14+ hour, 12+ min ago  (348+ words) A Karate star from Kidderminster has vowed to make her late father 'proud' after she was selected to represent England at the ICO World Combat Martial Arts Championships. Paulina Makazlieva, 19, who trains with Young Gloves Karate Club in Kidderminster, has…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (545+ words) A DEDICATED Kidderminster karate instructor whose mentorship has made a difference to thousands of young people over decades has been recognised in the King's New Years honours. Justin Thomas, founder and senior instructor at Young Gloves Karate, said he was…...