Appeal for Wanted Man
March 11th, 2010West Mercia Police is appealing for information on the whereabouts of a wanted man. James ‘Jimmy’ Stevens is wanted for a breach of his licence conditions, one of which is for him to reside in Worcester.
Detective inspector 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 the Worcester area but has strong connections with Telford.
Six men charged in human trafficking investigation
March 11th, 2010Detective Superintendent Steve Cullen has confirmed that six men will this morning be appearing at Telford Magistrates Court charged with a number of human trafficking offences.
The charges have been brought as part of an ongoing, long-term operation into human trafficking and sexual offences that is being conducted in conjunction with a number of partner agencies.
Detective Superintendent Cullen, who is leading this investigation, said:
Renewed Appeal for Witnesses over Missing Shrewsbury Teenager
March 10th, 2010Detectives leading the search for a Shrewsbury teenager who has not been seen or heard from in over a month today renewed an appeal for information.
Officers continue to actively investigate the disappearance of Hayden Reynolds-Evans, 18, who was last seen when he left The Albion Vaults pub in the town centre just after 10pm on Monday, 1st February.
A specialist team was brought in yesterday(MAR 9) to carry out a search of the River Severn using sonar equipment, the results of which are currently being analysed.
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Wellington Traders: Please attend the Wellington Regeneration Traders Meeting
March 10th, 2010Telford & 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.
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Warrants executed in Telford underage sex allegation case
March 10th, 2010Chief Superintendent James Tozer has confirmed that West Mercia Police Officers have executed a number of warrants at addresses in Telford under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
The warrants were executed as the latest part of an ongoing long term, multi-agency investigation in Telford & Wrekin and as a result of the warrants six men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and are currently in custody at three police stations across West Mercia.
Lib Dems pick PPC for Wrekin seat
March 9th, 2010
At a recent meeting, Wrekin & Telford Liberal Democrats approved councillor, David Murray, as their Wrekin candidate.
David moved to the West Midlands to work for GKN in 1986, and lives in the constituency. With a wealth of business experience in new product development, he is particularly concerned about the nationwide decline in manufacturing, and lack of investment in our future. The current situation is not helped by the bailed-out banks refusing loans to around half of commercial applicants.
Planning permission granted for £6 million Telford development
March 8th, 2010A proposal by Wrekin Housing Trust for the redevelopment of Dothill has approved by Telford & Wrekin Council.
The development of Dothill in Wellington will see the demolition of 90 flats, to be replaced with 59 new homes including two, three and four bedroom houses, three bedroom maisonettes and two bedroom flats. The flats are designed to be modern and contemporary. Parking will be fully catered for, located to be accessible to the homes. All the houses will feature gardens, residents in the flats will have ‘private’ communal garden spaces.
More doors, more scores
March 8th, 2010Over 50 premises have been added to Telford & Wrekin Council’s popular Scores on the Doors site at http://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/council/telford-and-wrekin-council this month.
In the latest update nearly 40 premises received three stars or more. Premises need over two stars to comply with the law.
Refurb for Wellington’s ‘oldest pub’
March 5th, 2010
What is thought to be Wellington’s oldest trading pub, The White Lion in Crown Street, has been given a new lease of life, after being taken over by new management.
A spokesman for the White Lion said: “Although the inside of the pub was sound, it was in need of a make-over, so we decided to close down for several days, while a team of skilled tradesmen and women worked on the pub. And all praise to them, because in the time that was available to them, they did an absolutely first rate job.”
Free family celebration of St Georges Day
March 4th, 2010The St George’s Day celebration event is returning to Southwater Square in Telford next month and is shaping up to be bigger and bolder than last year with a chance to meet St George himself.
The event on Saturday, April 24, from 11am to 4pm will be themed around all things medieval and traditionally English with Morris Dancing, brass bands, dance and musical performances, falconry, themed arts and crafts and storytelling.
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