Kidderminster news


Microsoft Comes to the University of Wolverhampton

Last week Microsoft visited the University of Wolverhampton to give students the chance to develop their own phone apps that could be published on the Windows Phone Marketplace.


Have say on plan to dim street lights in Wyre Forest

Residents in Wyre Forest district are being asked for their views on plans to turn off – or dim – street lights at night to save money.


Olympic fever in Bewdley and Kidderminster

Olympic fever was sweeping through Bewdley and Kidderminster today as the towns eagerly awaited the arrival of the famous torch.


Harriers’ David Hankin joins Chester

Kidderminster Harriers’ out-of-contract winger David Hankin has signed a two-year deal to go part-time with Blue Square North new-boys Chester.


First-team beckons for Harriers youth

Kidderminster Harriers academy manager Jerry Gill today backed his fledglings to make the first-team grade at Aggbrorough next season.


Rangers sign Sean Kinsella to contract

Stafford Rangers have dished out their first contract for next season by tying midfielder Sean Kinsella to the club on a one-year deal.


Historic railway hosts touch of Hollywood

A touch of Hollywood glamour came to the Midlands when top actors arrived at the historic Severn Valley Railway to shoot a new film.


Olympic flame starts journey to Midlands

Olympics fever was officially ignited in the UK today when the iconic flame started its 70-day nationwide tour.


Harriers plan future for Paul Hurrell

Kidderminster Harriers today revealed they will encourage youth team captain Paul Hurrell to further his footballing development away from the club.


Woman is badly hurt as metal panel comes loose

A woman suffered serious head injuries when metal fencing around a town centre construction site came loose in high winds and struck her.

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