Burglary at Cleobury Mortimer
September 3rd, 2010Police have issued a reminder urging people not to let strangers into their home following a burglary at the home of an elderly Cleobury Mortimer couple.
A handbag containing a “substantial” sum of money and the contents of a wallet were stolen by a man who conned his way into the home in Mortimer Gardens. A second man may also have been involved in the burglary.
The incident happened just after 10pm on Sunday (Aug 29). A man was spotted by the husband outside his bedroom window holding his wife’s jewellery box.
Police investigate Sub Station Burglary
August 18th, 2010Police are appealing for witnesses to a break-in at an electricity substation in Shifnal.
The burglary happened between 9pm last Friday (Aug 13) and 1.20pm on Saturday.
A padlock was removed from the doors of the substation in Innage Lane and a search of the premises carried out.
Nothing was stolen but more than £400 damage was caused, including the setting off of two fire extinguishers.
Login or register to post comments | 
Tags: Bridgnorth, Electricity, Mark, News, police, Pound, Shifnal, station
Top five Christmas Day energy wasting offences revealed
December 23rd, 2009With Christmas now upon us, people across the country are set to indulge on food, drink and generally being merry. However, with family descending and lights a-blazing, we’re also set to unnecessarily waste millions of pounds on energy whether it’s through having the oven on for too long, or appliances on all day.
Energy company npower has identified the five worst offences set to be committed across the country this Christmas Day:
1. Leaving the oven on for more than five hours on Christmas Day, and having all hobs on at the same time
Christmas at Blists Hill
December 22nd, 2009Over at Coalport China Museum you can marvel at the magnificent china displayed in the very buildings in which it was produced and see skilled crafts people at work; there’s even a special gallery for children where they can discover the secrets of how china was made. Then walk through the gas lit galleries and period room settings adorned with magnificent tiles at Jackfield Tile Museum. Displays include tiles from a London hospital children’s ward intricately painted with scenes from nursery rhymes.
Login or register to post comments | Tags: area, Blists Hill, children, Electricity, Ironbridge, museum, News, play, Pound, Telford, Youngsters
Central Networks takes to the skies to check overhead power lines
July 1st, 2009Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is carrying out helicopter patrols across parts of Bristol, Gloucestershire and the West Midlands as part of its network inspection work.
The patrols will be carried out across the county by a helicopter which is used to spot potential hazards on the overhead power network and to highlight areas where future work may be needed.
Login or register to post comments | Tags: Bridgnorth, Electricity, Newport, News, Power, Telford, Youngsters
Stay SAFE at Easter
April 3rd, 2009
"Playing with pylons means playing with your lives." That's the message from power distribution company Central Networks, which is reminding children across the Midlands to keep well away from its electrical equipment and stay safe while having fun over the Easter break. "I'm sure all children are looking forward to the start of the Easter holidays and having two weeks of fun. By remembering a few basic safety rules and not taking unnecessary risks, they can still have fun and keep themselves safe," said Anita Davis, Public Safety Manager at Central Networks.
Santa’s power helpers. Eon!
December 22nd, 2008It's not just Santa: Central Networks staff work round the clock to keep your lights on this Christmas
While families across the Midlands are opening presents and tucking into turkey this Christmas Day, staff at Central Networks will be working round the clock to make sure their lights stay on and their homes keep warm over the festive season.
Central Networks seasonal safety tips
December 16th, 2008With Christmas almost upon us, grown-ups and children alike will be looking forward to decking the halls and switching on the festive lights.
But Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is reminding people that during the Christmas season electrical accidents, while rare, can happen and can have serious outcomes.
Phil Wilson, Customer Operations Manager at Central Networks, said: "With more and more people decorating the outside of their homes it’s important to be aware of overhead wires.
