Alveley news


Plane crazy in Shropshire as cockpit owner lives out his dream

Retired businessman Derek Leek is plane crazy – he has the 17 feet long cockpit of a B2 Canberra Bomber in his back garden.


Sadness as fire destroys village pub

A pub near Bridgnorth has been left gutted after fire ripped through it.


Warrant issued for ex-director in cannabis farm case

A warrant was issued today for the arrest of a former Shropshire director of a demolition firm who was due to be sentenced for running a cannabis farm at an Edwardian mansion house.


Extension wrecked in Alveley house blaze

Six people fled a burning house as a huge fire ripped through, completely destroying part of the property.


Ex-director guilty in cannabis farm case

A former Shropshire businessman has been convicted of running a cannabis farm at an Edwardian mansion in a venture that could have produced up to £150,000 of drugs a year.


Alveley travellers’ caravan site plan rejected

Controversial plans for a new travellers’ caravan site near a Shropshire village have been turned down by councillors amid concerns the land is contaminated.


Court ordeal ruined my life, says Shropshire manager

A Shropshire woman falsely accused of stealing almost £3,000 from residents of a county care home today described how the ordeal had ruined her life leaving her unable to even face her neighbours.


Shropshire nurse cleared of theft as case thrown out

A 48-year-old Shropshire care home nurse who was accused of stealing more than £3,000 from four residents who were suffering with dementia has had her court case thrown out.


Drugs and guns found at Shropshire farmhouse

A haul of illegal drugs, ammunition and cash was seized in a raid at a Shropshire farmhouse. About 25 police officers swooped on the property in Alveley, near Bridgnorth.


Firefighters mop up after Shropshire oil accident

Nearly 20 firefighters were called to help stop oil spilling into drains and water supplies after a 250-gallon oil tank burst at a Shropshire home.


Vandals wrecking spree with diggers at Shropshire beauty spot

VANDALS HOTWIRED diggers and went on a wrecking spree at a Shropshire beauty spot, ripping up trees and destroying benches.

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