THE candidates in next month's General Election will be speaking directly to Shuttle/Times and News readers in the coming weeks.

The issues for those going to the polls in May will be many and varied but we have asked those looking for your votes to concentrate on two key subjects.

This week the five declared candidates are giving readers their thoughts on education.

Next week they turn their attention to health.

Their final subject will be of their own choosing on Thursday, April 28.

Nominations for the Wyre Forest seat must be received by Wyre Forest District Council by Tuesday, April 19 at 4pm.

The election will be held on Thursday, May 5 when voters will also elect their representatives for Worcestershire County Council.