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 Disorder in Ludlow

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight between a group of young men in Ludlow. The disorder took place in Tower Street between shortly after midnight and about 12.15am on Sunday (AUG 29).

About eight males were involved who dispersed when police arrived, having been called by a member of the public.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Ludlow Police Station on 0300 333 3000 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111.
 

PostHeaderIcon Bin Set Alight in Oswestry

Damage was caused to roller shutters and roof of an Oswestry store after the contents of a wheelie bin were set alight.

Police are treating the incident as arson and are appealing for anyone who might have seen or heard anything they consider suspicious in the area at the time to get in touch.

The metal bin was in an open loading area behind three stores in Cross Street, off English Walls.

It was set alight between about 11pm and 11.20pm and, due to its close proximity to one building, caused damage to shutters and a roof overhand.

PostHeaderIcon Robbery in Wellington

Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Wellington. The incident occurred close to Tan Bank on Friday 27th August.

Sometime between 1am and 2am as the victim, a 24-year-old man, was looking for a taxi, he was approached by three unknown males as he walked down the pathway that runs off New Street between B & M Bargains and the Wellington Methodist Church.

PostHeaderIcon Police Renew Witness Appeal Following Shrewsbury Stabbing

Police today renewed appeals for witnesses to a stabbing incident in a Shrewsbury street which left a 22-year-old man seriously injured.

The incident happened at around 9.50pm on Sunday in the Mardol area of the town centre.

The man, who received a chest wound, was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and later transferred to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire in Stoke. His condition today was described as stable.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are seeking witnesses to the assault.

PostHeaderIcon Wallet found in Oswestry

Police are trying to trace the owners of a wallet found in Oswestry containing a “substantial” sum of money.

It was handed in to staff at the town’s post office in Willow Street by a member of the public on August 19.

The wallet is now in the lost property office at Oswestry police station. Counter clerk Carol Bromley said today: “I would imagine it’s not a young person’s wallet, and almost certainly belonged to a woman. It’s made out of a tapestry-type material with various colours and a black leathery trim.”

PostHeaderIcon Calling Budding photographers!

Local rail company, Wrexham & Shropshire is calling on budding photographers of all ages to put their talents to the test, and win the chance to contribute photos to the company’s first ever charity calendar for 2011.

The lucky overall winner will not only have their photo displayed in the charity calendar, but also on the prized front cover. They will also win a pair of first class tickets for a trip to London. The remaining eleven winners whose photos are selected to feature in the calendar will also receive a classic Wrexham & Shropshire mug.

PostHeaderIcon Burglary at social club

Police officers in Telford are investigating following a burglary in Oakengates. The incident occurred at Maddocks Social Club on Church Street sometime between 1.30am and 2am on Wednesday 25th August.

The premises were locked and secured at 11.40pm on Tuesday night but then, according to the alarm company that look after the premises, there was an alarm activation at the club at 1.40am this morning.

PostHeaderIcon Dakota Flypast over Cosford

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain on 11 to 12 September, considered the most important event in Royal Air Force history, with a weekend of events and exhibitions for the whole family to enjoy including a flypast on both days from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota (weather permitting).

PostHeaderIcon Make use of Wrexham and Shropshire this bank holiday

Book now for an action-packed August bank holiday with Wrexham & Shropshire and take advantage of bargain advance tickets!

For a fun weekend with family or friends this August bank holiday weekend, why not travel to London with Wrexham & Shropshire? Keeping everyone entertained over the long weekend can sometimes be a challenge, but with 2 for 1 offers available on attractions and countless summer activities - such as the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival - just a train journey away, you won’t be stuck for ideas.

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