Fire crews across Shropshire are today celebrating another successful safety campaign running up to bonfire night.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has run a campaign, with the help of both police and local authorities, to reduce the number of uncontrolled bonfires over the past four years.
“For the two weeks running up to bonfire night firefighters, police and waste management teams have been scouring parts of the county for inappropriately sited bonfires which were then more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a property fire in Shawfield Close, Sutton Hill, Telford at 6.49pm Tuesday 30th October 2012. Crews from Tweedale, Telford, Wellington and an Aerial Ladder Platform attended the scene which involved the 1st floor of a 3 storey property. The property was empty at the time and the fire is being treated as suspicious.
The risk of arson can be reduced by following a few simple steps:-
Fun on Fawkes night.
Gates open 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm.
Sound sensitive display for little ones at 6.30pm.
Full firework display at 7.30pm.
Funfair, food, candy floss, toffee apples. Licensed bar.
Advance price, Adults £6.50; children 2-16, £3; Concessions £5.50; Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £17.
Come along to one of the regions largest and most spectacular bonfire celebrations with entertainment for all the family.
The evening starts with the Free Radio Roadshow with fun and games with the Breakfast Show DJ's. The giant bonfire is lit at 5.30pm with two fantastic firework displays rocketing into action at 6pm and 7.30pm.
There is plenty on offer with a fun fair, food stalls and licensed bar all set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown Parkland.
Gates open at more
The Oswestry Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display will take place on Saturday, 3rd November at 7.00pm.
This year Oswestry Borderland Rotary Club and the firefighters have teamed up to arrange a Lantern Parade through the town starting from Festival Square at 6.30pm, and will wind its way along Church Street and up Willow Street to Brogyntyn Park.
Additional fireworks have been purchased and it promises to be the most spectacular display in memory.
The Treble Niners are more
The annual West Mid Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on Sunday November 4th, 2012, and is set to be bigger and better than ever before.
Gates will open at 2pm for an afternoon and evening of entertainment and enjoyment with:
and more.....
Radio Shropshire's Eric Smith will lead you through proceedings throughout the day and the more
Shropshire’s latest new recruits will be stationed at fire stations across the county. Here they are pictured with their new colleagues receiving their awards after successfully completing eight weeks basic training. They are pictured with Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond and Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority chairman Stuart West at their passing out ceremony.
The following firefighters won awards after completing their with eight week basic training: Top students in their course: more
Dear Resident,
Re: Bonfires
We appreciate that some parts of the community hold un-official communal bonfires. Whilst we do not condone these we do understand that historically these have been run in an appropriate manner and can provide an opportunity for our communities to enjoy a social event together.
We therefore ask that any group or individual planning a bonfire contacts Shrewsbury Town Council on 01743 281 010 with their request which will be considered on the more
The Safer Telford and Wrekin Partnership is once again driving forward its Celebrate Safely Campaign during the fortnight that includes Halloween and Bonfire Night.
To help promote the importance of celebrating safely, Cinderella Pantomime stars such as Mark Two and Jamie Sheen (Ugly sisters) are getting in on the action by helping the Safer Telford & Wrekin Partnership launch this years competition. This will feature on Celebrate Safely postcards that include handy hints and more
The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia are today reminding all 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 more
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