling place changed to Habberley Social Club .
This will depend on their postcode .
Ian Miller , electoral registration officer at Wyre Forest District Council , said : “ Following the initial review of polling places , the council is now looking for feedback on potential changes to where people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Habberley North wards go to vote .
`` Feedback is welcome from everyone , including those with expertise in access by disabled people , and particularly from electors in those wards.
” For more information on the plans and to submit feedback , go to wyreforestdc.gov.uk/pollingreviews .
The consultation is running until 5pm on Friday , November 6 .
Councillors will consider the results of the consultation on Wednesday , December 9 and make a decision on what changes should be implemented for elections to be held in 2021 .

Last year, Wyre Forest District Council carried out a public consultation on the polling district and places. As part of the review, residents were able to comment on the accessibility of polling places and whether they provide reasonable facilities for voting.
Following responses to the consultation, full council agreed at the meeting held in February to undertake a further review.
The proposal is to introduce a polling place at Habberley Social Club. Under these plans, residents who usually vote at Gainsborough House Hotel would vote at either Habberley Social Club or Kidderminster Carolians Rugby Football Club.
Some residents who normally cast their vote at Kidderminster Carolians Rugby Football Club would see their polling place changed to Habberley Social Club. This will depend on their postcode.
Ian Miller, electoral registration officer at Wyre Forest District Council, said: “Following the initial review of polling places, the council is now looking for feedback on potential changes to where people in Blakebrook and Habberley South and Franche and Habberley North wards go to vote.
"Feedback is welcome from everyone, including those with expertise in access by disabled people, and particularly from electors in those wards.”
For more information on the plans and to submit feedback, go to wyreforestdc.gov.uk/pollingreviews.
The consultation is running until 5pm on Friday, November 6. Councillors will consider the results of the consultation on Wednesday, December 9 and make a decision on what changes should be implemented for elections to be held in 2021.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--Natalie Connolly's twin 'physically sick' as killer set to be freed

THE twin sister of a woman who was killed by a Wolverley millionaire in what he claimed was `` rough sex '' says she feels `` physically sick '' that the killer is to be set free this week .
Natalie Connolly , 26 , was left to bleed to death at the bottom of a flight of stairs by her boyfriend John Broadhurst , of Blakeshall Farm in Wolverley , in December 2016 .
The young mum , who called Broadhurst `` The Boss '' , was found lying in a pool of blood in their Kinver home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Broadhurst is due to walk free from prison after serving less than two years of his sentence .
Photo from SWNS The multi-millionaire businessman was initially charged with murder but claimed he had only hurt her “ within the boundaries of her masochistic desires '' .
Part-way through his trial , Broadhurst admitted manslaughter on the basis of gross negligence and he was cleared of murder and GBH .
John Broadhurst ’ s “ rough sex ” plea - which saw the 42-year-old sentenced to three years and eight months for manslaughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal defence being outlawed earlier this year .
His sentence was blasted as `` unduly lenient '' by Natalie 's family , MPs from all parties and women 's rights campaigners .
Leading the campaign was Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier , who told The Shuttle he believes Broadhurst is due for release today ( Monday ) .
He recently said : “ There is no justice in this .
There never has been for Natalie .
She was deprived of her life and of her reputation by this man and he got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twin sister Gemma Andrews has spoken of her family 's anguish .
Photo from SWNS “ Natalie Connolly was not someone who was into rough sex .
This was Broadhurst using it .
She was a just a fairly normal , fun-loving mother who , like most people , wanted a nice , happy relationship with someone she loved.
” Natalie 's twin sister Gemma Andrews has spoken of her family 's anguish that the killer is about to be freed from jail , after serving less than two years .
Heartbroken Gemma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months for taking someone ’ s life – just how can that be possible ?
`` We ’ ve not had justice .
The British justice system failed us . ''

Natalie Connolly, 26, was left to bleed to death at the bottom of a flight of stairs by her boyfriend John Broadhurst, of Blakeshall Farm in Wolverley, in December 2016.
The young mum, who called Broadhurst "The Boss", was found lying in a pool of blood in their Kinver home, having sustained more than 40 injuries.
John Broadhurst is due to walk free from prison after serving less than two years of his sentence. Photo from SWNS
The multi-millionaire businessman was initially charged with murder but claimed he had only hurt her “within the boundaries of her masochistic desires". Part-way through his trial, Broadhurst admitted manslaughter on the basis of gross negligence and he was cleared of murder and GBH.
John Broadhurst’s “rough sex” plea - which saw the 42-year-old sentenced to three years and eight months for manslaughter by gross negligence - led to the legal defence being outlawed earlier this year.
His sentence was blasted as "unduly lenient" by Natalie's family, MPs from all parties and women's rights campaigners.
Leading the campaign was Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier, who told The Shuttle he believes Broadhurst is due for release today (Monday).
He recently said: “There is no justice in this. There never has been for Natalie. She was deprived of her life and of her reputation by this man and he got 18 months for it.
Natalie's twin sister Gemma Andrews has spoken of her family's anguish. Photo from SWNS
“Natalie Connolly was not someone who was into rough sex. This was Broadhurst using it. She was a just a fairly normal, fun-loving mother who, like most people, wanted a nice, happy relationship with someone she loved.”
Natalie's twin sister Gemma Andrews has spoken of her family's anguish that the killer is about to be freed from jail, after serving less than two years.
Heartbroken Gemma told the Mirror: "Spending 22 months for taking someone’s life – just how can that be possible?
"We’ve not had justice. The British justice system failed us."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--Bromsgrove coronavirus infection rate overtakes Wyre Forest

BROMSGROVE now has a higher coronavirus infection rate than Wyre Forest , making it the worst area for new cases in the county .
Following a spike in positive cases , Bromsgrove now has an infection rate of 80 per 100,000 people - the highest in Worcestershire .
Worcestershire County Council raised concerns last week after Wyre Forest 's infection rate reached 49 per 100,000 people .
The council issued a fresh warning to Kidderminster residents earlier today ( Monday ) after the latest figures from Public Health England suggested coronavirus cases could be falling in the town .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still a deadly virus and it is spreading quickly through the population of Kidderminster '' We need to be really careful and keep socially distanced .
If we don ’ t mix , the virus can not spread . ''
Residents in neighbouring Bromsgrove are now being warned tougher restrictions could be on the way if that rate continues to rise .
The director for Public Health in Worcestershire , Dr Kathryn Cobain , said many of the cases in the district have been in those under the age of 50 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr Cobain said : “ I am extremely concerned to see the infection rate taking off as it has in Bromsgrove .
`` This is the clearest indication yet that some people are not following the rules .
`` The rate is significantly high enough , to potentially see the district added to the government ’ s watch list which could result in further measures being introduced .
We don ’ t want to see that happen .
“ I am now appealing to each and every person in Bromsgrove , now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We must do everything we can to stop the virus spreading .
`` It really isn ’ t that hard to think about how you are going about your daily lives , keeping your distance from others , reducing who you mix with , wearing a face covering and washing your hands regularly .
“ These simple measures will make a difference because the virus only moves around when we mix and socialise .
By sticking to the rules , you can reduce your risk and the risk of those you @ @ @

Following a spike in positive cases, Bromsgrove now has an infection rate of 80 per 100,000 people - the highest in Worcestershire.
Worcestershire County Council raised concerns last week after Wyre Forest's infection rate reached 49 per 100,000 people.
The council issued a fresh warning to Kidderminster residents earlier today (Monday) after the latest figures from Public Health England suggested coronavirus cases could be falling in the town.
The council posted on Twitter: "Covid-19 is still a deadly virus and it is spreading quickly through the population of Kidderminster
"We need to be really careful and keep socially distanced. If we don’t mix, the virus cannot spread."
Residents in neighbouring Bromsgrove are now being warned tougher restrictions could be on the way if that rate continues to rise.
The director for Public Health in Worcestershire, Dr Kathryn Cobain, said many of the cases in the district have been in those under the age of 50 and are not related to any known situation.
Dr Cobain said: “I am extremely concerned to see the infection rate taking off as it has in Bromsgrove.
"This is the clearest indication yet that some people are not following the rules.
"The rate is significantly high enough, to potentially see the district added to the government’s watch list which could result in further measures being introduced. We don’t want to see that happen.
“I am now appealing to each and every person in Bromsgrove, now is the time to take this seriously.
"We must do everything we can to stop the virus spreading.
"It really isn’t that hard to think about how you are going about your daily lives, keeping your distance from others, reducing who you mix with, wearing a face covering and washing your hands regularly.
“These simple measures will make a difference because the virus only moves around when we mix and socialise. By sticking to the rules, you can reduce your risk and the risk of those you love.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--Knife-wielding robbers terrify shop worker at Belbroughton McColls

MEN wearing face masks brandished a knife and demanded money from a shop assistant at the McColls shop in Belbroughton .
The armed robbery took place just after 6am this morning ( Monday , October 5 ) at the village shop in the High Street .
Two men entered the shop , one armed with a knife , and demanded money was handed over .
Both made off with a quantity of cash and are believed to have entered a car waiting outside , which then drove off along the Belbroughton Road .
Police are appealing for witnesses and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : `` Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following an armed robbery in Belbroughton , Worcestershire , this morning .
`` The men are described as white , however they were wearing hoods up over their heads and faces and were wearing face masks .
`` They were also wearing dark trousers and dark shoes , one had a dark Berghaus jacket and both were wearing dark gloves . ''
Detective Constable Martyn Dudley added : “ We would like to hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnessed the incident or saw a dark coloured car parked nearby the shop that we are interested in tracing .
“ A short time before the offence took place there was a WH Smiths van parked outside the shop and after the offence a milk float drove past ; we would be very interested in speaking with anyone who was driving past at the same times as these vehicles and also if anyone has any dashcam footage .
“ Fortunately , no one was hurt in the robbery however the experience was extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff.
” Anyone with information on the armed robbery is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101 , quoting 00052i .

The armed robbery took place just after 6am this morning (Monday, October 5) at the village shop in the High Street.
Two men entered the shop, one armed with a knife, and demanded money was handed over.
Both made off with a quantity of cash and are believed to have entered a car waiting outside, which then drove off along the Belbroughton Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses and have released a description of the men involved.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following an armed robbery in Belbroughton, Worcestershire, this morning.
"The men are described as white, however they were wearing hoods up over their heads and faces and were wearing face masks.
"They were also wearing dark trousers and dark shoes, one had a dark Berghaus jacket and both were wearing dark gloves."
Detective Constable Martyn Dudley added: “We would like to hear from anyone who saw the men, witnessed the incident or saw a dark coloured car parked nearby the shop that we are interested in tracing.
“A short time before the offence took place there was a WH Smiths van parked outside the shop and after the offence a milk float drove past; we would be very interested in speaking with anyone who was driving past at the same times as these vehicles and also if anyone has any dashcam footage.
“Fortunately, no one was hurt in the robbery however the experience was extremely upsetting for the victim, a member of staff.”
Anyone with information on the armed robbery is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting 00052i.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--Bridgnorth Marston's pub manager has license revoked for Covid rule breaches

THE manager of a pub in Bridgnorth has had their license revoked following reports of coronavirus rule breaches at the premises .
West Mercia Police said the move followed reports of crime and disorder and breaches of Covid-19 regulations at the New Inn in St Mary ’ s Street .
Police and the Licensing Authority for Shropshire worked with the premises owner , Marston ’ s , to take action .
PC Matt Picken , from Bridgnorth Safer Neighbourhood Team , said : “ Despite our attempts to work with the designated premises supervisor , problems with the venue continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community .
“ In order to help tackle this we approached the owners of the venue , Marston ’ s , who listened to our concerns and acted quickly and put in place new management , and we would like to thank them for this swift action .
“ The vast majority of licensed premises in Bridgnorth are working really hard to ensure the venue is a safe place for people to go and visit at a time that is incredibly difficult for them .
`` We ’ re really grateful for everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridgnorth a safer place and will continue to offer our support to help them with this .
“ For the very small minority who intentionally break Covid-19 regulations or who consistently do not comply with the terms of their license , we will take a robust approach to enforcement.
” A new manager has now been appointed as the designated premises supervisor ( DPS ) for the pub , which continues to trade as usual .
A Marston ’ s spokesperson said : “ It ’ s important that all parties work together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we are pleased to have worked with West Mercia Police for a satisfactory outcome in this instance .
”

West Mercia Police said the move followed reports of crime and disorder and breaches of Covid-19 regulations at the New Inn in St Mary’s Street.
Police and the Licensing Authority for Shropshire worked with the premises owner, Marston’s, to take action.
PC Matt Picken, from Bridgnorth Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “Despite our attempts to work with the designated premises supervisor, problems with the venue continued causing disruption and concern to the local community.
“In order to help tackle this we approached the owners of the venue, Marston’s, who listened to our concerns and acted quickly and put in place new management, and we would like to thank them for this swift action.
“The vast majority of licensed premises in Bridgnorth are working really hard to ensure the venue is a safe place for people to go and visit at a time that is incredibly difficult for them.
"We’re really grateful for everything they’re doing to help make Bridgnorth a safer place and will continue to offer our support to help them with this.
“For the very small minority who intentionally break Covid-19 regulations or who consistently do not comply with the terms of their license, we will take a robust approach to enforcement.”
A new manager has now been appointed as the designated premises supervisor (DPS) for the pub, which continues to trade as usual.
A Marston’s spokesperson said: “It’s important that all parties work together to provide the best for their communities and we are pleased to have worked with West Mercia Police for a satisfactory outcome in this instance.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--Face masks will be mandatory for children on home to school transport

FACE coverings will become mandatory on all home to school transport in Worcestershire from tomorrow .
The changes will be coming into force from Tuesday , October 6 to help stop the spread of coronavirus .
Worcestershire County Council is working with schools to ensure they will have a supply of face coverings for those pupils who do not currently have a face covering and these will be available to pick up from school .
Children under the age of 11 will be exempt and the council will follow the same national guidance that is in place for public transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with responsibility for education and skills , said : “ Every part of life has been adapted to become Covid secure and the school day is no different .
`` Our schools , pupils , staff and students have really done us proud during the pandemic , rising to every challenge put in front of them , adapting to changes at home , in the community and at school or college .
`` We recognise that most young people have been using face coverings on their journey to school but now we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exempt are wearing face coverings on transport .
`` Coming together and wearing a face covering and keeping to the Hands , Face , Space guidance is a vital way we can all play our part in reducing the number of cases in the county.
” For more information , visit the school transport section of the council website here .

The changes will be coming into force from Tuesday, October 6 to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Worcestershire County Council is working with schools to ensure they will have a supply of face coverings for those pupils who do not currently have a face covering and these will be available to pick up from school.
Children under the age of 11 will be exempt and the council will follow the same national guidance that is in place for public transport.
Councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member with responsibility for education and skills, said: “Every part of life has been adapted to become Covid secure and the school day is no different.
"Our schools, pupils, staff and students have really done us proud during the pandemic, rising to every challenge put in front of them, adapting to changes at home, in the community and at school or college.
"We recognise that most young people have been using face coverings on their journey to school but now we need to ensure that all young people unless exempt are wearing face coverings on transport.
"Coming together and wearing a face covering and keeping to the Hands, Face, Space guidance is a vital way we can all play our part in reducing the number of cases in the county.”
For more information, visit the school transport section of the council website here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--Coronavirus: Why are rates rising in some areas of England but not others?

Growing alarm has been expressed over the rising number of people who are testing positive for Covid-19 in the UK .
Danny Dorling from the University of Oxford ; Anthony Brookes from the University of Leicester , and George Davey Smith from the University of Bristol have explained more ... More tests have been made available and more people have been taking those tests , but that alone does not explain the increases in the numbers of those who have tested positive , nor why there is such variation across different parts of the nation .
We can explore a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this increase .
For example , children returned to schools in Scotland on August 11 , and eight days later cases in Scotland peaked at 141 before dipping and then rising further again .
A similar pattern was seen in England .
It ’ s also likely that people returning from holidays with the infection contributed to these rises .
Using the government-provided data dashboard allows us to zoom in on a map of positive COVID-19 tests around the UK .
One of the authors of this piece , Danny Dorling , lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first rose abruptly , he identified where the largest increase occurred near to his home .
This was a neighbourhood that is mostly made up of a school , Eton College , located in the town of Windsor some distance away to the south-east .
In the week ending September 16 , this neighbourhood had one of the largest rises in cases reported in the south of England , but there were also similar rises in the north .
The dashboard shows that there were ten or more cases in the school ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September .
The students had just returned from holidays , after which “ a few ” of them returned positive results when the school decided to test them all , according to a statement from Eton .
This is a good example of how the number of positive cases increases when more testing is done , but it also shows how schools reopening can increase cases .
Incidentally , 63 years ago - and in a very similar way to today - the Manchester Guardian reported that half the boys at Eton had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that year , which was also badly affecting schools in Glasgow .
The map below shows just how unusual the Eton cluster was when it emerged .
It was one of the first educational outbreaks in England this autumn .
Oxford can be seen in the north of the map and the school can be found just south of Slough .
At this point , it was the only neighbourhood with 10-19 cases in that very large area .
Each neighbourhood in the map below is called an MSOA ( middle layer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6,791 of them in England .
Apart from particular schools resuming teaching , what else might explain why rates of new cases have been rising in some areas more than others ?
The best predictor for England seems to be how severely each neighbourhood was affected when the disease first arrived , which is illustrated by the graph below .
If we look at the proportion of all deaths in which COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate reported in an area in the months of March , April , May and June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proportion was under 30 % the first time around , the number of positive cases subsequently found in those neighbourhoods tends to vary between 0.4 and 1.4 per 1,000 residents , rising linearly with the severity of the initial outbreak .
This might be as expected if the disease had remained at a higher ( although still low compared with the peak ) level in some of these places , or if people in some regions were elderly or in care homes that made them more susceptible .
There are other possible interpretations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new cases simply reflect a proportional resurgence of those earlier outbreaks – that is , a continuation of the first wave re-emerging more severely where more cases occurred previously .
Other possibilities relate to testing .
For example , more test centres may have been placed in areas that suffered more deaths early on , so a larger fraction of all cases in those regions are being detected .
Other changes to testing regimes could influence case numbers .
A potentially more significant possibility is suggested by this graph if we look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implies that areas with the highest levels of previous mortality do not show marked resurgences of cases this time around .
Specifically , in neighbourhoods where between half and three-quarters of all the earlier deaths were thought to have involved or been directly caused by COVID-19 , the numbers of people recently testing positive for the disease falls dramatically .
It is still too early to know exactly what the patterns most recently revealed mean in epidemiological terms .
Each week , we get more data that will help us explore this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are some possible explanations to consider in the short term and others that we do not have space to elaborate on here .
It could be that enough people in these areas have already come into contact with the virus to render the population less susceptible to the disease .
Overall , this would imply that the levels of some forms of immunity in those particular neighbourhoods are higher – at a level that leads to a detectable reduction in the number of new cases .
Such immunity will not be all or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are no longer in any way susceptible to coronavirus infection – rather it would mean that people need a more sustained , higher viral-load exposure to become infected , or , if infected , show fewer symptoms and so are less likely to be tested .
Testing regimens could also be influencing this pattern .
We don ’ t know which of the above explains the inverted-U shaped pattern , but we can confirm that there are 158 such neighbourhoods , mostly in London , where only a relatively few people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the next few weeks , researchers will be watching closely to see how case numbers rise in the areas that suffered most in spring , especially in London .
• This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license .

Danny Dorling from the University of Oxford; Anthony Brookes from the University of Leicester, and George Davey Smith from the University of Bristol have explained more...
More tests have been made available and more people have been taking those tests, but that alone does not explain the increases in the numbers of those who have tested positive, nor why there is such variation across different parts of the nation.
We can explore a number of theories as the basis for this increase. For example, children returned to schools in Scotland on August 11, and eight days later cases in Scotland peaked at 141 before dipping and then rising further again.
A similar pattern was seen in England. It’s also likely that people returning from holidays with the infection contributed to these rises.
The role of schools
Using the government-provided data dashboard allows us to zoom in on a map of positive COVID-19 tests around the UK.
One of the authors of this piece, Danny Dorling, lives in Oxford. When the case numbers first rose abruptly, he identified where the largest increase occurred near to his home.
This was a neighbourhood that is mostly made up of a school, Eton College, located in the town of Windsor some distance away to the south-east.
In the week ending September 16, this neighbourhood had one of the largest rises in cases reported in the south of England, but there were also similar rises in the north.
An excerpt from the Manchester Guardian, 1957. Manchester Guardian, 1957
The dashboard shows that there were ten or more cases in the school’s area in the week of 10-16 September.
The students had just returned from holidays, after which “a few” of them returned positive results when the school decided to test them all, according to a statement from Eton.
This is a good example of how the number of positive cases increases when more testing is done, but it also shows how schools reopening can increase cases.
Incidentally, 63 years ago - and in a very similar way to today - the Manchester Guardian reported that half the boys at Eton had been struck down in the influenza pandemic of that year, which was also badly affecting schools in Glasgow.
The map below shows just how unusual the Eton cluster was when it emerged. It was one of the first educational outbreaks in England this autumn.
Oxford can be seen in the north of the map and the school can be found just south of Slough.
At this point, it was the only neighbourhood with 10-19 cases in that very large area. Each neighbourhood in the map below is called an MSOA (middle layer super output area) and there are 6,791 of them in England.
UK Government Former hotspots are less affected
Apart from particular schools resuming teaching, what else might explain why rates of new cases have been rising in some areas more than others?
The best predictor for England seems to be how severely each neighbourhood was affected when the disease first arrived, which is illustrated by the graph below. If we look at the proportion of all deaths in which COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate reported in an area in the months of March, April, May and June, we can see that where that proportion was under 30% the first time around, the number of positive cases subsequently found in those neighbourhoods tends to vary between 0.4 and 1.4 per 1,000 residents, rising linearly with the severity of the initial outbreak. This might be as expected if the disease had remained at a higher (although still low compared with the peak) level in some of these places, or if people in some regions were elderly or in care homes that made them more susceptible.
Danny Dorling, Author provided
There are other possible interpretations of this finding. One is that the new cases simply reflect a proportional resurgence of those earlier outbreaks – that is, a continuation of the first wave re-emerging more severely where more cases occurred previously. Other possibilities relate to testing.
For example, more test centres may have been placed in areas that suffered more deaths early on, so a larger fraction of all cases in those regions are being detected. Other changes to testing regimes could influence case numbers.
A potentially more significant possibility is suggested by this graph if we look to its right-hand side.
This pattern implies that areas with the highest levels of previous mortality do not show marked resurgences of cases this time around.
Specifically, in neighbourhoods where between half and three-quarters of all the earlier deaths were thought to have involved or been directly caused by COVID-19, the numbers of people recently testing positive for the disease falls dramatically.
Possible explanations
It is still too early to know exactly what the patterns most recently revealed mean in epidemiological terms. Each week, we get more data that will help us explore this, chance fluctuations also matter, but there are some possible explanations to consider in the short term and others that we do not have space to elaborate on here.
It could be that enough people in these areas have already come into contact with the virus to render the population less susceptible to the disease.
Overall, this would imply that the levels of some forms of immunity in those particular neighbourhoods are higher – at a level that leads to a detectable reduction in the number of new cases.
Such immunity will not be all or nothing – it will not mean that people are no longer in any way susceptible to coronavirus infection – rather it would mean that people need a more sustained, higher viral-load exposure to become infected, or, if infected, show fewer symptoms and so are less likely to be tested. Testing regimens could also be influencing this pattern.
We don’t know which of the above explains the inverted-U shaped pattern, but we can confirm that there are 158 such neighbourhoods, mostly in London, where only a relatively few people who have been tested recently returned positive results.
In the next few weeks, researchers will be watching closely to see how case numbers rise in the areas that suffered most in spring, especially in London.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-05--See Santa himself at Cadbury World this Christmas

CADBURY World is inviting families to step into a winter wonderland with a chocolatey twist this Christmas - as it opens its doors for a delicious day out .
The popular attraction has announced this year 's festive lineup , featuring Father Christmas in his very own Santa Show .
With a bag full of presents , there ’ s a gift for every little helper in attendance – making a visit to the exclusive Cadbury World Santa Show top of everyone ’ s Christmas list .
People can catch Santa on weekends and selected dates from Saturday , November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Enchanting pantomime Sleeping Beauty will also make a spectacular return with several performances per day in the Cadbury World marquee .
Expect plenty of laughter , audience participation and festive spirit , as visitors will discover if Princess Aurora will be saved from the Evil Queen , with a little help from Silly Billy and Prince Charming .
The celebrations don ’ t stop there as the Bournville-based attraction has also announced additional pantomime shows from Sunday 27 to Wednesday , December 30 .
Cadbury World will be decorated with a giant chocolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for visitors to see in the reception area .
Guests can also stock up on seasonal souvenirs , gifts and handcrafted festive chocolatey treats for the whole family , at The World ’ s Biggest Cadbury Shop .
With much more on offer , including riding the Crunchie rollercoaster in the unmissable 4D Chocolate Adventure and catching the talented chocolatiers in action in the Chocolate Making zone , Cadbury World is a tree-mendous destination for a festive-themed day trip this Christmas .
Gerrard Baldwin , general manager at Cadbury World , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great value day out for the whole family , allowing our visitors to enjoy a magical entertainment programme , as well as a whole host of interactive experiences throughout our assortment of chocolatey zones , all as part of the standard ticket price.
” In line with government guidelines , Cadbury World has introduced a number of additional hygiene and safety measures .
These include reducing the numbers of guests admitted , social distancing measures , enhanced cleaning regimes , plus hand sanitising stations available .

The popular attraction has announced this year's festive lineup, featuring Father Christmas in his very own Santa Show.
With a bag full of presents, there’s a gift for every little helper in attendance – making a visit to the exclusive Cadbury World Santa Show top of everyone’s Christmas list.
People can catch Santa on weekends and selected dates from Saturday, November 21 – Wednesday, December 23.
Enchanting pantomime Sleeping Beauty will also make a spectacular return with several performances per day in the Cadbury World marquee.
Expect plenty of laughter, audience participation and festive spirit, as visitors will discover if Princess Aurora will be saved from the Evil Queen, with a little help from Silly Billy and Prince Charming.
The celebrations don’t stop there as the Bournville-based attraction has also announced additional pantomime shows from Sunday 27 to Wednesday, December 30.
Cadbury World will be decorated with a giant chocolate Christmas tree and chocolate cracker on display for visitors to see in the reception area.
Guests can also stock up on seasonal souvenirs, gifts and handcrafted festive chocolatey treats for the whole family, at The World’s Biggest Cadbury Shop.
With much more on offer, including riding the Crunchie rollercoaster in the unmissable 4D Chocolate Adventure and catching the talented chocolatiers in action in the Chocolate Making zone, Cadbury World is a tree-mendous destination for a festive-themed day trip this Christmas.
Gerrard Baldwin, general manager at Cadbury World, said: “We’re proud to offer a great value day out for the whole family, allowing our visitors to enjoy a magical entertainment programme, as well as a whole host of interactive experiences throughout our assortment of chocolatey zones, all as part of the standard ticket price.”
In line with government guidelines, Cadbury World has introduced a number of additional hygiene and safety measures. These include reducing the numbers of guests admitted, social distancing measures, enhanced cleaning regimes, plus hand sanitising stations available.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Investigation into video of police officer hitting teen in Kidderminster

AN internal investigation has been launched after a video circulating on social media showed a teenager being hit three times on the head by a police officer in Kidderminster .
The dramatic footage , which The Shuttle understands was filmed by a member of the public in the Horsefair area , showed police officers restraining the male against the back of a police car at around 10.20pm on Monday night ( October 5 ) .
An onlooker can be heard in the minute-long video shouting abuse and calling one of the officers a `` bully '' before another police car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then runs over to help detain the teen , holding him against the back of the police car , as a man behind the camera asks `` what are you doing to a little kid ? ''
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A police officer can be heard telling the teen `` do not resist '' , before the video captures one of the officers striking the male over the head three times with their fist .
The video , shown above , has been muted due to bad language .
The male captured on film and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teens and from Kidderminster - were both arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and have since been released under investigation .
A relative of the male captured in the video , who will remain anonymous to protect the teenager 's identity , said the youngster suffered injuries to his face and hands during the incident .
The family member said the teen has learning difficulties and suffers with heart and breathing problems .
Police have since confirmed that an internal investigation has been launched in response to the video .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body worn cameras have been passed on to West Mercia 's Professional Standards Department .
Chief Inspector Edward Hancox said : “ I have been made aware of an extract of a video shared on social media today .
Two teenagers were arrested in connection to the incident but have both since been released under investigation '' The video appears to show an incident in Horsefair , Kidderminster , last night ( October 5 ) around 10pm .
“ The part of the incident caught on video by a member of the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer .
`` Another individual connected to this incident was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer .
`` A male and a female in their teens and both from Kidderminster were arrested for assaulting an emergency worker and were taken into custody at Kidderminster Police Station .
`` They have both since been released under investigation .
“ An internal investigation has been launched and we have forwarded the details and video of the incident together with any captured police officer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Standards Department for review .
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The dramatic footage, which The Shuttle understands was filmed by a member of the public in the Horsefair area, showed police officers restraining the male against the back of a police car at around 10.20pm on Monday night (October 5).
An onlooker can be heard in the minute-long video shouting abuse and calling one of the officers a "bully" before another police car arrives at the scene.
Another officer then runs over to help detain the teen, holding him against the back of the police car, as a man behind the camera asks "what are you doing to a little kid?".
A police officer can be heard telling the teen "do not resist", before the video captures one of the officers striking the male over the head three times with their fist.
The video, shown above, has been muted due to bad language.
The male captured on film and a female - also aged in her teens and from Kidderminster - were both arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and have since been released under investigation.
A relative of the male captured in the video, who will remain anonymous to protect the teenager's identity, said the youngster suffered injuries to his face and hands during the incident.
The family member said the teen has learning difficulties and suffers with heart and breathing problems.
Police have since confirmed that an internal investigation has been launched in response to the video.
The footage and videos from the officers' body worn cameras have been passed on to West Mercia's Professional Standards Department.
Chief Inspector Edward Hancox said: “I have been made aware of an extract of a video shared on social media today.
Two teenagers were arrested in connection to the incident but have both since been released under investigation
"The video appears to show an incident in Horsefair, Kidderminster, last night (October 5) around 10pm.
“The part of the incident caught on video by a member of the public shows West Mercia officers detaining an individual who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.
"Another individual connected to this incident was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer.
"A male and a female in their teens and both from Kidderminster were arrested for assaulting an emergency worker and were taken into custody at Kidderminster Police Station.
"They have both since been released under investigation.
“An internal investigation has been launched and we have forwarded the details and video of the incident together with any captured police officer’s body worn video to our Professional Standards Department for review.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Patient helpline launched amid claims surgeon kept body parts

A HELPLINE has been set up for patients concerned about allegations that a top surgeon from Clent harvested bone and tissue samples from operations carried out at a private hospital .
News broke last week that an investigation had been launched into claims renowned orthopaedic surgeon Derek McMinn allegedly kept the bones of more than 5,224 patients he operated on at Edgbaston Hospital , Birmingham .
Mr McMinn , of Calcott Hill , was suspended from the private hospital when the allegations came to light and Circle Health Group , which acquired the facility from BMI Healthcare in June this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no stone unturned '' in investigating the issues .
West Mercia Police confirmed officers were also investigating the matter and whether there has been a breach of the Human Tissue Act , which prohibits the removing , storing or using of human tissue without appropriate consent , and they said their `` investigation relates to a private premises in Worcestershire '' .
Mr McMinn , the inventor of a pioneering hip resurfacing technique that was used on tennis star Sir Andy Murray , allegedly collected and stored body parts from patients over 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the bones at his farmhouse nestled amid the Clent Hills , according to the Independent newspaper which broke the story after an internal report was leaked .
Since the story emerged BMI Healthcare has published a number on its website inviting patients of Mr McMinn with any concerns to call its 'dedicated patient support team on 0800 096 2254 ' .
Hannah Travis , senior solicitor at London based law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp , said : `` BMI healthcare have now set up a helpline for Mr McMinn ’ s former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who may have been affected which is disgraceful .
`` BMI need to ensure they are proactively investigating and then contacting any patients affected as soon as possible rather than expecting and relying on thousands of understandably panicked patients to make contact with them . ''
According to the website of The McMinn Centre , based in Birmingham , Mr McMinn has performed more than 3,500 hip resurfacings and more than 6,000 total hip replacements for patients `` including several high profile athletes '' .
He graduated from St Thomas ' Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world have observed and trained with him , the website states .
Companies House shows he is also a director of JointMedica Limited in Kingswinford - an orthopaedic design and development ‘ think tank ’ .

News broke last week that an investigation had been launched into claims renowned orthopaedic surgeon Derek McMinn allegedly kept the bones of more than 5,224 patients he operated on at Edgbaston Hospital, Birmingham.
Mr McMinn, of Calcott Hill, was suspended from the private hospital when the allegations came to light and Circle Health Group, which acquired the facility from BMI Healthcare in June this year, said it would "leave no stone unturned" in investigating the issues.
West Mercia Police confirmed officers were also investigating the matter and whether there has been a breach of the Human Tissue Act, which prohibits the removing, storing or using of human tissue without appropriate consent, and they said their "investigation relates to a private premises in Worcestershire".
Mr McMinn, the inventor of a pioneering hip resurfacing technique that was used on tennis star Sir Andy Murray, allegedly collected and stored body parts from patients over 25 years and is accused of keeping some of the bones at his farmhouse nestled amid the Clent Hills, according to the Independent newspaper which broke the story after an internal report was leaked.
Since the story emerged BMI Healthcare has published a number on its website inviting patients of Mr McMinn with any concerns to call its 'dedicated patient support team on 0800 096 2254'.
Hannah Travis, senior solicitor at London based law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp, said: "BMI healthcare have now set up a helpline for Mr McMinn’s former patients but they had not initially contacted anyone who may have been affected which is disgraceful.
"BMI need to ensure they are proactively investigating and then contacting any patients affected as soon as possible rather than expecting and relying on thousands of understandably panicked patients to make contact with them."
According to the website of The McMinn Centre, based in Birmingham, Mr McMinn has performed more than 3,500 hip resurfacings and more than 6,000 total hip replacements for patients "including several high profile athletes".
He graduated from St Thomas' Hospital in London in 1977 and surgeons from around the world have observed and trained with him, the website states.
Companies House shows he is also a director of JointMedica Limited in Kingswinford - an orthopaedic design and development ‘think tank’.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Coronavirus case at Bewdley school but no students asked to isolate

A TEACHER at a school in Bewdley has tested positive for coronavirus .
The Bewdley School in Stourport Road contacted parents on Monday ( October 5 ) to inform them that a single member of staff had tested positive for Covid-19 .
According to the letter , the worker began experiencing symptoms on Saturday afternoon and has not entered the school since .
The staff member taught five separate classes on Thursday and Friday last week , but the school said social distancing was maintained and therefore no students have been asked to isolate .
The letter reads : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England and the local Health Protection Team and I can confirm that the individual started experiencing symptoms on Saturday afternoon and has not been in since as per our risk assessment .
`` To determine whether the staff member has been in contact with others who now might be at risk of infection , Public Health England are using the following time frames - if symptomatic : two days before onset of symptoms until 10 days after onset of symptoms , if asymptomatic : two days before date of test until 10 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the symptoms started on Saturday , we have looked in detail at the two days before .
The member of staff was in school on Thursday and Friday teaching only five separate classes .
`` Following detailed discussion with the member of staff and the Health Protection Team , we are confident that social distancing was maintained between the staff member and all students on both days .
Therefore , the school will remain open as usual and no students will be contacted to self-isolate . ''
Another positive case was confirmed within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday ( October 1 ) .
• Hartlebury school closed as students and staff must self-isolate The positive cases come after two coronavirus cases were confirmed at the Cambian New Elizabethan School in Hartlebury .
The Shuttle previously reported that the school had taken the decision to close down temporarily while staff and students self-isolate .
Children and staff are due to return to school this month once the building has been cleaned .

The Bewdley School in Stourport Road contacted parents on Monday (October 5) to inform them that a single member of staff had tested positive for Covid-19.
According to the letter, the worker began experiencing symptoms on Saturday afternoon and has not entered the school since.
The staff member taught five separate classes on Thursday and Friday last week, but the school said social distancing was maintained and therefore no students have been asked to isolate.
The letter reads: "We have been liaising with Public Health England and the local Health Protection Team and I can confirm that the individual started experiencing symptoms on Saturday afternoon and has not been in since as per our risk assessment.
"To determine whether the staff member has been in contact with others who now might be at risk of infection, Public Health England are using the following time frames - if symptomatic: two days before onset of symptoms until 10 days after onset of symptoms, if asymptomatic: two days before date of test until 10 days after date of test.
"As the symptoms started on Saturday, we have looked in detail at the two days before. The member of staff was in school on Thursday and Friday teaching only five separate classes.
"Following detailed discussion with the member of staff and the Health Protection Team, we are confident that social distancing was maintained between the staff member and all students on both days. Therefore, the school will remain open as usual and no students will be contacted to self-isolate."
Another positive case was confirmed within the school setting at The Bewdley School on Thursday (October 1).
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The positive cases come after two coronavirus cases were confirmed at the Cambian New Elizabethan School in Hartlebury.
The Shuttle previously reported that the school had taken the decision to close down temporarily while staff and students self-isolate.
Children and staff are due to return to school this month once the building has been cleaned.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Wolverley pupils move to new classroom as part of £500k school expansion

RECEPTION children at a school in Wolverley have moved into a new classroom as part of a £500,000 building programme to create much-needed extra space at the school .
The new reception intake at Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy has relocated into the new modular building , complete with an all-weather purpose outdoor play area , combination heater and air conditioning unit .
It will be their home until the new year , when building work finishes on creating seven large refurbished classrooms with additional rooms for IT , music and intervention groups .
Executive headteacher Shelley Reeves-Walters said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited to be part of this building project .
`` The modular building , which is bright and airy , with a large interactive whiteboard , is full of stimulating activities to engage their young enquiring minds .
“ We are part of the Severn Academies Educational Trust family of schools and are very grateful for the funding which has been acquired to enable us to carry out much-needed work to the school building and classrooms.
” The reception class will move into the main school building when the work is completed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a pre-school nursery .
Chris King , chief executive of the multi-academy trust , said : “ We were delighted to be able to fund this project as it was crucial to support the community in developing the facilities at this very popular school.
” At present , the school is without a nursery following the closure of the privately-run Sebright Cygnets at the end of the last school year .

The new reception intake at Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy has relocated into the new modular building, complete with an all-weather purpose outdoor play area, combination heater and air conditioning unit.
It will be their home until the new year, when building work finishes on creating seven large refurbished classrooms with additional rooms for IT, music and intervention groups.
Executive headteacher Shelley Reeves-Walters said: “The children and staff have been very excited to be part of this building project.
"The modular building, which is bright and airy, with a large interactive whiteboard, is full of stimulating activities to engage their young enquiring minds.
“We are part of the Severn Academies Educational Trust family of schools and are very grateful for the funding which has been acquired to enable us to carry out much-needed work to the school building and classrooms.”
The reception class will move into the main school building when the work is completed and the modular building will then become home to a pre-school nursery.
Chris King, chief executive of the multi-academy trust, said: “We were delighted to be able to fund this project as it was crucial to support the community in developing the facilities at this very popular school.”
At present, the school is without a nursery following the closure of the privately-run Sebright Cygnets at the end of the last school year.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Hartlebury school closed as students and staff self-isolate

A SCHOOL in Hartlebury for children with autism has closed after two coronavirus cases were confirmed at the school .
Staff and students at the Cambian New Elizabethan School at Quarry Bank are now self-isolating as a result .
The Shuttle understands the two positive cases include at least one staff member .
A spokesman for the New Elizabethan School said : “ Following agreement with Public Health England , our school is temporarily closed .
School staff and students are now self-isolating .
`` As during the early stages of the pandemic , teaching is being maintained through virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will reopen after requisite cleaning and as staff and students return from isolation during October .
`` We continue to be grateful for the support of the parents and carers of our children at this time.
” Dr Kathryn Cobain , director of Public Health for Worcestershire , said : “ Two people from Cambian New Elizabethan School in Hartlebury have tested positive for Covid-19 .
“ This case was quickly identified and the school is being supported by Public Health .
As a number of teaching staff have been identified as close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to close .
“ Those identified as contacts are now also self-isolating for 14 days in line with guidance and all children will continue their learning through remote access . ''

Staff and students at the Cambian New Elizabethan School at Quarry Bank are now self-isolating as a result.
The Shuttle understands the two positive cases include at least one staff member.
A spokesman for the New Elizabethan School said: “Following agreement with Public Health England, our school is temporarily closed. School staff and students are now self-isolating.
"As during the early stages of the pandemic, teaching is being maintained through virtual lessons and support.
"The school will reopen after requisite cleaning and as staff and students return from isolation during October.
"We continue to be grateful for the support of the parents and carers of our children at this time.”
Dr Kathryn Cobain, director of Public Health for Worcestershire, said: “Two people from Cambian New Elizabethan School in Hartlebury have tested positive for Covid-19.
“This case was quickly identified and the school is being supported by Public Health. As a number of teaching staff have been identified as close contacts, the school has taken the decision to close.
“Those identified as contacts are now also self-isolating for 14 days in line with guidance and all children will continue their learning through remote access."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Cineworld, Odeon, Vue and Picturehouse give update on future of their cinemas

Several of the UK 's biggest cinema chains including Cineworld , Odeon , Vue and Picturehouse have issued an update on future of their branches across the UK .
The details come days after the entertainment sector was dealt with a major blow following the decision by producers of the next James Bond film 'No Time To Die ' to delay its release from November 2020 until April 2021 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
We 've put together the latest details from cinema chains on their plans for the future .
What have Cineworld and Picturehouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 5 ) that it will temporarily close all of its 101 sites across the country , and Cineworld-owned Picturehouse will shut 26 , from Thursday , October 8 .
Here is a list of all Cineworld and Picturehouse locations in the UK .
*Cineworld in Bristol had not reopened after the first shutdown What have Vue cinemas said ?
The chief executive of Vue Cinemas said the company will try to avoid lay-offs but is being forced to look at all options .
Tim Richards said cinema chains were dealt a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next James Bond film , No Time To Die , until April next year .
“ We are struggling , we ’ re absolutely struggling , we came into this after a record-breaking year , both as an industry and as a company … we were well placed to ride this through , but this was unexpected , ” he told Sky News on Monday .
He said that while studios are under pressure , they are taking decisions by focusing on the US , rather than cinemas in Europe and Asia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
“ My one frustration is I think the studios are guilty of being a little bit US-centric and seeing what ’ s happening in New York and LA , and not really looking globally.
” Asked if Vue would shut any sites , he said : “ We ’ re being forced right now to look at options.
” Earlier on Monday , Mr Richards told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : “ We ’ re good to go .
Our customers right now … there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never seen before to go out and enjoy a safe environment socially with others .
“ Our problem right now is we have no movies .
This was a big blow for us .
We ’ re likely going to make it through ; I ’ m concerned about the independents and the small regional operators right now that are going to really struggle , and when they close they may not reopen .
“ We ’ ve tried to retain all of our jobs for the 5,500 employees we have in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal .
We ’ re going to try and find a way through this .
This was an industry that was not broken .
“ We came into this as a very strong industry ; we just need to make it through the next three or four months where there are no movies.
” What have Odeon said ?
Odeon have confirmed that about 30 of its 120 cinema sites will shut during the week between Monday to Thursday after audience figures have been slow to recover following the pandemic .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet confirmed which sites would be closed during the week .
The AMC-owned cinema chain emailed loyalty customers last week to notify them that some theatres will operate on a weekend-only model for the time being .
According to the PA news agency , it is understood the announcement was made prior to MGM and Universal ’ s decision to delay the latest James Bond movie from November to April 2021 .

The details come days after the entertainment sector was dealt with a major blow following the decision by producers of the next James Bond film 'No Time To Die' to delay its release from November 2020 until April 2021 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
We've put together the latest details from cinema chains on their plans for the future.
What have Cineworld and Picturehouse said?
Cineworld announced on Monday (October 5) that it will temporarily close all of its 101 sites across the country, and Cineworld-owned Picturehouse will shut 26, from Thursday, October 8.
Here is a list of all Cineworld and Picturehouse locations in the UK.
Cineworld
Aberdeen – Queens Links
Aberdeen – Union Square
Aldershot
Ashford
Ashton-under-Lyne
Basildon
Bedford
Birmingham – Broad Street
Birmingham – NEC
Boldon, Tyne and Wear
Bolton
Bracknell
Bradford
Braintree
Brighton
Bristol*
Broughton
Burton upon Trent
Bury St Edmunds
Cardiff
Castleford
Cheltenham
Chesterfield
Chichester
Crawley
Dalton Park
Didcot
Didsbury
Dover
Dundee
Eastbourne – The Beacon
Edinburgh
Ely
Falkirk
Glasgow – IMAX at GSC
Glasgow – Parkhead
Glasgow – Renfrew Street
Glasgow – Silverburn
Gloucester Quays
Harlow – Harvey Centre
Harlow – Queensgate
Haverhill
Hemel Hempstead
High Wycombe
Hinckley
Hull
Huntingdon
Ipswich
Jersey
Leeds – White Rose
Leigh
Llandudno
London – Bexleyheath
London – Enfield
London – Feltham
London – Fulham Road
London – Ilford
London – Leicester Square
London – South Ruislip
London – The O2 Greenwich
London – Wandsworth
London – Wembley
London – West India Quay
London – Wood Green
Loughborough
Luton
Middlesbrough
Milton Keynes
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newport – Isle of Wight
Newport (Wales) – Friars Walk
Newport (Wales) – Spytty Park
Northampton
Nottingham
Plymouth
Poole
Rochester
Rugby
Runcorn
Rushden Lakes
Sheffield
Shrewsbury
Solihull
Speke
Stevenage
St Helens
St Neots
Stoke-on-Trent
Swindon – Regent Circus
Swindon – Shaw Ridge
Telford
Wakefield
Warrington
Watford
Weston-super-Mare
Weymouth
Whiteley
Witney
Wolverhampton
Yate
Yeovil
York
*Cineworld in Bristol had not reopened after the first shutdown
Picturehouse
Ashford
Bath – Little Theatre Cinema
Brighton – Duke of York’s
Brighton – Duke’s At Komedia
Cambridge – Arts
Edinburgh – Cameo
Exeter
Henley-On-Thames – Regal
Liverpool – Fact
London – Bromley
London – Clapham
London – Crouch End
London – East Dulwich
London – Finsbury Park
London – Fulham Road
London – Greenwich
London – Hackney
London – Picturehouse Central
London – Ritzy
London – Stratford
London – The Gate
London – West Norwood
Norwich – Cinema City
Oxford – Phoenix
Southampton – Harbour Lights
York – City Screen
What have Vue cinemas said?
The chief executive of Vue Cinemas said the company will try to avoid lay-offs but is being forced to look at all options.
Tim Richards said cinema chains were dealt a “body blow” by the delay of the next James Bond film, No Time To Die, until April next year.
“We are struggling, we’re absolutely struggling, we came into this after a record-breaking year, both as an industry and as a company … we were well placed to ride this through, but this was unexpected,” he told Sky News on Monday.
He said that while studios are under pressure, they are taking decisions by focusing on the US, rather than cinemas in Europe and Asia.
“Everybody is struggling,” he said. “My one frustration is I think the studios are guilty of being a little bit US-centric and seeing what’s happening in New York and LA, and not really looking globally.”
Asked if Vue would shut any sites, he said: “We’re being forced right now to look at options.”
Earlier on Monday, Mr Richards told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “We’re good to go. Our customers right now … there’s a pent-up demand like we’ve never seen before to go out and enjoy a safe environment socially with others.
“Our problem right now is we have no movies. This was a big blow for us. We’re likely going to make it through; I’m concerned about the independents and the small regional operators right now that are going to really struggle, and when they close they may not reopen.
“We’ve tried to retain all of our jobs for the 5,500 employees we have in the UK and that’s still our goal. We’re going to try and find a way through this. This was an industry that was not broken.
“We came into this as a very strong industry; we just need to make it through the next three or four months where there are no movies.”
What have Odeon said?
Odeon have confirmed that about 30 of its 120 cinema sites will shut during the week between Monday to Thursday after audience figures have been slow to recover following the pandemic.
At the time of writing, Odeon have not yet confirmed which sites would be closed during the week.
The AMC-owned cinema chain emailed loyalty customers last week to notify them that some theatres will operate on a weekend-only model for the time being.
According to the PA news agency, it is understood the announcement was made prior to MGM and Universal’s decision to delay the latest James Bond movie from November to April 2021.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Memories are made of this...

Memories are made of this...

SPORTS items to bring back the memories for West Midlands soccer , cricket and speedway fans are up for auction .
A hand-sewn leather lace-up ball signed by some of the greats of the past is set to fetch hundreds of pounds , while there are many other items valued at more affordable prices .
The items are up for grabs at a two-day event being staged by West Bromwich-based Midland Sports Auctions on October 11 and 12th .
More than 2,500 lots are up for grabs with a fair number concerning local sporting clubs .
Albion fans have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the vintage football signed by legends like Ray Wilson , Bobby Hope , John Osborne , Graham Williams , Allan Glover and Asa Hartford .
For Aston Villa fans there is a bound volume of 1937/38 programmes plus a number of 1930 's Annuals .
Pre-war Wolves items are included and expected to be in great demand , including a postcard-size picture of the 1947-48 team ( with pin holes ! )
A very rare 1924/25 Birmingham League football programme featuring Shrewsbury v Stourbridge is also included .
Speedway programmes , photographs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number from the Cradley Heathens .
Cricket including Warwickshire and Worcestershire memorabilia are also covered .
One of the more quirkier items is a 1907 Railway handbill advertising Aston Villa and Birmingham matches .
The auction can be viewed via the link https : //www.midlandsportsauctions.co.uk

A hand-sewn leather lace-up ball signed by some of the greats of the past is set to fetch hundreds of pounds, while there are many other items valued at more affordable prices.
The items are up for grabs at a two-day event being staged by West Bromwich-based Midland Sports Auctions on October 11 and 12th.
More than 2,500 lots are up for grabs with a fair number concerning local sporting clubs.
Albion fans have the chance to bid on many items, including the vintage football signed by legends like Ray Wilson, Bobby Hope, John Osborne, Graham Williams, Allan Glover and Asa Hartford.
For Aston Villa fans there is a bound volume of 1937/38 programmes plus a number of 1930's Annuals.
Pre-war Wolves items are included and expected to be in great demand, including a postcard-size picture of the 1947-48 team (with pin holes!)
A very rare 1924/25 Birmingham League football programme featuring Shrewsbury v Stourbridge is also included.
Speedway programmes, photographs and badges are plentiful with a fair number from the Cradley Heathens. Cricket including Warwickshire and Worcestershire memorabilia are also covered.
One of the more quirkier items is a 1907 Railway handbill advertising Aston Villa and Birmingham matches.
The auction can be viewed via the link https://www.midlandsportsauctions.co.uk


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Coronavirus: The Worcestershire schools that have sent pupils home

32 schools have sent year group bubbles home since the beginning of the term in Worcestershire , figures show .
@ @ @ @ @ partial closures of Worcestershire schools followed 33 positive cases of coronavirus among students and staff @ @ @ @ @ 4 .
A council spokesman said : “ 32 schools and colleges have had closed @ @ @ @ @ have now reopened .
`` In relation to 22 of these schools , there have @ @ @ @ @ `` In addition there has been 21 further positive cases notified by schools but had @ @ @ @ @ whilst infectious or where no contacts were identified.
” The number of burst bubbles has @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
On September 3 , there were just 16 schools with closed bubbles in @ @ @ @ @ s a list of the Worcestershire educational institutions that we know of that have sent @ @ @

Worcestershire County Council said the partial closures of Worcestershire schools followed 33 positive cases of coronavirus among students and staff as of Sunday, October 4.
A council spokesman said: “32 schools and colleges have had closed bubbles, 16 of which have now reopened.
"In relation to 22 of these schools, there have been 33 positive cases.
"In addition there has been 21 further positive cases notified by schools but had either not been in school whilst infectious or where no contacts were identified.”
The number of burst bubbles has doubled in the last two weeks. On September 3, there were just 16 schools with closed bubbles in the county.
Here’s a list of the Worcestershire educational institutions that we know of that have sent pupils home:


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Stourport man kicked out of nightclub for being abusive to staff

A MAN from Stourport was ejected from a nightclub after being abusive to staff , a court heard .
Steven Sutcliff said he was “ sorry about what happened ” after pleading guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates ' Court on Thursday ( October 1 ) .
Emily Clewer , prosecuting , said Sutcliff had been in Marilyn ’ s Nightclub in Evesham on the night of Saturday , August 29 , when he started swearing and becoming abusive to staff .
“ He was ejected from Marilyn ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Outside he continued to be abusive to staff members , who wouldn ’ t allow him to reenter .
“ Police arrived 10 minutes later and asked him to leave , but he continued to be abusive , shouting at officers.
” Miss Clewer said he then swore at officers before being arrested .
The prosecutor said the 35-year-old had two previous convictions for public disorder , the last being for resisting arrest and being drunk in January 2018 .
Sutcliff , who represented himself , was asked if there was anything he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replied : “ I am sorry about what happened .
“ I was a bit drunk , I was out of order.
” Sutcliff , of Princess Way , Stourport , and who said he was currently working as bailiff , added he “ had been in the wrong ” that night .
Chairman of the magistrates bench , Gareth Thomas , said they had decided to give Sutcliff a conditional discharge that will last 12 months .
Mr Thomas said : “ We like a conditional discharge because it will hang over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to punish you today .
“ Basically don ’ t get drunk again and come back to these courts .
Stay out of trouble.
” Sutcliff was told to pay £135 costs and a £22 victim surcharge - a total of £157 which will be paid at a rate of £80 a month .

Steven Sutcliff said he was “sorry about what happened” after pleading guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates' Court on Thursday (October 1).
Emily Clewer, prosecuting, said Sutcliff had been in Marilyn’s Nightclub in Evesham on the night of Saturday, August 29, when he started swearing and becoming abusive to staff.
“He was ejected from Marilyn’s,” the prosecutor said. “Outside he continued to be abusive to staff members, who wouldn’t allow him to reenter.
“Police arrived 10 minutes later and asked him to leave, but he continued to be abusive, shouting at officers.”
Miss Clewer said he then swore at officers before being arrested.
The prosecutor said the 35-year-old had two previous convictions for public disorder, the last being for resisting arrest and being drunk in January 2018.
Sutcliff, who represented himself, was asked if there was anything he wanted to say, to which he replied: “I am sorry about what happened.
“I was a bit drunk, I was out of order.”
Sutcliff, of Princess Way, Stourport, and who said he was currently working as bailiff, added he “had been in the wrong” that night.
Chairman of the magistrates bench, Gareth Thomas, said they had decided to give Sutcliff a conditional discharge that will last 12 months.
Mr Thomas said: “We like a conditional discharge because it will hang over your head.
“We are not going to punish you today.
“Basically don’t get drunk again and come back to these courts. Stay out of trouble.”
Sutcliff was told to pay £135 costs and a £22 victim surcharge - a total of £157 which will be paid at a rate of £80 a month.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Network Rail warns people not to travel after signals failure

TRAIN passengers are being urged not to travel on the west coast main line after an overnight signals failure .
@ @ @ @ @ loss between Milton Keynes and Watford Junction will cause disruption all day to services from @ @ @ @ @ and Birmingham International .
Passengers are being urged to check their journeys at nationalrail.co.uk and @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Railway and Avanti West Coast .
Phil Barnes , operations director at Network @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m sorry passengers journeys won ’ t go as planned today .
We @ @ @ @ @ miles of railway in the Leighton Buzzard area , which means that most services in @ @ @ @ @ be cancelled .
`` We ’ re working quick time to get this fixed and @ @ @ @ @ as quickly as possible , so passengers can travel as normal .
Please check National @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Network Rail says a power loss between Milton Keynes and Watford Junction will cause disruption all day to services from Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International.
Passengers are being urged to check their journeys at nationalrail.co.uk and follow alternative travel advice from West Midlands Railway and Avanti West Coast.
Phil Barnes, operations director at Network Rail, said: “I’m sorry passengers journeys won’t go as planned today. We have lost power on six miles of railway in the Leighton Buzzard area, which means that most services in and out of Euston will be cancelled.
"We’re working quick time to get this fixed and services back up and running as quickly as possible, so passengers can travel as normal. Please check National Rail Enquiries before travelling today."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Customer loose change helps fund defib at Hartlebury service station

A LIFE-SAVING piece of equipment has been installed at the front of a service station in Hartlebury thanks to donations of loose change from customers .
Hartlebury Service Station collected more than £500 in spare change from customers over the last few months to go towards a new defibrillator which will be available 24/7 for use by the local community .
EG Group site manager Guy Lewis said : `` Management and staff would like to thank all customers for all donations of loose change we have collected over the past months as we have now raised over the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by two lovely gentlemen from Daybury Electrial Services Ltd , based in Stourport .
`` We would also like to thank Peter Richards , chair of trustees at Droitwich AED who has supplied the defibrillator , registered it with the West Midlands Ambulance circuit and gave all the support and training needed .
`` The cabinet is located on the front of the building , illuminates at night and will be available 24/7 .
`` All of this has only been possible thanks to our lovely , generous customers .
`` It fills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this life-saving equipment on site could potentially save a life in future . ''

Hartlebury Service Station collected more than £500 in spare change from customers over the last few months to go towards a new defibrillator which will be available 24/7 for use by the local community.
EG Group site manager Guy Lewis said: "Management and staff would like to thank all customers for all donations of loose change we have collected over the past months as we have now raised over the region of £500 and had our defibrillator installed by two lovely gentlemen from Daybury Electrial Services Ltd, based in Stourport.
"We would also like to thank Peter Richards, chair of trustees at Droitwich AED who has supplied the defibrillator, registered it with the West Midlands Ambulance circuit and gave all the support and training needed.
"The cabinet is located on the front of the building, illuminates at night and will be available 24/7.
"All of this has only been possible thanks to our lovely, generous customers.
"It fills me with joy and pride that having this life-saving equipment on site could potentially save a life in future."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Three mobile network back online for thousands across the UK

The Three mobile network has been restored for thousands of users across the country - after many were unable to make a phone call or access the internet .
We 've put together everything we know about the situation .
According to Downdetector , issues with the Three network were first reported at about 8.47am this morning ( Wednesday , October 7 , 2020 ) .
The website , which detects technology faults across a number of sectors from TV to broadband and mobile networks , was later met dozens more reports of problems from those on the Three mobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Three said about the outage ?
A spokesperson from Three UK told us : “ Three ’ s services have now been restored for affected customers .
`` We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the issue.
” The spokesperson added there was an issue from 8.20am to 9.05am on Wednesday ( October 7 ) , and confirmed the issue has been fixed for all customers .
What did users on the Three network say about the issues ?
Many took to social media to share their frustration .
One posted on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11.30pm last night .
There has been no information at all from @ ThreeUK , @ ThreeUKSupport on Twitter . ''
Another added : `` My signal has been down all morning - what is going on ?
I must have signal issues every week except this time there ’ s absolutely no bars of signal at all please help . ''
Where can Three mobile users go for updates ?
Those with the mobile network have been urged to go to this help page for further updates : http : //www.three.co.uk/support/network_and_coverage/network_support .

We've put together everything we know about the situation.
What happened?
According to Downdetector, issues with the Three network were first reported at about 8.47am this morning (Wednesday, October 7, 2020).
The website, which detects technology faults across a number of sectors from TV to broadband and mobile networks, was later met dozens more reports of problems from those on the Three mobile network at about 9.15am.
What have Three said about the outage?
A spokesperson from Three UK told us: “Three’s services have now been restored for affected customers.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the issue.”
The spokesperson added there was an issue from 8.20am to 9.05am on Wednesday (October 7), and confirmed the issue has been fixed for all customers.
What did users on the Three network say about the issues?
Many took to social media to share their frustration.
One posted on Twitter: "Had no phone service/internet since 11.30pm last night. There has been no information at all from @ThreeUK, @ThreeUKSupport on Twitter."
Another added: "My signal has been down all morning - what is going on? I must have signal issues every week except this time there’s absolutely no bars of signal at all please help."
Where can Three mobile users go for updates?
Those with the mobile network have been urged to go to this help page for further updates: http://www.three.co.uk/support/network_and_coverage/network_support.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Aldi reveals it will remove single-use bags for fruit and vegetables

Aldi have revealed plans to save more than 100 tonnes of plastic a year by scrapping single-use bags for loose fruit and veg across all stores .
Bosses at the company claim they are one of the first supermarkets to commit to banning single-use produce bags completely .
The bags will be removed from all its nearly 900 stores by the end of the year .
What alternative will be offered ?
Instead , shoppers will be encouraged to bring their own containers or buy reusable drawstring produce bags , which are made from recycled bottles and cost 25p each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 100 stores across the Midlands earlier this year .
What have Aldi said about the move ?
Chris McKenry , Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi UK & Ireland , said : “ Aldi is committed to reducing plastic waste , and evolving our approach to the sale and distribution of our bags is a critical part of that .
“ We ’ ve already made good headway with removing and replacing avoidable plastics across our product range , but now it is time to step things up when it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternatives.
” What are Aldi doing about plastic pollution ?
In July , Aldi announced its ambitious new commitment to halve the volume of plastic packaging used by 2025 .
The commitment will see the supermarket remove 74,000 tonnes of plastic packaging during the next five years .
The supermarket , which has been carbon neutral since January 2019 , is also on track to have all own-label products as recyclable , reusable or compostable by 2022 , and branded products sold at Aldi by 2025 .

Bosses at the company claim they are one of the first supermarkets to commit to banning single-use produce bags completely.
The bags will be removed from all its nearly 900 stores by the end of the year.
What alternative will be offered?
Instead, shoppers will be encouraged to bring their own containers or buy reusable drawstring produce bags, which are made from recycled bottles and cost 25p each.
The move follows a successful trial in 100 stores across the Midlands earlier this year.
What have Aldi said about the move?
Chris McKenry, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi UK & Ireland, said: “Aldi is committed to reducing plastic waste, and evolving our approach to the sale and distribution of our bags is a critical part of that.
“We’ve already made good headway with removing and replacing avoidable plastics across our product range, but now it is time to step things up when it comes to bags and providing our customers with sustainable alternatives.”
What are Aldi doing about plastic pollution?
In July, Aldi announced its ambitious new commitment to halve the volume of plastic packaging used by 2025.
The commitment will see the supermarket remove 74,000 tonnes of plastic packaging during the next five years.
The supermarket, which has been carbon neutral since January 2019, is also on track to have all own-label products as recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022, and branded products sold at Aldi by 2025.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Kidderminster’s Samurai Judo Club receive grading promotions

Over 60 members of Kidderminster ’ s Samurai Judo Club have received grading promotions , with the technical assessments having been done before the lockdown started .
Promotions to and within the black belts can only be done at special gradings , which are currently on hold because of the pandemic , but the senior players up to brown belt and the junior players can be graded within the club .
Top of the senior results list were Cerys Jones and Megan Skillern , who were both promoted to senior brown belt .
Cerys is the current British Kata Champion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judo , whilst Megan took a silver just before the lockdown at the British Schools Championships .
Maddi Haywood and Maddie Averill were amongst six players moving to senior blue belt , as were British medalists James Harrison and Callum Spencer , along with parent player Emma Martin and veteran Trevor Connolly .
There were four senior green belts too , for Katy Jennings , Chris Houghton , Simon Cunningham and Sam Smith .
Senior orange belts went to Alex Collins and Toni Waugh , whilst senior yellow belts went to Sonia Cunningham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Dewhirst .
Finally , Chris Westwood , another parent player , Alfie Thomos and Finlay Fitton all gained their first senior grades , senior red belt .
Top of the junior grades was Harry Ashen , who was promoted to top blue belt , just one grade below brown .
The Ashen family contains three British Champions , as Harry has previously won the British Minors Championships whilst older brother Jake was British Schools Champion in 2018 and father Nick was British Veterans Chmpion a few years before that .
Sophie Davis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whilst Mateo Allen attained his green belt .
Isaac Sobolewski and Scott Hulbert both moved to middle orange belt , whilst Edward Martin became an orange belt .
Top yellow belts were awarded to Alex Spencer , Anna Baddeley , Max Baker and Maya Osborne .
Middle yellow belts went to Zac Westwood and Lathan Spackman whilst five players were promoted to yellow belt .
They were Nick Deeley , Hannah Palmer , Elliot Harris , Jasmine Southern and Megan Burford .
Top red belts were awarded to Emilia Lane , Archie Minkin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ethan Lorriman , Luke Vessey and Alyssa Westwood .
A middle red belt went to Imogen Dutton .
Fourteen players were awarded their first red belt grade , they were Lola Dyoss Jones , Jacob Morgan , Leah Hayes , Poppy Hayes , Sebastian Roberts , Beatrice Roberts , Jenson Cutler , Nicholas Beddoe , Eva Wharton , Verity Brown , Isla Thompson , Oliver Thompson , Hayden Ford and Joe Light .
Finally , four players under 8 years of age , Isobel Houghton , Oliver Royle , Henry Thompson and Isaac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the under 8 Sho grading system .
The Samurai club is able to continue training under covid-secure rules worked out between the Combat Sports Group of National Governing Bodies including the British Judo Association , and the government .
Whilst indoor team sports are not able to train at present , indoor individual sports are allowed as long as all precautions are taken .
As well as taking all such precautions , the Samurai are helped by their purpose-built premises , which have superb ventilation and an extremely large mat area .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but only where they are pairs or trios from the same household .
However , this can include parents and their children .
For details , telephone 0776 1122977 or visit the Samurai website on www.samurai.org.uk or their Facebook page .

Promotions to and within the black belts can only be done at special gradings, which are currently on hold because of the pandemic, but the senior players up to brown belt and the junior players can be graded within the club.
Top of the senior results list were Cerys Jones and Megan Skillern, who were both promoted to senior brown belt. Cerys is the current British Kata Champion and double British National medalist in contest judo, whilst Megan took a silver just before the lockdown at the British Schools Championships.
Maddi Haywood and Maddie Averill were amongst six players moving to senior blue belt, as were British medalists James Harrison and Callum Spencer, along with parent player Emma Martin and veteran Trevor Connolly.
There were four senior green belts too, for Katy Jennings, Chris Houghton, Simon Cunningham and Sam Smith.
Senior orange belts went to Alex Collins and Toni Waugh, whilst senior yellow belts went to Sonia Cunningham, Gail Alloway, Sarah Hartwell and Mark Dewhirst.
Finally, Chris Westwood, another parent player, Alfie Thomos and Finlay Fitton all gained their first senior grades, senior red belt.
Top of the junior grades was Harry Ashen, who was promoted to top blue belt, just one grade below brown. The Ashen family contains three British Champions, as Harry has previously won the British Minors Championships whilst older brother Jake was British Schools Champion in 2018 and father Nick was British Veterans Chmpion a few years before that.
Sophie Davis was promoted to top green belt, whilst Mateo Allen attained his green belt.
Isaac Sobolewski and Scott Hulbert both moved to middle orange belt, whilst Edward Martin became an orange belt.
Top yellow belts were awarded to Alex Spencer, Anna Baddeley, Max Baker and Maya Osborne. Middle yellow belts went to Zac Westwood and Lathan Spackman whilst five players were promoted to yellow belt. They were Nick Deeley, Hannah Palmer, Elliot Harris, Jasmine Southern and Megan Burford.
Top red belts were awarded to Emilia Lane, Archie Minkin, Hannah Houghton, Finn Doherty, Ethan Lorriman, Luke Vessey and Alyssa Westwood.
A middle red belt went to Imogen Dutton. Fourteen players were awarded their first red belt grade, they were Lola Dyoss Jones, Jacob Morgan, Leah Hayes, Poppy Hayes, Sebastian Roberts, Beatrice Roberts, Jenson Cutler, Nicholas Beddoe, Eva Wharton, Verity Brown, Isla Thompson, Oliver Thompson, Hayden Ford and Joe Light.
Finally, four players under 8 years of age, Isobel Houghton, Oliver Royle, Henry Thompson and Isaac Thompson were awarded their first grade in the under 8 Sho grading system.
The Samurai club is able to continue training under covid-secure rules worked out between the Combat Sports Group of National Governing Bodies including the British Judo Association, and the government.
Whilst indoor team sports are not able to train at present, indoor individual sports are allowed as long as all precautions are taken. As well as taking all such precautions, the Samurai are helped by their purpose-built premises, which have superb ventilation and an extremely large mat area.
The club can take new members at present, but only where they are pairs or trios from the same household. However, this can include parents and their children. For details, telephone 0776 1122977 or visit the Samurai website on www.samurai.org.uk or their Facebook page.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-06--Kidderminster Harriers beaten 2-1 at home to Chester

KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS fell to a 2-1 defeat to Chester in their opening National League North clash of the season .
The drama was far from confined to the three goals , as the night saw both teams end a man light courtesy of a second off for each .
Looking to respond following their FA Cup exit at the hands of Alvechurch at the weekend , Manager Russ Penn kept faith with the same starting eleven for the visit of the Blues .
Early chances were at a premium at Aggborough , with Harriers getting something of a let off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire just over the bar .
Harriers thought they 'd had the opener with just ten on the clock , though they were thwarted by an offside flag as Ashley Hemmings stabbed the ball home from close range .
On 22 minutes Chester broke the deadlock through the experienced and accomplished Danny Elliott , a dangerous ball into the area deftly swept home on the turn to again leave Harriers chasing a game .
The response was good , however , and six minutes later the hosts were on level terms as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away smartly by Hemmings for his second goal of the term .
The game 's first dismissal game on 38 minutes – Amari Morgan-Smith had looked to catch Danny Livesey with a hand when challenging for a ball , but a lengthy delay before the subsequent red card seemed to suggest the striker had been given his marching orders for something that had been said in the aftermath .
Harriers did come out brightly after the restart but were undone by a former face when Declan Weeks crashed them back into the lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area before firing on a tight angle into the top corner of Luke Simpson ’ s net .
In control , Chester then saw themselves reduced to ten men as Paddy Lacy saw red for a late challenge on Sterling , a turning point that allowed Harriers to finish very much on top – Jaiden White coming on and seeing an effort turned over within just a couple of minutes .
There was always going to be at least one big chance for Penn ’ s charges to snatch a leveller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes left of normal time – White was lively and saw his low shot turned on to the post , before Ethan Freemantle ’ s follow-up was miraculously cleared off the line by a covering defender .
Harriers will need to pick themselves up to gear up for a lengthy trip next time out , they head to Darlington on Saturday ( 3:00pm ) .

The drama was far from confined to the three goals, as the night saw both teams end a man light courtesy of a second off for each.
Looking to respond following their FA Cup exit at the hands of Alvechurch at the weekend, Manager Russ Penn kept faith with the same starting eleven for the visit of the Blues.
Early chances were at a premium at Aggborough, with Harriers getting something of a let off as Simon Grand saw a thumping header fire just over the bar.
Harriers thought they'd had the opener with just ten on the clock, though they were thwarted by an offside flag as Ashley Hemmings stabbed the ball home from close range.
On 22 minutes Chester broke the deadlock through the experienced and accomplished Danny Elliott, a dangerous ball into the area deftly swept home on the turn to again leave Harriers chasing a game.
The response was good, however, and six minutes later the hosts were on level terms as a dangerous low cross from Sterling was tidied away smartly by Hemmings for his second goal of the term.
The game's first dismissal game on 38 minutes – Amari Morgan-Smith had looked to catch Danny Livesey with a hand when challenging for a ball, but a lengthy delay before the subsequent red card seemed to suggest the striker had been given his marching orders for something that had been said in the aftermath.
Harriers did come out brightly after the restart but were undone by a former face when Declan Weeks crashed them back into the lead within ten minutes, taking a touch in the area before firing on a tight angle into the top corner of Luke Simpson’s net.
In control, Chester then saw themselves reduced to ten men as Paddy Lacy saw red for a late challenge on Sterling, a turning point that allowed Harriers to finish very much on top – Jaiden White coming on and seeing an effort turned over within just a couple of minutes.
There was always going to be at least one big chance for Penn’s charges to snatch a leveller, and that came with just three minutes left of normal time – White was lively and saw his low shot turned on to the post, before Ethan Freemantle’s follow-up was miraculously cleared off the line by a covering defender.
Harriers will need to pick themselves up to gear up for a lengthy trip next time out, they head to Darlington on Saturday (3:00pm).
Harriers: Simpson, Penny, Richards, Lowe, Montrose, Austin (White 78), Morgan-Smith, Hemmings (Freemantle 67), Sterling, Taylor, Prosser.
Subs not used: Arthur, Martin, Palmer.
Referee: Greg Rollason


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Three mobile network goes down for thousands across the UK


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-07--Stourport former church minister raped child

A FORMER Stourport church minister has been jailed for 16 years for a number of child sex offences .
Robert Glover , Great Western Way , Stourport , was found guilty of one count of rape of a child under 13 , one of assault by penetration of a child under 13 , two counts of indecent assault of a child under 16 and 13 counts of sexual assault and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity .
Following his trial on Monday ( October 5 ) , the 73-year-old was also ordered to register as a sex offender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the victims in coming forward and speaking to police .
`` I hope this gives them some resolution and feeling of justice having been done .
“ I also hope this conviction will provide reassurance to other victims of sexual offences , giving them the confidence to report their ordeal in the knowledge that they will be listened to and supported .
Police will always investigate and do everything in their power to bring offenders to justice .
`` If anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I encourage them to come forward and make a report to police . ''
Police are encouraging victim of sexual assaults to call the free and confidential support service the West Mercia 's Victim Advice Line on 0800 952 3000 or visit victimadviceline.org.uk .
To report a crime , call 101 or 999 in an emergency .
Crimes can also be reported anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org .

Robert Glover, Great Western Way, Stourport, was found guilty of one count of rape of a child under 13, one of assault by penetration of a child under 13, two counts of indecent assault of a child under 16 and 13 counts of sexual assault and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
Following his trial on Monday (October 5), the 73-year-old was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
DC Melissa Jones said: "I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the victims in coming forward and speaking to police.
"I hope this gives them some resolution and feeling of justice having been done.
“I also hope this conviction will provide reassurance to other victims of sexual offences, giving them the confidence to report their ordeal in the knowledge that they will be listened to and supported. Police will always investigate and do everything in their power to bring offenders to justice.
"If anyone has been affected by this case then I encourage them to come forward and make a report to police."
Police are encouraging victim of sexual assaults to call the free and confidential support service the West Mercia's Victim Advice Line on 0800 952 3000 or visit victimadviceline.org.uk.
To report a crime, call 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Crimes can also be reported anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.