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IAM flood advice for drivers
November 23rd, 2009With more flooding predicted, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice to drivers. IAM Chief Examiner Peter Rodger said: "If the journey is unavoidable, motorists should take extra precautions when dealing with severe surface conditions. Torrential rain brings with it visibility problems as the car mists up in seconds."
Advice for motorists considering driving in flood conditions:
Tags: Curry - The Nation’s Favourite Dish
November 20th, 2009
CURRY TRIVIA
* 3.5 million curries are eaten in the UK every week*
* The origin of the word 'curry' can be traced back to the Tamil word 'kari' meaning spiced sauce
* Saffron is the most precious and most expensive spice in the world. Saffron promotes lower heart disease, alleviates fatigue and exhaustion by strengthening the heart and nervous systems and clears the brain for clarity of mind
Don’t Give Thieves an Early Christmas Present
November 19th, 2009People are urged not give opportunist thieves an early Christmas present by leaving goods on display in their vehicles while they do their Christmas shopping. The warning follows the theft of Star Wars and other toys worth £400 from a van parked outside Toys R Us on the Meole Brace Retail Park in Shrewsbury.
The bags had been left in the back seats of an LDV Sherpa van, which was broken into between about 12.45pm and 1.15pm on Tuesday (NOV 17), while the victims were doing more shopping elsewhere on the park.
Moderate risk of severe weather for Shropshire
November 19th, 2009The Met Office has issued a moderate risk of severe weather for the county of Shropshire:
"There is a moderate risk of severe weather affecting parts of western and southwestern Britain on Saturday. During this period wet and windy conditions with widespread rain, heavy at times will spread from the south, the rain falling on already saturated ground."
Shropshire Woman takes High Peak Trail Winter Challenge for BHF
November 19th, 2009A Shropshire woman whose mother died of a heart attack on Christmas Day in 2007, is taking part in the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) High Peak Trail Winter Challenge, on Sunday 22 November 2009.
Deborah Weaver (40), from Telford, felt inspired to take on the 17 mile hike and make a difference in memory of her mother. Deborah will be walking with her brother Mark and friend Joanne and hopes that the people of Shropshire will support their efforts and sign up for the event.
Delays on rail travel expected
November 19th, 2009
Travellers using Arriva Trains Wales services to and from the Principality to Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International for Birmingham International Airport and the NEC should expect delays of between 20 to 30 minutes on to their travel times.
This is due to flooding in the Caersws area. Buses are being used to replace trains between Newtown (Powys) and Machynlleth.
Attempted murder investigation: Three held
November 19th, 2009
Telford Police officers have confirmed that, this morning, they have arrested three men in relation to a report they received at 9.35pm on Sunday evening (15th November) that a firearm had been discharged outside an address on Doddington in Hollinswood.
The arrests have been made as a result of enquiries that have continued in the Hollinswood area over the past three days and the arrested men are currently in police custody.
New Community Choir to meet for first time
November 18th, 2009
Local singers are being urged to sign up to the new Telford and Wrekin Community Choir – which meets for the first time on November 25. The choir meets in the Dawley House Community Hall in Burton Street and is open to anyone aged 10 and over.
It is open to any singing ability and aims to be fun and light hearted with participants singing well known music.
The choir will be led by Paul Wilcox and Phaedra Brickwood and the cost is £1 per person. The first meeting will take place from 6.30-8pm.
Shrewsbury Police trying to trace dead man's family
November 18th, 2009Shrewsbury Police are attempting to trace the relatives of an elderly man found dead at his home in the town. David Kenneth Heywood, aged 70, was discovered on Monday night after police and fire officers gained entry to his house in Harlescott. The emergency services had been alerted by a concerned neighbour. A post mortem is to be held but there are no suspicious circumstances.
Coroner’s officer Mr Phil Tyler said today: “Although Mr Heywood was fairly well known in the local community, we have been unable to trace any relatives.
Firearms Act search in Dawley
November 18th, 2009At just after 7am on Friday 13th November, West Mercia Police Officers based in Telford – working with colleagues from the UK Border Agency and HM Revenue and Customs – executed two search warrants at addresses in Dawley under the Firearms Act 1968.