"News media recently transmitted information about a report by Professor Gabriel Bitton, an expert in environmental engineering at the university of Florida. The professor and colleagues claim that 99% of germs contained in a kitchen sponge or dishcloth would be killed if the item was placed in a microwave oven on full power for a period of two minutes.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue service attended a fire in the Telford area which involved a dishcloth in a microwave oven. The occupier more
June 4 - 8, 2007
Concord College theatre, Acton Burnell, near Shrewsbury.
Attendance is free but seat numbers are restricted so schools are being urged to book places now by contacting:
Zip Theatre 01902 572 250
between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Schools across Shropshire are being urged to watch a "spine tingling" stage production which gets vital anti more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with Bridgnorth District Community Safety Partnership and the West Mercia Safety Camera Partnership in a joint road safety venture which entails displaying road safety messages on Bridgnorth District Council refuse collections vehicles and town council utility vehicles.
The venture is seen as an important step forward in promoting road safety through hard hitting advertising campaigns and the three organisations involved are delighted more
A teenager's brief fall into crime is deterring others
A bored but bright Shropshire teenager called a "geek" by his classmates has written a web diary of how he turned to arson for kicks and eventually transformed his life in a bid to deter future youngsters from straying into a life of crime.
The youngster who found school unchallenging and was called fat at school found he just didn't "fit in." Lonely, with few real friends, and a lot of time on his hands, he turned to arson more
Cleobury Mortimer has got a brand new fire engine - and now it wants more firefighters to prevent potentially "dire" consequences from a serious daytime blaze, warned Shropshire's fire chief.
A laboratory fire at Lacon Childe school last year in which it was initially feared children were trapped had highlighted the need for more firefighters and better equipment, said Alan Taylor, Chief Fire Officer for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
"We now have ten firefighters at more
Oswestry fire station has been "re-dedicated" after a £35,000 upgrade in memory of county councillor David Lloyd who died earlier this year.
His widow Emma unveiled a plaque in his memory in a dual ceremony attended by Oswestry employers who were praised for their "valuable" contribution in releasing staff to carry out essential firefighting duties in the town which has the busiest rural station in the county.
Station officer Mike Wilkinson said the fire station at The Mount more
Fire officers staged a major car crash exhibition in Newport aimed at educating motorists not to drink and drive this Christmas and New Year.
The Christmas Road Traffic Campaign and Community Safety Open Day was held at Newport Fire Station and featured the Newport Mayor being freed from the wreckage of a Ford Fiesta by Newport retained firefighters using hi-tec cutting equipment.
A second demonstration was performed by firefighters from Wellington with help from the ambulance more
Age Concern are helping to promote this year's Fire Kills Christmas Fire Safety Campaign by using their own Fight the Freeze Campaign to warn people about the dangers of winter weather and the need for fire safety in their home.
The website offers advice on how to keep warm and stay safe throughout the cold winter months, with particular emphasis on how to contact your local fire and rescue service for a free home fire risk check.
Other useful advice includes:
Shropshire County Council press release
Shropshire County Council is reminding motorists to avoid driving the morning after they have been out drinking.
It is important that drivers are aware of the length of time that alcohol can remain in the body. It is a known fact that drivers who have any alcohol in their bodies have less control of their vehicle and are more likely to cause an accident in which someone is hurt.
Research shows that alcohol can only be released more
Shropshire County Council press release
Shropshire County Council's Road Safety Team are getting ready to launch their 'Don't kill the party spirit' campaign which promotes the no drinking and driving message to all drivers over the festive season.
The campaign is aimed particularly at 18-40 year old male drivers who are the most at risk of being involved, injured or killed in a drink-drive accident - but is relevant to all drivers, regardless of age or gender.
Steve more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Service Headquarters
St Michael's Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 2HJ
Tel: 01743 260 200
Email: enquiries@shropshirefire.gov.uk
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