Wyre Forest, England News

Conservative councillor for Cookley, Wolverley and Wribbenhall division, Gordon Yarranton , was elected chairman for this municipal year at last Thursday's full council meeting, the first since the local elections were held on May 2. The council's cabinet was also confirmed with Conservative councillor for Bewdley John Campion being appointed ... (more)

The town centre facility will be shut from next Tuesday until Friday, June 7, to complete building work - which includes the new gallery which has been moved from the top floor to the building's first floor.

A WYRE Forest-based county councillor was told to "resign or commit suicide" by Worcestershire's Labour group leader during a sick taunt in a major meeting.

AN appeal has been made for Wyre Forest residents to find historic photographs of the John Brinton drinking fountain and clock tower.

THE chairman of Wyre Forest's UK Independence Party says the group was "deceived" by race-row former councillor Eric Kitson, who has now been thrown out of the party.

THE MPs for Wyre Forest and Hartlebury say they are concerned at the length of time a review into Worcestershire's hospital provision is taking to complete.

WEST Mercia's police and crime commissioner wants to strengthen his relationship with communities in Wyre Forest by forming a community ambassadors scheme.

WYRE Forest District Council is in danger of running out of money to cover budget gaps if it does not change its current spending pattern, its chief executive has warned.

THE number of members sitting on Wyre Forest District Council could be slashed by nine in a bid to save money.

PARENTS and carers in Wyre Forest are being encouraged to help their children take part in National Walk to School week.

Conservative councillor Ken Henderson was elected as Stourport's mayor for 2013/14 at the town's annual meeting on Tuesday last week.

Star guest: Paralympic archer Mel Clarke with Gracie Shore, captain of Burlish Park Primary School's under-11 team which won the sportshall athletics award.

THE UK Independence Party has revealed it is preparing to field a candidate in Worcester at the 2015 general election - as well as in seats across Worcestershire.

THE UK Independence Party councillor at the centre of a storm over controversial "racist" facebook posts says he is "fairly sure" he will stand down.

The club raised A 7,000 in fundraising events throughout the year including a Rock and Roll night and auctions.

A BEWDLEY schoolgirl made a splash when she swam 5,000 metres to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital.

THE COUNTY'S six MPs have given their backing to allowing an alternative provider to bid to take over running services at the Alex.

WYRE Forest's UK Independence Party has promised allegations of racist comments made by its Stourport county councillor will be investigated.

WYRE Forest district councillors have provided more than A 36,000 for local groups and initiatives during the past financial year.

Get Active: From left, Gugafit instructor Suzy Parker with participants Harry Hannon-Homer, 3, Thomas Hannon-Homer, 5, and Hollie Smith, 5. Gugafit, which stands for Get Up Get Active, is being held at the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre, in Kidderminster, and Stourport Sports Centre.