kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-22--CGI images show what Kidderminster Rock Works flats will look like

UNSEEN artist 's impressions show what the old Rock Works carpet factory in Kidderminster will look like once it 's turned into apartments .
CGI images of the Park Lane site show how the now-derelict factory will be extended upwards to create a fourth storey , while maintaining the well-recognised sawtooth roof .
Architect John Shakeshaft and developer Rob Whitehouse at the old Rock Works carpet factory Much of the historic features of the building will be retained , including the existing windows and an upper-floor archway where the building was once connected by a bridge to the Park Wharf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Plans to turn the former Carpet Manufacturing Company site into 22 two-bedroom apartments were approved by Wyre Forest District Council 's Planning Committee on Tuesday night .
CGI images show what the apartments will look like once complete During the meeting , committee members raised concerns that no car parking was included in the scheme , however the council 's development manager said a suggestion for parking underneath the flats was considered dangerous from a Highways perspective due to insufficient visibility exiting the building .
Committee members voted to approve the plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Section 106 Agreement and conditions .
Kidderminster builder Rob Whitehouse , the developer behind the plans , said he hoped Highways would reconsider their stance on the undercroft parking .
An artist 's impression of what the apartment building will look like inside The development is expected to take three years to complete at an estimated cost of between £1.5 to £2 million .
A separate planning application is being submitted to close off the alleyway and steps at the side of the building , leading up to Hill Street , which Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour and drug dealing .
• Plans to turn old Kidderminster carpet factory into flats approved • Photos show what derelict Kidderminster carpet factory looks like inside The plans include erecting iron gates at the bottom of the steps , incorporating a carpet loom to commemorate the building 's history .
A network of tunnels beneath the Rock Works , which are said to have been used as air raid shelters during the war , will be opened to the public for school trips .

CGI images of the Park Lane site show how the now-derelict factory will be extended upwards to create a fourth storey, while maintaining the well-recognised sawtooth roof.
Architect John Shakeshaft and developer Rob Whitehouse at the old Rock Works carpet factory
Much of the historic features of the building will be retained, including the existing windows and an upper-floor archway where the building was once connected by a bridge to the Park Wharf buildings opposite - where Matalan now stands.
Plans to turn the former Carpet Manufacturing Company site into 22 two-bedroom apartments were approved by Wyre Forest District Council's Planning Committee on Tuesday night.
CGI images show what the apartments will look like once complete
During the meeting, committee members raised concerns that no car parking was included in the scheme, however the council's development manager said a suggestion for parking underneath the flats was considered dangerous from a Highways perspective due to insufficient visibility exiting the building.
Committee members voted to approve the plans, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement and conditions.
Kidderminster builder Rob Whitehouse, the developer behind the plans, said he hoped Highways would reconsider their stance on the undercroft parking.
An artist's impression of what the apartment building will look like inside
The development is expected to take three years to complete at an estimated cost of between £1.5 to £2 million.
A separate planning application is being submitted to close off the alleyway and steps at the side of the building, leading up to Hill Street, which Mr Whitehouse says is a hotspot for anti-social behaviour and drug dealing.
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The plans include erecting iron gates at the bottom of the steps, incorporating a carpet loom to commemorate the building's history.
A network of tunnels beneath the Rock Works, which are said to have been used as air raid shelters during the war, will be opened to the public for school trips.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-22--PayPal scam alert: These are the warning signs to look out for

A fresh warning has been issued across the UK of a scam involving fraudsters posing as payment website PayPal .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What does the scam involve ?
The scam involves fake PayPal emails being sent out , stating that the recipient 's account has been 'limited ' due to a policy violation .
Within the email , a link is included which the potential scam victim is asked to click on , taking them over to a genuine-looking phishing site .
The website has been designed to steal PayPal login details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal and financial information .
What to do if you recieve a scam email Anyone who received one of those emails should report it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service .
The email should simply be forwarded to report @ phishing.gov.uk .
What have PayPal said about the incident ?
In a statement , PayPal has reminded the public that no bank would ask them to send personal information over by email or text .
Anyone concerned by any email they receive that claims to be from the any particular company and looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to PayPal , `` Phishing '' is an illegal attempt to `` fish '' for your private , sensitive data .
It works by using false pretences to trick you into revealing personal or financial information such as bank account details , credit card details , and passwords etc .
One of the most common phishing scams involves sending emails/SMS that fraudulently claims to be from a well-known company ( such as PayPal ) .
These often link to fake ( spoof ) websites where your information can be collected if you type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from PayPal on how to spot Scam Emails : • The Senders Address : The `` From '' line may include an official-looking address that mimics a genuine one .
• Generic Greetings : Be wary of impersonal greetings like “ Dear User ” , or your email address .
A legitimate PayPal email will always greet you by your first and last name .
• Typos/Poor Grammar : Emails sent by popular companies are almost always free of misspellings and grammatical errors .
• False Sense of Urgency : Many scam emails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in jeopardy if something critical is not updated right away .
• Fake Links : Check where a link is going before you click on it by hovering over the URL in an email , and comparing it to the URL in the browser .
If it looks suspicious , don ’ t click it .
• Attachments : A real email from PayPal will never include attachments .
You should never open an attachment unless you are 100 per cent sure it ’ s legitimate , because they can contain spyware or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email/SMS asks you to provide the tracking number of the dispatched item , before you ’ ve received a payment into your PayPal account .
• Clicking on links : Never click on a link in an email that requests personal information .
Any time you receive an email about your PayPal account , open a new browser , type in www.paypal.co.uk , and login to your account directly .
Overall , never click on a link in an email that requests personal information .
Any time you receive an email about your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , type in www.paypal.co.uk , and login to your account directly .
For more information on how to stay safe online when using PayPal , visit : paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/phishing .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What does the scam involve?
The scam involves fake PayPal emails being sent out, stating that the recipient's account has been 'limited' due to a policy violation.
Within the email, a link is included which the potential scam victim is asked to click on, taking them over to a genuine-looking phishing site.
The website has been designed to steal PayPal login details, as well as a variety of personal and financial information.
What to do if you recieve a scam email
Anyone who received one of those emails should report it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service.
The email should simply be forwarded to report@phishing.gov.uk.
What have PayPal said about the incident?
In a statement, PayPal has reminded the public that no bank would ask them to send personal information over by email or text.
Anyone concerned by any email they receive that claims to be from the any particular company and looks suspicious should contact their bank.
What is phishing?
According to PayPal, "Phishing" is an illegal attempt to "fish" for your private, sensitive data.
It works by using false pretences to trick you into revealing personal or financial information such as bank account details, credit card details, and passwords etc.
One of the most common phishing scams involves sending emails/SMS that fraudulently claims to be from a well-known company (such as PayPal).
These often link to fake (spoof) websites where your information can be collected if you type it.
Here are some helpful tips from PayPal on how to spot Scam Emails:
The Senders Address: The "From" line may include an official-looking address that mimics a genuine one.
The "From" line may include an official-looking address that mimics a genuine one. Generic Greetings: Be wary of impersonal greetings like “Dear User”, or your email address. A legitimate PayPal email will always greet you by your first and last name.
Be wary of impersonal greetings like “Dear User”, or your email address. A legitimate PayPal email will always greet you by your first and last name. Typos/Poor Grammar: Emails sent by popular companies are almost always free of misspellings and grammatical errors.
Emails sent by popular companies are almost always free of misspellings and grammatical errors. False Sense of Urgency: Many scam emails tell you that your account will be in jeopardy if something critical is not updated right away.
Many scam emails tell you that your account will be in jeopardy if something critical is not updated right away. Fake Links: Check where a link is going before you click on it by hovering over the URL in an email, and comparing it to the URL in the browser. If it looks suspicious, don’t click it.
Check where a link is going before you click on it by hovering over the URL in an email, and comparing it to the URL in the browser. If it looks suspicious, don’t click it. Attachments: A real email from PayPal will never include attachments. You should never open an attachment unless you are 100 per cent sure it’s legitimate, because they can contain spyware or viruses.
A real email from PayPal will never include attachments. You should never open an attachment unless you are 100 per cent sure it’s legitimate, because they can contain spyware or viruses. Tracking number: The email/SMS asks you to provide the tracking number of the dispatched item, before you’ve received a payment into your PayPal account.
The email/SMS asks you to provide the tracking number of the dispatched item, before you’ve received a payment into your PayPal account. Clicking on links: Never click on a link in an email that requests personal information. Any time you receive an email about your PayPal account, open a new browser, type in www.paypal.co.uk, and login to your account directly.
Overall, never click on a link in an email that requests personal information. Any time you receive an email about your PayPal account, open a new browser, type in www.paypal.co.uk, and login to your account directly.
For more information on how to stay safe online when using PayPal, visit: paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/phishing.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-22--Facebook Dating service launches in the UK (and works in a similar way to Tinder)

Facebook ’ s new dating service has launched across the UK and Europe for users to find relationships on the social network .
We 've put together everything you need to know about the new service .
The service was first tested in 2018 and introduced in the US last year .
Facebook Dating is an opt-in service where users create a separate profile and interact with others away from their main Facebook page .
The social media giant hopes to emulate the success of apps such as Tinder , Hinge and Bumble , which have millions of users across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to be released in the UK earlier this year , but was delayed after a documentation timing issue with its lead EU regulator , the Irish Data Protection Commission ( DPC ) .
The social media giant said that since its launch in other parts of the world , more than 1.5 billion matches had been made in the 20 countries where the feature is available .
What have Facebook said about the new Dating service ?
Facebook said Dating had been built with “ safety , security and privacy at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts in these areas to provide easy access to safety tips and build protections into Facebook Dating , including the ability to report and block anyone , as well as stopping people from sending photos , links , payments or videos in messages , ” the company said .
“ We won ’ t suggest current Facebook friends as potential matches or notify them that you ’ ve joined Dating .
For example , your Dating profile , Dating messages , and who you like or match within Dating won ’ t appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re committed to making Facebook Dating a place where people feel comfortable looking for a date and starting meaningful relationships.
” How will the Dating feature work ?
The Dating feature also allows users to share Stories from Facebook or Instagram onto their dating profile and includes the Secret Crush tool , which lets users select up to nine of their existing friends from the network that they ’ re interested in .
If that person adds you to their own Secret Crush list , they will be matched , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list or add the first user to it , that information will not be shared .
Once matched , users can go on virtual dates via the platform , using video calls built into the Dating feature .

We've put together everything you need to know about the new service.
What is Facebook Dating?
The service was first tested in 2018 and introduced in the US last year. Facebook Dating is an opt-in service where users create a separate profile and interact with others away from their main Facebook page.
The social media giant hopes to emulate the success of apps such as Tinder, Hinge and Bumble, which have millions of users across their platforms.
The feature was initially due to be released in the UK earlier this year, but was delayed after a documentation timing issue with its lead EU regulator, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).
The social media giant said that since its launch in other parts of the world, more than 1.5 billion matches had been made in the 20 countries where the feature is available.
What have Facebook said about the new Dating service?
Facebook said Dating had been built with “safety, security and privacy at the forefront”.
“We worked with experts in these areas to provide easy access to safety tips and build protections into Facebook Dating, including the ability to report and block anyone, as well as stopping people from sending photos, links, payments or videos in messages,” the company said.
“We won’t suggest current Facebook friends as potential matches or notify them that you’ve joined Dating. For example, your Dating profile, Dating messages, and who you like or match within Dating won’t appear on your Facebook News Feed.
“We’re committed to making Facebook Dating a place where people feel comfortable looking for a date and starting meaningful relationships.”
How will the Dating feature work?
The Dating feature also allows users to share Stories from Facebook or Instagram onto their dating profile and includes the Secret Crush tool, which lets users select up to nine of their existing friends from the network that they’re interested in.
If that person adds you to their own Secret Crush list, they will be matched, but if they don’t create a list or add the first user to it, that information will not be shared.
Once matched, users can go on virtual dates via the platform, using video calls built into the Dating feature.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-22--Parents in Wyre Forest asked to wear masks to drop children at school

PARENTS and carers in Wyre Forest are being advised to wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting children from school .
The new advice from Public Health recommends that face coverings should be worn where it is physically difficult for parents to follow two-metre social distancing rules .
Public Health says extra measure is being introduced to keep the whole school community safe - especially those who are most vulnerable .
At the beginning of the week , there were 30 schools across Worcestershire with full or partial bubbles closed .
Dr Kathryn Cobain , director of Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ d like to ask for the support of parents and carers to keep to the social distancing guidelines at all times , when dropping off and picking up your children .
“ We strongly advise wearing a face-covering if you ’ re unable to keep apart , by doing this you can help prevent the spread of the virus .
Let ’ s continue our hard work and remain in the lowest tier of measures.
” Last week , Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Children First began the roll out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools to help remind residents of the importance of social distancing .
Councillor Marcus Hart , cabinet member for education , said : “ We ’ ve had positive feedback that our lamppost wraps are helping to remind our parents and carers in Worcestershire to keep to the social distancing rules when doing the school run .
`` This latest advice from Public Health is another measure parents can take to help keep our school communities safe .
”

The new advice from Public Health recommends that face coverings should be worn where it is physically difficult for parents to follow two-metre social distancing rules.
Public Health says extra measure is being introduced to keep the whole school community safe - especially those who are most vulnerable.
At the beginning of the week, there were 30 schools across Worcestershire with full or partial bubbles closed.
Dr Kathryn Cobain, director of Public Health at Worcestershire County Council, said: “I’d like to ask for the support of parents and carers to keep to the social distancing guidelines at all times, when dropping off and picking up your children.
“We strongly advise wearing a face-covering if you’re unable to keep apart, by doing this you can help prevent the spread of the virus. Let’s continue our hard work and remain in the lowest tier of measures.”
Last week, Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Children First began the roll out of colourful lamppost wraps to over 200 schools to help remind residents of the importance of social distancing.
Councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member for education, said: “We’ve had positive feedback that our lamppost wraps are helping to remind our parents and carers in Worcestershire to keep to the social distancing rules when doing the school run.
"This latest advice from Public Health is another measure parents can take to help keep our school communities safe.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-22--Appeal after crash with unmarked police car in Kidderminster

POLICE are appealing for dashcam footage of a crash between a car and a marked police vehicle in Kidderminster .
@ @ @ @ @ the roundabout on The Ringway and Comberton Hill at around 2pm on Wednesday , October @ @ @ @ @ an orange Vauxhall Mokka and a marked police car .
Officers investigating the crash are @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : `` We are appealing for witnesses @ @ @ @ @ marked police car and a car in Kidderminster .
`` Two weeks ago at around @ @ @ @ @ 7 at the roundabout on The Ringway and Comberton Hill an orange Vauxhall Mokka and @ @ @ @ @ been in collision . ''
Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call police @ @ @ @ @ of October 7 .
Police are also asking any drivers who were in the area @ @ @ @ @ their dashcam recording of the scene and send any relevant footage via the Operation Snap @ @ @

The crash took place at the roundabout on The Ringway and Comberton Hill at around 2pm on Wednesday, October 7.
The collision involved an orange Vauxhall Mokka and a marked police car.
Officers investigating the crash are asking witnesses to come forwards.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a marked police car and a car in Kidderminster.
"Two weeks ago at around 2pm on Wednesday, October 7 at the roundabout on The Ringway and Comberton Hill an orange Vauxhall Mokka and a marked police car have been in collision."
Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call police on 101, quoting 322i of October 7.
Police are also asking any drivers who were in the area at the time to review their dashcam recording of the scene and send any relevant footage via the Operation Snap website here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-23--Wildlife Trust needs £50k to buy Kidderminster farm for heathland

A CHARITY is hoping to raise £50,000 to buy 100 acres of farmland near Kidderminster and restore the land as heathland habitat for wildlife .
Dropping Well Farm , situated between Kidderminster and Bewdley , has been intensively farmed for decades but a £1.4 million project aims to create the county 's largest heathland habitat .
The farm sits in the middle of a series of nature reserves , including the Devil 's Spittleful , Blackstone Farm Fields , the Rifle Range and Burlish Top .
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust says Dropping Well Farm is the `` missing piece of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 650 acres of land and restore the heathland habitat to help wildlife thrive .
The charity has already raised most of the money to buy the farm , but is appealing for donations to make up the final £50,000 by the deadline next month .
Colin Raven , director of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust , said : “ We are in the final few weeks of fundraising to purchase land at Dropping Well Farm near Kidderminster .
`` We plan over time to convert these 95 acres of land back to heathland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will enable us to connect up our two existing nature reserves in the area , the Devil ’ s Spittleful and Blackstone Farm Fields , along with the Wyre Forest District Council ’ s nature reserves at the Rifle Range , Burlish Top and Burlish Meadows .
`` This combined connected area is over 600 acres and will make it one of the largest areas managed for nature in the West Midlands as well as the largest block of heathland in Worcestershire .
“ If successful with our fundraising appeal , where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of match funding , we hope to then be successful in an application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in order to complete the purchase , undertake restoration work and engage the local community in Kidderminster , Bewdley and Stourport .
“ We encourage anyone who is in a position to do so who wants to see amazing area protected for wildlife to support our fundraising appeal.
” The trust says Worcestershire has lost around 98 per cent of its lowland heathlands over the last 150 years .
The county has just 603 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ established as a nature reserve , Dropping Well Farm will be opened up to the public with a nature trail linking it to surrounding reserves .
To donate , go to worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/heathland-hero .

Dropping Well Farm, situated between Kidderminster and Bewdley, has been intensively farmed for decades but a £1.4 million project aims to create the county's largest heathland habitat.
The farm sits in the middle of a series of nature reserves, including the Devil's Spittleful, Blackstone Farm Fields, the Rifle Range and Burlish Top.
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust says Dropping Well Farm is the "missing piece of the wild jigsaw" and wants to combine the 650 acres of land and restore the heathland habitat to help wildlife thrive.
The charity has already raised most of the money to buy the farm, but is appealing for donations to make up the final £50,000 by the deadline next month.
Colin Raven, director of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, said: “We are in the final few weeks of fundraising to purchase land at Dropping Well Farm near Kidderminster.
"We plan over time to convert these 95 acres of land back to heathland.
“This purchase is vital as it will enable us to connect up our two existing nature reserves in the area, the Devil’s Spittleful and Blackstone Farm Fields, along with the Wyre Forest District Council’s nature reserves at the Rifle Range, Burlish Top and Burlish Meadows.
"This combined connected area is over 600 acres and will make it one of the largest areas managed for nature in the West Midlands as well as the largest block of heathland in Worcestershire.
“If successful with our fundraising appeal, where we are looking to raise the final £50,000 of match funding, we hope to then be successful in an application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in order to complete the purchase, undertake restoration work and engage the local community in Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport.
“We encourage anyone who is in a position to do so who wants to see amazing area protected for wildlife to support our fundraising appeal.”
The trust says Worcestershire has lost around 98 per cent of its lowland heathlands over the last 150 years. The county has just 603 acres remaining or undergoing restoration.
Once established as a nature reserve, Dropping Well Farm will be opened up to the public with a nature trail linking it to surrounding reserves.
To donate, go to worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/heathland-hero.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-23--Coronavirus tier system: What are the rules and what areas do they cover?

The government have revealed which areas will move into a different tier of coronavirus level across England - and published the rules for the areas affected .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What 's the latest from the government ?
At the time of writing - the areas of Stoke-on-Trent , Coventry and Slough will move into the Tier 2 “ high ” coronavirus level at one minute past midnight on Saturday ( October 24 ) , while talks are taking place between local officials and the Government about moving Warrington into Tier 3 – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since October 12 , England has been operating under a three-tier system of local restrictions which divides areas into different categories , labelled as medium , also known as Tier 1 , high , also known as Tier 2 , or very high risk , which is referred to as Tier 3 .
But what are the differences between the tiers and how has the country been carved up ?
What happens if your area is in Tier 3 ?
From Friday ( October 23 ) , around 2.8 million people in Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region already under the most severe restrictions .
In these areas , social mixing is banned both indoors and in private gardens , while pubs and bars must close unless they can operate as a restaurant .
The rule of six applies in some outdoor settings such as parks , public gardens and sports courts .
Local leaders help the Government to determine whether other venues should be closed , such as gyms or casinos .
In Greater Manchester , the new measures could lead to the closure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wine bars , as well as 277 betting shops and 12 casinos , according to the real estate adviser Altus Group .
In the Liverpool City Region , indoor gyms and fitness studios were forced to shut , alongside sports facilities , leisure centres , betting shops , adult gaming centres and casinos .
Gyms in Merseyside are now allowed to reopen in line with other areas under the toughest local lockdown restrictions .
Gyms remain open in Lancashire but the adult gaming industry , casinos , bingo halls , bookmakers and betting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made to shut .
Shops and places of worship can remain open , as can schools and colleges , while universities must reflect wider restrictions with the option to move to greater online provision .
Up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings and 30 people can attend funerals , with 15 allowed at wakes , but wedding receptions are not permitted .
People living in Tier 3 areas are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should avoid travel where possible in and out of the area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or caring responsibilities .
Number 10 confirmed that , under Tier 2 and 3 rules on household mixing , people can still meet up for work meetings indoors under certain circumstances .
What happens in Tier 2 and where is affected ?
Areas categorised as high risk will see household mixing banned indoors while the rule of six will continue to apply outdoors .
People must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they live with them or have formed a support bubble with them .
Up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and up to 30 people allowed at funerals , with 15 allowed at receptions and wakes .
Shops , gyms , all education settings , and places of worship will remain open , with overnight stays permitted .
Travel advice for those living in Tier 2 areas is to reduce the number of journeys they take where possible and avoid travel into very high Tier 3 areas .
On Thursday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs that Stoke-on-Trent , Coventry and Slough will move into Tier 2 at one minute past midnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 include Cheshire , Derbyshire , West Yorkshire , Durham , Northumberland , Tyne and Wear , Tees Valley , West Midlands , Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire .
London , Essex , Elmbridge , Barrow-in-Furness , York , North East Derbyshire , Chesterfield and Erewash moved to Tier 2 last Saturday .
While First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford confirmed a two-week “ firebreak ” lockdown in the country from October 23 until November 9 , those living under Tiers 2 and 3 in England were already banned from travelling across the Welsh border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are placed on areas in Tier 1 ?
Areas classed as medium risk , those in Tier 1 , will be subject to the same national measures which currently apply across the whole country .
These include the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people .
Up to 15 guests will be allowed at weddings and up to 30 people allowed at funerals , with 15 allowed at receptions and wakes .
Shops , gyms , all education settings , and places of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stays permitted and no travel restrictions within the area , although people are advised to avoid travel into Tier 3 areas where possible .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What's the latest from the government?
At the time of writing - the areas of Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough will move into the Tier 2 “high” coronavirus level at one minute past midnight on Saturday (October 24), while talks are taking place between local officials and the Government about moving Warrington into Tier 3 – the category with the toughest restrictions.
Since October 12, England has been operating under a three-tier system of local restrictions which divides areas into different categories, labelled as medium, also known as Tier 1, high, also known as Tier 2, or very high risk, which is referred to as Tier 3.
But what are the differences between the tiers and how has the country been carved up?
What happens if your area is in Tier 3?
From Friday (October 23), around 2.8 million people in Greater Manchester will join some 3.1 million in Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region already under the most severe restrictions.
In these areas, social mixing is banned both indoors and in private gardens, while pubs and bars must close unless they can operate as a restaurant.
The rule of six applies in some outdoor settings such as parks, public gardens and sports courts.
Local leaders help the Government to determine whether other venues should be closed, such as gyms or casinos.
In Greater Manchester, the new measures could lead to the closure of more than 1,800 pubs and 140 wine bars, as well as 277 betting shops and 12 casinos, according to the real estate adviser Altus Group.
In the Liverpool City Region, indoor gyms and fitness studios were forced to shut, alongside sports facilities, leisure centres, betting shops, adult gaming centres and casinos.
Gyms in Merseyside are now allowed to reopen in line with other areas under the toughest local lockdown restrictions.
Gyms remain open in Lancashire but the adult gaming industry, casinos, bingo halls, bookmakers and betting shops, and soft play areas were made to shut.
Shops and places of worship can remain open, as can schools and colleges, while universities must reflect wider restrictions with the option to move to greater online provision.
Up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings and 30 people can attend funerals, with 15 allowed at wakes, but wedding receptions are not permitted.
People living in Tier 3 areas are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should avoid travel where possible in and out of the area, unless it is for work, education or caring responsibilities.
Number 10 confirmed that, under Tier 2 and 3 rules on household mixing, people can still meet up for work meetings indoors under certain circumstances.
What happens in Tier 2 and where is affected?
Areas categorised as high risk will see household mixing banned indoors while the rule of six will continue to apply outdoors.
People must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they live with them or have formed a support bubble with them.
Up to 15 guests will be allowed at weddings and up to 30 people allowed at funerals, with 15 allowed at receptions and wakes.
Shops, gyms, all education settings, and places of worship will remain open, with overnight stays permitted.
Travel advice for those living in Tier 2 areas is to reduce the number of journeys they take where possible and avoid travel into very high Tier 3 areas.
On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs that Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough will move into Tier 2 at one minute past midnight on Saturday.
Other areas in Tier 2 include Cheshire, Derbyshire, West Yorkshire, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Tees Valley, West Midlands, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
London, Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, York, North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Erewash moved to Tier 2 last Saturday.
While First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford confirmed a two-week “firebreak” lockdown in the country from October 23 until November 9, those living under Tiers 2 and 3 in England were already banned from travelling across the Welsh border from Friday last week.
What restrictions are placed on areas in Tier 1?
Areas classed as medium risk, those in Tier 1, will be subject to the same national measures which currently apply across the whole country.
These include the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people.
Up to 15 guests will be allowed at weddings and up to 30 people allowed at funerals, with 15 allowed at receptions and wakes.
Shops, gyms, all education settings, and places of worship will remain open, with overnight stays permitted and no travel restrictions within the area, although people are advised to avoid travel into Tier 3 areas where possible.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-22--Appeal after crash with marked police car in Kidderminster


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-23--Canary Islands, Denmark, Mykonos and Maldives to come off UK Quarantine List

The latest places added and removed from the UK Quarantine List have been revealed .
Here 's what you need to know .
What places have been REMOVED from the list ?
Spain ’ s Canary Islands have been added to the Government ’ s list of travel corridors , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said .
Denmark , the Maldives and the Greek island Mykonos have also been added to the list .
That means travellers arriving in the UK from those places after 4am on Sunday , October 25 , will no longer need to self-isolate for 14 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surge of bookings for October half-term breaks and holidaymakers seeking winter sun .
What places have been ADDED to the list ?
Lichtenstein is the only country to lose its quarantine exemption this week .
Who are resuming flights to the Canary Islands ?
Tui , the UK ’ s largest travel firm , announced it would resume flights to the Canary Islands from Saturday .
Managing director Andrew Flintham said the removal of quarantine requirements for the islands was “ a positive step forward for our business and all our customers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
But he urged ministers to “ work closely with the industry on airport testing so we can open up more destinations in the coming weeks ” .
He added : “ We must move away , where possible , from the anxiety our industry faces waiting for the new list of places people can travel to each week .
“ This level of uncertainty is damaging for business and all those employed in our industry.
” Jet2.com and Jet2holidays , also announced that it will recommence flights and holidays to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said : “ We welcome today ’ s announcement and we know that our customers , who want to get flying again , will do so too .
For some time we have been calling for a proportionate , evidence-based approach to safe travel and this is very much a step in the right direction .
There is much to do still , and we look forward to working with government to achieve that.
” “ The Canary Islands are hugely important , both for us as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much-loved holiday favourite .
We know how much our customers want to get away for some winter sun in the Canaries , and they can do this again from October 30th onwards .
`` As the UK ’ s leading operator to the Canary Islands , we will be restarting with a programme that offers customers fantastic choice and flexibility , as well as all the award-winning benefits that they know and love . ''

Here's what you need to know.
What places have been REMOVED from the list?
Spain’s Canary Islands have been added to the Government’s list of travel corridors, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said.
Denmark, the Maldives and the Greek island Mykonos have also been added to the list.
That means travellers arriving in the UK from those places after 4am on Sunday, October 25, will no longer need to self-isolate for 14 days.
The move could lead to a surge of bookings for October half-term breaks and holidaymakers seeking winter sun.
What places have been ADDED to the list?
Lichtenstein is the only country to lose its quarantine exemption this week.
Who are resuming flights to the Canary Islands?
Tui, the UK’s largest travel firm, announced it would resume flights to the Canary Islands from Saturday.
Managing director Andrew Flintham said the removal of quarantine requirements for the islands was “a positive step forward for our business and all our customers who wish to enjoy a well-deserved break overseas”.
But he urged ministers to “work closely with the industry on airport testing so we can open up more destinations in the coming weeks”.
He added: “We must move away, where possible, from the anxiety our industry faces waiting for the new list of places people can travel to each week.
“This level of uncertainty is damaging for business and all those employed in our industry.”
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, also announced that it will recommence flights and holidays to the Canaries from October 30.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We welcome today’s announcement and we know that our customers, who want to get flying again, will do so too. For some time we have been calling for a proportionate, evidence-based approach to safe travel and this is very much a step in the right direction. There is much to do still, and we look forward to working with government to achieve that.”
“The Canary Islands are hugely important, both for us as a business and for our customers as a much-loved holiday favourite. We know how much our customers want to get away for some winter sun in the Canaries, and they can do this again from October 30th onwards.
"As the UK’s leading operator to the Canary Islands, we will be restarting with a programme that offers customers fantastic choice and flexibility, as well as all the award-winning benefits that they know and love."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-23--Arrests after police swoop on Kidderminster Railway Station

POLICE swooped on Kidderminster Railway Station and arrested two men following an altercation on board a train .
Officers were @ @ @ @ @ after 9pm yesterday evening ( Thursday , October 22 ) following reports of a disturbance @ @ @ @ @ Droitwich Spa and Kidderminster .
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said : `` @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of possession of a class B drug and a public order offence .
@ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of a public order offence . ''
Both now remain in police @ @ @ @ @ incident are ongoing .

Officers were called to the station shortly after 9pm yesterday evening (Thursday, October 22) following reports of a disturbance on a train travelling between Droitwich Spa and Kidderminster.
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: "A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug and a public order offence. An 18-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of a public order offence."
Both now remain in police custody and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-23--Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier criticised for voting down school meals extension

WYRE Forest MP Mark Garnier has been slammed by residents after voting against Labour ’ s motion to extend free school meals .
On Wednesday evening ( October 21 ) , Mr Garnier was one of 322 MPs who voted to reject the motion - which called for free school meals to be offered over the holidays until Easter 2021 - against 261 votes .
On Facebook , Wyre Forest community activist Stephen Brown said MPs , including Mr Garnier , voted to `` take the food out of the mouths of kids '' .
He said : `` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of thousands are losing their jobs , and millions of workers are having to survive on 66 per cent of their normal pay , the Tory priority was denying a million of the poorest kids a free school meal in the school holidays . ''
In response to the vote , Labour councillor Leigh Whitehouse , for Blakebrook & Habberley South , said : “ It is a terrible shame our Government are willing to fund 'eat out to help out ' but can ’ t bring themselves to fund the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 1,000,000 nationwide & 5,700 here in Wyre Forest ) with a decent meal .
`` I ’ m deeply alarmed & disappointed our MP voted against providing our vulnerable , local children with food they need to thrive .
`` This isn ’ t about politics , it isn ’ t about political point scoring , it ’ s all about doing the right thing - we are talking about children , many of which go to bed hungry .
`` It will now fall to the already struggling local food banks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
However , Mr Garnier says he feels `` confident '' vulnerable families and children are being provided for under a new system .
Mr Garnier told the Shuttle : `` The government has put in place a new system to support vulnerable families .
`` Emergency provisions have been put in place to supersede the voucher system .
I 'm confident vulnerable families are being provided for in the wider system .
The MP said £414,000 has been allocated for Wyre Forest this week , as well as a share of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are getting a lot of money coming through - we have got to make sure that money is being delivered . ''

On Wednesday evening (October 21), Mr Garnier was one of 322 MPs who voted to reject the motion - which called for free school meals to be offered over the holidays until Easter 2021 - against 261 votes.
On Facebook, Wyre Forest community activist Stephen Brown said MPs, including Mr Garnier, voted to "take the food out of the mouths of kids".
He said: "In the middle of a pandemic, where hundreds of thousands are losing their jobs, and millions of workers are having to survive on 66 per cent of their normal pay, the Tory priority was denying a million of the poorest kids a free school meal in the school holidays."
In response to the vote, Labour councillor Leigh Whitehouse, for Blakebrook & Habberley South, said: “It is a terrible shame our Government are willing to fund 'eat out to help out' but can’t bring themselves to fund the most vulnerable children, living in poverty (around 1,000,000 nationwide & 5,700 here in Wyre Forest) with a decent meal.
"I’m deeply alarmed & disappointed our MP voted against providing our vulnerable, local children with food they need to thrive.
"This isn’t about politics, it isn’t about political point scoring, it’s all about doing the right thing - we are talking about children, many of which go to bed hungry.
"It will now fall to the already struggling local food banks to support them through the winter period."
However, Mr Garnier says he feels "confident" vulnerable families and children are being provided for under a new system.
Mr Garnier told the Shuttle: "The government has put in place a new system to support vulnerable families.
"Emergency provisions have been put in place to supersede the voucher system. I'm confident vulnerable families are being provided for in the wider system.
The MP said £414,000 has been allocated for Wyre Forest this week, as well as a share of funding for Worcestershire.
He added: "We are getting a lot of money coming through - we have got to make sure that money is being delivered."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-23--5 pumpkin patches near Kidderminster to pick your own for Halloween

IT 'S not too late to pick your own pumpkin in time for Halloween !
Fancy dress parties will be a no-go this year due to social distancing rules , but there 's still plenty of activities to get you in the Halloween spirit , and what better way than a day out to one of the pumpkin patches near Kidderminster ?
Wrap up warm , pick a pumpkin and spend a fun afternoon calving a ghoulish face to light up your window at home .
Here are three of the nearest pumpkin patches near you ... Stanley 's Farm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chaddesley Corbett .
The farm covers around 250 acres , including 25 acres filled with pick-your-own fruit and vegetables .
The team at Stanley 's grow most of the produce themselves , including potatoes , strawberries , sprouts , carrots and even grow a range of herbs .
Visitors can pick their own seasonal vegetables all year round in Stanley 's PYO fields at Fishers Castle Farm - and that includes pumpkins throughout October .
And once you 've picked your pumpkin , you can browse the delicious selection of seasonal produce , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the farm shop .
There 's no need to book - people can pick their own pumpkin anytime during the usual shop hours .
For more information , visit the Stanley 's Farm Shop Facebook page .
There 's plenty of great photo opportunities at the picturesque Clive 's of Cropthorne , near Pershore .
It 's free to turn up and there 's no need to book in advance - just grab a wheelbarrow , take a walk through the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin , before getting it weighed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely farm shop , selling a range of local produce and meats , and a cafe on-site .
Clive 's is located at Clive 's Of Cropthorne , The Heath , Cropthorne WR10 3NE .
For more information and to find out opening hours , visit the Facebook page .
The pumpkin patch at Top Barn Farm has been re-stocked ready for the half-term .
There 's car parking , free entry and no need to book advance to pick you own pumpkins .
Top Barn 's pumpkin offering is small and simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for families .
Follow the pumpkin trail and pick your own pumpkin , then grab a spiced pumpkin latte at the Coffee Cabin or a bacon bap or homemade cake .
It 's open daily , admission is free and there 's no need to book .
Visitors can also pick up a feed bucket for the farm 's animals for an added fee .
The farm shop is fully-stocked with homegrown , homemade and locally sourced food .
Social distancing measures are in place - payment is taken outdoors at the Coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and only one person per party is allowed in the farm shop at a time .
The pumpkin patch is located at Top Barn Farm , Worcester Road , Holt Heath , Worcester WR6 6NH .
The pumpkin patch at Bells Farm Shop in Hartlebury has been attracting visitors throughout October - and , according to the Facebook page , they 're nearly sold out !
But not to fear - there 's still plenty of reasons to pay them a visit !
In time for Halloween , Sweetie Paradise are bringing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ van to Bells Farm Shop for visitors to fill up on their favourite treats .
On dates between October 24 to 31 , visitors will be able to take their pick from Sweetie Paradise 's huge selection of old-fashioned favourites and mouth watering mix bags .
Bells Farm Shop is located at Worcester Road ( A4025 ) , Hartlebury , near Stourport-on-Severn , DY13 9SA .
The farm shop at Becketts farm has plenty of pumpkins in stock , so grab yours and get carving !
Pumpkins are £1.99 each or two for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase .
This year 's Pumpkin Parlour has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic , but the bakery team will still be mixing up plenty of gruesome yet tasty sweet treats .
They will also be creating some make your own Halloween cupcake boxes - something to keep your eyes peeled for as there will be prizes for the best decorated Halloween cupcakes .
The coffee shop will also be selling pumpkin spices lattes .
For more information , visit the Becketts Farm website .

Fancy dress parties will be a no-go this year due to social distancing rules, but there's still plenty of activities to get you in the Halloween spirit, and what better way than a day out to one of the pumpkin patches near Kidderminster?
Wrap up warm, pick a pumpkin and spend a fun afternoon calving a ghoulish face to light up your window at home.
Here are three of the nearest pumpkin patches near you...
Stanley's Farm Shop
Stanley's Farm Shop is a family run farm near Chaddesley Corbett. The farm covers around 250 acres, including 25 acres filled with pick-your-own fruit and vegetables.
The team at Stanley's grow most of the produce themselves, including potatoes, strawberries, sprouts, carrots and even grow a range of herbs.
Visitors can pick their own seasonal vegetables all year round in Stanley's PYO fields at Fishers Castle Farm - and that includes pumpkins throughout October.
And once you've picked your pumpkin, you can browse the delicious selection of seasonal produce, fresh bread, cakes and meat in the farm shop.
There's no need to book - people can pick their own pumpkin anytime during the usual shop hours.
Stanley's Farm Shop is located at Fishers Castle Farm, Sandy Lane, Harvington, Kidderminster DY10 4NF.
For more information, visit the Stanley's Farm Shop Facebook page.
Clive's of Cropthorne
There's plenty of great photo opportunities at the picturesque Clive's of Cropthorne, near Pershore.
It's free to turn up and there's no need to book in advance - just grab a wheelbarrow, take a walk through the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin, before getting it weighed at the till.
There's a lovely farm shop, selling a range of local produce and meats, and a cafe on-site.
Clive's is located at Clive's Of Cropthorne, The Heath, Cropthorne WR10 3NE.
For more information and to find out opening hours, visit the Facebook page.
Top Barn Harvest Shop and Farm Park
The pumpkin patch at Top Barn Farm has been re-stocked ready for the half-term.
There's car parking, free entry and no need to book advance to pick you own pumpkins.
Top Barn's pumpkin offering is small and simple, but promises a great day out for families.
Follow the pumpkin trail and pick your own pumpkin, then grab a spiced pumpkin latte at the Coffee Cabin or a bacon bap or homemade cake.
It's open daily, admission is free and there's no need to book. Visitors can also pick up a feed bucket for the farm's animals for an added fee.
The farm shop is fully-stocked with homegrown, homemade and locally sourced food.
Social distancing measures are in place - payment is taken outdoors at the Coffee Cabin, sanitising stations are available, and only one person per party is allowed in the farm shop at a time.
The pumpkin patch is located at Top Barn Farm, Worcester Road, Holt Heath, Worcester WR6 6NH.
For more information, visit Top Barn Harvest Shop's Facebook page.
Bells Farm Shop
The pumpkin patch at Bells Farm Shop in Hartlebury has been attracting visitors throughout October - and, according to the Facebook page, they're nearly sold out!
But not to fear - there's still plenty of reasons to pay them a visit!
In time for Halloween, Sweetie Paradise are bringing their colourful pick 'n' mix sweet van to Bells Farm Shop for visitors to fill up on their favourite treats.
On dates between October 24 to 31, visitors will be able to take their pick from Sweetie Paradise's huge selection of old-fashioned favourites and mouth watering mix bags.
Bells Farm Shop is located at Worcester Road (A4025), Hartlebury, near Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9SA.
For more information, visit Bells Farm Shop's Facebook page.
Becketts Farm
The farm shop at Becketts farm has plenty of pumpkins in stock, so grab yours and get carving!
Pumpkins are £1.99 each or two for £3, with free stencils for every purchase.
This year's Pumpkin Parlour has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the bakery team will still be mixing up plenty of gruesome yet tasty sweet treats.
They will also be creating some make your own Halloween cupcake boxes - something to keep your eyes peeled for as there will be prizes for the best decorated Halloween cupcakes.
The coffee shop will also be selling pumpkin spices lattes.
Becketts Farm is located at Heath Farm, Alcester Rd, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6AJ.
For more information, visit the Becketts Farm website.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-24--Kidderminster foodbank up against time as demand soars

DEMAND for a Kidderminster foodbank has shot up fourfold since the Covid crisis – and it ’ s getting worse .
The ending of the furlough scheme has seen more people across the Wyre Forest area fall into need , says the man running it .
The Wyre Forest Foodbank now expects to be making 140 deliveries a week - around four times as many as the 30 to 40 it was doing in January .
The first lockdown saw demand rocket to between 80 and 100 deliveries a week , but last week alone , that increased by 37 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now the foodbank has launched an appeal to raise £2,500 to help meet rising demand for their special Christmas parcels .
But it ’ s a race against time , as they need the pledges of support by December 8 so that they can tap into another £2,500 which Worcestershire County Council is offering on a match-fund basis .
The foodbank , based at Franche Community Centre , delivers twice a week , on Tuesdays and Fridays , thanks to the help of donations from local people , and support from the business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to struggling families referred to them by other agencies , so Paul says they do not know individual families ’ circumstances .
But he thinks the end of the furlough scheme is hitting people , and so is the difficulty in getting benefits .
“ It ’ s not easy to get benefits and there are many people who have never asked for benefits before who need them but don ’ t know how to apply for them , '' he said .
“ We want to offer each household a very special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make a wonderful traditional Christmas dinner .
`` Plus we will also add chocolates , treats , toiletries , and other gift items to make ensure that our vulnerable individuals and families have a great Christmas.
” To donate , visit the online fundraising page here .

The ending of the furlough scheme has seen more people across the Wyre Forest area fall into need, says the man running it.
The Wyre Forest Foodbank now expects to be making 140 deliveries a week - around four times as many as the 30 to 40 it was doing in January.
The first lockdown saw demand rocket to between 80 and 100 deliveries a week, but last week alone, that increased by 37 new clients, said Paul Guille.
Now the foodbank has launched an appeal to raise £2,500 to help meet rising demand for their special Christmas parcels.
But it’s a race against time, as they need the pledges of support by December 8 so that they can tap into another £2,500 which Worcestershire County Council is offering on a match-fund basis.
The foodbank, based at Franche Community Centre, delivers twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, thanks to the help of donations from local people, and support from the business community, including stores.
Volunteers deliver to struggling families referred to them by other agencies, so Paul says they do not know individual families’ circumstances.
But he thinks the end of the furlough scheme is hitting people, and so is the difficulty in getting benefits.
“It’s not easy to get benefits and there are many people who have never asked for benefits before who need them but don’t know how to apply for them," he said.
“We want to offer each household a very special Christmas box containing all they will need to make a wonderful traditional Christmas dinner.
"Plus we will also add chocolates, treats, toiletries, and other gift items to make ensure that our vulnerable individuals and families have a great Christmas.”
To donate, visit the online fundraising page here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-24--Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, October 25?

The latest items hitting the shelves in the middle of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday , October 25 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ retailers .
We 've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each @ @ @ @ @ Aldi are holding a health and beauty event as part of their Special Buys set @ @ @ @ @ a 50ml bottle of Lacura Miracle Cream for £3.99 each .
In the middle of @ @ @ @ @ supermarket chain have a range of products including crafts for the kids and kitchenware .
@ @ @ @ @ Dough Tubs for £2.79 per pack .
Plus , a Salter XL Deep Fill Waffle @ @ @ @ @

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-24--Before the court: Bewdley man made threatening phone call to NHS

A MAN from Bewdley has been fined for making a threatening phone call to the NHS .
Neil Yeomans , age 38 , of Dry Mill Lane , was fined £40 after he admitted making a threatening phone call to NHS 111 in Kidderminster on July 26 this year .
Appearing at Kidderminster Magistrates ' Court on Thursday , October 15 , Yeomans was also fined £120 for driving while over the legal alcohol limit .
He pleaded guilty to driving an Audi in Derwent Drive in Bewdley on July 26 while he was over double the drink drive limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £34 victim surcharge and was disqualified from driving for 17 months .
In another case at Kidderminster Magistrates ' Court , a man from Hartlebury was fined £666 for speeding on the A449 towards Worcester .
Richard Lane , of Stourport Road , pleaded guilty to driving a Porsche car on the dual carriageway at a speed exceeding 70 miles per hour .
On top of the fine , magistrates ordered the 52-year-old to pay a £66 victim surcharge and £110 in court costs .
Lane was also disqualified from driving for 35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kidderminster man was banned from driving after he admitted driving while he was more than double the drink drive limit .
Marcin Majewski , aged 34 , of Round Hill Wharf , was caught driving a Jaguar car in Park Lane in Kidderminster on July 25 with 87 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
The legal limit is 35 .
Magistrates fined him £392 , plus a £39 victim surcharge and £135 to the CPS .
He was disqualified from driving for 22 months .

Neil Yeomans, age 38, of Dry Mill Lane, was fined £40 after he admitted making a threatening phone call to NHS 111 in Kidderminster on July 26 this year.
Appearing at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, October 15, Yeomans was also fined £120 for driving while over the legal alcohol limit.
He pleaded guilty to driving an Audi in Derwent Drive in Bewdley on July 26 while he was over double the drink drive limit.
Yeomans was ordered to pay a £34 victim surcharge and was disqualified from driving for 17 months.
In another case at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court, a man from Hartlebury was fined £666 for speeding on the A449 towards Worcester.
Richard Lane, of Stourport Road, pleaded guilty to driving a Porsche car on the dual carriageway at a speed exceeding 70 miles per hour.
On top of the fine, magistrates ordered the 52-year-old to pay a £66 victim surcharge and £110 in court costs.
Lane was also disqualified from driving for 35 days.
In another case, a Kidderminster man was banned from driving after he admitted driving while he was more than double the drink drive limit.
Marcin Majewski, aged 34, of Round Hill Wharf, was caught driving a Jaguar car in Park Lane in Kidderminster on July 25 with 87 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.
Magistrates fined him £392, plus a £39 victim surcharge and £135 to the CPS.
He was disqualified from driving for 22 months.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-24--Halloween: Worcestershire’s best pumpkin patches to visit

HALLOWEEN is just around the corner which is the perfect time to go pumpkin picking .
The coronavirus pandemic might have put a holt to most of our Halloween plans but many pumpkin patches are still open for business .
If you ’ re looking for a great family day out , heading to a pumpkin patch is the best thing to do at this time of year .
The fun continues when you go home and start to carve a spooky face in your chosen pumpkin .
Here are the best pumpkin patches to visit in Worcestershire this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own pumpkin then this is the ideal place to visit Clive ’ s Fruit Farm prides itself on the ‘ pick your own ’ fruit system in place .
As well as regular orange pumpkins , there are also some white pumpkins to add to your picking collection .
Best of all , no booking is required to pick your own pumpkin at this farm .
However , there will be some strict rules in place to ensure everyone is safe during the pumpkin picking experience .
( Facebook/ @ clivesfruit.farm ) No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one group and masks must be worn at the paying station .
There will also be an extra £2 entry fee to pay for the extra staffing involved with manning the field .
Once you have finished scouring the farm and choosing the biggest and best pumpkin for your needs , then it ’ s worth looking at the other fruits available at the farm .
They currently have a variety of autumn apples for sale including the cox and bramley variety- perfect if you want to go bobbing for apples .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Fruit Farm website .
Bell ’ s Farm Where : Stourport-on-Severn Price : Cost of the pumpkin ( Facebook/ Bells Farm Shop ) This pumpkin patch is a thirty minute drive from Worcester- but it ’ s well worth the journey if you want a good day out .
At the family-run farm , you have more than 40 acres of fruits and vegetables to choose from- including pumpkins in a variety of different colours .
A representative of the Bells Farm Shop said : “ We are keen to encourage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air and pick their own pumpkins .
“ We have lots of space on the farm for people to walk around so it will be safe for them ” .
Best of all , you don ’ t have to book in advance- simply turn up on the day .
Visit their website to learn more .
Stanley ’ s Farm Shop Where : Fishers Castle Farm , Sandy Ln , Harvington , Kidderminster Price : Cost of the pumpkin If you ’ re looking for something a little bit different , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to visit .
They have a surprising amount of pumpkins and squash available- including the bon bon squash which has a black exterior .
However , if you do decide to visit this farm you might want to call ahead- if too many people arrive at the same time , you risk being turned away .
Pumpkins aren ’ t the only thing available at this farm either- raspberries , leeks , parsnips , carrots , squashes swedes , sprouts and cabbage can also be purchased .
Find out more on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farm Park Where : Owlhill Lane , Dunhampton , Worcester Price : For non-members , tickets cost £9.95 for adults and £9.50 for children .
A family-friendly Halloween experience is coming to Little Owl Farm .
As well as pumpkin picking , there are plenty of other activities planned on the farm between 24 October- Sunday 1st November .
The activities start at 10:45 where the bravest children can take on the ‘ Terrifying Tunnel of Darkness ' .
At 11:30 and 3:30 , it ’ s make your own chocolate apples or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place at 12:15 and 2:45 .
If you want to try pumpkin picking here , additional charges ( for the cost of the pumpkin ) apply .
If you ’ re interested in this event , you can book your tickets online .

The coronavirus pandemic might have put a holt to most of our Halloween plans but many pumpkin patches are still open for business.
If you’re looking for a great family day out, heading to a pumpkin patch is the best thing to do at this time of year.
The fun continues when you go home and start to carve a spooky face in your chosen pumpkin.
Here are the best pumpkin patches to visit in Worcestershire this year:
Clive’s Fruit Farm
Where: Willingsworth, Clive's Fruit Farm, Upton Upon Severn, Worcester
Price: £2 entry fee
(Facebook/@clivesfruit.farm)
If you want to pick your own pumpkin then this is the ideal place to visit
Clive’s Fruit Farm prides itself on the ‘pick your own’ fruit system in place.
As well as regular orange pumpkins, there are also some white pumpkins to add to your picking collection.
Best of all, no booking is required to pick your own pumpkin at this farm.
However, there will be some strict rules in place to ensure everyone is safe during the pumpkin picking experience.
(Facebook/@clivesfruit.farm)
No more than six people are allowed in one group and masks must be worn at the paying station.
There will also be an extra £2 entry fee to pay for the extra staffing involved with manning the field.
Once you have finished scouring the farm and choosing the biggest and best pumpkin for your needs, then it’s worth looking at the other fruits available at the farm.
They currently have a variety of autumn apples for sale including the cox and bramley variety- perfect if you want to go bobbing for apples.
To find out more, visit the Clive’s Fruit Farm website.
Bell’s Farm
Where: Stourport-on-Severn
Price: Cost of the pumpkin
(Facebook/ Bells Farm Shop)
This pumpkin patch is a thirty minute drive from Worcester- but it’s well worth the journey if you want a good day out.
At the family-run farm, you have more than 40 acres of fruits and vegetables to choose from- including pumpkins in a variety of different colours.
A representative of the Bells Farm Shop said: “We are keen to encourage people to get out in the fresh air and pick their own pumpkins.
“We have lots of space on the farm for people to walk around so it will be safe for them”.
Best of all, you don’t have to book in advance- simply turn up on the day.
Visit their website to learn more.
Stanley’s Farm Shop
Where: Fishers Castle Farm, Sandy Ln, Harvington, Kidderminster
Price: Cost of the pumpkin
If you’re looking for something a little bit different, this could be the ideal farm shop for you to visit.
They have a surprising amount of pumpkins and squash available- including the bon bon squash which has a black exterior.
However, if you do decide to visit this farm you might want to call ahead- if too many people arrive at the same time, you risk being turned away.
Pumpkins aren’t the only thing available at this farm either- raspberries, leeks, parsnips, carrots, squashes swedes, sprouts and cabbage can also be purchased.
Find out more on the Stanley Farm Shop website.
Little Owl Farm Park
Where: Owlhill Lane, Dunhampton, Worcester
Price: For non-members, tickets cost £9.95 for adults and £9.50 for children.
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A family-friendly Halloween experience is coming to Little Owl Farm.
As well as pumpkin picking, there are plenty of other activities planned on the farm between 24 October- Sunday 1st November.
The activities start at 10:45 where the bravest children can take on the ‘Terrifying Tunnel of Darkness'.
At 11:30 and 3:30, it’s make your own chocolate apples or marshmallows.
Pick your own pumpkins takes place at 12:15 and 2:45.
If you want to try pumpkin picking here, additional charges (for the cost of the pumpkin) apply.
If you’re interested in this event, you can book your tickets online.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-24--Apple reveal changes to this year's iPhone launch at stores across the UK

Apple ’ s head of retail has said that iPhone launch day will “ feel different ” this year because of the coronavirus outbreak - but added that people will be able to safely shop instore if they wish .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What are the latest releases from Apple ?
The tech giant will release the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro , as well as the new iPad Air , on Friday ( October 23 ) .
The release will be the first flagship phone launch the company has had since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queues often seen outside Apple stores set to be replaced by social distancing , a new appointments system and express pick-up options at some locations .
What have Apple said about the new products ?
Deirdre O ’ Brien , Apple ’ s senior vice president of retail and people , said the new measures for buying products were designed to keep people safe while making sure they still receive the “ Apple experience ” .
“ This year is going to feel different in our stores – you ’ re used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoulder to shoulder gathered around the new iPhones – we ’ re not going to have that experience this year , ” she told the PA news agency .
“ If people come to the store – which we want them to , we love the enthusiasm about our products – if you come to the store we will give you an appointment time to come back and visit us and then you ’ ll be in your own slot and we ’ ll take great care of you.
” What changes are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
This week , the phone maker announced a new feature for its retail stores called Shopping Sessions , where customers can book a one-on-one slot with an Apple Store employee to help select the new product they want .
The same advice is also being made available online , with customers able to chat with specialists before deciding on a purchase .
The company will also run two Apple Express pick-up sites in the UK , at its White City and Stratford Apple stores in London , where customers will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accessories .
What health and safety measures are in place ?
Apple stores have already implemented health and safety measures such as limiting store capacity to help maintain social distancing and contactless temperature checks .
“ We know we ’ re in unprecedented times right now and we ’ re working to make sure that we can greet our customers in-store in a great way , or online , and we feel really great about where we are at this moment , given all the complexity that we ’ re dealing with , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ve developed multiple store operating models to allow us to successfully support our customers in stores given the various situations around the world.
” When asked about the retail sector ’ s response to the pandemic and its recovery , Ms O ’ Brien said improving the customer online experience had been vital to Apple ’ s response , and would be to other businesses going forward .
“ It is hard to predict the future , of course , but the one thing that I will share from our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accelerated , I think , the shift for customers to move online and it is so important to us that we have our customers feeling the same Apple experience whether they ’ re in person , face-to-face with a Specialist in our store or a Genius in our store , or they ’ re interacting with us online , ” she said .
“ I believe that we are going to come out of this much stronger than we went into it .
“ I think everyone has had to be really nimble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and the retailers that are going to be successful in their stores while we ’ re operating in the pandemic are the ones that are going to be able to create a great environment in their stores , so customers feel good when they ’ re there .
“ We were very focused on making sure that our stores were in a great position to be a healthy environment and so work really hard to have our mask protocols in place , our health screenings , temperature checks , social distancing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on making sure that our stores feel very welcoming still , even though we ’ re in a new normal right now .
“ I think that ’ s key to any retailer right now , to operate in this environment , your stores need to feel really welcoming and safe for customers and your team members .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What are the latest releases from Apple?
The tech giant will release the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, as well as the new iPad Air, on Friday (October 23).
Picture: Apple
The release will be the first flagship phone launch the company has had since the Covid-19 outbreak, with the traditional queues often seen outside Apple stores set to be replaced by social distancing, a new appointments system and express pick-up options at some locations.
What have Apple said about the new products?
Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of retail and people, said the new measures for buying products were designed to keep people safe while making sure they still receive the “Apple experience”.
“This year is going to feel different in our stores – you’re used to experiencing that wonderful energy where everybody is shoulder to shoulder gathered around the new iPhones – we’re not going to have that experience this year,” she told the PA news agency.
“If people come to the store – which we want them to, we love the enthusiasm about our products – if you come to the store we will give you an appointment time to come back and visit us and then you’ll be in your own slot and we’ll take great care of you.”
What changes are there at Apple stores across the UK?
This week, the phone maker announced a new feature for its retail stores called Shopping Sessions, where customers can book a one-on-one slot with an Apple Store employee to help select the new product they want.
The same advice is also being made available online, with customers able to chat with specialists before deciding on a purchase.
The company will also run two Apple Express pick-up sites in the UK, at its White City and Stratford Apple stores in London, where customers will be able to collect online orders and buy popular accessories.
What health and safety measures are in place?
Apple stores have already implemented health and safety measures such as limiting store capacity to help maintain social distancing and contactless temperature checks.
“We know we’re in unprecedented times right now and we’re working to make sure that we can greet our customers in-store in a great way, or online, and we feel really great about where we are at this moment, given all the complexity that we’re dealing with,” Ms O’Brien said.
“We’ve developed multiple store operating models to allow us to successfully support our customers in stores given the various situations around the world.”
When asked about the retail sector’s response to the pandemic and its recovery, Ms O’Brien said improving the customer online experience had been vital to Apple’s response, and would be to other businesses going forward.
“It is hard to predict the future, of course, but the one thing that I will share from our experience is that the pandemic has really accelerated, I think, the shift for customers to move online and it is so important to us that we have our customers feeling the same Apple experience whether they’re in person, face-to-face with a Specialist in our store or a Genius in our store, or they’re interacting with us online,” she said.
“I believe that we are going to come out of this much stronger than we went into it.
“I think everyone has had to be really nimble – you have to be very creative – and the retailers that are going to be successful in their stores while we’re operating in the pandemic are the ones that are going to be able to create a great environment in their stores, so customers feel good when they’re there.
“We were very focused on making sure that our stores were in a great position to be a healthy environment and so work really hard to have our mask protocols in place, our health screenings, temperature checks, social distancing, we’ve just been very focused on making sure that our stores feel very welcoming still, even though we’re in a new normal right now.
“I think that’s key to any retailer right now, to operate in this environment, your stores need to feel really welcoming and safe for customers and your team members.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-24--Royal Mail confirm the last international posting dates for Christmas 2020

Royal Mail have confirmed the international posting dates to ensure mail and parcels arrive in time for Christmas 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ expected to remain in place for many countries during the festive season , Royal Mail @ @ @ @ @ UK to post early .
The announcement from the delivery firm is to ensure cards @ @ @ @ @ friends abroad in time .
Here are the last posting dates with Royal Mail for @ @ @ @ @ : • Africa , Asia , the Caribbean , Central & South America , the @ @ @ @ @ Middle East - December 9 • Eastern Europe ( except Czech Republic , Poland and @ @ @ @ @ Turkey - December 11

While global coronavirus restrictions are expected to remain in place for many countries during the festive season, Royal Mail have urged people across the UK to post early.
The announcement from the delivery firm is to ensure cards and gifts reach family and friends abroad in time.
Here are the last posting dates with Royal Mail for international destinations for Christmas 2020:


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-25--Inside the most expensive houses for sale in Kidderminster

THERE are some major investment opportunities within the property market in Kidderminster - if you 've got £1 million to spend !
If you 're in the market for a million pound property , there 's a few unique homes for sale in the town .
And for the rest of us , there 's no harm in having a virtual browse around some of the luxury houses on the market !
Here are the three most expensive properties currently for sale in Kidderminster ... A grade II listed mansion house boasting seven bedrooms and its own wine cellar is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sion House , part of the restored listed mansion Sion Hill Court , is promising potential buyers the opportunity to `` feel like you are living like a royal '' - at a cost of £849,950 .
Spread over three floors , Sion House features seven bedrooms , including a master bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the countryside , drawing room , kitchen with four-oven Aga and granite work surfaces , dining room , inner hall , three cellar rooms and a wine cellar .
View the full property listing on Rightmove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quieter life in the countryside , Low Hill Farm is nestled away within its own gated land off the A442 near Summerfield .
The four-bedroom detached house has a beautifully landscaped garden and annexe space , and has been renovated by the current owners and finished to a very high standard .
There are period features throughout the property , such as log burners , alongside modern features like a fitted surround sound system .
The property is gated with a double garage and annexe space which is currently being used as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garaging and storage space at the rear of the gardens with two paddocks .
View the full property listing on Rightmove by clicking here .
This property might not look like a £1 million home at first glance - but that 's because it 's several homes !
These seven buildings make up a complex of bedsits , flats , bungalows and studios , with 47 bedrooms in total .
The property goes up for auction on November 10 with a guide price of £1 million .
It 's made up of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and HMOs and planning permission has been granted to convert two of the existing HMO units from 12 bedsits into two blocks of four individual flats .

If you're in the market for a million pound property, there's a few unique homes for sale in the town.
And for the rest of us, there's no harm in having a virtual browse around some of the luxury houses on the market!
Here are the three most expensive properties currently for sale in Kidderminster...
Sion Hill Court
A grade II listed mansion house boasting seven bedrooms and its own wine cellar is still on the market in Kidderminster.
Sion House, part of the restored listed mansion Sion Hill Court, is promising potential buyers the opportunity to "feel like you are living like a royal" - at a cost of £849,950.
Spread over three floors, Sion House features seven bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the countryside, drawing room, kitchen with four-oven Aga and granite work surfaces, dining room, inner hall, three cellar rooms and a wine cellar.
View the full property listing on Rightmove here.
Low Hill Farm
Perfect for those looking for a quieter life in the countryside, Low Hill Farm is nestled away within its own gated land off the A442 near Summerfield.
The four-bedroom detached house has a beautifully landscaped garden and annexe space, and has been renovated by the current owners and finished to a very high standard.
There are period features throughout the property, such as log burners, alongside modern features like a fitted surround sound system.
The property is gated with a double garage and annexe space which is currently being used as a large office.
There is further garaging and storage space at the rear of the gardens with two paddocks.
Low Hill Farm is welcoming offers over £750,000.
View the full property listing on Rightmove by clicking here.
Comberton Road
This property might not look like a £1 million home at first glance - but that's because it's several homes!
These seven buildings make up a complex of bedsits, flats, bungalows and studios, with 47 bedrooms in total.
The property goes up for auction on November 10 with a guide price of £1 million.
It's made up of an array of apartments, studios, bedsits and HMOs and planning permission has been granted to convert two of the existing HMO units from 12 bedsits into two blocks of four individual flats.
View the full property listing here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-25--Death notices from this week's Kidderminster Shuttle

The following death notices were published in the Kidderminster Shuttle this week : Margaret Valerie ( Best Known As Val @ @ @ @ @ or to leave your message of condolence click here


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-25--Can you pass the British Citizenship Test? Take the quiz

Think you know what it means to be British ?
Got a decent grasp of the nation 's history and traditions ?
Well take a citizenship test and you may just find you know less than you thought .
Anyone born abroad who wants to live in the UK permanently , or who wishes to become a British citizen , has to pass an exam as part of their application .
The set of 24 questions , also known as the `` Life in the UK '' test , must be completed within 45 minutes and applicants need to correctly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass .
As well being able to answer these tough questions you must also have spent a certain period of time in the country , passed an English language test , and not have any criminal convictions .
People who fail can take the test as many times as they like , but each attempt will set you back £50 .
The test includes questions on a range of aspects of British culture and history , and has been described across social media as `` pretty impossible '' by some people who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what do you think ?
Are you smart enough to ace the test ?
Try it our for yourself below .
Below are a series of 2019 sample questions : If you managed to smash your way through those questions then well done because according to statistics taken just over a year ago nearly a fifth of people taking the British citizenship test failed in 2019 .
Figures obtained under Freedom of Information laws show a total of 170,986 tests were taken in the UK in 2018-19 , with people failing 18 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know how you got on in the comments .

Well take a citizenship test and you may just find you know less than you thought.
Anyone born abroad who wants to live in the UK permanently, or who wishes to become a British citizen, has to pass an exam as part of their application.
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, must be completed within 45 minutes and applicants need to correctly answer 75 per cent of questions to pass.
As well being able to answer these tough questions you must also have spent a certain period of time in the country, passed an English language test, and not have any criminal convictions.
People who fail can take the test as many times as they like, but each attempt will set you back £50.
The test includes questions on a range of aspects of British culture and history, and has been described across social media as "pretty impossible" by some people who have lived here all their lives.
But what do you think? Are you smart enough to ace the test? Try it our for yourself below.
Below are a series of 2019 sample questions:
If you managed to smash your way through those questions then well done because according to statistics taken just over a year ago nearly a fifth of people taking the British citizenship test failed in 2019.
Figures obtained under Freedom of Information laws show a total of 170,986 tests were taken in the UK in 2018-19, with people failing 18 per cent of the time.
Let us know how you got on in the comments.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-25--LOOK: Tinder-style doggie dating pictures - which is your favourite?

RESCUED dogs obviously need a bit of loving care – but how about Tinder-style dating ?
A West Midlands dog rescue group have come up with the idea of giving their dogs a bit of a makeover ( digitally speaking ) .
So meet , for instance , the recently widowed Carol looking for a 'pawsome ' lover .
Or Nell , the retired pole dancer who still likes to 'give it a whirl ' .
And then there ’ s Ernie , the retired police officer who enjoys high speed car rides , or Ted , the vegan into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends are starring in a Doggie Dating Calendar created to help raise awareness and funds for Monarch ’ s Mutts dog rescue group .
Based at Halesowen and taking dogs from all over Dudley and North Worcestershire , the group of volunteers are worried that there will be a surge of abandoned dogs this winter because of lockdown .
So the 2021 Monarch ’ s Matchmakers calendar is timed to try to help counter that .
Find out more about the dating dogs on the Monarch ’ s Mutts Facebook page or email @ @ @

A West Midlands dog rescue group have come up with the idea of giving their dogs a bit of a makeover (digitally speaking).
So meet, for instance, the recently widowed Carol looking for a 'pawsome' lover.
Or Nell, the retired pole dancer who still likes to 'give it a whirl'.
And then there’s Ernie, the retired police officer who enjoys high speed car rides, or Ted, the vegan into 'green peace'.
These and their friends are starring in a Doggie Dating Calendar created to help raise awareness and funds for Monarch’s Mutts dog rescue group.
Based at Halesowen and taking dogs from all over Dudley and North Worcestershire, the group of volunteers are worried that there will be a surge of abandoned dogs this winter because of lockdown.
So the 2021 Monarch’s Matchmakers calendar is timed to try to help counter that.
Find out more about the dating dogs on the Monarch’s Mutts Facebook page or email monarchsmutts@gmail.com
All pictures kindly supplied by Scott Battison Photography


kidderminstershuttle--2020-10-25--Coronavirus: Redditch test centre opens Monday but no news on Kidderminster's

A NEW coronavirus testing site will open in Redditch on Monday , but the council says the location of Kidderminster 's centre is yet to be confirmed .
Five new walk-through Covid test centres are due to open across Worcestershire by the end of November - the first in Trescott Road car park in Redditch and at Worcester Arena car park .
Public Health teams announced in September that Kidderminster would be among the towns getting a new test site and residents were told they would take between three to four weeks to set up .
Dr Kathryn Cobain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ For a number of weeks , we have been working with partners across the county and Department for Health and Social Care to find locations for additional local walk-through testing sites in each of the districts of Worcestershire .
`` One of the first to come in to use , will be located in Redditch .
The site in Trescott Road car park should be operational by Monday , October 26 if a pilot day on Friday , October 23 confirms the site is ready to use .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arena car park on the University of Worcester site , also due to start operating next week , will offer local options for testing for all Worcestershire residents .
`` There will be five new walk-through testing sites available throughout Worcestershire by the end of November .
`` In addition , they can be accessed on foot offering more choice for those who don ’ t drive or have access to a vehicle .
“ The local walk through testing sites , provide the opportunity to be tested much nearer to where you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tests must be booked online at https : //www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test .
“ If you book an appointment at a local walk through testing site , please avoid using public transport and instead walk or cycle if you can .
`` Those being tested will be required to follow public health measures , including social distancing and wearing a face covering while at the centre .
“ By expanding our local testing sites and offering the extra on-foot option , we are making it even easier for people to get a test when they @ @ @ @

Five new walk-through Covid test centres are due to open across Worcestershire by the end of November - the first in Trescott Road car park in Redditch and at Worcester Arena car park.
Public Health teams announced in September that Kidderminster would be among the towns getting a new test site and residents were told they would take between three to four weeks to set up.
Dr Kathryn Cobain, director for Public Health for Worcestershire, said: “For a number of weeks, we have been working with partners across the county and Department for Health and Social Care to find locations for additional local walk-through testing sites in each of the districts of Worcestershire.
"One of the first to come in to use, will be located in Redditch. The site in Trescott Road car park should be operational by Monday, October 26 if a pilot day on Friday, October 23 confirms the site is ready to use.
“The walk-through testing sites, which include Worcester Arena car park on the University of Worcester site, also due to start operating next week, will offer local options for testing for all Worcestershire residents.
"There will be five new walk-through testing sites available throughout Worcestershire by the end of November.
"In addition, they can be accessed on foot offering more choice for those who don’t drive or have access to a vehicle.
“The local walk through testing sites, provide the opportunity to be tested much nearer to where you live. These are not walk-in centres and tests must be booked online at https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.
“If you book an appointment at a local walk through testing site, please avoid using public transport and instead walk or cycle if you can.
"Those being tested will be required to follow public health measures, including social distancing and wearing a face covering while at the centre.
“By expanding our local testing sites and offering the extra on-foot option, we are making it even easier for people to get a test when they need it.”