Pontesbury news, page 2


Injured soldier scales new heights

A Shropshire army veteran who lost part of his leg in conflict has scaled new heights after walking to the summit of one of the world’s tallest mountains. 


Delight as bus route saved

Bus passengers are celebrating after a south Shropshire route was saved at the eleventh hour.


Tributes to victim of crash

The family of a 34-year-old man who died in a two-car crash in Shrewsbury today paid tribute to a much loved son, boyfriend and friend.


Nursery earns top marks

Youngsters and staff at a Shropshire nursery and pre-school were today celebrating being teacher’s pet after school inspectors branded it “outstanding” and ranked it in the top four per cent nationwide.


100,000 swine flu cases a day warning

Health Secretary Andy Burnham today warned swine flu cases could rise to over 100,000 a day by the end of August. The warning came in a Commons statement.


Struggling on after post office loss

One year on from the closure of 13 Shropshire post offices there is some hope for the service in rural areas, but village shops are struggling.


Youth in court over ‘gun’

A teenager who waved about an imitation firearm in a Shrewsbury coffee bar, prompting armed police to respond, was told today by a magistrate it was a “stupid act”.


Trainer escapes collision unhurt

A Shropshire point-to-point trainer escaped injury when the horsebox containing her hunter chaser crashed as she was driving to a meeting in Huntingdon.


Theft heartache for blind widower Fred

A blind elderly Shropshire man has been left heartbroken after thieves stole a nameplate from a memorial bench dedicated to his wife who helped care for him.


Man in court over rape case

A 38-year-old Shropshire man today appeared in court charged with rape.


Man, 38, faces charge of rape

A 38-year-old man was due to appear before magistrates today charged with raping a woman in a village near Shrewsbury.


Village pub on market

A pub in the heart of a Shropshire village has been put up for sale, sparking fears that the new owner may not keep it as an inn.


Zenna, Pontesbury

Reviewer’s rating ****  After much deliberating about where to rest their forks, Russell Roberts and his girlfriend visited a Chinese restaurant near Shrewsbury and enjoyed great food.

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