kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--West Midland Safari Park to reopen rides and walk-through areas

WEST Midland Safari Park will reopen its walk-through areas and theme park next week .
The popular attraction has confirmed it will fully reopen to customers from Saturday , July 4 - although pre-booking will still be essential .
Announcing the news , the park said : `` We 're thrilled to let you know that we will be re-opening fully from July 4 .
Heightened cleaning routines will be in place at West Midland Safari Park as it reopens fully to guests '' The walk-through areas of the Park will be opening , so you can now visit areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Living Dinosaurs , Ice Age , Aquarium and Reptile House .
`` The theme park will be open with new safety measures .
Ride wristbands and tickets are charged extra . ''
Various safety measures will be in place , such as regular disinfecting of public areas , additional hand sanitiser stations , limiting the number of people allowed to enter shops and restaurants and kitting out the theme park ride seats with stickers to ensure social distancing is adhered to .
• First look at luxury lodges planned at West Midland Safari @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an antimicrobial protection spray called Zoono , which once applied lasts for 30 days , significantly reducing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses , including Covid-19 .
This will be applied to all customer contact surfaces , including the rides .
Guests can also expect the number of tables in the restaurants to be reduced but takeaway options will be available from several other eateries Tickets will be available to book online from Friday ( June 26 ) at 9am .
Social distancing measures will be in place as the park reopens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former accommodation and venues director Chris Kelly as its new managing director earlier this month .
Mr Kelly said : “ We welcome the news that we can now open the rest of the Park , including the Adventure Theme Park .
`` Our teams have been working incredibly hard to prepare all areas of the Park , ensuring our guests have a safe and enjoyable visit .
“ Some of the new safety measures include leaving empty seats and rows on the rides , social distancing measures for the queues , kiosks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers .
`` We will be encouraging guests to continue to book online , so we can adhere to government guidance and safely manage how many people we admit to our park .
West Midland Safari Park has invested in an antimicrobial protection spray , which once applied lasts for 30 days , significantly reducing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses , including Covid-19 '' We look forward to welcoming more guests back soon and hope they have a great day with us . ''
West Midland Safari Park reopened its doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , June 15 for drive-through guests only .
The park had been temporally closed since March 19 in response to the coronavirus outbreak , when more than 100 members of its staff were placed on the government furlough scheme .

The popular attraction has confirmed it will fully reopen to customers from Saturday, July 4 - although pre-booking will still be essential.
Announcing the news, the park said: "We're thrilled to let you know that we will be re-opening fully from July 4.
Heightened cleaning routines will be in place at West Midland Safari Park as it reopens fully to guests
"The walk-through areas of the Park will be opening, so you can now visit areas like Penguin Cove, Land of the Living Dinosaurs, Ice Age, Aquarium and Reptile House.
"The theme park will be open with new safety measures. Ride wristbands and tickets are charged extra."
Various safety measures will be in place, such as regular disinfecting of public areas, additional hand sanitiser stations, limiting the number of people allowed to enter shops and restaurants and kitting out the theme park ride seats with stickers to ensure social distancing is adhered to.
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The park has also invested in an antimicrobial protection spray called Zoono, which once applied lasts for 30 days, significantly reducing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, including Covid-19. This will be applied to all customer contact surfaces, including the rides.
Guests can also expect the number of tables in the restaurants to be reduced but takeaway options will be available from several other eateries
Tickets will be available to book online from Friday (June 26) at 9am.
Social distancing measures will be in place as the park reopens
The attraction announced the appointment of its former accommodation and venues director Chris Kelly as its new managing director earlier this month.
Mr Kelly said: “We welcome the news that we can now open the rest of the Park, including the Adventure Theme Park.
"Our teams have been working incredibly hard to prepare all areas of the Park, ensuring our guests have a safe and enjoyable visit.
“Some of the new safety measures include leaving empty seats and rows on the rides, social distancing measures for the queues, kiosks and restaurants and limiting our daily admission numbers.
"We will be encouraging guests to continue to book online, so we can adhere to government guidance and safely manage how many people we admit to our park.
West Midland Safari Park has invested in an antimicrobial protection spray, which once applied lasts for 30 days, significantly reducing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, including Covid-19
"We look forward to welcoming more guests back soon and hope they have a great day with us."
West Midland Safari Park reopened its doors for the first time since the lockdown on Monday, June 15 for drive-through guests only.
The park had been temporally closed since March 19 in response to the coronavirus outbreak, when more than 100 members of its staff were placed on the government furlough scheme.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--New van vital as Wyre Forest charity steps up during lockdown

WITH more people in Wyre Forest in need of help due to the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown , the work of groups such as homeless charity HELP is now more important than ever .
HELP volunteers have been working around the clock since the lockdown began , with their support being called upon seven days a week at the height of the pandemic to deliver food and supplies to people who were either homeless , isolating , or in desperate need .
Now , as lockdown restrictions continue to ease and fundraising activities resume , The Shuttle is relaunching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to purchase a new van for the charity as it seeks to support more people than ever before in Kidderminster , Bewdley and Stourport .
Food is packaged up for people in need across Wyre Forest HELP founder Dave Griffin said : “ We ’ ve been working up to seven days a week , delivering up to 70 meals a day .
During the coronavirus crisis , we ’ ve had calls from social services , job centres , Citizens Advice and councils contacting us for food parcels for the elderly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve been cooking , delivering the parcels and doing food deliveries for churches too .
“ At one point , we just couldn ’ t cope with it .
All the volunteers have been using their own cars to go out and pick up the food and deliver them - it ’ s not ideal .
A van would have been a godsend.
” The charity has delivered 6,000 meals to people in need across Wyre Forest since the outbreak , while cash donations have dried up almost entirely .
Dave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cut back to three days a week now , but we ’ re still collecting large amounts of food and it ’ s hard in the current climate .
The cash donations have pretty much stopped and we ’ re expecting a wave of people needing our help in the next few weeks.
” HELP volunteers prepare hot food for people in need during lockdown HELP volunteer Jo Ridsdill-Wardle added : “ A month and a half into the lockdown , our jiffy truck broke , so we ’ re in even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were before .
“ Hopefully the pandemic will make more people think about those in need and donate.
” Unfortunately , due to an error , the JustGiving page set up for The Shuttle Run appeal was closed down , with all donations refunded to donors - meaning our fundraising total now stands at £2,600 worth of cheques and bank transfers .
Shuttle editor Stephanie Preece said : “ During the coronavirus pandemic , we saw communities pull together more than ever before .
Now we need that same community spirit to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society.
” Could you , your school , workplace or community group hold a fundraising event for The Shuttle Run appeal ?
It could be a marathon in your back garden , an online fundraiser or a socially-distanced group challenge .
Donations can be made online via our new fundraising page justgiving.com/crowdfunding/the-shuttle-run-homeless-van-appeal .
Cheques can be sent to Kidderminster Shuttle , Second Floor , Copthall House , 1 New Road , Stourbridge DY8 1PH .
Make them payable to HELP and write SHUTTLE RUN on the back .
Bank transfers should go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 38430260 , sort code 30-91-91 .
We 'll be running stories in the paper each week as we get closer to our fundraising target .
Email emily.collis @ newsquest.co.uk and let us know how you ’ re supporting the appeal !

HELP volunteers have been working around the clock since the lockdown began, with their support being called upon seven days a week at the height of the pandemic to deliver food and supplies to people who were either homeless, isolating, or in desperate need.
Now, as lockdown restrictions continue to ease and fundraising activities resume, The Shuttle is relaunching its Shuttle Run appeal to raise £10,000 to purchase a new van for the charity as it seeks to support more people than ever before in Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport.
Food is packaged up for people in need across Wyre Forest
HELP founder Dave Griffin said: “We’ve been working up to seven days a week, delivering up to 70 meals a day. During the coronavirus crisis, we’ve had calls from social services, job centres, Citizens Advice and councils contacting us for food parcels for the elderly and vulnerable and people who are isolating. We’ve been cooking, delivering the parcels and doing food deliveries for churches too.
“At one point, we just couldn’t cope with it. All the volunteers have been using their own cars to go out and pick up the food and deliver them - it’s not ideal. A van would have been a godsend.”
The charity has delivered 6,000 meals to people in need across Wyre Forest since the outbreak, while cash donations have dried up almost entirely.
Dave said: “We’ve managed to cut back to three days a week now, but we’re still collecting large amounts of food and it’s hard in the current climate. The cash donations have pretty much stopped and we’re expecting a wave of people needing our help in the next few weeks.”
HELP volunteers prepare hot food for people in need during lockdown
HELP volunteer Jo Ridsdill-Wardle added: “A month and a half into the lockdown, our jiffy truck broke, so we’re in even more need of a vehicle than we were before.
“Hopefully the pandemic will make more people think about those in need and donate.”
Unfortunately, due to an error, the JustGiving page set up for The Shuttle Run appeal was closed down, with all donations refunded to donors - meaning our fundraising total now stands at £2,600 worth of cheques and bank transfers.
Shuttle editor Stephanie Preece said: “During the coronavirus pandemic, we saw communities pull together more than ever before. Now we need that same community spirit to continue to help the most vulnerable in our society.”
Could you, your school, workplace or community group hold a fundraising event for The Shuttle Run appeal? It could be a marathon in your back garden, an online fundraiser or a socially-distanced group challenge.
Donations can be made online via our new fundraising page justgiving.com/crowdfunding/the-shuttle-run-homeless-van-appeal.
HELP volunteer Jo Ridsdill-Wardle and founder Dave Griffin
Cheques can be sent to Kidderminster Shuttle, Second Floor, Copthall House, 1 New Road, Stourbridge DY8 1PH. Make them payable to HELP and write SHUTTLE RUN on the back.
Bank transfers should go to HELP, Lloyds Bank, account number 38430260, sort code 30-91-91.
We'll be running stories in the paper each week as we get closer to our fundraising target. Email emily.collis@newsquest.co.uk and let us know how you’re supporting the appeal!


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--Revival is on for Worcestershire business as lockdown ends

A WORCESTERSHIRE business boss is staying positive as he moves out of the coronavirus lockdown into a bright future .
Kensi Hope Interiors Limited returned to trading on Monday June 1 and is already seeing an upturn in orders .
The company , which has a showroom on Hewell Road , Redditch , spent the lockdown preparing to return to business as soon as the government lifted restrictions and managing director Tony Hateley says they are already reaping the rewards .
Mr Hateley said : `` We have had a massive upsurge in enquiries there is lots of buoyancy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 miles of Redditch and have 17 staff all from the local area .
We are a family-run business and our staff are an extension of the family . ''
Kensi Hope designs and supplies kitchens and bathrooms while it 's sister company , TH Developments , carries out installations and domestic renovations .
The business was shut for 11 weeks and Mr Hateley says uncertainty about when they would reopen , and how they would adapt to infection safety rules were an issue but being pro-active was the solution .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our customers to make sure they were happy and OK and they were appreciative .
`` He had to change a lot of the ways we work , with extra sanitising and cleaning but we pulled together as a team and I 'm really proud of what we have achieved . ''
The company implemented a wide range of safety measures which go beyond government guidelines including providing full PPE , regular cleaning and sanitising even down to tools used on site , social distancing and whenever possible buddying-up team members .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during previous tough times , the boss also has a clear vision about how to make the best of a difficult situation .
He added : `` We make sure our operations are lean and run correctly , we look after our staff , who look after our customers .
`` It is not just about price , it 's about service - service is paramount .
We are always striving for 100 per cent . ''
Directors Tony and Claire Hateley from Kensi Hope along with sales team member Jilly Pemberton The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by previous customers but also has a clear multi-media marketing strategy for the post Covid-19 era .
Mr Hateley said : `` Nowadays everyone uses everything , the paper , social media , magazines and flyers .
`` It 's about being as savvy as you can , a lot of people use social media and not just young people .
A lot of people still read the papers but there is also the online presence of the papers .
`` Everything is evolving and it is about an awareness of what is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched the Love Local Business campaign to support local businesses as they recover from the impact of the coronavirus lockdown .
To find out more call 01905742372 or email dale.godliman @ localiq.co.uk .

Kensi Hope Interiors Limited returned to trading on Monday June 1 and is already seeing an upturn in orders.
The company, which has a showroom on Hewell Road, Redditch, spent the lockdown preparing to return to business as soon as the government lifted restrictions and managing director Tony Hateley says they are already reaping the rewards.
Mr Hateley said: "We have had a massive upsurge in enquiries there is lots of buoyancy in the market.
"We work within 25 miles of Redditch and have 17 staff all from the local area. We are a family-run business and our staff are an extension of the family."
Kensi Hope designs and supplies kitchens and bathrooms while it's sister company, TH Developments, carries out installations and domestic renovations.
The business was shut for 11 weeks and Mr Hateley says uncertainty about when they would reopen, and how they would adapt to infection safety rules were an issue but being pro-active was the solution.
He said: "We kept in touch with our customers to make sure they were happy and OK and they were appreciative.
"He had to change a lot of the ways we work, with extra sanitising and cleaning but we pulled together as a team and I'm really proud of what we have achieved."
The company implemented a wide range of safety measures which go beyond government guidelines including providing full PPE, regular cleaning and sanitising even down to tools used on site, social distancing and whenever possible buddying-up team members.
With his experience of building a successful business during previous tough times, the boss also has a clear vision about how to make the best of a difficult situation.
He added: "We make sure our operations are lean and run correctly, we look after our staff, who look after our customers.
"It is not just about price, it's about service - service is paramount. We are always striving for 100 per cent."
Directors Tony and Claire Hateley from Kensi Hope along with sales team member Jilly Pemberton
The company generates plenty of business from recommendations by previous customers but also has a clear multi-media marketing strategy for the post Covid-19 era.
Mr Hateley said: "Nowadays everyone uses everything, the paper, social media, magazines and flyers.
"It's about being as savvy as you can, a lot of people use social media and not just young people. A lot of people still read the papers but there is also the online presence of the papers.
"Everything is evolving and it is about an awareness of what is changing."
Last week the Shuttle launched the Love Local Business campaign to support local businesses as they recover from the impact of the coronavirus lockdown.
To find out more call 01905742372 or email dale.godliman@localiq.co.uk.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--PureGym shares what centres will be like when they reopen

The biggest gym chain in the UK has shared the strict new rules that people will have to follow when their centres eventually reopen .
While a confirmed opening date for indoor gyms has yet to be revealed for those in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , PureGym has shared what life will be like when they reopen their doors .
To keep gymgoers apart , boxes have been drawn on the floor , plus a number of machines will be switched off in a bid to ensure people keep their distance while taking part in exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enter using a QR code , rather than the pin pad system .
What have PureGym said about the upcoming changes ?
Stephen Rowe , CMO from PureGym , said : `` We ’ ve been incredibly busy in the past few months redefining our cleaning and safety standards so that our members can return to the gym knowing that they can work out as safely as possible .
`` We will be implementing a number of changes , but will also need our members to play their part too – by wiping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gym if they feel well , and using the hand sanitiser available .
`` The safety of our members and staff is a top priority , and we will be constantly reviewing the guidelines to ensure they are appropriate .
`` Many of our members have really missed the gym , and we ’ re excited to welcome them back when the time is right . ''
Social distancing : Pure Gym confirms new rules and what centres will be like when they reopen .
Picture : PureGym Here 's a round-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to follow when they reopen : • Where there are lines of machines , including treadmills and cross trainers , every other machine will be out of use so that a good distance can be maintained from other gym-goers .
• Large boxes will be marked out on the floor , so attendees can see the area they should stay within .
• PureGym will also be limiting the number of people in the gym at any one time .
• The company 's app will highlight how busy their gyms are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wishing to visit can check beforehand to avoid queues .
• Working out in pairs or groups wo n't be allowed .
• A new cleaning policy will also be introduced , meaning both staff and gym-goers will take responsibility for cleaning the equipment .
• Gym staff will clean kit and surfaces during the day .
• Gyms will also be deep cleaned every night with high-grade anti-viral disinfectant .
• Users will need to wipe down equipment and machines both before and after use .
• Self-cleaning stations that contain anti-viral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gym .
• Hand sanitising stations will also be at the entrance to the gym , and gym-goers will be asked to use these before they enter .
These hand sanitising stations will also be present around the gym .

While a confirmed opening date for indoor gyms has yet to be revealed for those in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, PureGym has shared what life will be like when they reopen their doors.
To keep gymgoers apart, boxes have been drawn on the floor, plus a number of machines will be switched off in a bid to ensure people keep their distance while taking part in exercise.
Members will also be able to enter using a QR code, rather than the pin pad system.
What have PureGym said about the upcoming changes?
Stephen Rowe, CMO from PureGym, said: "We’ve been incredibly busy in the past few months redefining our cleaning and safety standards so that our members can return to the gym knowing that they can work out as safely as possible.
"We will be implementing a number of changes, but will also need our members to play their part too – by wiping down their equipment, only coming to the gym if they feel well, and using the hand sanitiser available.
"The safety of our members and staff is a top priority, and we will be constantly reviewing the guidelines to ensure they are appropriate.
"Many of our members have really missed the gym, and we’re excited to welcome them back when the time is right."
Social distancing: Pure Gym confirms new rules and what centres will be like when they reopen. Picture: PureGym
Here's a round-up of the rules that PureGym members will have to follow when they reopen:


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--Go Outdoors rescued from administration with jobs saved

The owner of Go Outdoors has bought back the business for £56.5 million after pushing it into administration .
JD Sports , who own the company , said the move will “ preserve as many jobs as possible ” at the troubled retailer , which sells waterproof clothing , bikes and camping products .
However - JD Sports said it will push forward with a major restructuring of Go Outdoors , which employs 2,400 staff , and intends to 'retain the majority ' of its retail stores across the country .
The retail group hired administrators from corporate finance firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after it saw sales hammered by the coronavirus crisis .
JD Sports said it considered potential options for the chain , which has 67 stores nationwide , in May , including a potential sale .
However , it said it determined that the business had a potential future within the wider group “ if fundamentally restructured ” .
JD Sports added that all existing staff will be transferred as part of the pre-pack administration sale .
What have the owners of Go Outdoors said ?
Peter Cowgill , executive chairman of JD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ As a consequence of Covid-19 , Go Outdoors was no longer viable as previously structured and would have absorbed capital at an unsustainable rate for the foreseeable future .
“ Having investigated all available options for the business , we firmly believe that this restructuring will provide Go Outdoors with a platform from which it can progress whilst remaining a member of the Group .
“ Most importantly , we are pleased that it will protect the maximum number of jobs possible.
” Michael Magnay , joint administrator , added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Go Outdoors Ltd has been seeking to address a number of underlying business challenges in the current UK retail environment , which have been exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19 .
“ This successful sale will provide Go Outdoors with an opportunity to restructure its business to secure its future for the long term .
“ I ’ m particularly pleased that we have been able to secure the employment of all the Company ’ s workforce , and we ’ d like to thank all employees and key stakeholders for their @ @ @ @ @ @

JD Sports, who own the company, said the move will “preserve as many jobs as possible” at the troubled retailer, which sells waterproof clothing, bikes and camping products.
However - JD Sports said it will push forward with a major restructuring of Go Outdoors, which employs 2,400 staff, and intends to 'retain the majority' of its retail stores across the country.
The retail group hired administrators from corporate finance firm Deloitte earlier on Tuesday, June 23, after it saw sales hammered by the coronavirus crisis.
JD Sports said it considered potential options for the chain, which has 67 stores nationwide, in May, including a potential sale.
However, it said it determined that the business had a potential future within the wider group “if fundamentally restructured”.
JD Sports added that all existing staff will be transferred as part of the pre-pack administration sale.
What have the owners of Go Outdoors said?
Peter Cowgill, executive chairman of JD Sports - who own Go Outdoors, said: “As a consequence of Covid-19, Go Outdoors was no longer viable as previously structured and would have absorbed capital at an unsustainable rate for the foreseeable future.
“Having investigated all available options for the business, we firmly believe that this restructuring will provide Go Outdoors with a platform from which it can progress whilst remaining a member of the Group.
“Most importantly, we are pleased that it will protect the maximum number of jobs possible.”
Michael Magnay, joint administrator, added: “Like many high street retailers, Go Outdoors Ltd has been seeking to address a number of underlying business challenges in the current UK retail environment, which have been exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19.
“This successful sale will provide Go Outdoors with an opportunity to restructure its business to secure its future for the long term.
“I’m particularly pleased that we have been able to secure the employment of all the Company’s workforce, and we’d like to thank all employees and key stakeholders for their support throughout this process.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--Pandemic forces Wolverley Sebright Cygnets Nursery to close

DELAYS in building works as a result of the coronavirus pandemic have forced a Wyre Forest nursery to close for good .
Wolverley Sebright Primary School said it was left with “ no option ” but to give notice on the privately-run Sebright Cygnets Nursery and Activity Club because of resulting classroom shortages .
Plans to create two new classrooms at the over-subscribed school in part of the building used by the nursery , and then move the nursery into a new modular building from September were thwarted when the contractor went into liquidation .
Executive headteacher Shelley Reeves-Walters said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially contracted was forced to cease trading because of the effects of Covid-19 which has caused delays and we will not have the two additional classrooms ready until the new year .
“ This means we have no alternative but to house those pupils in the new modular building during the autumn term .
`` We have suggested alternative local provision for the nursery to take temporarily , but the managers have chosen not to take those .
“ Under the circumstances we had no option but to serve notice to vacate on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the pandemic.
” Sebright Cygnets has 29 pre-school children from two years registered and can accommodate up to 20 children per session .
Mrs Reeves-Walters said : “ It has been part of our school for 24 years and this was not a decision taken lightly but due to circumstances beyond our control , and our primary concern must be to the children of this school .
“ During lockdown , we have also cared for some of the nursery children and , as soon as we have space next January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gap caused by the loss of Cygnets ourselves .
`` We have worked very closely with the nursery staff over the years and we hope to work with them again as part of the Wolverley Sebright team in the future.
” In a letter to parents , nursery managers Carole Everett-Li and Wendy Anderson said it had been a “ heart-breaking decision ” to wind up .
They said : “ This has not been an easy decision , but after investigating lots of different options , we have concluded that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mrs Reeves-Walters added that the school was working on plans to offer before and after school provision , which had also been provided by the nursery , from September .
Wolverley Sebright Primary School is part of the Severn Academies Educational Trust and chief executive Chris King said : “ Everything possible has been done to placate the situation caused by the delays in the building works and we are sorry that a long-serving nursery provider has decided not to continue .
“ We thank the managers and trustees of Sebright Cygnets for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of , what must be hundreds of pre-school children over almost a quarter of a century , and also for the wraparound care they have provided .
”

Wolverley Sebright Primary School said it was left with “no option” but to give notice on the privately-run Sebright Cygnets Nursery and Activity Club because of resulting classroom shortages.
Plans to create two new classrooms at the over-subscribed school in part of the building used by the nursery, and then move the nursery into a new modular building from September were thwarted when the contractor went into liquidation.
Executive headteacher Shelley Reeves-Walters said: “Sadly, the building firm initially contracted was forced to cease trading because of the effects of Covid-19 which has caused delays and we will not have the two additional classrooms ready until the new year.
“This means we have no alternative but to house those pupils in the new modular building during the autumn term.
"We have suggested alternative local provision for the nursery to take temporarily, but the managers have chosen not to take those.
“Under the circumstances we had no option but to serve notice to vacate on the nursery, which is currently closed due to the pandemic.”
Sebright Cygnets has 29 pre-school children from two years registered and can accommodate up to 20 children per session.
Mrs Reeves-Walters said: “It has been part of our school for 24 years and this was not a decision taken lightly but due to circumstances beyond our control, and our primary concern must be to the children of this school.
“During lockdown, we have also cared for some of the nursery children and, as soon as we have space next January or February, will work to plug the gap caused by the loss of Cygnets ourselves.
"We have worked very closely with the nursery staff over the years and we hope to work with them again as part of the Wolverley Sebright team in the future.”
In a letter to parents, nursery managers Carole Everett-Li and Wendy Anderson said it had been a “heart-breaking decision” to wind up.
They said: “This has not been an easy decision, but after investigating lots of different options, we have concluded that this is the only way to proceed.”
Mrs Reeves-Walters added that the school was working on plans to offer before and after school provision, which had also been provided by the nursery, from September.
Wolverley Sebright Primary School is part of the Severn Academies Educational Trust and chief executive Chris King said: “Everything possible has been done to placate the situation caused by the delays in the building works and we are sorry that a long-serving nursery provider has decided not to continue.
“We thank the managers and trustees of Sebright Cygnets for the excellent work with, and care of, what must be hundreds of pre-school children over almost a quarter of a century, and also for the wraparound care they have provided.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--Extinction Rebellion marches on MP Mark Garnier's office

SUPPORTERS of the Extinction Rebellion in Wyre Forest staged a socially-distanced walk through Kidderminster today to post a letter to MP Mark Garnier calling for him to speak out on `` government failings '' .
Members marched on the MP 's constituency office in Lower Mill Street and attached a letter to the front door , demanding he `` speak out publicly on the government ’ s failings on the climate and ecological emergency '' .
The letter also urged Mr Garnier to `` come clean with constituents that government inaction [ on climate change ] will lead to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coincided with the release of the annual report to parliament of the Committee on Climate Change , which the Extinction Rebellion says shows `` little progress '' in tackling the climate crisis .
Campaigners carried Doomsday Clock placards to emphasise the shortness of time they claim is left to avert climate catastrophe .
An Extinction Rebellion Wyre Forest spokesman said : “ If we continue on our current course , the UK will be ravaged by floods , heatwaves , and loss of land to the sea .
“ We are at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must reset the economy with a Covid recovery plan that invests in a sustainable future , prioritising people over profit .
“ We are asking Mark Garnier to support real democracy by using his position to influence the government to establish citizens assemblies , who would draw on the expert advice from climate scientists to inform government policy .
“ The government states they have been guided by scientific advice in their reaction to the coronavirus crisis .
They must do the same for the climate and ecological emergency.
” The Shuttle has @ @ @ @ @ @

Members marched on the MP's constituency office in Lower Mill Street and attached a letter to the front door, demanding he "speak out publicly on the government’s failings on the climate and ecological emergency".
The letter also urged Mr Garnier to "come clean with constituents that government inaction [on climate change] will lead to the deaths of millions".
The demonstration coincided with the release of the annual report to parliament of the Committee on Climate Change, which the Extinction Rebellion says shows "little progress" in tackling the climate crisis.
Campaigners carried Doomsday Clock placards to emphasise the shortness of time they claim is left to avert climate catastrophe.
An Extinction Rebellion Wyre Forest spokesman said: “If we continue on our current course, the UK will be ravaged by floods, heatwaves, and loss of land to the sea.
“We are at a point in our history when the government must reset the economy with a Covid recovery plan that invests in a sustainable future, prioritising people over profit.
“We are asking Mark Garnier to support real democracy by using his position to influence the government to establish citizens assemblies, who would draw on the expert advice from climate scientists to inform government policy.
“The government states they have been guided by scientific advice in their reaction to the coronavirus crisis. They must do the same for the climate and ecological emergency.”
The Shuttle has approached Mr Garnier for comment.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-25--Kidderminster Harriers sign familiar face to add firepower

KIDDERMINSTER Hariers have made a big signing by bagging striker Amari Morgan-Smith for a second spell at Aggborough .
Morgan-Smith joined the Reds from Alfreton Town having previously played for Harriers between 2013 and 2014 .
A big , physical presence up front , the 31-year-old bagged 19 goals in all competitions last season and was high on the list of targets for Kidderminster boss Russ Penn .
The experienced marksman lists Macclesfield , Oldham and York City among his previous clubs , he scored 12 goals in a Harriers shirt in his first time at Aggborough .
Harriers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s signature , which will remain undisclosed at Alfreton ’ s request .
Due to the current climate , the fee has personally been met by the Harriers ’ owners to ensure there is no direct impact on club finances .
Harriers CEO Neil Male said : “ We want to back Russ in recruiting the type of player that he feels will bring success to the club , but this has to be done carefully .
`` Paying a transfer fee personally , for Richard and myself , is an exception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important that the club generates money and spends it sustainably but , again , we felt this was an important time to back our Manager.
” The club launched its Boost the Budget campaign on Monday with the aim of providing the manager with further resources .
Male added this would be the only way to make signings in this fashion , and urged all fans who can , to do their bit .
“ We have set budgets in place for the season but Boost the Budget will be the way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with going forward , ” he said .
“ We ’ ve already seen a fantastic response from fans who are getting involved .
The more who are able to do so , the more we can strengthen the team .
We ’ re having to be innovative and find a number of ways to generate revenues , and this is a real win-win .
”

Morgan-Smith joined the Reds from Alfreton Town having previously played for Harriers between 2013 and 2014.
A big, physical presence up front, the 31-year-old bagged 19 goals in all competitions last season and was high on the list of targets for Kidderminster boss Russ Penn.
The experienced marksman lists Macclesfield, Oldham and York City among his previous clubs, he scored 12 goals in a Harriers shirt in his first time at Aggborough.
Harriers have paid a nominal fee to secure Amari’s signature, which will remain undisclosed at Alfreton’s request. Due to the current climate, the fee has personally been met by the Harriers’ owners to ensure there is no direct impact on club finances.
Harriers CEO Neil Male said: “We want to back Russ in recruiting the type of player that he feels will bring success to the club, but this has to be done carefully.
"Paying a transfer fee personally, for Richard and myself, is an exception rather than the rule as it is important that the club generates money and spends it sustainably but, again, we felt this was an important time to back our Manager.”
The club launched its Boost the Budget campaign on Monday with the aim of providing the manager with further resources. Male added this would be the only way to make signings in this fashion, and urged all fans who can, to do their bit.
“We have set budgets in place for the season but Boost the Budget will be the way to give Russ that bit extra to work with going forward,” he said.
“We’ve already seen a fantastic response from fans who are getting involved. The more who are able to do so, the more we can strengthen the team. We’re having to be innovative and find a number of ways to generate revenues, and this is a real win-win.”
Morgan-Smith re-joins Harriers on a one-year contract, subject to FA confirmation.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Three arrested after disturbance in Bewdley

TWO teens from Kidderminster and a 31-year-old man were arrested following a `` disorder '' in Bewdley .
Police were @ @ @ @ @ Bewdley in the early hours of Thursday morning ( June 25 ) .
Two 15-year-old @ @ @ @ @ - one on suspicion of drunk and disorderly conduct , and one on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ from Droitwich was also arrested on suspicion of obstructing police .
Police are now urging @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : `` The investigation is ongoing .
@ @ @ @ @ or have any information , please call on 101 quoting incident number 12S250620 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ wish to report anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Police were called to Load Street in Bewdley in the early hours of Thursday morning (June 25).
Two 15-year-old boys from Kidderminster were arrested - one on suspicion of drunk and disorderly conduct, and one on suspicion of assault.
A 31-year-old man from Droitwich was also arrested on suspicion of obstructing police.
Police are now urging any witnesses to come forwards.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "The investigation is ongoing. If you saw this incident or have any information, please call on 101 quoting incident number 12S250620.
"Please contact Crimestoppers if you wish to report anonymously on 0800 555 111."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Wolverley couple may have to postpone wedding a second time

A BRIDE and groom-to-be from Wolverley are calling for clarity from the government after they say the Prime Minister 's announcement on Tuesday has left them in `` wedding limbo '' .
Louise Massey and fiancé Daniel Smith were all set to tie the knot at St John 's Church in Wolverley on May 23 , but pushed their big day back to September before the country went into lockdown .
The happy couple Daniel Smith and Louise Massey had a photoshoot on their would-be wedding day .
Photo by Amanda Jayne Photography Louise , 29 , told The Shuttle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of May , but my other half is a nurse in A & E and I worked in a health environment as well at the time .
We both thought things don ’ t look good so decided to postpone the wedding a week before lockdown .
`` At the time , the government advice was that within 12 weeks things should be getting back to normality .
We had no idea what this would turn into . ''
Daniel Smith and Louise Massey on their would-be wedding day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day they were due to get married , Louise and Daniel got dressed up for a photoshoot outside their church , and their local pub , the Eagle and Spur , donated a romantic meal for two and a bottle of Prosecco to mark the occasion .
Now , despite Boris Johnson 's recent announcement that ceremonies for up to 30 people will be allowed to go ahead , the couple say they may be forced to postpone yet again as the rules are `` not black and white '' .
The couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by their local pub the Eagle and Spur in Cookley Louise said : `` Boris ' announcement means churches will be allowed to host ceremonies for up to 30 people , but not all churches will be able to - it depends on whether they will be able to manage the buildings and keep up the hygiene and social distancing .
We still do n't know if our church will open .
`` Everything is still very unclear .
Does 30 people include the vicar ?
Will we be able to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a make-up artist ?
I 'm classed as high risk so does that mean I wo n't be able to get married ?
St John 's Church in Wolverley , where Louise and Daniel are due to get married '' We need to know these things so we can make an informed decision on whether to reschedule a second time .
`` We accepted when all this started and still accept that our wedding is n't a priority , but over the weeks our frustration has grown .
Until this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about weddings .
Daniel Smith and Louise Massey had a photoshoot on their would-be wedding day .
Photo by Amanda Jayne Photography '' And it 's not just about the couples .
I 've got friends in the wedding industry who have lost thousands - they need clarity as well .
`` It all comes down to keeping everyone safe .
Shops and pubs are being given guidance on how to safely reopen , but weddings are still in the dark . ''
Louise has launched a petition calling for further clarity from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been signed by more than 500 people .
To view the petition , click here .

Louise Massey and fiancé Daniel Smith were all set to tie the knot at St John's Church in Wolverley on May 23, but pushed their big day back to September before the country went into lockdown.
The happy couple Daniel Smith and Louise Massey had a photoshoot on their would-be wedding day. Photo by Amanda Jayne Photography
Louise, 29, told The Shuttle: "We should have got married at the end of May, but my other half is a nurse in A&E and I worked in a health environment as well at the time. We both thought things don’t look good so decided to postpone the wedding a week before lockdown.
"At the time, the government advice was that within 12 weeks things should be getting back to normality. We had no idea what this would turn into."
Daniel Smith and Louise Massey on their would-be wedding day. Photo by Amanda Jayne Photography
On the day they were due to get married, Louise and Daniel got dressed up for a photoshoot outside their church, and their local pub, the Eagle and Spur, donated a romantic meal for two and a bottle of Prosecco to mark the occasion.
Now, despite Boris Johnson's recent announcement that ceremonies for up to 30 people will be allowed to go ahead, the couple say they may be forced to postpone yet again as the rules are "not black and white".
The couple's would-be wedding day meal, donated by their local pub the Eagle and Spur in Cookley
Louise said: "Boris' announcement means churches will be allowed to host ceremonies for up to 30 people, but not all churches will be able to - it depends on whether they will be able to manage the buildings and keep up the hygiene and social distancing. We still don't know if our church will open.
"Everything is still very unclear. Does 30 people include the vicar? Will we be able to have a photographer? Will I still be able to have a make-up artist? I'm classed as high risk so does that mean I won't be able to get married?
St John's Church in Wolverley, where Louise and Daniel are due to get married
"We need to know these things so we can make an informed decision on whether to reschedule a second time.
"We accepted when all this started and still accept that our wedding isn't a priority, but over the weeks our frustration has grown. Until this week there were no announcements or guidance whatsoever about weddings.
Daniel Smith and Louise Massey had a photoshoot on their would-be wedding day. Photo by Amanda Jayne Photography
"And it's not just about the couples. I've got friends in the wedding industry who have lost thousands - they need clarity as well.
"It all comes down to keeping everyone safe. Shops and pubs are being given guidance on how to safely reopen, but weddings are still in the dark."
Louise has launched a petition calling for further clarity from the government about wedding guidelines, which has been signed by more than 500 people. To view the petition, click here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Cause of major fire at The Farm Shop in Ombersley revealed

A FARM shop owner says firefighters believe the sun caused a major blaze that destroyed his business , by setting some wooden shelving alight .
Brett Wilkinson , owner of The Farm Shop at Ombersley , has said the fire is thought to have been started by the sun shining through a skylight .
He said : “ The fire service have said it was an accident .
They think the sun shining through a skylight in one of the buildings started the fire .
It was near to the greenhouses so there was lots of glass .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I first discovered the fire .
“ I can ’ t believe it , I didn ’ t know things like this could even happen .
Apparently it is quite common but I have never heard of such a thing.
” Mr Wilkinson was left devastated after the shop was ravaged by the major fire that raged for 10 hours .
Eight fire crews were sent out to tackle the fire at the shop on Holt Fleet Road on Saturday May 23 .
At the time Mr Wilkinson said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home as I lived in the building next door .
All I ever do is work , the shop is my life and now it is gone .
It feels like the end .
“ I have had it for 16 years , and I was so close to getting it exactly how I wanted it , people were loving it .
My last project to perfect the place was going to be a large garden area around the ponds where children can play and families can gather .
I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to making it .
I was about to semi-retire.
” But now Mr Wilkinson is inviting customers back once more , just a month after the blaze .
He added : “ Myself and my staff have been working day and night to get everything right again , we are open to customers again now , selling plants and are hoping to have the food shop back up and running very very soon .
It has been great to have so much support from the community.
” A spokesman for Hereford and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ From the fire service investigation , the most likely cause is determined to be ‘ accidental – natural process .
’

Brett Wilkinson, owner of The Farm Shop at Ombersley, has said the fire is thought to have been started by the sun shining through a skylight.
He said: “The fire service have said it was an accident. They think the sun shining through a skylight in one of the buildings started the fire. It was near to the greenhouses so there was lots of glass. I think that was why I heard an explosion when I first discovered the fire.
“I can’t believe it, I didn’t know things like this could even happen. Apparently it is quite common but I have never heard of such a thing.”
Mr Wilkinson was left devastated after the shop was ravaged by the major fire that raged for 10 hours. Eight fire crews were sent out to tackle the fire at the shop on Holt Fleet Road on Saturday May 23.
At the time Mr Wilkinson said: “ It is heartbreaking. I have lost my home as I lived in the building next door. All I ever do is work, the shop is my life and now it is gone. It feels like the end.
“I have had it for 16 years, and I was so close to getting it exactly how I wanted it, people were loving it. My last project to perfect the place was going to be a large garden area around the ponds where children can play and families can gather. I can’t do that anymore. I was so close to making it. I was about to semi-retire.”
But now Mr Wilkinson is inviting customers back once more, just a month after the blaze.
He added: “Myself and my staff have been working day and night to get everything right again, we are open to customers again now, selling plants and are hoping to have the food shop back up and running very very soon. It has been great to have so much support from the community.”
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “From the fire service investigation, the most likely cause is determined to be ‘accidental – natural process.’


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Mark Garnier MP backs our Love Local Business campaign

THE MP for Wyre Forest Mark Garnier has thrown his weight behind The Shuttle 's Love Local Business campaign .
We launched the campaign last week to support local businesses as they emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown .
Many local businesses , including shops , have now reopened but others such as hairdressers and gyms are still prevented from opening their doors .
Even those that have remained open throughout lockdown have seen a significant loss in income .
Mr Garnier said : `` Local businesses are the life blood of any community .
That has always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been the case that if we do not use them , we lose them .
But the recent pandemic has shown that something completely unpredictable can knock businesses really badly , even terminally .
`` That is why we all need to think about how we spend our money in the coming weeks and months .
Do we take the easy option to go online to buy something ?
Or do we spend a little bit longer to go and support local traders ?
Do we buy beer from a local supermarket ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened pubs for a quiet pint ?
All these simple , small decisions make important differences to local businesses .
`` I know everyone has been affected by CV19 , especially those furloughed or made redundant , or those whose own businesses have been damaged .
But supporting our local businesses is hugely important . ''
As part of the Newsquest publishing group , The Shuttle reaches a huge percentage of the local population across our well-established regional brands including print publications , record online audiences and social media channels .
Shuttle editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a crucial time for local businesses as they try to recover from the impact of the lockdown which , for many , has seen them without any income for more than two months .
`` It is therefore fantastic to have the support of our local MPs as we launch this campaign to try and support out great local , independent businesses .
“ In the coming months we will be promoting these businesses in our newspaper , on our website and our social media channels , to help spread the message that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are so valuable to this community .
“ I urge all of our readers to show that they love local business by supporting them.
” Any business which wants to be featured in the Shuttle campaign , call 01905742372 or email dale.godliman @ localiq.co.uk .

We launched the campaign last week to support local businesses as they emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
Many local businesses, including shops, have now reopened but others such as hairdressers and gyms are still prevented from opening their doors.
Even those that have remained open throughout lockdown have seen a significant loss in income.
Mr Garnier said: "Local businesses are the life blood of any community. That has always been the case and it has always been the case that if we do not use them, we lose them. But the recent pandemic has shown that something completely unpredictable can knock businesses really badly, even terminally.
"That is why we all need to think about how we spend our money in the coming weeks and months. Do we take the easy option to go online to buy something? Or do we spend a little bit longer to go and support local traders? Do we buy beer from a local supermarket? Or do we drop by the newly reopened pubs for a quiet pint? All these simple, small decisions make important differences to local businesses.
"I know everyone has been affected by CV19, especially those furloughed or made redundant, or those whose own businesses have been damaged. But supporting our local businesses is hugely important."
As part of the Newsquest publishing group, The Shuttle reaches a huge percentage of the local population across our well-established regional brands including print publications, record online audiences and social media channels.
Shuttle editor Stephanie Preece said: "This is a crucial time for local businesses as they try to recover from the impact of the lockdown which, for many, has seen them without any income for more than two months.
"It is therefore fantastic to have the support of our local MPs as we launch this campaign to try and support out great local, independent businesses.
“In the coming months we will be promoting these businesses in our newspaper, on our website and our social media channels,to help spread the message that they are open and highlight why they are so valuable to this community.
“I urge all of our readers to show that they love local business by supporting them.”
Any business which wants to be featured in the Shuttle campaign, call 01905742372 or email dale.godliman@localiq.co.uk.
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kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--New Kidderminster B&M store and garden centre opens Saturday

A BRAND new B & M store and garden centre will open its doors in Kidderminster this Saturday ( June 27 ) .
The much-anticipated opening will bring 66 jobs to the former Homebase site in Spennells Valley Road .
Customers will be able to find a wide variety of branded products , including toys , food and drink , pet range , health and beauty and homewares .
The store also boasts its own garden centre , selling hundreds of plant varieties .
The new Kidderminster branch has its own garden centre The store will be declared officially open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Wolverley , who was nominated as a `` coronavirus hero '' by readers .
When the country went into lockdown , Dale set about creating a support group to help residents of Kidderminster .
He recruited more than 270 local volunteers who help to support people throughout the town , should they be self-isolating and need essentials picking up , or need a chat when they are feeling lonely .
B & M said it was inundated with nominations for Dale .
One person said : “ He has been an angel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community support group .
`` All the help he and the other volunteers have given and still continue to give our community should be recognised and rewarded .
`` Dale and the volunteers have gone above and beyond for the people of Kidderminster .
They have sacrificed their time to bring help , support , a ray of sunshine and hope to so many people in what has been very trying times for us all.
” New store manager Chris Summers said : “ We ’ ve had hundreds of nominations and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community that it was hard to pick just one winner .
`` Dale stood out for us because he ’ s made a huge difference to people ’ s lives of the past few weeks and is a great example of people who have gone above and beyond in the local community .
This will be Kidderminster 's second B & M store .
The Swan Centre branch remains open for business .
Photo by Jason Lock Photography He added : “ We ’ re really excited about the opening and we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their new B & M tomorrow.
” Dale will receive a VIP welcome and a £250 voucher at the launch before taking centre stage to cut the ribbon and declare the store officially open .
This will be Kidderminster 's second B & M store .
The branch at the Swan Centre remains open for business .

The much-anticipated opening will bring 66 jobs to the former Homebase site in Spennells Valley Road.
Customers will be able to find a wide variety of branded products, including toys, food and drink, pet range, health and beauty and homewares. The store also boasts its own garden centre, selling hundreds of plant varieties.
The new Kidderminster branch has its own garden centre
The store will be declared officially open by VIP guest, Dale Preece-Kelly, from Wolverley, who was nominated as a "coronavirus hero" by readers.
When the country went into lockdown, Dale set about creating a support group to help residents of Kidderminster. He recruited more than 270 local volunteers who help to support people throughout the town, should they be self-isolating and need essentials picking up, or need a chat when they are feeling lonely.
B&M said it was inundated with nominations for Dale. One person said: “He has been an angel on earth, organising the Kidderminster coronavirus community support group.
"All the help he and the other volunteers have given and still continue to give our community should be recognised and rewarded.
Dale Preece-Kelly
"Dale and the volunteers have gone above and beyond for the people of Kidderminster. They have sacrificed their time to bring help, support, a ray of sunshine and hope to so many people in what has been very trying times for us all.”
New store manager Chris Summers said: “We’ve had hundreds of nominations and there are so many amazing people in the community that it was hard to pick just one winner.
"Dale stood out for us because he’s made a huge difference to people’s lives of the past few weeks and is a great example of people who have gone above and beyond in the local community.
This will be Kidderminster's second B&M store. The Swan Centre branch remains open for business. Photo by Jason Lock Photography
He added: “We’re really excited about the opening and we’re looking forward to welcoming people into their new B&M tomorrow.”
Dale will receive a VIP welcome and a £250 voucher at the launch before taking centre stage to cut the ribbon and declare the store officially open.
This will be Kidderminster's second B&M store. The branch at the Swan Centre remains open for business.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Kidderminster estate unimpressed by council work to fix roads

REMEDIAL works by the county council to fix `` sticky '' road surfaces around a Kidderminster estate have been criticised by neighbours for `` making a bad job worse '' .
Residents on the Spennells Estate launched a petition calling for Worcestershire County Council to resurface roads in the area after the surfaces became sticky and unsightly in the warm weather , with tar and gravel sticking to people 's shoes , car tyres and pets ' paws .
Neighbours claim the problems started after the council 's contractor Ringway carried out surfacing works on the estate last June .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photo by Tonya Morris County councillor Marcus Hart requested an urgent site visit with a highways engineer , and confirmed remedial works in the form of a two-to-three millimetre dusting would get under way as soon as temperatures were hot enough .
Work began on Tuesday ( June 23 ) , but residents say the dusting has only made the problem worse - with some areas left covered in loose grit , which is then being walked into people 's homes .
District councillor Helen Dyke said : `` Residents are not impressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be along the same lines as the original work that caused problems on some roads . ''
Resident Doug Hine said : `` All they are doing is throwing some gravel on some of the offending patches and bedding random patches in with a wacker plate . ''
Another resident described the works on social media as `` making a bad job worse '' .
A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said : “ We can confirm we received a petition from residents on the Spennells Estate , along with additional comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding the current conditions of the road surface .
Loose gravel in the Spennells Estate .
Photo by Doug Hine “ Councillor Hart requested a senior engineer to inspect the condition and has been heavily involved in ensuring that any defects in the road are remedied .
`` The situation has been closely monitored since , waiting for the correct conditions to undertake remedial works.
” '' Remedial works commenced on the estate on June 23 , as the air temperature reached the required levels for the treatment to be most effective .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ locally at each specific location so there is no additional grit left within the estate .
We will continue to monitor the situation closely once the work is completed .
”

Residents on the Spennells Estate launched a petition calling for Worcestershire County Council to resurface roads in the area after the surfaces became sticky and unsightly in the warm weather, with tar and gravel sticking to people's shoes, car tyres and pets' paws.
Neighbours claim the problems started after the council's contractor Ringway carried out surfacing works on the estate last June.
The remedied road in Cygnet Court. Photo by Tonya Morris
County councillor Marcus Hart requested an urgent site visit with a highways engineer, and confirmed remedial works in the form of a two-to-three millimetre dusting would get under way as soon as temperatures were hot enough.
Work began on Tuesday (June 23), but residents say the dusting has only made the problem worse - with some areas left covered in loose grit, which is then being walked into people's homes.
District councillor Helen Dyke said: "Residents are not impressed. The work being carried out seems to be along the same lines as the original work that caused problems on some roads."
Resident Doug Hine said: "All they are doing is throwing some gravel on some of the offending patches and bedding random patches in with a wacker plate."
Another resident described the works on social media as "making a bad job worse".
A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: “We can confirm we received a petition from residents on the Spennells Estate, along with additional comments from the local county councillor Marcus Hart regarding the current conditions of the road surface.
Loose gravel in the Spennells Estate. Photo by Doug Hine
“Councillor Hart requested a senior engineer to inspect the condition and has been heavily involved in ensuring that any defects in the road are remedied.
"The situation has been closely monitored since, waiting for the correct conditions to undertake remedial works.”
"Remedial works commenced on the estate on June 23, as the air temperature reached the required levels for the treatment to be most effective.
"These works are being carried out locally at each specific location so there is no additional grit left within the estate. We will continue to monitor the situation closely once the work is completed.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Void appears in road in Kidderminster

Void appears in road in Kidderminster

A ROAD was closed in Kidderminster after a void appeared in the road surface .
The A4535 Sutton Road was @ @ @ @ @ Highways on Thursday afternoon ( June 25 ) after a hole appeared in the road @ @ @ @ @ Talbot Street .
The Highways team said that , although the hole is not large @ @ @ @ @ the structure beneath may be weak .
Sutton Road was closed for safety reasons and @ @ @ @ @ place via the ring road .
The road has since been made safe .
A @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The area has been made safe so that the road can reopen @ @ @ @ @ revisiting and investigating thoroughly . ''
Another void appeared in the road surface in Heightington @ @ @ @ @ month , prompting the road to be closed for several days for safety reasons until @ @ @ @ @ .

The A4535 Sutton Road was closed by Worcestershire County Council Highways on Thursday afternoon (June 25) after a hole appeared in the road near to the junction with Talbot Street.
The Highways team said that, although the hole is not large, there were concerns that the structure beneath may be weak.
Sutton Road was closed for safety reasons and a diversion was put in place via the ring road. The road has since been made safe.
A spokesman for Worcestershire County Council said: "The area has been made safe so that the road can reopen, and we will be revisiting and investigating thoroughly."
Another void appeared in the road surface in Heightington Road in Bewdley earlier this month, prompting the road to be closed for several days for safety reasons until repairs could be carried out.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Met Office issues warning for thunderstorms in Worcestershire

A WEATHER warning is in place for thunderstorms and possible flooding to hit Worcestershire today .
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for western England between midday today ( Friday , June 26 ) to 9am on Saturday morning , with the potential of flooding and disruption .
The warning comes after the UK experienced the highest day of the year so far on Thursday , with temperatures topping 30 degrees .
The Met Office advised : `` Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out on Friday afternoon and evening .
Many places will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do occur , torrential downpours could bring 30-50 mm rain in a hour , with hail and lightning .
`` The storms will slowly clear north eastwards on Friday afternoon and into the evening , though will probably not clear northeast Scotland until Saturday morning . ''
Advice from the Met Office for a yellow weather warning states : `` Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly , with damage to some buildings from floodwater , lightning strikes , hail or strong winds .
`` Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Where flooding or lightning strikes occur , there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services .
`` Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures .
`` Some communities might become cut off if roads flood .
Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost . ''

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for western England between midday today (Friday, June 26) to 9am on Saturday morning, with the potential of flooding and disruption.
The warning comes after the UK experienced the highest day of the year so far on Thursday, with temperatures topping 30 degrees.
The Met Office advised: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out on Friday afternoon and evening. Many places will miss the storms, but where they do occur, torrential downpours could bring 30-50 mm rain in a hour, with hail and lightning.
"The storms will slowly clear north eastwards on Friday afternoon and into the evening, though will probably not clear northeast Scotland until Saturday morning."
Advice from the Met Office for a yellow weather warning states: "Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
"Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life. Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
"Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
"Some communities might become cut off if roads flood. Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-26--Intu collapse: What will happen now to the shopping centres?

The owner of the UK 's biggest shopping malls , including the Merry Hill Centre , Intu has tumbled into administration after failed crunch talks with its lenders .
The shopping centre owner said it has applied to appoint administrators from KPMG , after warning earlier on Friday that it was on the verge of collapse .
The confirmation came minutes after the London Stock Exchange suspended shares in the listed firm .
What will happen to the shopping centres ?
However , the company said its shopping centres will continue to trade for the time being despite its insolvency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Essex , had been in a desperate scramble to agree a “ standstill ” on its current loan agreements .
Earlier on Friday the group said it was likely to appoint administrators , as it remained unable to agree the terms of such a deal with its creditors .
What have Intu said ?
In a statement , the group , which had until midnight on Friday to reach a deal , said “ insufficient alignment and agreement has been achieved ” .
Earlier this week , Intu said it put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked to secure a deal ahead of the midnight deadline on its current loan covenants .
The group has struggled under a £4.5 billion debt burden for the past year , but has been hammered by significantly lower rent payments from retail tenants since the coronavirus outbreak .
Which shopping centres do Intu own ?
The full list is as follows : How many people does Intu employ ?
Intu employs about 3,000 staff across the UK , while a further 102,000 work for the shops within its shopping centres .
It warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its malls may be forced to shut if it was unable to secure the standstill agreement .

The shopping centre owner said it has applied to appoint administrators from KPMG, after warning earlier on Friday that it was on the verge of collapse.
The confirmation came minutes after the London Stock Exchange suspended shares in the listed firm.
What will happen to the shopping centres?
However, the company said its shopping centres will continue to trade for the time being despite its insolvency.
Intu, which also runs Lakeside in Essex, had been in a desperate scramble to agree a “standstill” on its current loan agreements.
Earlier on Friday the group said it was likely to appoint administrators, as it remained unable to agree the terms of such a deal with its creditors.
What have Intu said?
In a statement, the group, which had until midnight on Friday to reach a deal, said “insufficient alignment and agreement has been achieved”.
Earlier this week, Intu said it put the administrators from KPMG on stand-by as it looked to secure a deal ahead of the midnight deadline on its current loan covenants.
The group has struggled under a £4.5 billion debt burden for the past year, but has been hammered by significantly lower rent payments from retail tenants since the coronavirus outbreak.
Which shopping centres do Intu own?
The full list is as follows:
intu Braehead Glasgow
intu Broadmarsh, Nottingham
intu Chapelfield, Norwich
intu Derby
intu Eldon Square, Newcastle
intu Lakeside, Essex
intu Merry Hill, West Midlands
intu Metrocentre, Gateshead
intu Milton Keynes
intu Potteries, Stoke on Trent
intu Trafford Centre, Manchester
intu Uxbridge
intu Victoria Centre, Nottingham
intu Watford
Manchester Arndale
St David's, Cardiff
The Mall, Cribbs Causeway
How many people does Intu employ?
Intu employs about 3,000 staff across the UK, while a further 102,000 work for the shops within its shopping centres.
It warned on Tuesday, June 23, that its malls may be forced to shut if it was unable to secure the standstill agreement.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-27--Ombersley Golf Club staff tried to save pensioner's life

A GOLF club manager has praised his staff and members for trying to save the life of a pensioner who collapsed on the course .
The 72-year-old man , whose identity has not yet been revealed , collapsed while playing on the fifth tee at Ombersley Golf Club on Wednesday ( June 24 ) .
Despite fellow golfers performing CPR on the man , staff using defibrillators and the best efforts of the ambulance service , he sadly died in Worcestershire Royal Hospital later that day .
Graham Glenister , the general manager at Ombersley Golf Club , said praised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heroic efforts .
Mr Glenister said : “ One of our members sadly collapsed whilst on the course .
We immediately called an ambulance and they arrived within minutes .
In the meantime , other golfers sprang to action and performed CPR to try and revive him .
It was thought he had had a heart attack .
“ Two of my staff went down to the course with a defibrillator .
Jordan Aubrey , the assistant manager , was superb in the way he dealt with the tragedy .
He is only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been shaken up since .
“ Although through the valiant efforts of the everyone involved the man was kept breathing , it was too much and he died shortly after .
“ It has affected a lot of the staff and members here .
“ It was a tragic and horrible experience and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time .
“ Unfortunately it is not uncommon , golfers do tend to be of a certain age and that invites medical difficulties .
I have seen many [ deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the industry , but it doesn ’ t get any easier.
” A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : “ We were called to reports of an elderly gentleman who had collapsed on the fifth tee at Ombersley Golf Club on Wednesday at 3.22pm .
“ A fellow golfer performed CPR .
The golf course had a defibrillator and while on the line the 999 call handler asked the pro shop to take the defibrillator to the fifth tee and it was used at the scene , until our crews got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air ambulance provided advanced life support and got him back with a ROSC ( return of spontaneous circulation ) .
`` He was then able to breathe for himself but he was very poorly .
The doctor from the air ambulance travelled with the land ambulance crew to Worcestershire Royal Hospital .
”

The 72-year-old man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, collapsed while playing on the fifth tee at Ombersley Golf Club on Wednesday (June 24).
Despite fellow golfers performing CPR on the man, staff using defibrillators and the best efforts of the ambulance service, he sadly died in Worcestershire Royal Hospital later that day.
Graham Glenister, the general manager at Ombersley Golf Club, said praised both staff and club members for their heroic efforts.
Mr Glenister said: “One of our members sadly collapsed whilst on the course. We immediately called an ambulance and they arrived within minutes. In the meantime, other golfers sprang to action and performed CPR to try and revive him. It was thought he had had a heart attack.
“Two of my staff went down to the course with a defibrillator. Jordan Aubrey, the assistant manager, was superb in the way he dealt with the tragedy. He is only 23 but he was brilliant – he has been shaken up since.
“Although through the valiant efforts of the everyone involved the man was kept breathing, it was too much and he died shortly after.
“It has affected a lot of the staff and members here.
“It was a tragic and horrible experience and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
“Unfortunately it is not uncommon, golfers do tend to be of a certain age and that invites medical difficulties. I have seen many [deaths like this] in my time in the industry, but it doesn’t get any easier.”
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an elderly gentleman who had collapsed on the fifth tee at Ombersley Golf Club on Wednesday at 3.22pm.
“A fellow golfer performed CPR. The golf course had a defibrillator and while on the line the 999 call handler asked the pro shop to take the defibrillator to the fifth tee and it was used at the scene, until our crews got there.
“A doctor from the air ambulance provided advanced life support and got him back with a ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation).
"He was then able to breathe for himself but he was very poorly. The doctor from the air ambulance travelled with the land ambulance crew to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-27--Site of old greyhound track is up for auction in Kidderminster

A COUNTRY estate set in its own 62-acre valley , including a former greyhound schooling track , has gone up for sale in Kidderminster .
Honeybrook Kennels , located off Bridgnorth Road , will go up for auction next month with a guide price of £800,000 .
The site , which features a 19th century four-bedroom former farmhouse , has remained in the same family for more than 60 years and , until 15 years ago , operated a commercial dog breeding and greyhound schooling business .
The property is a converted 19th-century farmhouse .
Photo from Halls auctioneers The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a feature of the land , located less than a mile north of Kidderminster .
The farmhouse itself is set in its own sheltered valley , which extends over 62 acres and includes 44 acres of mature deciduous woodland and 16 acres of pasture land .
The ground floor of the property features a sitting room with Victorian cast iron fireplace and beamed ceiling , two reception rooms , kitchen , pantry , bathroom and stairs down to a vaulted cellar .
The ground floor features a sitting room with Victorian cast iron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooms , kitchen , pantry , bathroom and stairs down to a vaulted cellar .
Photo from Halls auctioneers Upstairs , the first floor includes four spacious bedrooms and a separate cloakroom with WC and wash basin .
Adjacent to the house lies a range of former farm buildings which includes a double garage , barn , workshop , Dutch barn , and the now-dilapidated former kennels .
Access to the site is via the property 's privately owned access , directly off the A442 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth Road .
The property boasts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in its own valley .
Photo from Halls auctioneers Halls auctioneers is leading the sale , and describes the site as `` a small country estate '' with `` almost limitless potential '' .
The auction advert reads : `` Almost limitless potential is on offer to any prospective purchaser , subject to obtaining relevant planning consents .
`` The traditional barn could be converted for additional accommodation , the property has potential for a small holding or equestrian use .
The former dog track and kennels are still a feature of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The former kennels may well offer a large footprint to demolish and replace them with storage buildings or stables . ''
Potential buyers will go head to head at a socially-distanced public auction set to take place at Honeybrook Kennels at 6pm on July 22 .
Viewings are strictly by appointment with the auctioneers .

Honeybrook Kennels, located off Bridgnorth Road, will go up for auction next month with a guide price of £800,000.
The site, which features a 19th century four-bedroom former farmhouse, has remained in the same family for more than 60 years and, until 15 years ago, operated a commercial dog breeding and greyhound schooling business.
The property is a converted 19th-century farmhouse. Photo from Halls auctioneers
The former dog track and kennels are still a feature of the land, located less than a mile north of Kidderminster.
The farmhouse itself is set in its own sheltered valley, which extends over 62 acres and includes 44 acres of mature deciduous woodland and 16 acres of pasture land.
The ground floor of the property features a sitting room with Victorian cast iron fireplace and beamed ceiling, two reception rooms, kitchen, pantry, bathroom and stairs down to a vaulted cellar.
The ground floor features a sitting room with Victorian cast iron fireplace and beamed ceiling, two reception rooms, kitchen, pantry, bathroom and stairs down to a vaulted cellar. Photo from Halls auctioneers
Upstairs, the first floor includes four spacious bedrooms and a separate cloakroom with WC and wash basin.
Adjacent to the house lies a range of former farm buildings which includes a double garage, barn, workshop, Dutch barn, and the now-dilapidated former kennels.
Access to the site is via the property's privately owned access, directly off the A442 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth Road.
The property boasts 62 acres of land and is situated in its own valley. Photo from Halls auctioneers
Halls auctioneers is leading the sale, and describes the site as "a small country estate" with "almost limitless potential".
The auction advert reads: "Almost limitless potential is on offer to any prospective purchaser, subject to obtaining relevant planning consents.
"The traditional barn could be converted for additional accommodation, the property has potential for a small holding or equestrian use.
The former dog track and kennels are still a feature of the land. Photo from Halls auctioneers
"The former kennels may well offer a large footprint to demolish and replace them with storage buildings or stables."
Potential buyers will go head to head at a socially-distanced public auction set to take place at Honeybrook Kennels at 6pm on July 22.
Viewings are strictly by appointment with the auctioneers.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-27--Kiss FM and Shazam reveal biggest summer song of the past decade

Major Lazer ’ s Lean On has been named the biggest summer song of the last 10 years by a national radio station .
Hit music station Kiss revealed that the song had been searched for more times than any other summer hit on track identification app Shazam .
The 2015 song , which features MO and DJ Snake , topped the list of 50 tracks .
The Despacito remix by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber came in second , while Avicii ’ s Wake Me Up ranked third .
There were more songs on the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa ’ s One Kiss and Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato ’ s Solo are some of the hits from that year to feature on the list .
However there were more songs in the top 10 from 2015 than any other year .
Lean On , Are You With Me by Lost Frequencies and Sam Feldt featuring Kimberly Anne ’ s Show Me Love all featured towards the top of the ranking .
The top 50 list by Kiss FM as follows : • Lost Frequencies - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Diplo With Justin Bieber - Where Are Ü Now • Lilly Wood & The Prick & Robin Schulz - Prayer In C ( Robin Schulz Radio Edit ) • Calvin Harris Feat .
Rihanna - This Is What You Came For • Armin Van Buuren Feat .
Trevor Guthrie - This Is What It Feels Like • Felix Jaehn Feat .
Jasmine Thompson - Ai n't Nobody ( Loves Me Better ) • Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me 'Memories of summers gone by' Kiss presenter Tyler West said : “ Summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it doesn ’ t mean we can ’ t blast out some music , get amongst happy memories and have a good time .
“ Hosting this show brought me back so many moments of past summers gone by and this selection is the perfect playlist to get you pumped for those sunny days ahead .
”

Hit music station Kiss revealed that the song had been searched for more times than any other summer hit on track identification app Shazam.
The 2015 song, which features MO and DJ Snake, topped the list of 50 tracks.
The Despacito remix by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber came in second, while Avicii’s Wake Me Up ranked third.
There were more songs on the list from 2018 than from any other year.
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa’s One Kiss and Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato’s Solo are some of the hits from that year to feature on the list.
However there were more songs in the top 10 from 2015 than any other year.
Lean On, Are You With Me by Lost Frequencies and Sam Feldt featuring Kimberly Anne’s Show Me Love all featured towards the top of the ranking.
The top 50 list by Kiss FM as follows:
Major Lazer Feat. MØ & DJ Snake - Lean On Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Feat. Justin Bieber - Despacito (Remix) Avicii - Wake Me Up Kungs & Cookin' On 3 Burners - This Girl French Montana Feat. Swae Lee – Unforgettable Lost Frequencies - Are You With Me Oliver Heldens & Becky Hill - Gecko (Overdrive) Sam Feldt Feat. Kimberly Anne - Show Me Love Clean Bandit Feat. Demi Lovato – Solo Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Radio Edit) Fuse ODG – Antenna Skrillex & Diplo With Justin Bieber - Where Are Ü Now Klingande – Jubel Dominic Fike - 3 Nights Joel Corry – Sorry Naughty Boy Feat. Sam Smith - La La La Lilly Wood & The Prick & Robin Schulz - Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit) Kent Jones - Don't Mind Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams & Katy Perry & Big Sean – Feels Jonas Blue Feat. William Singe - Mama Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove John Newman - Love Me Again Meduza Feat. Goodboys - Piece Of Your Heart Fetty Wap - Trap Queen Years & Years - Shine Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. & Pharrell - Blurred Lines Loud Luxury Feat. Brando - Body Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber - I Don't Care DJ Khaled Feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts Calvin Harris Feat. Rihanna - This Is What You Came For Jess Glynne - Right Here Ed Sheeran Feat. Chance The Rapper & PnB Rock - Cross Me Galantis - Runaway (U & I) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa - One Kiss Tinie Tempah Feat. Jess Glynne - Not Letting Go Sigala - Easy Love ZHU - Faded Omi - Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) Armin Van Buuren Feat. Trevor Guthrie - This Is What It Feels Like Juice WRLD - Lucid Dreams Felix Jaehn Feat. Jasmine Thompson - Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) Jax Jones & Martin Solveig & Madison Beer - All Day And Night (Jax Jones & Martin Solveig Present Europa) Cardi B & Bad Bunny & J Balvin - I Like It Icona Pop Feat. Charli XCX - I Love It Jonas Blue - Perfect Strangers Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me Liam Payne Feat. Quavo - Strip That Down
'Memories of summers gone by'
Kiss presenter Tyler West said: “Summer might be a little different this year, but it doesn’t mean we can’t blast out some music, get amongst happy memories and have a good time.
“Hosting this show brought me back so many moments of past summers gone by and this selection is the perfect playlist to get you pumped for those sunny days ahead.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-27--Camera Club show off best photographs

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-27--Worcestershire intensive care reports no coronavirus in its units

CORONAVIRUS is absent from the county 's intensive care units for the first time in nearly 100 days , according to the department responsible .
The Worcestershire Acute Intensive Care department announced via Twitter on Friday ( June 26 ) that there were no cases of Covid-19 in its units .
The post said : `` Who knows what the future holds , but for the moment we do n't have Covid-19 on our intensive care units for the first time in nearly 100 days . ''
Earlier this month , the unit announced its consultants were standing down their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal work patterns .
Another tweet said : `` After 12 weeks , our consultants are standing down their emergency shift rota and going back to more normal work patterns .
Enormous thanks to them all for rising to this challenge !
`` This is not the end of the Covid-19 journey for us though .
Work to be done to prepare for any second wave , perhaps in combination with flu .
`` We 've still got Covid-19 to deal with to be sure , we 'll still be in PPE , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond . ''
As of Thursday ( June 25 ) , there had been 298 coronavirus deaths at Worcestershire 's hospitals .
The acute trust announced this week that 500 patients were back with their families after receiving treatment for the virus on its wards .

The Worcestershire Acute Intensive Care department announced via Twitter on Friday (June 26) that there were no cases of Covid-19 in its units.
The post said: "Who knows what the future holds, but for the moment we don't have Covid-19 on our intensive care units for the first time in nearly 100 days."
Earlier this month, the unit announced its consultants were standing down their emergency shift rota and returning to more normal work patterns.
Another tweet said: "After 12 weeks, our consultants are standing down their emergency shift rota and going back to more normal work patterns. Enormous thanks to them all for rising to this challenge!
"This is not the end of the Covid-19 journey for us though. Work to be done to prepare for any second wave, perhaps in combination with flu.
"We've still got Covid-19 to deal with to be sure, we'll still be in PPE, and we'll always be ready to respond."
As of Thursday (June 25), there had been 298 coronavirus deaths at Worcestershire's hospitals.
The acute trust announced this week that 500 patients were back with their families after receiving treatment for the virus on its wards.