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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Craddock’s passion for painting

Clean sheets are everything when you are a Premier League defender but for Wolves skipper Jody Craddock they are also there to be painted on.


Baker the unlikely hero for Harriers

Defender Lee Baker was the hero for Kidderminster Harriers after bagging the brace that booked their place in the Worcestershire Senior Cup final.


Hooded raiders hit Tesco

Hooded raiders have struck at a supermarket in Kidderminster – and detectives believe the same men are responsible for earlier driving head on at a police car almost forcing it off the road.


Rugby player, 22, dies in his sleep

A 22-year-old amateur rugby player from Worcestershire has died in his sleep.


Experience key in Coleman’s recall

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr has revealed the experience of Dean Coleman was key in his decision to restore the goalkeeper to the team at Oxford United.


The Sun & Slipper, Mamble, near Bewdley

Our mystery diner, The Insider, takes a trip to a little gem of a pub in a Midlands village.


Tools in van are snatched

Thousands of pounds of power tools were taken by thieves who broke into three vans on the same day in the Wyre Forest area.


Horse statue protest group raises a gallop

More than 170 people have joined an on-line campaign against plans to erect a horse statue in Kidderminster.


One step at a time for Harriers boss

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr has told his players to take one step at a time as another cluster of games begins with a tough trip to Oxford United.


Rangers defensive hunt goes on

Stafford Rangers’ search for defensive reinforcement looks like it will have to wait until after the team have played at Stalybridge Celtic.


GP awaits verdict of father’s death

A Black Country GP was today awaiting the inquest verdict on his father who died after being given a massive drug overdose by an overseas out-of-hours doctor.


Harriers ready to unleash Goodfellow

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr is ready to unleash new signing Marc Goodfellow on Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday.


Widow starts legal fight over asbestos

The widow of a former Kidderminster steel worker thought to have died of asbestos exposure has launched a legal battle for compensation.


No fear of Oxford for Harriers boss

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr has warned his side will show no fear of Oxford United when the teams meet in league and FA Trophy games this month.


Snow returns to the West Midlands

Wintry weather returned to the West Midlands today – causing travel problems across the region.


Harriers sign Goodfellow on loan

Kidderminster Harriers have added experienced Football League campaigner Marc Goodfellow to their ranks for the rest of the season in a loan move.


Nikki will take top carpets firm role

Kidderminster carpets group Victoria has appointed its first ever woman chairman, former dotcom company boss 48-year-old Nikki Beckett.


Farrell’s plan to gun down Worcester

Kidderminster Harriers striker Aaron Farrell is looking to gun down Worcester City in the FA Trophy third round and enhance his claim to be a regular fixture.


Dead brewery boss had gunshot wounds

A brewery boss found dead in the garage of his Black Country home had been shot in the chest, an inquest was told.


Victim left unconscious by robbers

Robbers left a man lying unconscious in an alleyway in Kidderminster after attacking him and escaping with his mobile phone.


Matthews out of Burr’s home bow

Kidderminster Harriers striker Robbie Matthews is out of new manager Steve Burr’s first home game in charge against Grays Athletic.


Urgent work on potholes

More than 850 potholes in the Wyre Forest district and the rest of Worcestershire have needed emergency repairs following the recent cold snap.


New Harriers boss looking forward

New Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr is looking forward to the visit of Grays Athletic after taking a point from his first game in charge.


The Big Interview with Steve Burr

New Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr today began life at Aggborough by pledging to stick to the principles on which the club is based.


Judge me on results urges new boss

New Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr wants fans to judge him on results as his era begins with a league match at Crawley Town.


More drink drivers found in police blitz

Almost 400 drink drivers were caught by police on roads in the West Midlands over the Christmas period, it was revealed today.


Harriers appoint Burr as new boss

Kidderminster Harriers’ long wait to appoint a new manager has ended with the appointment of Steve Burr.


Vomiting bug fears lead to visitors ban

A visitor ban was today in place at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital to try to stop the winter vomiting bug norovirus spiralling out of control.


Booze taken in train raid

Thieves stole a bottle of vodka and cans of lager, causing £100 of damage, after breaking into a bar store on a train at the Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster.


Finnigan in charge for trophy tie

Kidderminster Harriers caretaker manager John Finnigan takes charge of possibly his last game with Lewes at Aggborough in the FA Trophy second round.

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