- 15/05/10Oswestry police are appealing for witnesses who
saw a black Vauxhall Corsa being driven erratically
around the town centre on Wednesday night.
Police were alerted by a concerned member of the public.
Officers located the vehicle in English Walls at around
10.30pm where the driver was arrested.
The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving
while unfit through drugs and possessing a controlled
drug. He was later released on police bail pending further
inquiries.
Police Constable Rebecca Smith, the investigating officer,
said today: “If anyone saw a black Corsa being
driven around Oswestry town centre in an erratic manner
between 9.25pm and 10.20pm on Wednesday night, I would
ask them to contact the police station on 0300-333-3000.”
- 15/05/10
Walking, nature and history enthusiasts can join Shropshire
Council’s Outdoor Recreation team and local volunteer
guide Trevor Allison for a guided walk around Ruyton
XI Towns today.
The 6 mile walk from 10am till 1.30pm will take you
around the green spaces of Ruyton. Walkers will have
the opportunity to learn about the countryside and the
local wildlife as well as the fascinating history of
the town whilst discovering some of the less well known
corners of this village.
Parish Rights of Way Warden and local volunteer guide
Trevor Allison will introduce walkers to the local history
of the parish and its paths and byways.
Shropshire Council’s Community and Conservation
Officer Clive Dean who will be leading the walk with
Trevor said:
“The Shropshire village of Ruyton XI Towns is
perched above the River Perry on sandstone cliffs and
is a lovely location for a Spring walk. Everyone young
and old is more than welcome to join us on our Spring
ramble. We hope to finish the walk with refreshments
in the village hall and a chance to ask any questions.”
There will be a small charge of £2.50 for adults
and £1.50 for children.
If you would like to take part, meet at the Doctors
Meadow Car Park, Aldersley Way, Ruyton XI Towns, (off
School Road and Doctor's Meadow), Grid ref SJ394222.
- 15/05/10
A director who recently retired as the head of children
and young people’s services at Shropshire Council
after a decade has been honoured with a prestigious
award.
Liz Nicholson has received a West Midlands Safeguarding
Award in recognition of services to safeguarding children
and young people in the region.
The West Midlands Safeguarding Awards 2010, organised
by the West Midlands Children and Young People’s
Forum, place the focus and share information on the
good work being carried out to make children safer.
Shropshire Safeguarding Children Board, which is a
group of agencies involved in safeguarding children
and child protection led by Shropshire Council, also
received nominations at the awards. The board was nominated
for supporting e-safety and supporting children missing
education.
Its work in these areas is now included in a directory
of good practice in safeguarding in the West Midlands,
which was launched as part of the awards.
Liz became director of education at Shropshire County
Council in 2000, becoming director of children and young
people’s services in 2004, and continuing into
the new council when it came into being in April 2009.
She retired in March this year.
Liz said: “I felt very honoured to be given the
award and received it on behalf of everyone who works
hard to ensure the safeguarding of all our children
and young people in Shropshire.”
Councillor Cecilia Motley, Lead Member for Children
and Young People’s Services, said: “Working
to ensure the safety and well-being of children and
young people is a priority for Shropshire Council and
its partners, as this recognition - for both Liz and
the Safeguarding Children Board - highlights.
“I’d like to wish her all the best in her
retirement and I look forward to working with our new
director for children and young people’s services,
David Taylor, who brings with him a wealth of experience
and professional knowledge.”
David will replace Liz from this month, having been
director for children and young people’s services
and acting chief executive at Somerset County Council,
where he has worked for the past 14 years.
- 15/05/10
Police in Shrewsbury are appealing for information after
two doors were stolen from a tractor in a nearby village.
The Leyland tractor was parked up near a field in Shrewsbury
Road, Preston Gubbals when it was targeted between about
1pm on Sunday and 9am on Monday.
Both doors were removed and are likely to cost at least
£300 to replace. Anyone who might have information
about the incident is asked to contact police on 0300
333 3000.
Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers
on 0800 555 111.
- 15/05/10
With a firm focus now on ways to reduce packaging waste,
milk cartons are certainly one item in the spotlight.
Britons consume 9.3 billion pints of milk every year
– that’s enough to fill 2,000 Olympic sized
swimming pools – and only 1 in 4 plastic milk
bottles are actually recycled.
The remaining 3 in 4 cartons go to landfill creating
unnecessary waste.
As consumers look for ways to go green, the popularity
of milk bags has rocketed and Sainsbury’s reports
that sales currently stand at around 110,000 bags a
week. The supermarket predicts that switching to bags
could save up to 1.4 million kilograms of packaging
every year.
To support customers who want to make the change from
bottles to bags, Sainsbury’s Telford will be giving
away JUGIT™ containers today. The reusable JUGIT™
containers are used to hold a milk bag and contain a
spike that pierces the bag, forms a no-leak seal, and
delivers milk through the spout.
Currently available in semi-skimmed 2pt packs, the milk
bags costs six pence less than a standard 2pt bottle
of milk. The success of the bag and JUGIT™ is
such that the company is now looking at the possibility
of rolling it out further across its milk ranges.
Ian Sutton, Sainsbury’s Telford store manager,
said: “When we first launched milk bags in the
store, we gave one to every colleague to try.
Their feedback was so positive that we wanted to do
something to encourage our customers to give it a whirl
too. Milk bags are a great way for us to help the environment
and when you can pick one up in store for free, they’re
a great way to help the family budget too.”
- 15/05/10
Telford Police Officers are investigating following
a burglary in Hollinswood. The incident occurred at
an address in Downton Court on Tuesday 11th May.
Sometime between 12pm and 5pm it appears that thieves
entered the flat in question and stole a number of items
from inside. At this stage it does not appear the thieves
forced entry to the property so it remains unclear how
they got in.
Once inside the property the thieves stole a number
of items before making their escape. The stolen items
include a 38inch Phillips flat screen television, a
surround sound television system, a Nintendo Wii and
a number of games, and a Sky+ HD box.
Although the total value of the stolen items is thought
to be more that £1000 a number of them were discovered
hidden in a duvet cover in the foyer at the flats and
have since been returned to their owner.
Anyone with information about this burglary is asked
call police in Telford on 0300 333 3000, or alternatively,
please remember that Crimestoppers can also be called
anonymously if you have information that you’d
rather pass on without getting directly involved yourself.
- 15/05/10
Shropshire Council is encouraging residents, local businesses
and voluntary groups to get involved in a community litter
pick of Much Wenlock next Wednesday.
The council’s Environmental Maintenance teams
will be out between 9am and 12pm and aim to litter pick
various streets in the town centre including High Street,
King Street and Bridgnorth Road.
As well as their routine street cleaning, the teams
will be looking to carry out an enhanced clean with
the road sweepers, as well as removing any flyposting
or graffiti in the area.
In order to carry out a thorough clean of the area
and to enable the sweeper vehicles to get down the streets,
the council asks people to park their vehicles off the
roads. Free parking is available on St Mary’s
Car Park between 8am and 12pm for vehicles affected
by the clean.
If you would like to organise a community litter pick
or report a problem with litter, graffiti or fly posting
contact the Environmental Maintenance teams on 0345
678 9006 or report a problem online at http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/environmentmaintenance.nsf
Roads to be cleaned during the event include Smithfield
Road, New Road, Sheinton Street, The Crescent (including
car park), Bull Ring, Station Road, Wilmore Street,
Barrow Street, St Mary’s Road, St Mary’s
Lane, Bridgnorth Road, Victoria Road, Havelock Crescent,
High Street, King Street, Queen Street, Racecourse Drive,
Linden Avenue, Bridge Road and Southfield Road in Much
Wenlock.
- 15/05/10
Shropshire Council would like to thank the volunteers
who helped spring clean Ludlow in time for the tourist
season.
Three volunteers helped the council’s Environmental
Maintenance teams litter pick Temeside, Ludlow last
month (April 2010). The litter pick meant that four
bags worth of litter was removed from the area. Following
this council officers moved on to Fishmore where a further
seven bags of litter were collected.
The council has been organising litter picks across
the county in addition to their regular street cleaning
schedule. The litter picks are organised as part of
the national ‘big tidy up’ campaign and
by local volunteers helping, it enables the council
to make a real impact on the area.
Martin Taylor-Smith, Shropshire Council’s cabinet
member for strategic planning and transport, said: “I
would like to thank everyone that took part to help
spring clean our town. We are committed to improving
Shropshire’s environment and carry out regular
street cleaning, however with help from volunteers we
can have a bigger impact. I am pleased that local people
took pride in their community and helped out on the
day.
“We encourage people to contact us if they would
like to organise a litter pick in their area, as we
can provide advice and often support and equipment.”
Rosanna Taylor-Smith, Shropshire Councillor for Ludlow
North, said: “Thank you to everyone who took part
in this litter pick and to those who regularly pick
up litter all over Ludlow on a daily basis in an effort
to make our town look its best for residents and visitors
alike."
People can report problems with litter in their area
or find out information on organising a litter pick
by contacting Shropshire Council’s Environmental
Maintenance teams on 0345 678 9006 or report a problem
online at www.shropshire.gov.uk/environmentmaintenance.nsf
- 15/05/10Police in Oswestry
are examining CCTV from the town centre after a woman
had her purse stolen while she walked back to her car.
The incident happened at about 1pm on Wednesday in the
alleyway between Boots and Greggs, as the woman walked
from Church Street towards the car park.
Part way down the alley, she became aware of someone
close behind her and a man reached down to grab her
purse from her handbag.
He then ran off back towards Church Street and into
Willow Street, where he was lost from the victim’s
view. She was left shaken but not injured by the incident.
The area is covered by CCTV and police are examining
footage in an attempt to identify the offender.
The man is described as white, in his 20s, about 5ft
7in and of stocky build. He had cropped hair and was
wearing a light-coloured jacket.
Anyone who saw a man matching this description in the
area at the time is asked to contact police on 0300
333 3000.
- 15/05/10
The Royal Air Force Museum launches a national photography
competition as part of its calendar of activities to
commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Accordingly, it is inviting members of the public to
submit photographs taken at various Battle of Britain
events that will be taking place around the country
this summer. Entries should be made via the Museum’s
website, www.rafmuseum.org.
Paul Hudson, Head of Marketing, at the Royal Air Force
Museum states: ‘During the course of summer 2010
organisations who are part of the Royal Air Force Family,
will be holding a series of events, ranging from air
shows to historic weekends, in order to commemorate
the bravery and sacrifice of those members of the Royal
Air Force who fought so hard to protect our freedom
during the summer of 1940.
The Museum would like members of the public who are
attending such events to help us document this summer’s
commemorative activities by submitting their photographs
via the Museum website so that we may create an electronic
archive of this year’s events for future generations.’
To participate in this competition, all that people
have to do is to attend one of the 70th anniversary
events listed on the Royal Air Force’s website,
www.raf.mod.uk, and then send their best images online
to the Museum. The competition is open to all UK residents
and has two categories; one for best image taken by
a child and one for best image taken by an adult. Prizes
will be awarded for each winning photograph with each
image being displayed at the Museum as part of the Museum’s
annual RAF Photographic Competition Exhibition in January
2011.
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