The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia are today reminding road users to take extra care on the roads as the clocks change this weekend.
As nights get darker it is increasingly more difficult for motorists to see other road users. Pedestrians are being encouraged to think about their presence on the roads and wear high visibility clothing and reflective material and to always use pedestrian crossings where possible. Cyclists should also think about their clothing and ensure more
Don’t forget to get your chimney swept before the cold weather begins – that is the message to Shropshire householders to avert a blaze this Winter.
Shropshire firefighters attended 189 chimney fires in the county in 2010/11 and statistics show this could increase again this year unless home owners take action.
Chimney fires have shot up over the past two years as people search for cheaper fuel to heat their homes after huge hikes in gas and electricity prices.
Fire safety advice will be on the shopping list for visitors to two Shropshire supermarkets in Telford and Shrewsbury all next week.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has linked up with Sainsbury’s stores in the Telford Retail Park and at Shrewsbury’s Meole Brace to get important lifesaving tips to shoppers.
It is all part of the national shopping chains fire safety week running all this week from October 9 to 15, held for the second year running after last year’s successful more
A large scale traffic pile up on a county road put Shropshire’s emergency services to the test during a major training exercise last night involving up to 50 firefighters, police and ambulance personnel. (Thursday Oct 6th)
A total of nine people were injured in a six vehicle pile-up – but it was all a vivid re-enaction as part of a multi agency exercise organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Trapped inside crushed cars strewn across a road were “victims” played by St more
A UK charity cycling duo were looked after by Oswestry firefighters when they stopped in the town during a Lands End to John O’Groats trip.
Brothers Tim and Bill Light stopped off at Oswestry Fire Station during a quick break as they cycled the length of Britain to raise money for the National Firefighters Charity and an African childcare charity.
The Highwayman pub and Martin’s store gave them free meals and they were given a send off on their way by local firefighters who more
A total of 18 new recruits working in a wide array of jobs ranging from a care worker to a carpenter, and a ladies hockey player to a hospital practitioner, have “passed out” as firefighters with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
All retained firefighters, they have joined county fire stations at Newport, Tweedale inTelford, Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle, Cleobury Mortimer, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Prees, Whitchurch, Hodnet, Wem and Minsterley.
Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond and more
The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia are today warning motorists of the dangers that may be present during this time of year as farmers are using the roads more when harvesting and moving their produce.
Agriculture is one of Shropshire’s major industries and harvesting a wide variety of crops at this time of the year sees an increase in agricultural vehicles on the road. The Partnership is reminding farmers that leaving mud and debris on the road is an offence under the Highways more
FACE THE FUTURE is an Act Smart event for adults with learning disabilities.
Workshops will be held about how to stay safe when using the Internet and mobile phones.
The event will end with a light lunch, teas and coffee plus a quiz!
For more information contact: Delyth Humphreys/Alison Teece 01743 260 258; Daphne Simmons, Community Council of Shropshire 01743 342 161; or Taking Part on 01743 363 399.
Venue:
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Bridgnorth
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FACE THE FUTURE is an Act Smart event for adults with learning disabilities.
Workshops will be held about how to stay safe when using the Internet and mobile phones.
The event will end with a light lunch, teas and coffee plus a quiz!
For more information contact: Delyth Humphreys/Alison Teece 01743 260 258; Daphne Simmons, Community Council of Shropshire 01743 342 161; or Taking Part on 01743 363 399.
Venue:
Meerside Community Centre
Shrewsbury
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FACE THE FUTURE is an Act Smart event for adults with learning disabilities.
Workshops will be held about how to stay safe when using the Internet and mobile phones.
The event will end with a light lunch, teas and coffee plus a quiz!
For more information contact: Delyth Humphreys/Alison Teece 01743 260 258; Daphne Simmons, Community Council of Shropshire 01743 342 161; or Taking Part on 01743 363 399.
Venue:
The Learning Centre (Formerly Stirchley Primary more
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