Firefighters were forced to break a car window in order to rescue a child who became trapped inside the vehicle outside a school near Tenbury Wells.
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Firefighters issue warning over hoax call
Firefighters over the Shropshire border today warned people not to make bogus calls after an already busy shift was alerted by an emergency call to a road crash that turned out to be a hoax.
Residents wait to get flooding cash decision
Tenbury residents were today waiting to find out whether they are to receive extra cash to help safeguard their homes from flooding.
Force guilty of rape case failings
West Mercia Police was guilty of “a number of failings” in investigating a rape claim by a man who was later killed by the person he accused, a watchdog ruled today.
Mountain rescue for lost dad and son
A father and son from a village near Ludlow are being treated for frostbite after getting lost in snow while climbing in the Pyrenees.
Worshippers turn out in ‘toxic’ parish
A community branded by a “toxic parish” by its vicar has increased its flock with more people than ever attending church services this Christmas, it has emerged.
‘Intimidated’ vicar: I was forced to flee
A village vicar today told how he and his family had been forced from their home after a campaign of “intimidation” by parishioners.
Jurors acquit Santa man of danger charge
A man from the Shropshire border who crashed his car while dressed as Father Christmas has been found not guilty of dangerous driving. Damon Williams, 29, denied the charge.
With The Beatles (on the Shropshire border)
With their old albums digitally cleaned-up and re-released, the Beatles are back and bigger then ever. But one small town has never forgotten seeing the real thing live.
Plans for new-look hospital unveiled
Ambitious plans to revamp Tenbury’s Community Hospital have been unveiled, but the supporters will have to raise £500,000 to turn the dream into reality.
Biomass plan on back burner?
Controversial plans for a £5 million biomass plant near Tenbury Wells have suffered a setback after a bid for nearly £1 million in funding was rejected by a development agency.
Crews avert petrol explosion
Fire service bosses have today said that a major disaster was averted in Tenbury Wells when a blaze broke out involving a petrol tanker.
Ban on heating system at cinema
A heating system cannot be used at the landmark Regal Cinema in Tenbury Wells, which underwent extensive refurbishment after it was damaged in the summer 2007 floods, because of concerns about its safety.
Plans for £45,000 play area revamp
A £45,000 scheme to revamp a play area in Tenbury Wells has been put out to tender.
Sky-watcher: ‘We are not alone’
A holidaymaker is set to prove “we are not alone” after capturing UFOs on camera across Shropshire.
Church bell-ringers seek new recruits
Bell-ringers at a church on the Shropshire border are now looking for new recruits to help keep the bells ringing long into the future.
Big names at small theatre are ‘real deal’
The organisers of a series of shows with big name stars at a theatre on the Shropshire border have reassured punters the acts appearing are the genuine article.
Theft of old postboxes
Villagers on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border are being urged to keep a close eye on their postboxes after a series of thefts.
Second date for Marti Pellow
Pop star Marti Pellow today announced an extra date in Tenbury Wells after fans snapped up tickets for a concert in June.
Derelict country cottage for sale
An historic semi-derelict cottage on the Shropshire/Herefordshire countryside will be going under the hammer this month.
Flood victims still not back in homes
Hundreds of families, including residents from 26 homes in Tenbury Wells, who were hit by the summer floods of 2007 are still unable to move back into their old homes.
Patient says thanks with an Oscar
Nurses often don’t receive the recognition they deserve for their hard work but these three were delighted when they were awarded a real Oscar.
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