PostHeaderIcon Appeal to Trace Stolen Motability Scooter

Police today issued an appeal to help find a stolen motability scooter stolen from outside a Ludlow home. The bright red motorised scooter was taken from outside the owner's home in Steventon New Road at around 11am on Wednesday (Sept 1). Its disabled owner has been left devastated by the theft.

Police Constable Marc Davis, the investigating officer, said: "The lady uses the scooter daily as she is disabled and is understandably very upset."

PostHeaderIcon Car Vandalised in Market Drayton

Almost £300 worth of damage was caused after all four tyres were slashed on a car parked in a Market Drayton residential street.

Police are appealing for anyone who might have information about the incident or who saw anybody acting suspiciously in the area between about 9pm on Monday (AUG 30) and 11am on Tuesday (AUG 31) to get in touch.

An unknown implement was used to pierce each of the four tyres on a blue Ford KA, which had been parked on the driveway of an address in Bevan Way. The damage is estimated to be at least £280.

PostHeaderIcon Shropshire Licensees Urged to Join "Challenge 25" Scheme

The police Licensing Officer for Shropshire is urging licensees to adopt a national initiative to help them identify underage drinkers.

Mr Tony Mantle says licensees need to tighten up their checks or else risk being penalised, including possibly having their licence revoked.

His warning to publicans, nightclubs, restaurants, off-licences and other alcohol licence holders follows the shocking results of a test purchasing operation carried out by Shropshire Trading Standards supported by the police.

PostHeaderIcon Newport Swimming Pool refurbishment confirmed

Plans for a half million pound investment in Newport Swimming Pool as part of the Borough Towns Initiative regeneration programme are set to start on Monday 6 September.

Parts of the roof will be replaced and the installation of a new air handling unit and insulation within the pool hall will improve the experience for swimmers and spectators.

The pool will be closed to the public from Monday 6 September for an estimated 10-12 weeks to enable the essential maintenance and refurbishment work to be undertaken.

PostHeaderIcon Another Shropshire stables robbery

Police in Telford are appealing for information following a burglary in Bratton. The incident occurred at stables on Rushmoor Lane sometime between 5pm on Sunday 29th August and 11.30am on Monday 30th August.

Sometime during the time period in question it appears that thieves forced open the locked stable door and then entered the building. Once inside they carried out a thorough search before stealing a number of items of equestrian equipment and then making their escape.

PostHeaderIcon £££ For Projects Big Society success

Telford & Wrekin Council's ground-breaking grass-roots initiative, £££ for Projects, has successfully mobilised residents of the borough to come up with a wide range of imaginative ideas to enhance their local community

More than 2,000 suggestions have been put forward by borough residents.- demonstrating that local people know what is best for their own communities and do want to become more involved in decision-making

PostHeaderIcon Police Seek Identity of Burglary Suspects

Police are seeking to identify two suspects captured on CCTV cameras while trying to break into a home at Alveley, near Bridgnorth.

The men fled the premises when a burglar alarm was activated as they tried to force open a window.

Officers investigating the attempted break-in have now released CCTV images of the two suspects in the hope they will be recognised.

Detective Constable Jason Whelan, the investigating officer, said: “I am appealing to anyone who thinks they might know these men to contact me at Bridgnorth CID on 0300 333 3000.

PostHeaderIcon Telford's Fourth Annual Santa Fun Run

The Friends of Telford Town Park would like to invite you to take part in the fourth annual Santa Fun Run this December.

Run it, jog it, walk it, push a buggy to it! Everyone can take part. It's fun, festive and it's all for charity. Plus you get a free Santa suit!

The event on 12 December at 11am is in association with Telford & Wrekin Council. It will start at The Arena, Telford Town Park and is approximately two miles long.

Funds raised will be split equally between Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB).

PostHeaderIcon Weatherbird to croon at Park Live after winning radio vote

Families are encouraged to come to Park Live, the free festival organised by Telford & Wrekin Council, which takes place this Saturday (4th September) in Telford Town Park from 1pm. The winners of the Beacon Radio's Listeners Choice competition, Weatherbird, will open the music festival at 1.15pm.

Weatherbird won the Beacon Radio Listeners' Choice competition beating off three other local bands. Listeners had the chance to vote online for which of the four bands they liked the best.

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