PostHeaderIcon Mini-Moto Stolen from Whitchurch Shed

Police in Whitchurch are appealing for information after a mini-motorbike was stolen from a garden shed.

The red and white child's bike, which is distinctive due to a flat rear tyre and a missing front windscreen, was taken between about 8am on Monday (AUG 8) and 5.30pm yesterday (SEP 1) from the outbuilding at the Queensway address.

PostHeaderIcon Detectives Commended For Child Abuse Investigation

Three Shropshire detectives have been commended for their investigation into the sexual abuse of young children resulting in the offender being jailed for 14 years.

Detective Constables Sarah Matthews, Nicola Cassidy and Sarah Smither have been awarded Divisional Commendations for their "dedication and commitment in sensitively dealing with vulnerable child victims, thereby securing a conviction against the offender."

The man was convicted of nine serious sexual offences and was sentenced to a total of 14 years in prison.

PostHeaderIcon Greenhous staff get into training for a 90 mile bicycle ride for charity

Greenhous employees from Shrewsbury and Telford’s Vauxhall and Saab dealerships are swapping cars for bicycles as they prepare to help raise money for the Layla Jane Pitt Remembrance Trust by participating in a gruelling 90-mile cycle ride from Telford to Porthmadog in North Wales later this month. The bike ride will see the team of sponsored cyclists travel up and over the challenging Berwyn Mountains, climbing more than 800 metres above sea level, and then back down again into the coastal town of Porthmadog at around 4pm.

PostHeaderIcon Lost Boy from China Reunited with his Mum Thanks to Police and Local Restaurant Workers

A little boy from China who got lost in South Shropshire was quickly reunited with his relieved mum thanks to the help of the police and two restaurant staff from Ludlow.

The eight-year-old boy had only arrived in the country on Tuesday July 27, to visit his mum who lives in Cleobury Mortimer.

He had gone for a walk yesterday afternoon but, not knowing the area, had got lost, ending up in the middle of nowhere, over a mile outside the town on the A4117.

PostHeaderIcon Healthy baby day at Hadley Library

Telford & Wrekin Council has organised a special event for under 5s and their parents and carers to get help and advice. The Healthy Baby Day is part of the libraries' NHS Baby LifeCheck project.

The drop-in event is being held at Hadley Library at Hadley Learning Community (HLC) on 30 June from 10am to 2pm.

PostHeaderIcon Tony Stockwell at Oakengates Theatre

It was the first time I had attended a demonstration by a medium so I awaited the appearance of Londoner Tony Stockwell at Oakengates Town Hall or Oakengates Theatre as it is also known, with great interest.

The audience (mostly women, as my wife pointed out) was expectant if not a little excited. A number of people had seen him before. But for many of us, it was a new experience.

PostHeaderIcon Would-be foster carers urged to attend campaign event

Telford & Wrekin Council's fostering service is hoping to recruit as many as 100 new foster carers as part of a drive to address a current shortage.

The campaign to highlight the need to recruit more carers is being launched to coincide with Foster Care Fortnight.

The fostering team is holding a special drop in event for would-be carers on Friday (MAY 21) between 3-7pm, following a daylong conference for existing carers.

PostHeaderIcon Tony Stockwell An Evening of Psychic Mediumship

The country's most exceptional Medium will deliver his amazingly accurate messages from loved ones who have passed over. It's not creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky. It's Tony Stockwell demonstrating his belief that those who have passed can communicate with us, delivering messages of love and reuniting them with their relatives.

PostHeaderIcon Newport Crucial Event seemed a success

PC Tracey Tonks, Local Police Officer for Newport West, has hailed the success of a 'Crucial Crew' event that was held over three days at Harper Adams School in Newport last week.

PostHeaderIcon Cadbury and the National Trust announce Easter Eggstravaganza!

This Easter, Cadbury has again teamed up with the National Trust to add a magical twist to the traditional family Easter egg hunt. As a special treat for families, there will be over 220 magical Easter egg trails taking place at National Trust properties across the country this Easter weekend.

Egg Hunters will follow a trail map around their local National Trust property visiting trail points and collecting clues.

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