His wife suffered a minor head and left shoulder injury in the crash, ambulance crews treated her at the scene and transferred her to the same hospital by land ambulance.

No one else was injured in the crash.

chris breadshaw heads to shropshire for lecture - 12/03/10

The Shropshire Horticultural Society has announced a public lecture with TV gardening expert Chris Beardshaw on 21 April, as part of their 2010 lecture series. Award winning garden designer and TV presenter Chris Beardshaw will talk about “A Garden Cornucopia” at the Dinwoodie Theatre, Shropshire Education and Conference Centre, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital from 7.30pm on 21 April. During the lecture Chris will give an account of plants that have 'almost' changed the world and will include stories and adventures of plant hunting and plant innovation. Chris will also be on hand to answer gardening questions from members of the audience. Lt Col Mike Carver, Chairman of Shropshire Horticultural Society organisers of Shrewsbury Flower Show, said: “Chris has become the gardening face of Shrewsbury Flower Show and was a popular and busy visitor to last year's show. We are delighted to welcome him to the county for what we trust will be an informative lecture.” Tickets to the lecture are free to members of the Shropshire Horticultural Society and £10 to non members. Tickets can be purchased from Shropshire Horticultural Society, Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RN. For more information and advance Flower Show tickets please telephone 01743 234050 or visit shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk.

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memorial service for hugh mcfall - 12/03/10
A Memorial Service for Hugh McFall took place this lunchtime at St John’s Church, High Street, Weston Rhyn. Around 130 friends and family members attended the service.

On Tuesday, around 700 friends and family members of Susan and Frankie McFall paid tribute to them at a their memorial service in Oswestry.

The service which was held at St Oswald’s Parish Church was lead by Reverend Simon Thorburn. As requested freinds and family attending all wore bright colours to reflect the personalities of the two women.

Earlier in the day, family members attended Emstrey Crematorium in Shrewsbury, services wre held first for Hugh McFall followed by his wife Susan and their daughter Fancesca.

Susan McFall, 56, and her 18-year-old daughter Francesca McFall were found dead at their family home in Hampton Road, Oswestry at around 5am on Friday 4 February.

Father and Husband Hugh McFall, 48, was found dead at his rented business unit on Ellesmere Road, St. Martins a short time later. It is believed that Mr McFall, carried out the murders and called the police to tell them as he made his way to St. Martins to commit suicide.

Police believe he killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life, an investigation into the deaths is ongoing.

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by election results declared in telford & wrekin - 12/03/10
The results have been declared in by election for two parish council seats and one town council seat on three different authorities in the borough of Telford and Wrekin.

By elections were held yesterday for the Hadley and Leegomery Ward of Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council, the Central Ward of Lawley & Overdale Parish Council and the Oakengates Ward of Oakengates Town Council.

In the Hadley and Leegomery Ward of Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council Sean Leslie Thomas was elected with 759 votes. The seat had become vacant following the resignation of Stephen Durling from Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council.

The Central Ward of Lawley & Overdale Parish Council saw Deborah Ann Crane elected with 381 votes. The seat had become vacant following the death of Pauline Picken, who was a member of Lawley and Overdale Parish Council.

Nita Elizabeth Whitehouse was elected with 519 voted in the Oakengates Town ward of Oakengates Town Council. The seat had become vacant following the death of David Warner, who was a member of Oakengates Town Council.

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knifeman demands money from flat occupants - 12/03/10
Investigations are underway in Market Drayton after a man holding a knife entered a property and demanded money from the occupants.

Police believes the offender may have followed the two victims back from Cheshire Street, where they had collected a takeaway, as he entered their home just after they got back on Monday Evening. The incident happened between about 11.10pm and 11.20pm in Towers Lawn.

Shortly after they got home, a man wearing dark clothing walked inside the address and demanded money. He then began to search the flat before being challenged by the male victim and an altercation between the two took place.

The male occupant suffered minor injuries to his hand and arm and both he and the woman were left shaken by the incident. A purse was stolen from the address but is not believed to have contained anything of value.

The offender made off in the direction of Cheshire Street and, despite a police search, was not found. The victim suffered minor injuries to his hand and arm and both he and the woman were left shaken by the incident.

Constable Dave Bettison said the incident was being treated as a robbery and appealed for anyone who might have seen the offender or anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time to contact police.

The man is described as white, possibly in his late teens and wearing a black or dark hooded top and a baseball cap.

Anyone who might have seen the offender or anyone acting suspiciously in the Cheshire Street or town centre area in the run up to this incident, or who might have seen him fleeing the scene afterwards is asked to contact police on 0300 333 3000.

CCTV from the town centre and surrounding areas is being examined and house to house enquiries carried out.

Constable Bettison added: “Fortunately, serious crimes such as this remain rare in Market Drayton and Shropshire as a whole, but it was very frightening for the victims and it is therefore vital that anybody who might have information that could help our enquiry contacts us.”

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speed enforcement to start on ‘rabbit run’ route - 12/03/10
The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is launching a new mobile speed enforcement route in Shropshire on Monday 15 March as part of its new community concern pilot scheme which aims to address concerns from local residents about speeding and road safety issues.

New mobile enforcement sites will be launched along the B4176, known locally as the ‘Rabbit Run’, following significant levels of concern from the local communities about the speed of traffic using the road.

Speed data collected along the B4176 Rabbit Run route shows that one in three drivers using the road exceeds the 60 mph speed limit with 15% driving above 66 mph.

Rod Reynolds, Head of the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia, comments: “This is the second community concern site to be launched in the Shropshire Council area following the introduction of an enforcement site in Pant in November last year.

The speed data collected highlights that there is a speeding problem along the whole of the route and too many drivers are breaking the 60 mph limit. By taking a route approach, it is hoped that the commencement of speed enforcement will significantly reduce speeds and make the road safer for everyone.”

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developers reassured over barn conversion policy - 12/03/10
Farmers and developers are being reassured about a policy that will require developers of barn conversions to contribute towards the cost of affordable housing in the county.

The policy is contained within Shropshire Council’s new Core Strategy planning document, which will guide developments in the county until 2026.

Under the current version of the new Strategy, contributions obtained from barn conversions would be 35% of the construction cost of equivalent affordable housing floorspace. This is 15% above the contributions gained from open market housing in settlements, and subject to a ceiling of 50%.

The money would go towards the provision of affordable housing.

The policy is an evolution of, and an improvement on, similar policies previously enforced by Shropshire’s former district councils. This ‘sliding scale’ policy - the bigger the conversion the more the developer pays - was recently used by South Shropshire District Council.

An initial proposal that developers of barn conversions should contribute 50% was changed following consultation with farmers, developers and other interested parties.

Councillor Martin Taylor-Smith, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for strategic planning and transport, said: “I am keen to reassure the county’s farmers and developers that this policy provides a positive approach to development in the countryside, whilst still helping to meet the housing needs of residents.”

“It is not a new or ‘punitive’ tax on the county’s farmers, as has been claimed. Nor will we be charging developers 50%, as some people think. In fact, it is an evolution of, and a vast improvement on, the existing polices previously enforced by the former district councils.

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southwater development gets green light - 12/03/10
Outline planning consent for the redevelopment and regeneration of the Southwater area of Telford Town Centre has been granted by Telford & Wrekin Council's Plans Board meeting on Wednesday 10 March.

The application is for a development that will provide offices, including new Civic Offices, in addition to residential units, retail, cafes/restaurants, bars, hotel, and financial and professional services.

The site is located between the Telford Shopping Centre and the Town Park and extends from Southwater Square, to The International Centre.

Council Leader Andrew Eade said, "I am delighted with the decision by Plans Board, this is a joint application from Telford & Wrekin Council and our partners Southwater Event Group."

"It will set in motion one of the most exciting redevelopment projects seen in the borough for many years, revitalising the Town Centre and contributing significantly to economic development opportunities."

"In addition the scheme will complement our Borough Towns Initiative and help boost the local economy together with all our other communities."

Southwater Event Group CEO Tom Gray said, "We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the planning application. This is a vital step on the road to securing a brighter and more prosperous future for Telford and we're delighted things can now start to move forward."

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ludlow college principle suspended - 12/03/10
An internal investigation is taking place at Ludlow College following the suspension of its principle Chris Conoley.

Mr Conoley was suspended from his post on Monday, the college said an external investigation is being carried out by an independent person.

Chris Conoley joined Ludlow College in April 2008, the reason for the suspension is unknown.

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wanted worcester man may be in telford - 12/03/10
A man wanted for a breach of his licence conditions, one of which is for him to reside in Worcester may be in the Telford area police said yesterday.

Det Insp Jim Fox, of South Worcestershire Police, said: “James Stevens is wanted by police and we would ask anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact us urgently.

“He could be in Worcester area but has strong connections with the Telford area.

“We would like to stress that anyone who sees Stevens is asked not to approach him but to call police immediately.”

Stevens is 52-years-old, white, of an average build and 5’ 7’’ tall. He has short brown hair and blue eyes.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0300 333 3000, quoting 226S/100310 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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developers buy site for supermarket - 12/03/10
A large supermarket chain has purchased a nine-acre site in Whitchurch it has been revealed.

The unknown supermarket giant will be submitting a planning application to planners later this year, although the exact location of the site they wish to develop on is currently unknown.

On hearing the revelation, local traders say they are already concerned about the proposal.

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wellington regeneration traders meeting - 12/03/10
Telford & Wrekin Council is urging all traders in Wellington to attend a meeting to discuss the regeneration works that will be taking place this year.

Market stalls and local shops have received flyers advertising the meeting that will take place on Tuesday 16 March, 6pm at All Saints Parish Church hall.

At the meeting, local traders will be able to ask council officers questions about the regeneration works and raise any issues or concerns that they may have.

Works to improve streets and repaving in Wellington town centre is due to start this June on Market Square, New Street and the area outside Rasputins. This is part of the council’s multi million Borough Towns Initiative programme to regenerate key local centres across Telford and Wrekin.

Councillor Andrew Eade, Leader of the Council, said: “This significant investment will replace Wellington’s ageing pavements and roads that at the moment are uneven and regularly flood in places,

“This is a major part of the regeneration programme in Wellington and has been a long standing issue amongst traders and shoppers.

“I would encourage as many local traders to attend the meeting to find out what works will be happening near to their business.

“Telford & Wrekin Council will do everything it can to limit disruption to local traders while repairs are carried out and I hope that they are in agreement that improvements are needed.”

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internet safety for parents and grandparents - 12/03/10
There will be an internet safety session for parents and grandparents at Albrighton Red House on Monday 15th March. This is to give parents and guardians a brief overview of internet safety for children, as well as practical tips and advice. The session will last about an hour and will include a presentation, where to get further support and an opportunity to ask questions.

The sessions have been organised jointly by Shropshire Council and Shropshire Youth Association. Flavia Humphreys, Shropshire Broadplaces Co-ordinator said, “Technology develops so quickly, that as a parent or carer it is really easy to feel left behind. The internet can be brilliant, but it can also make children vulnerable. We would particularly encourage those who do not know anything about computers to come along.”

The Albrighton workshop will start at 2pm and finish at 3pm. There will be sessions running in 8 other locations around Shropshire during March and April. Some will be evening sessions to fit around parents who work during the day.

If you think you might be interested in attending the session at Albrighton or another one elsewhere in the county, please contact Flavia Humphreys 01743 210311. More information about internet safety can be found at thinkuknow.co.uk

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do something different for mother’s day this year - 12/03/10
Treat your mum this Sunday and whisk her away to the bright lights of London town with Wrexham & Shropshire’s special Mother’s Day gift card. To mark the occasion all mums with a gift card will be able to sit back and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine to accompany the journey.

For just £40 from Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford and Cosford, mums can travel direct to the capital and enjoy all the treats the city has to offer. And by travelling with Wrexham & Shropshire the train journey itself adds to the enjoyment of the day. Mums can relax in comfort and order from a menu of locally sourced food, including beef bourguignon in red wine sauce and ricotta cannelloni with spinach and goats cheese, all served direct to their seat.

To make the journey even more enjoyable a free glass of wine can be claimed in exchange for a voucher which will be enclosed with the gift card. For mums lucky enough to be given a First Class gift card a small bottle of champagne will be included.

Why not make it a family day out with a trip to some of London’s well-known attractions, such as Madame Tussaud’s, London Zoo and new for 2010, the famous London Eye which offer ‘2 for 1’ entry when travelling with Wrexham & Shropshire.

For information on Wrexham & Shropshire and how to order one of their special Mother’s Day gift cards visit Wrexham & Shropshire’s website at wrexhamandshropshire.co.uk.