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.
Plastic Fantastic! New bag for plastics coming soon!
February 18th, 2010Telford and Wrekin residents are to receive a new bag to collect their plastics in ahead of the start of a new recycling service this summer.
The roll out of the new service to collect plastics at the kerbside is due to start early this summer; following residents' requests for it to be included on the alternating scheme.
A new reusable bag will be delivered to every household along with further information on the service.
Police Community news
February 8th, 2010Food delivery man attacked in Wellington
Wellington Police officers are appealing for information following an assault in the town. The incident occurred on Pooler Close on Friday 5th February.
Sometime between 8.30pm and 9pm, as the victim, a 31-year-old man, delivered food to an address on Pooler Close, he was approached by two unknown men who grabbed him by the shoulders and pushed against a wall.
Shop and enjoy a chance to win in Wellington
January 28th, 2010Shoppers are being invited to pop into the Barnardo’s Brides by Appointment store in New Street, Wellington and enter one of the prize events being held between 31st January and 5th February to help raise extra funds for the charity.
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Check local conditions, plan route and drive slowly
January 13th, 2010Road users across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire are reminded to plan their route, drive slowly and allow extra time to carry out manoeuvres as overnight snow fall continues to make driving hazardous throughout much of the region.
Many routes that may have cleared at the beginning of the week may now be difficult once again so motorists are advised to check local conditions before making the decision to use the roads.
Police staff save life of starving elderly lady
January 11th, 2010
Officers and staff at Market Drayton Police Station have been praised for assisting an elderly lady who had not eaten for two days after being trapped in her home by the ice and snow.
Community Support Officers Angie Roche and Andy King were on routine patrol yesterday (Sunday January 10th) and called at the 90-year-old’s home to check how she was coping in the adverse weather.
When she answered the door, the officers found her weak, cold and incredibly pale and immediately took action to find out what was wrong and called an ambulance to check her over.
Drivers warned: Watch the conditions and drive accordingly
January 8th, 2010The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is advising all road users to carry on exercising caution on the roads as ice and snow continue to make driving conditions hazardous across many parts of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.
Motorists are advised to assess local road and weather conditions before making the decision to drive. In some parts of the region, the current advice is to make only essential journeys. In other areas, some unclassified and side roads are currently still difficult but many main routes are passable with care.
Latest advice to motorists: watch out for the ice
January 7th, 2010The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is advising motorists to watch out for ice forming on the roads as temperatures continue to plummet across West Mercia.
Adverse weather conditions are continuing to make driving conditions hazardous across the region so motorists are advised to check the local conditions before driving, be prepared and adjust their driving accordingly.
Cold comfort for garden birds
January 5th, 2010
The RSPB issues feeding tips for the winter
With snow and freezing temperatures arriving across Shropshire this week, the RSPB is appealing for people to spare a thought for the birds who need our help to survive the cold snap.
Finding food and ensuring they eat enough of it to build - and maintain - adequate fat supplies to store on the body and ‘burn’ for energy is the greatest test for wild birds in winter. And, the food and water we provide can be the difference between life and death in many cases.
Advice for people with “winter vomiting” bug
January 4th, 2010Isolated cases and outbreaks of vomiting and diarrhoea are occurring in the community and people affected are being urged by the Health Protection Agency to stay at home until they have recovered fully. They should not return to work, school or college or attend any events until they have been free of symptoms for at least 48 hours.
Additionally, they should not visit friends or relatives in hospitals or residential care homes while infectious.
