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INVESTIGATION AT CARE HOME Allegations of poor treatment lead to action from company and council

A care company is carrying out a “full investigation” into allegations of poor treatment at a 66-bed home in Shropshire.

Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed that it has temporarily suspended new placements for publicly funded elderly clients at The Farmstead, in Bryce Way, Lawley Bank. A spokesperson for Sandstone Care Group, which acquired The Farmstead Care Home on May 31 this year, said it is carrying out a full investigation into allegations made.

Action plan “We take all complaints very seriously and are carrying out a full investigation into the allegations that have been made.

“We are working on an action plan in conjunction with Telford & Wrekin Council, supported by specialist external care home consultants Caresolve, and good progress is being made. We are committed to providing residents with the highest possible standard of person-centred care.”

A spokesperson from Telford & Wrekin Council said: “The council has temporarily suspended new placements at The Farmstead whilst

Report by David Tooley we work with Sandstone alongside our partner health professionals to ensure that the residents there are being cared for and are safe.”

Sandstone Care Group took ownership of The Farmstead Care Home in Telford earlier this year.

The 66-bed home, offering a mix of residential, dementia care and general nursing across its three floors, was acquired by Octopus Real Estate and is operated by Sandstone, which has headquarters in Chester and Warrington, on a 35-year lease.

The home, which is rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is based at Bryce Way, Lawley, joined six other homes in the Sandstone Care Group in Powys, Merseyside and Lancashire.

The care home received its ‘good’ rating during an inspection in March, 2021.

The CQC reviewed the information and data available to it about The Farmstead on October 6, 2022.

At that stage they had not found evidence to reassess the rating but said they would “continue to monitor information about this service”.

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Patrols after thefts spate Police have been touring areas around Telford after a recent spate of thefts from cars.

It comes after reports of two unknown males trying car door handles in the area.

Last Friday saw officers from Wellington Safer Neighbourhood Team conducting high visibility patrols around Wellington, Arleston, Hadley, Leegomery, Admaston and Dothill. They said that during their tour of duty there were no reports of theft from vehicles.

Police say owners should never leave their vehicles running and if they have a keyless entry car should find a safe place for the key at home.

Clanging for the climate

Akwasi Okyere brings smiles to passers-by with his bold garden You might think the proud owner of these amazing corkscrew-shaped trees has splashed out a fortune at a garden centre.

But in fact they are all his own work. Akwasi Okyere, of Leegomery, Telford, found he had an eye for

something distinctive after he planted a number of conifer trees several years ago. He was amazed by how tall they grew, so he thought he’d do something a little different and has brought smiles to passers-by with Leegomery’s own topiary treat.

Climate activists are planning to make a noise in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution so that COP27 does not pass without notice.

Extinction Rebellion Telford and Climate Action Hub Telford have joined together to organise a Clang for COP event on November 12 to raise public awareness of the issues.

A spokesperson for a series of events being planned in the area said: “We will be asking local people to bring drums, pans and pan lids and gather on the iconic Iron Bridge to make some noise and raise the alarm about the climate emergency.

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Cunning used to save fox

THIS WEEK

A young female fox escaped serious injury after plunging eight feet into an empty water storage tank.

An eagle-eyed worker at Severn Trent’s sewage treatment works in Coalport Road, Madeley, Telford, alerted the RSPCA when he spotted the frightened vixen in the corner of the tank,

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back of the tank was unlocked, allowing her to get inside and safely secure the animal using a grasper.

The cold and bedraggled vixen, who had some heavily bleeding claws, was then transferred to Cuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock, where she settled down for the night.

The rescued animal

Special programme could help cut ambulance delays

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standing in three inches of rainwater.

A pallet was lowered into the tank for the fox to stand on before RSPCA inspector Claire Davey arrived to try and catch her. Initially it was thought the officer would have to climb down into the pit using her ladder, but an access door at the

Ambulance crews could staff a special pilot programme at county hospitals in a bid to cut chronic handover delays.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has faced huge challenges at the county’s emergency hospitals over the past 12 months, with patients regularly waiting for long hours in the back of ambulances to be transferred to A&E. The issue has had a major impact on the ambulance service’s ability to respond to emergencies. In September the ambulance service waited for 1,590 hours outside both Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, with predictions that the situation is set to get worse over the winter months. Now WMAS has confirmed that Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust has said it wishes to trial its new plan where specially-trained ambulance workers set up at the hospitals and look after patients who otherwise would be waiting on the back of ambulances.

They will work in what are called ‘Ambulance Decision Areas’ at the hospitals. The move frees up ambulances to respond to fresh emergency calls, and patients wait with the dedicated WMAS ‘cohorting’ team until they can be seen in A&E.

Fundraising heights reached

The team, from Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land took on the challenge in aid of SSAFA A team of 15 workers who scaled the Yorkshire Three Peaks for an armed forces charity raised more than £1,200.

The team, from Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) in Telford, took on the challenge in aid of SSAFA. They completed the 24-mile route, which includes almost a

mile of ascents and the same of descents, and smashed the 12hour time limit for completing the challenge, finishing within 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Stu Dinsdale, from RBSL’s Safety, Health, Environment team based at the company’s Telford site, organised the event, and said: “We were fortunately

blessed with glorious Yorkshire weather on the day which certainly helped to make the challenge all the more enjoyable for the team members.”

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MP greets football hero

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard with Sir Geoff Hurst

England World Cup winning legend Sir Geoff Hurst met a county MP at an event to mark a youth football programme.

The 1966 final hat-trick hero, who had a spell as manager of Telford United in the 1970s, met Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard at a reception in Parliament to mark 20 years of the McDonald’s Fun Football programme. It aims to give every child aged 5-11 years, of all backgrounds and abilities, the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful game for free.

Sir Geoff also talked about how the England squad trained at Shropshire’s Lilleshall Hall training camp prior to winning the 1966 World Cup, when his treble helped England to a 4-2 victory over West Germany at Wembley.

Mr Pritchard said: “It was a pleasure to meet Sir Geoff Hurst and to hear his memories of training at Lilleshall. I pay tribute to the McDonald’s Fun Football programme for its efforts to increase participation by boys and girls in grassroots football.”

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Singing senior Rose Strickland has been belting out tunes at The Horseshoe Inn in Ketley, Telford, for 30 years, delighting the audience with hits including Frank Sinatra’s My Way and a medley of Second World War songs. She even entered Britain’s Got Talent one year, and was eliminated early by accident when an administrative error meant she was sent the wrong letter. Every year for her birthday, she puts on a spark-

ly dress and takes to the mic to do what she does best, and this year was no different. A packed pub, complete with disco lights and glitter balls, watched in awe as Rose defied her years to sing her heart out. Friends and staff at the pub pulled out all the stops to make it special, with cards and flowers for Rose as well as a chocolate birthday cake.

“My favourite song is Knights in White Satin,” said Rose, before delivering an impromptu few notes.

She said she loves singing at The Horseshoe because “the peo-

ple always acknowledge you, and make you feel wanted”.

Rose started singing as a young girl, and when she was in her teens Rose’s dad, James Colley, would bring friends home from the pub, who she would entertain with her singing voice. “I’ve been singing for quite a few years,” she said.

“My father always used to come and bring a couple of friends, and he’d say ‘come on Rose, give me My Way’.”

Rose also has a wicked sense of humour. One time she went to karaoke without her teeth, which she left at home, but she still sang.

Plea to health secretary Campaign groups have joined forces to write to the new health secretary Steve Barclay to provide more funds to support the discharge of patients from hospital.

Shropshire Needs Ambulances and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Defend Our NHS wrote to the minister 24 hours after it was confirmed that 22 out of 23 ambulances serving the county were in queues outside A&Es at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Telford’s

Princess Royal Hospital. They say the system is in ‘gridlock’ and claim patients are being seriously harmed or are dying as a direct result.

The letter urges the health secretary to lobby the chancellor for a reinstatement of the social care levy increase in National Insurance in order to release the gridlock in the emergency healthcare system.The groups have welcomed the latest initiative taken by West

Midlands Ambulance Service for patients to be ‘cohorted’ – to be cared for by paramedics working in a designated space within the hospital, to enable other paramedics to return to responding to emergency calls. But they say it is mitigation, not finding a solution to the crisis.

Gill George, chairwoman of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Defend Our NHS, said: “This is a stopgap measure.”

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14 new county additions to pub guide

By Mark Andrews The latest edition of a prestigious guide to the nation’s best pubs features 14 new entries from across Shropshire.

A total of 51 pubs across the county feature in 2023 Good Beer Guide, produced by the Campaign for Real Ale. Bridgnorth does particularly well, with eight pubs featured in the 50th edition of the book. It is beaten only by Shrewsbury, which has 13 pubs listed.

But the guide notes that the county has lost more than a quarter of its breweries since the last edition was published at the end of 2021.

The latest edition shows the county has 14 breweries, with five of them being lost over the past year.

Most notable of these was Wood Brewery in Wistanstow, which had recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Corvedale brewery, based at the Sun Inn at Corfton near Craven Arms, has also suspended brewing due to the recent sale of the pub, although it is expected to resume soon.

The guide also features 33 pubs and nine breweries in Mid Wales.

The popular Three Tuns Inn in Bishop’s Castle, one of the ‘Famous Four’ brewing pubs to feature in the first edition of The Good Beer Guide, makes a welcome return for 2023

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Adam Cayton with staff at the Kings Yard micropub in Shifnal after a period of absence. Now run as a separate entity, it continues to source its beer from the neighbouring brewery.

In Bridgnorth, the Black Horse, Fosters Arms and George are all new for 2023, joining The Black Boy, Golden Lion, Old Castle, Railwayman’s Arms and Shakespeare Inn which all retain their place from last year.

The 17th century Gaskell Arms Hotel in Much Wenlock is a new addition for 2023, with mention made of its beamed ceilings, open fires and bay windows. It joins the George & Dragon which also appeared in the 2022 guide.

The Apple Tree at Onibury, which returned its original use as a pub after spending many years as a shop,

is praised for its quirky appearance, and emphasis on beer and conversation.

The Kings Yard in Shifnal is typical of the growing trend towards micropubs, small bars often created in former shop units. The guide notes that two of the handpulls are dedicated to Wye Valley beers, with at least one dark beer also available.

The Anvil Inn and Plough Inn, also in Shifnal, have kept their listings from last year.

At Kinlet, on the road between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, the 17th century Eagle & Serpent is praised for welcoming atmosphere and log fire. The Red Lion in Market Drayton retains its place.

Over in the Shropshire Hills, the Green Dragon at Little Stretton is another new entry.

“The pub’s L-shaped bar has a comfortable and welcoming feel, and the pleasant dining areas are always popular,” says the guide.

The Yew Tree in Church Stretton retains its place. The 17th century Blue Boar and 14th century Church Inn are new entries for Ludlow, the latter having received a comprehensive refurbishment.

Ludlow Brewing Co’s tap house in the old railway shed keeps its place, along with the Charlton Arms and Rose & Crown.

Shrewsbury has 13 pubs in the guide, with Brunning & Price’s Armoury and J D Wetherspoon’s Shrewsbury Hotel making the guide.

The riverside Armoury in Victoria Quay, which originally was an armoury, is praised for its excellent food and tasting notes, while the guide notes the number of nooks and crannies in the Shrewsbury Hotel.

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Police sign up to stop hare coursing The county’s police force has joined a partnership in an effort to stop hare coursing.

West Mercia Police have been joined by the South Staffordshire force in signing up to the UK wide, ‘Operation Galileo’. The operation is primarily an intelligence sharing platform, allowing police to target key areas to prevent and detect crime where those responsible cross force boundaries. Back in August, the Country Land and Business Association welcomed significant new changes that were made to the legislation surrounding the practice of Hare Coursing.

The new measures have allowed law enforcement to strengthen using new maximum penalties, of unlimited fines and up to six months in prison.

Two new criminal offences were also added to the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 which will give extra powers to the courts.

Crime up by fifth in a year Crime in West Mercia is up nearly 20 per cent year on year, official figures have revealed.

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows rises in a host of offences for the year ending in June – compared to the previous 12 months.

Sexual offences, violence and robbery are all up significantly, as well as a huge rise in public order offences – particularly impacted by the ongoing relaxation of Covid restrictions. Overall crime was up by 19 per cent, higher than the England average of 12 per cent. There were falls in some areas, notably drugs offences which were down by 22 per cent, along with bicycle theft which fell by 16 per cent.

For West Mercia violence was up by 20 per cent, sexual offences by 17 per cent, robbery by 18 per cent, and theft by 21 per cent.

Residential burglaries were also up by six per cent, with non-residential burglaries increasing by 15 per cent.

In total across West Mercia there were 91,276 offences in the year up to June – 39,549 of which were categorised as ‘violence against a person’. In Dyfed-Powys overall crime was up by 19 per cent – and 22 per cent for violent offences.

Sexual offences were up by 27 per cent. Forces recorded 196,889 of sexual offences in the year to June, with 4,083 of those in West Mercia.

Reacting to the figures, Diana Fawcett, chief executive at the charity Victim Support, said: “This huge increase in sexual violence reported to the police is seriously alarming and a stark reminder that the Government needs to get a grip on staggeringly low conviction rates and horrendous court delays.

“Things simply can’t go on like this – women deserve better.”

Tasty new cereal venture launched A Shropshire man has become a cereal entrepreneur after creating a new breakfast food.

Hammond Brown, of Telford, has been mixing his own muesli for years after failing to find one he liked in shops. He has now launched his own brand after completing a start-up course.

“I was dissatisfied with the quality of the mainstream muesli available in supermarkets,” said Hammond.

PCC ‘disappointed’ The county’s police commissioner says he is “disappointed” at the rise in crime shown by the latest government figures.

John Campion, Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia, was speaking after data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed an overall rise in crime of 19 per cent when the 12 months up to June is compared with the year before.

The figures included rises in a number of offences – including sexual offences and violent offences. Mr Campion said that although he was not pleased at the figures it was important to bear in mind the time scale cover-

ing the data – which was being compared to levels of crime while Covid restrictions were still in place.

He said: “I am disappointed that the latest ONS crime data shows an increase in crime but it is important to bear in mind that this is only a snapshot in time.

“There has been a rise in overall crime nationally, which is to be expected following the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and the associated lockdowns.” Mr Campion said he was focused on making sure that policing in the county reflects the concerns of its residents.

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There is a new sense of unity and purpose This has been a period of extraordinary turmoil in Parliament and in the Conservative Party.

People have been understandably disconcerted by the turmoil of recent political events.

I am grateful to those who have shared their concerns with me. I am pleased that with the new Prime Minister now in post we can look forward to a more settled period of government in the remaining years of this parliament.

The most pressing need for the country is stable government. To deliver stable government a Prime Minister must have the support of the majority of Members of Parliament, or government business cannot get through Parliament.

The country needs stability because it faces huge economic challenges both domestic and global and must also deliver the 2019 manifesto on which I was elected as Telford MP. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commands the support of parliament and can form a stable government to deliver a Conservative agenda for the country. As a result, the mood in Westminster amongst MPs has fundamentally changed and there is a new sense of unity and purpose as we get on with tackling the challenges ahead.

I am confident that Rishi Sunak will provide the economic and politi-

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With Lucy Allan MP cal stability the nation needs. He has the experience to navigate the country through these difficult times. The Prime Minister is an exceptionally capable politician with a firm grip on the public finances. He is personable and highly respected.

It was Rishi Sunak who went above and beyond to protect so many businesses in Telford during the pandemic, whether through bounce back loans, furlough or from the discretionary funds allocated to the Council. Countless jobs and businesses in Telford were protected as a direct result of his decisive action at this time of greatest need. I am sure he has what it takes to drive our recovery whilst safeguarding those most in need.

Everyone in Telford will have different views on recent events, but I am heartened that many just want to see the country come together and move forward. I am optimistic that the political uncertainty is behind us, and I will be working with the Prime Minister to ensure Telford gets through the economic challenges we face.

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The attached photo shows one such demolition job, at the bottom of Tan Bank in 1973. You might spot the Telford Journal offices on the right, in prime position to report on the developments.

All of this meant that Wellington was eventually able to carve out a new identity as a traditional market town with modern access and conveniences.

For one, I’m glad Wellington was developed and did not die as that grim warning from 1967 predicted.

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there was any talk of a ‘new town’ up the road.

Being part of Telford did line up with a change of thinking in Wellington’s planners though – it was decided that for the old town centre to keep up with the modern new shopping hub to the east, pedestrianisation would be the way forward. The warning at the top of this column came from the MD of a development company who in 1967 was frustrated at the slow pace of change.

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“If Wellington is not developed soon, it will die.”

That is a fairly stark warning from the 1960s – luckily, Wellington is very much still alive!

Lately I’ve been delving into our digital archives in a hunt for old photos from throughout the 20th century, to try and get a sense of how things have changed over the last 100 years in Shropshire.

I’ve found that one of the most interesting and richest seams of these photos is from around the time Telford was being assembled from its various disparate parts in the first place, in the 1960s, and finding its feet as a new town in the 1970s. As one of Shropshire’s largest and most historic towns, Wellington was always going to play a big part in Telford’s future – whether it wanted to or not.

For anyone who doesn’t know the story: Dawley New Town was designated by the Government in 1963, then in 1968 it was expanded to include Wellington and given a new name – Telford. Of course it brought more investment, but Wellington had always done alright by itself, hadn’t it? It had been a successful market town for centuries before

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Warning issued on climate steps Pledges by countries to cut greenhouse gases will see the world warming by around 2.5C – well above agreed targets to limit dangerous climate change, a United Nations report shows.

UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that while there has been some progress this year, countries were “still nowhere near the scale and pace of emissions reductions” needed to limit temperature rises to 1.5C over this century.

Under the global Paris Agreement climate treaty, countries agreed to take action to limit global warming to 2C and pursue efforts to curb them to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

The world is already seeing increasing floods, storms, heatwaves and wildfires as a result of climate change, and beyond 1.5C of warming, more devastating weather extremes, crop damage and losses of key systems such as coral reefs are expected.

The report from UN Climate Change assessed the combined climate pledges of 193 parties – countries and the European Union – submitted under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

It found the combined pledges of countries could put the world on track for around 2.5C of warming by the end of the century.

Current commitments will increase greenhouse gas emissions by 10.6 per cent by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, an improvement on last year’s assessment which found countries were on a path to emissions rises of 13.7 per cent by the end of the decade.

But the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 report showed that carbon emissions needed to be cut by 45 per cent by 2030 on 2010 levels, and the latest science this year indicates there needs to be a 43 per cent fall in greenhouse gases on 2019 levels in the next eight years to meet the 1.5C goal.

Only 24 new or updated climate plans have been submitted since Cop26 in Glasgow, where all countries agreed to revisit and strengthen their plans, which Mr Stiell descried as “disappointing”. “The downward trend in emissions expected by 2030 shows that nations have made some progress

this year. But the science is clear and so are our climate goals under the Paris Agreement.

“We are still nowhere near the scale and pace of emission reductions required to put us on track toward a 1.5C world.

“To keep this goal alive, national governments need to strengthen their climate action plans now and implement them in the next eight years.”

He added: “Government decisions and actions must reflect the level of urgency, the gravity of the threats we are facing, and the shortness of the time we have remaining to avoid the devastating consequences of runaway climate change.”

A second report looked at long-term plans to move to net zero emissions by or around mid-century, which cover 62 parties to the Paris Agreement accounting for 83 per cent of world GDP, 47 per cent of the world’s population and around 69 per cent of total energy consumption in 2019.

It found that those countries’ emissions could be around 68 per cent lower in 2050 than in 2019, if the-long term strategies are fully implemented on time – but warned that many are uncertain and postpone action that should be taken now.

The UN report has been released ahead of the latest round of international climate negotiations, Cop27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and Mr Stiell urged countries to come to the talks to show how they will work to implement climate action through legislation, policies and progress.

He also called for nations to make progress on issues including addressing the loss and damage poorer countries and communities are suffering from climate change, and finance flows to those nations to tackle global warming.

Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian minister of foreign affairs who will be president of Cop27, said the report showed the world was off-track to keep the 1.5C goal alive. “This is a sobering moment, and we are in a race against time. Several of those who are expected to do more, are far from doing enough, and the consequences of this is affecting lives and livelihoods across the globe,” he warned.

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They are seeing customers who came to them 8 or 9 years ago returning to upgrade their kitchens again as styles and colour choices change. Testament to the quality and service they provide their customers. now, after years of successful business they are renowned throughout Shropshire as the home of kitchen and bedroom makeovers.

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Roman camp is protected The site of a temporary Roman camp that could have housed 10,000 soldiers has been granted protected status by heritage guardians.

Historic England has confirmed that part of a field at Uffington will become a ‘Scheduled Monument’, owing to its archaeological importance.

The designation comes despite the farmland being included in Shropshire Council’s Local Plan for potential development as an employment site. Shropshire Council has confirmed it has been notified of the scheduling but said no decision had been taken on whether it would continue with its inclusion in the local plan.

Eddie West, Shropshire Council’s planning policy and strategy manager, said the issue would be discussed by planning inspectors at further hearings over the local plan next spring.

Historic England says there is an expectation that scheduled monuments “will be handed on to future generations in much the same state that we have found them”.

It says the camp is the fourth largest known of its kind in England, and adds that it is one of 18 sites, either in, or close to Wroxeter.

The evidence shows it initially covered 16 hectares.

Report by James Pugh Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Ruth Ross will succeed Richard Sheehan when he retires from the role at the end of March after nearly 16 years with the organisation.

Ruth, who joined the chamber in 2015, was appointed deputy chief executive earlier this year, having previously fulfilled a variety of roles including membership recruitment, skills and compliance, and director of business.

She said: “I’m incredibly proud to have been given the opportunity to lead this fantastic team.

“This is a challenging climate for our business community, but it is at times of economic struggle that the support and backing of a member organisation like Shropshire Chamber really comes into its own.

“Collectively we can fight the county’s corner and lobby our decision-makers – and we will continue to listen to our members and partners to shape our services in a way which best meets their needs.

Richard Sheehan congratulates Ruth Ross on her appointment “I am passionate about everything that Shropshire Chamber of Commerce stands for, and am dedicated to supporting the local business community.”

Piran Littleton, Shropshire Chamber’s president, said: “The board of directors unanimously

agreed to appoint Ruth as Richard’s successor. She has been taking increasing day-to-day operational responsibility for chamber activities over recent months, and has flourished in her latest role.

“Ruth’s appointment will deliver important continuity.”

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Firefighters free horse Firefighters had an animal audience when they rescued an unfortunate horse from a rather sticky situation.

Gouchy the horse managed to get its front leg stuck after stepping on a trailer in Bridgnorth Road, Broseley, and firefighters were called to help the owners to free the helpless equine.

Two fire appliances including the rescue tender raced from Bridgnorth and Wellington with an operations officer.

A vet also attended the scene at about 6.20pm last Tuesday. Sending a vet is standard procedure with animal rescues. A spokesman for Bridgnorth Fire Station said: “Gouchy the horse had stepped on a trailer and managed to get his front leg stuck.

“He was fit and well, but just couldn’t get himself free.”

The vet was called on to sedate the large animal, which allowed the fire crews to use their Holmatro cutter and spreader to free the horse.

The spokesman added that the crews had an animal audience while they worked their rescue magic.

“Nice to see his horsey friends staying close to him to make sure he was ok while we helped him out of sticky situation,” said the spokesman.

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The more talk there is of inflation, the more inflation there is. Six months ago, at my regular supermarket my favourite biscuits were £1, now they are £1.49.

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Thank you for my care Having been diagnosed with lymphoma in March of this year and now coming to the end of my initial treatment, I consider I must write to congratulate the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust on the prompt and efficient execution of the chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment.

In particular I would like to express my gratitude to the following organisations: The Oconner Haematology and Lingen Davies Centre both at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Health Harmonie at the Marysville Medical Centre. All the staff Consultants, Nurses and Administrators have been excellent in the manner in which they have treated me.

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Looking after our hedgehogs The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) issues the following advice on how best to reduce the risk of harming hedgehogs this bonfire night and has a three-step plan to try to ensure their safety: MOVE the materials to clear ground on the day they’re to be lit, then; CHECK the pile carefully just before striking that match, and finally; OFFER an escape route by

only lighting from one side. Hedgehogs tend to hide in the centre and bottom two feet of the bonfire, which should be checked by gently lifting the bonfire section by section with a pole or broom. Never use a spade or fork as these can stab them.

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The highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK, it was presented to the charity by Anna Turner, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire.

Robert Green, the talking newspaper’s chairman, said members were thrilled and could not be more pleased.

“Only three such awards were given in Shropshire this year and we feel privileged indeed that we

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He said that as part of the decision to give the award the talking newspaper welcomed to of the Lord-Lieutenant’s deputies to its studio to see for themselves the work of the volunteers.

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Scheme could mean over 700 new homes Report by David Tooley Major plans are on the drawing board to transform a town centre with hundreds of new homes.

More than 760 new homes, commercial units and business space is being earmarked for land known as Telford Station Quarter.

Turley, the agents for Telford & Wrekin Council, have asked the authority’s planning experts to take a look at what is being proposed and make a ruling on whether it needs an official environmental impact study before any official application is lodged.

The area is a slab of about 5.56 hectares of land currently occupied by the office buildings Addenbrooke House and Bishton Court, a disused electricity substation, access roads, a footbridge over Lawn Central and landscaping.

The assessment looks at the possible impact of the new homes on education and health services.

On education, Turley says the proposed scheme will “yield approximately 117 primary school students and 67 secondary school students”. The increase in population could also “increase demand on local health care services” from an estimated 1,290 extra residents. The scheme is likely to create an extra 520 jobs across the West Midlands, of which 320 will be created in the Telford and Wrekin area.

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John Butcher, 37 and Sarah Berry, 33. Photo: Neil Hepworth.

Shropshire is boasting not one but two finalists for the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Gardens of the Year awards.

Couple John Butcher, 37 and Sarah Berry, 33, from near Market Drayton, are among eight households shortlisted in the BBC Gardeners’ World People’s Choice Award, which is now open to a public vote.

John and Sarah have spent the last three years transforming

a tidy but uninspiring plot into a wild wonderland.

“Most of it is for the bugs. We grow a lot of plants for bugs and bees and it’s always full.” John explained: “We get all sorts of insects including dragonflies, they really love what we’ve done with the place.” The other finalist from Shropshire is Ian Rayer-Smith.

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Pupils at a primary school took part in a Ramayana Diwali Dance workshop as part of celebrations for the Festival of Light.

As many as 200 of the children at Meadows Primary School and Nursery in Ketley took part in the dancing during 35-minute slots run by a London-based company called West End in Schools.

They learned about the story of Prince Ramayana and Sita, taken from an Indian holy book which tells of how good overcomes evil.

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“The story about the festival is now part of the national curriculum and schools in Telford and Wrekin follow an agreed syllabus to explain different cultures and their traditions. It is important for them to learn about different traditions.

“As well as the dancing the pupils also made Diva lights as a welcome.

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“We offer a free estimating/ choose at home service in the property, measuring accurately and carrying out subfloor checks.

“We happily discuss all of the available floorcovering options to best suit your requirements and explain the correct procedures in relation to fitting these products. If we have not got what you want in the van we welcome you to come and visit our appointment only showroom.

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A heat loss or thermal imaging survey provides some of the answers to why a building, home or

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Remnants of Earth’s Ice Age There’s not so much I can write about the cold blooded members of the Salopian natural history at this time of the year; most being hunkered down to survive the coming winter. But there are a handful which are at their most vibrant and energetic now.

Most fish have a spawning season in late spring and early summer, but salmon mostly spawn now, in October and November. As you may well have seen, the Shrewsbury weir is one of the best places in the country to see them leaping as they surge upstream to their breeding grounds. It has been a good year for these fish judging by the spectacle they have put on in the town centre these past weeks.

But I am not going to talk about salmon this week, instead I’m opting for a species rarely spoken of in Shropshire, the Arctic char. They are in fact found in Ellerdine Lakes, near Telford, that being one of the only locations in England, save for the Lake District, to hold them. But for truly wild fish you’ll have to head to Scotland. They are breeding this month, with the males particularly resplendent in their red breeding ‘flush’.

Char are much more cold-tolerant than our other native trout and salmon, allowing them to thrive in deep, cold post-glacial lakes as well as more fer-

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By Ben Waddams tile, shallower waters of Scottish and Irish lochs. Like their fellow salmonid the brown trout, char feature sea run populations and freshwater resident populations. Sea run char however, only occur in the northernmost part of their range; above 65 degrees latitude and not in the UK. There are around 340 separate Arctic char populations in the British Isles and they are often described as ‘remnants of the ice age’ perhaps because of their association with the Arctic and the fact that they (along with other species including trout and grayling) populated our waters soon after the glaciers retreated around 12,000 years ago. They arrived as sea-run char, and then subsequently lost their sea migratory tendencies, becoming freshwater residents.

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The last few years have seen many changes that we could never have foreseen.

We are of course still overcoming and building back after Covid and some of us still feel unable to return to our usual activities and ways of life. We have seen politicians investigated for breaking their own rules and we have seen Brexit.

In the last few weeks we have sadly lived with the death of our gracious Queen Elizabeth II. Whatever your feelings on the monarchy I don’t think that anyone could deny that she was an amazing woman who kept the vow she made at the beginning. “My whole life,” said the then Princess Elizabeth on her 21st birthday, back in 1947, “whether

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Whatever we do and wherever we go, however we change, God is still the same, yesterday, today and forever.

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Preparations are certainly gathering momentum in Telford with organisers of various events as busy as Santa’s elves at this time of year. n Pantomime fun is, naturally, high on the list of excitement for many with Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs heading to Telford Theatre from December 8 to January 2. It stars former EastEnders favourite and Dancing On Ice winner Sam Attwater as The Prince, local favourite Chloe Barlow as Snow White and 90s Pop Star ‘Lolly’ – Anna Kumble – as The Wicked Queen.

Tickets are available by visiting telfordtheatre.com n Telford Christmas Market, meanwhile, is set to open on December 1 and will run up until December 23. More details and a schedule for the entertainment is set to be revealed shortly. n Telford’s Christmas Fun Run is also set to take place at 10.30am on Sunday, December 4, with runners taking on a 2km and a 5km course. Pre-registration is encouraged before the day to avoid disappointment. The event, by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, takes place in Telford Town Park.

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Points to keep an eye on to avoid concern with finances

Times are hard right now and surging bills are bringing extra worry for people such as the elderly, those living with a health condition or disability

Stay on top of your finance Keen to avoid any financial frights? Here are some financial nightmares to keep an eye out for this autumn and beyond…

Paying more interest than you need to on debts: Several current accounts charge around 40% in annual interest for going overdrawn, so sitting in your overdraft for long periods can be very expensive. While borrowing costs are generally on the increase as interest rates rise, it may be cost-effective to move some existing debts onto a 0% balance transfer card.

MoneySavingExpert.com has an eligibility calculator that enables people to see how likely it is they may be accepted without it affecting their credit score.

Leaving money sitting in poor-paying savings accounts at a time when rates are improving: Cash savings rates have been on the rise in recent weeks. While rates may not be high enough to beat inflation, they may at least offset some of the impacts.

Rachel Springall, a finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, says: “Savers will find some attractive rates to choose from right now, the majority of which come from challenger banks and building societies.”

She adds that savers should be proactive in chasing down a better deal – “especially if they have seen little benefit from the back-to-back base rate rises,” notes Springall. “Some deals may not last very long if they are in high demand, so speed is essential.”

At a time when interest rates are rising, splitting cash between accounts where money is locked in for a set period, as well as accounts with more flexibility around withdrawals, could be helpful. This way, savers can potentially benefit from both higher interest rates and be able to get their hands on some cash when they need it, Springall suggests.

Not claiming support that you’re entitled to: The website gov.uk/cost-of-living has information on a range of benefits and support that are available, while ofgem.gov.uk has information about getting help – search for ‘getting help if you can’t afford your energy bills’.

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switches the heating on or has a bath to ease the pain and stiffness in her joints.

“My wheelchair had to be repaired recently, and without the warranty would have cost nearly £1,000,” says Hesketh. “Servicing of my wheelchair, repairs and petrol, as well as attending hospital appointments, are more disability-related costs that are piling up and getting worse.”

James Taylor, director of strategy at disability equality charity Scope, says: “Life costs more if you are disabled. Many disabled people have no choice but to power life-saving equipment and now the cost of powering an electric wheelchair or a ventilator has doubled in a year.

“Scope is being inundated with calls from disabled people with nothing left to cut back on and nowhere else to turn. Our research shows that half of disabled people say they will be struggling from October, and won’t be able to afford essentials.

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Surging living costs are a worry for many. But for people living with a health condition or disability, it can be an added stress on top of the extra expenses they are already having to pay in order to get by day-today.

When budgets are finely balanced or stretched, extra financial strain may mean missing appointments, or living with pain rather than switching the heating on to help ease it.

Having been diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016, Julian Fiano says the situation with surging bills is adding to his stress and forcing him to make tough choices.

“My partner and I are literally living week-by-week, faced with so much anxiety about how we’re going to pay the bills and buy food.

It doesn’t make sense,” says Fiano, 34. “I’m having to make daily choices between buying food or petrol, which is stopping me from travelling to my physiotherapy appointments.”

The Londoner has been helped by cancer support charity Macmillan.

“If it wasn’t for them, I don’t think I would still be alive,” he says. “I really would urge anyone in a similar boat to me, who is worried about money, to get in touch with them.”

Worried Macmillan and Virgin Money have released research which found nearly three-quarters (74%) of younger people aged 18-39 with cancer are worried about the cost of food over the year ahead. Two-fifths (40%) are struggling to pay their basic living costs.

More than a quarter (27%) of young people living with cancer also say they’re getting further into debt, or have fallen behind on paying a major bill such as the rent, mortgage, water or gas and elec-

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People with disabilities are worried about the situation, says research tricity, because of increased living costs. Just over two in five (41%) say the cost-of-living crisis is the most concerning issue to them, apart from their cancer diagnosis.

Virgin Money partnered up with the charity to roll out its Macmillan Guides support service, available on their website (macmillan.org.uk) – and you don’t need to be a Virgin Money customer.

Previous Macmillan research found 83% of people living with cancer in the UK experience some kind of financial impact from their diagnosis, and for those affected, this reaches an average of £891 a month.

Other health conditions can also have a big impact on living costs.

The charity Versus Arthritis has warned that people could face deteriorating health due to the cost-ofliving crisis.

Their survey of people affected by

arthritis or musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions found nine in 10 are worried about the cost of heating their homes this winter, with nearly a third already skipping meals or eating less to make ends meet.

More than nine in 10 (94%) say the cold makes their condition worse – but the charity has heard from some people who say they will be restricted in how much they use the heating this year.

Versus Arthritis says over half (52%) of people with arthritis already face additional costs due to their condition, including on energy, medicines, food, and travel.

Heating bills were found to be the most common outgoing that people with arthritis pay extra for due to their symptoms.

Among those the charity has seen is Lynda Hesketh, 60, from Chester, who has rheumatoid arthritis and

“It’s no longer a choice between ‘heating and eating’, many disabled people can’t afford to do either,” adds Taylor. “Some have been pushed into debt to pay their bills, others are cutting back on showering and turning off their fridge, but it’s still not enough.”

A Government spokesperson says: “We know that living with a long-term illness or disability can impact on living costs, which is why we are supporting six million disabled people with an extra £150 payment.

“This is part of the £37 billion package of support, which will see eight million low-income households receiving at least £1,200 in support this year, including £650 in direct cost-of-living payments and all households will also receive a £400 discount on their energy bills.”

The energy price guarantee, which limits the unit cost of energy, will be in place until next April. A Treasury-led review will be launched to consider how to support households with energy bills after April 2023.

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The simple ways to help you cut down on costs at home MATTHEW PANTER

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Families are looking for simple ways to adapt within their households so they can help save on their rising energy costs.

Practical solutions such as cutting the shower time by one minute or investing in smart plugs around the house can help knock off more than £100 on a monthly energy bill.

John Stirzaker, online consumer expert from NetVoucherCodes. co.uk said: “We want to help people who are worried about their monthly energy bills rising.With the recently announced price cap, we’ve found smart ways to cut back on typical energy usage at home, from household habits to what can be easily installed in the living room.

“Taking measures to cut back on weekly energy usage such as batch cooking on a Sunday night and making sure radiators aren’t blocked by furniture can make a big difference.”

Here are NetVoucherCodes. co.uk’s smart ways to reduce energy usage around the home: INVEST IN A HEATED AIRER Sticking on the dryer can be one of the biggest energy drainers in the household. When suitable, invest in a heated airer as an alternative solution, which can cut the costs of drying in half and will only take an extra hour or two.

CUT A MINUTE OUT OF SHOWER TIME While everyone loves a long shower, shortening the time spent in a shower by taking off a minute per time spent, can save over £50 annually. This is a simple solution to cutting back on household costs.

INSTALL SMART DEVICES To make it easier to monitor household energy usage, invest in a smart metre and plugs for around the house. Have a look at home-friendly

Checking your loft insulation, batch cooking and a shorter shower are good ways to help cut your costs down

apps where you can turn off and on all the lights by a touch of a button to make it easier than ever to stop wasting energy.

BATCH COOKING LUNCHES With the kids back to school, spend Sunday night batch cooking some meals to freeze and use later in the week. This could also be an efficient way to cut the costs of using kitchen appliances over long periods as well as preventing overspending during lunch breaks.

GIVE THE RADIATOR SPACE Make sure to keep the sofa and any other household furnishings away from radiators when they’re turned on. Boilers can become overworked if the airflow is blocked, so make sure to rearrange the furniture and keep them at least six inches away from radiators.

USE A WASHING BOWL To prevent constant running water when doing the dishes, simply use a washing bowl as a quick solution to prevent the extra pennies being wasted throughout the week. You could take this a step further by hand-washing certain clothes as a cheaper alternative to the washing machine.

INVEST IN A DIGITAL BUDGET PLANNER Get prepared early by allocating spending money ahead of the rise in energy bills. Figure out which expenses can be spared and having the figures laid out in front can help you visualise where you can allow for extra money.

CHECK YOUR LOFT INSULATION Have a look in the loft for the insulation conditions before the weather starts to take a turn. With solid in-

sulation, it’ll keep the house warmer throughout the winter and will help reduce the need to turn on the heating as an efficient way to keep the energy costs down.

USE LESS HEAT WITH CARPET FITTED ROOMS While it won’t heat up a home automatically, fitted carpets help to retain heat in the room compared to wooden flooring. When you turn on the radiator, you’ll be able to leave it on for a limited time and not have the need to leave it on throughout the day.

KEEP ON TOP OF SWITCHING OFF PLUGS Before heading out of the house, quickly spend a minute turning off the switches to ensure devices are fully switched off and won’t burn energy.

Avoid waste and make the most of food you buy The cost-of-living crisis is affecting shopping baskets all over the country.

If you wanted to save a bit of money on your weekly shop, it could be worth looking at all the food you throw away. While they might not be the most glamorous of ingredients, they can be cooked up into some tasty dishes…

Fruit skins: Chef Mary-Ellen McTague at Eat Well MCR (eatwellmcr.org) recommends holding on to unwanted fruit skins. “Boil them with sugar to make fruit jelly or cordial,” she says.

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Vegetable peel: “Wash or scrub

veg before peeling, so you can use the skins. Roast the peel and add to meat stocks, or make a veggie stock,” says McTague.

Fat off of meat: Avoiding buying a cheaper bit of meat because it has too much fat, or throwing away the fat on the meat you buy? There are easy ways to use it up.

“Roast it, and [then] simmer with caramelised onions and roast veg scraps [and water] for a couple of hours to make a broth,” McTague suggests. You can use that as a base for soups, or the chef recommends reducing the stock, adding packet noodles and green veg to make a hearty meal. You

could even make a meaty treat out of any unused fat. “Deep-fry or roast in a very hot oven to make crackling. Salt and eat as a snack,” McTague explains.

Bones: McTague says: “I always keep bones and make stock – [it’s] really handy to have in the fridge to make a quick soup.” Simply cook the stock with tinned or dried beans and pulses and a handful of veg – making for “a really quick, easy and healthy lunch”.

Cores and seeds: “Pumpkin and squash seeds are lovely toasted, and apple cores can be boiled for syrup or cordial – like fruit skins.”

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Don’t fall for the temptations to spend too much as offers arrive With brands starting to entice shoppers with discounts, deals and offers ahead of Black Friday, the temptation to borrow money or turn to credit may be starting to creep in.

Last year, UK shoppers racked up a staggering £4.1bn debt in ‘buy now, pay later’ deals, with many still repaying their 2021 debts as we look ahead to Christmas, according to comparison site, NerdWallet.

As the cost of living crisis continues to take its toll on British consumers, it is important that shoppers considering Black Friday purchases only buy what they need, rather than the ones that they’re only tempted by because of a slashed price or a ‘too good to miss’ deal.

Brean Horne, personal finance expert at NerdWallet, says a poor credit score and mounting debt as a result of living outside of your means could impact future eligibility of applications, and how you can rebuild your credit score.

“It’s vital to fully understand the risks associated before committing yourself to any kind of financial contract or agreement,” Brean says.

“Having a low credit score will make it more difficult to successfully apply for new credit such as mortgages, credit cards and bank loans.”

For those who do find themselves with a poor credit score, Brean shares what you can do to improve your credit in the short term.

Register to vote: Make sure you are on the electoral roll because when you register to vote, your electoral details are recorded on your credit report. This data helps lenders confirm your name and address, so your score will increase as a result.

Seek and amend mistakes on your credit report: Even small mistakes like a wrong address or contact number can have a negative impact on your credit score. You need to make sure everything is correct to keep your score as high as possible. You can check your score online for free at sites such as Equifax or Experian.

This includes checking for fraud, as if you’ve been the victim of fraud, your score may be lowered unfairly.

Meet all of your bill payment deadlines: Paying utility bills from your energy, water and broadband providers on time is vital for maintaining a good credit score. Missed or late bill payments can negatively impact your credit history, and may leave a permanent record on your credit file for up to six years.

Pay off outstanding debts: Whilst it is easier said than done in many cases, where possible pay back any loans you have before trying to apply for a mortgage or any bigger agreements.

If you are struggling financially, there are steps you can take to manage your finances better include; addressing your debts, working out total income, making a list of monthly outgoings and deducting the total amount spent each month.

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1. Workers may be shaken in greeting (5) 2. Plan suit for wedding (8) 3. Feel if tower is out (6) 4. Bearing one amongst males (4) 5. Soaring Italian lady (7) 6. Land reduced without reason (10) 9. A fifth of the rugby team get points, 60 in all (10) 12. Bird emerges from circle on fire (8) 14. Me up ten? More than ten! (7) 16. If not, Len’s upset in America (6) 19. Prod German leader in his birthday suit (5) 20. Inflamed swelling, amongst the worst yet seen (4)

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Cruise career on the line Films for the weekend SATURDAY Minority Report (2002) (Channel 4, 11.50pm) In 2054, cop John Anderton (Tom Cruise) heads up Washington DC’s ‘pre-crime’ division, arresting people before they have a chance to offend based on the predictions of three psychics, known as pre-cogs.

He ends up with more than just his career on the line when a pre-cog predicts Anderton is going to commit a murder in just 36 hours.

SUNDAY The Addams Family (1991) (Channel 4, 3.45pm) Comedy based on the 60s TV series and original cartoons by Charles Addams. The existence of Morticia (Anjelica Huston), Gomez (Raul Julia) and their children, Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman), is threatened when a man claiming to be Gomez’s longlost brother Fester (Christopher Addams Family Lloyd) turns up.

Back in the jungle for I’m A Celebrity return Editor’s weekend pick I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! (ITV, 9pm, Sunday) Even a pandemic couldn’t stop one of Britain’s most popular reality shows – but it could keep it a little closer to home.

In 2020, instead of taking a group of famous faces to the Australian jungle, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! put them up in a Welsh castle.

The following year, Ant and Dec returned to Gwrych Castle.

However, this year, the show is once again free to go jet-setting – and it’s making up for lost time. Not only is the current run heading back to Australia for the first time in two years, but in September, Ant and Dec took to Twitter to reveal they were in South Africa to film an All-Star version of the show, which is set to air early next year.

Now, in its 22nd series, it seems there are still plenty of celebs willing to risk eating bugs or being dangled from great heights in the name of reality TV. DJ Chris Moyles was spotted arriving in Australia recently. Hol-

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Coronation Street (ITV) During a Q&A session about the John Stape book, Tyrone (Alan Halsall) slaps the journalist who wrote it. Summer leaves home and moves with Aaron into the builder’s yard flat with Jacob and Amy. Sam announces he wants to meet Harvey, Bernie learns the truth about Fern, and Stu’s conviction is overturned.

Emmerdale (ITV) Ant & Dec are the hosts for the new series of I’m A Celebrity . . . lyoaks actor Owen Warner has also been seen at Brisbane airport, along with Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver and reality star Olivia Attwood.

Culture Club singer Boy George is widely tipped to take part and if former England rugby player Mike Tindall (the husband of Princess

Anne’s daughter Zara) heads Down Under, we could be in for our first king of the jungle with genuine royal connections.

Tonight, Ant and Dec will officially introduce the line-up and we’ll find out how they settle in during their first night in the camp.

Nicola gets her day in court, but she’s increasingly doubtful she’s going to get justice. Vinny struggles with the finality of collecting Liv’s ashes, Kim feels like she’s got her family back, and Cathy tries to bring April and Alan Halsall Arthur together.

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1. Check for draughts Forster says simple draught-proofing is one of the most cost-effective ways to save energy and money in your house. “Take yourself around your home to find where the biggest draughts are, and where you can block unwanted gaps that let cold air in and warm air out,” she advises.

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3. Use a thermal imaging camera Using a thermal imaging camera on a property’s external walls when the heating’s on inside will visually highlight areas where the surface temperature changes from warm to cold, and identify weaknesses in current insulation, says Turner, 4. Don’t forget the floor Although less heat is lost through floors than through walls and the roof, Forster says insulation is a great way to keep your property warm, although you generally only need to insulate the ground floor, with the exception of floors above unheated spaces, like garages.

Titchmarsh on garden rewilding Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh has warned that the trend towards rewilding – letting nature take care of itself to encourage wildlife and biodiversity – should not displace traditional gardening.

“Rewilding does not mean letting it lie fallow and doing nothing with it,” he says.

“There’s a misconception abroad that the only way to get more wildlife into your garden is to rewild.”

Titchmarsh, 73 – TV and radio presenter, chat show host, documentary-maker and bestselling author – reveals his sentiments in his latest book The Gardener’s Almanac, published by Hodder & Stoughton and priced £14.99.

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which has a wide range of species in it, which is equally as good and in many cases better for wildlife – and it’s beautiful too.”

Mental wellbeing “One cannot go on, on one hand saying how important gardens are for mental wellbeing, and then knocking somebody for having stripes on their lawn, because it makes them feel good to have stripes on their lawn.

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Balance is the key, Titchmarsh insists. ” Can a plot be too manicured?

Titchmarsh adds that he “takes issue” with the word ‘manicured’. “Because it’s not necessarily manicured, it’s just controlled, it’s cultivated. There is nothing more useful to life than a well-grown garden.”

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MATTHEWS Valerie Passed away Peacefully at The P rincess Royal Hospital on October 21, 2022.

Aged 81 years.

Wife of the late Malcolm.

Of Buildwas and formerly of Bridgnorth.

Grandma to Tabitha.

Beloved Wife of the late Bob, Mom to Robert, Te r r y a n d K a r e n , a devoted Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

A Funeral Service to be held at Telford Crematorium on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 9.30am.

Fu n e r a l S e r v i c e a n d Interment 10.30am Monday, November 14 at Holy Trinity Church, Buildwas.

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Fa m i l y f l o w e r s o n l y b y request but if desired donations for Hope House Children’s Hospice would be appreciated.

Mum to Chris and Verity.

Donations if desired for The Royal British Legion for which purpose a collection box will be provided at the Crematorium.

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Tips to help you drive safer in winter

TED WELFORD

may be shaded patches that might not have thawed, which is why you should always remain cautious.

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As temperatures drop and the nights draw in, winter can pose both a challenge and a danger for drivers.

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Check your car Preparation is key and one of the best things you can do is check over your car before winter sets in. Colder weather puts a greater strain on batteries, meaning they’re far more likely to struggle or fail at this time of year. So, if your battery is struggling to turn the car on, it might be time to replace it.

Remember to check the fluid levels as well. When it comes to windscreen washer fluid, you shouldn’t use water on its own as this will struggle to clear windows in the winter months – instead, get a dedicated solution with antifreeze in it.

Having tyres in good condition is especially important in winter, when the roads tend to be wet and grip levels are lower. Make sure they’re correctly inflated, with no signs of damage. Although 1.6mm is the legal tread minimum, we’d advise having plenty more than this over winter. You could also think about choosing winter tyres.

Turn your lights on If you’ve only driven while the sun’s up in summer, it can be a shock when all of a sudden it’s close to dark by mid-afternoon. Being visible on the road is really important, so for starters it’s a good idea to make sure all lights and indicators are working on the vehicle (including fog lights).

But crucially, remember to put your lights on at the start of every journey if it’s going to get darker. Even if your car has automatic lights fitted, don’t presume they’ve turned on. Also, all new cars have daytime running lights (they’re mandatory at the front, but not the rear), so you can falsely think you have your headlights on, even if no

lights are illuminated at the rear.

Visibility also extends to making sure your lights are clean – it’s worth wiping them every now and again – while never setting off if your windows are fogged up or still covered in ice or snow.

Keep your distance

Winter brings much less grip on the road, as temperatures fall and tarmac is more likely to be damp, etc. One of the best things you can do to improve your driving – irrespective of season, but particularly in winter – is to keep your distance on the road.

Whether you’re on the motorway or around town, always ask yourself if the vehicle in front slams on its brakes, would you be able to stop in

time? The larger the gap you have from the vehicle in front, the more likely you’ll be to stop before hitting it, particularly in winter when braking distances are extended.

Slow down when the temperature drops As soon as the temperature drops to anywhere close to zero, you need to change your driving behaviour.

You should avoid any harsh braking or turns of the wheel, as this could cause you to skid and lose control, and make sure you keep your speed down. Even if a road has been gritted, there may be patches that are still icy, so you should still be cautious. And even if the temperature has increased well above zero, there

The last thing any of us would want to happen is to get stranded on the road in winter, either because of snow or an accident or breakdown.

That’s why it’s important to make sure you have supplies in the car to help, just in case worst comes to worst. This includes having food and drink, but also warm clothing.

It’s a good idea to carry a shovel with you too, to help dig you or a fellow driver out in bad weather.

Sprayable de-icer and an ice scraper should be must-haves to carry in your car over winter as well.

Allow plenty of time for your journey

In bad or colder weather, the last thing you want to do is to be in a hurry on the road, as that’s far more likely to lead to a collision.

Leave plenty of time for every journey, meaning you’re less likely to have to rush. If you end up in heavy traffic, it will also help.

You might want to reconsider your route too, particularly if there’s snow or widespread ice. Try to stick to busier roads however, as these will be the ones most likely to be clear and gritted, as smaller rural roads may be more treacherous and are often not gritted.

Renault 4 revived as an electric SUV Renault has revealed the 4Ever Trophy at the Paris Motor Show – a funky concept car that previews the revival of one of the French brand’s most iconic models.

Unveiled 30 years after the 4L was discontinued, the new show car is a bold makeover of the Renault 4, of which more than eight million were produced between 1961 and 1992.

To mark its revival, Renault has given the model a makeover, and marks the 25th anniversary of the 4L humanitarian rally. This new model retains many of the Renault 4’s original design features, including the same silhouette and small trapezoidal rearthree-quarter window.

The show car gets an adventure-ready body kit, including huge plastic cladding around the arches and lower bumpers, a roof rack equipped with a spare tyre and a shovel and sand ladders located on the boot.

Modern changes include a horizontal grille incorporating Matrix LED lights, along with the use of carbon-fibre for the roof, to help bring the weight down. Each wheel also features a compressor that can easily adjust the tyre pressures from inside the car, to help in a variety of terrains.

This 4Ever Trophy is far from just a wild concept car, though, as it paves the way for a compact electric SUV production car, albeit one that’s unlikely to retain the rugged styling kit.

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Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault, said: “The 4L is a legend. And legends never die! Today, it is this universal dimension of the 4L, a car that everyone can love, that we want to find through a modern and electric reinterpretation of the Renault 4.”

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Volvo goes all-electric with XC40 SUV

Volvo has gone the Full Monty with their small XC40 leading the electric charge, if you pardon the pun.

The firm has confirmed it will be an electric-only car manufacturer by 2030 and will roll out several additional electric models in the coming years.

The stylish Recharge is their first 100 per cent electric SUV, offering the usual Volvo refinement, and depending on the model, a claimed range of 261 miles.

They are not cheap, this range starts at £45,750, but Volvo is a premium brand and you do get plenty for your money.

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It is a stylish SUV looking very much like non-electric versions, with smart light clusters to front and rear and a choice of striking alloy wheels. It has a sleeker look and the front lights feature the now familiar ‘Thor’s Hammer’ design. It also features a discrete rear spoiler.

Like other electric vehicles, the grille has been blanked out, rendering the car less attractive as a result.

The interior is real premium quality and dominated by the nine-inch tablet style touchscreen and a 12-inch TFT display behind the smart multi-function steering wheel.

The central screen controls major functions and now features Google Maps, navigation, infotainment and smartphone connectivity. There are also a number of apps available.

It has a real high-end feel with leather-style microtech powered seats, soft-touch finish and a minimalist approach to buttons and and dials.

All models are well equipped, and standard kit includes two-zone climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, electric windows and door mirrors and a host of other goodies. This model adds 20-inch alloys, Sensus Connect with Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound, powered boot, power-adjustable and heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree parking camera.

Like most electric cars, acceleration is instant and the 231bhp on tap from the electric motor powers the car to 60mph in seven seconds.

Pretty much hot-hatch territory.

A fairly lengthy road trip put the claimed 256-mile range to the test, as well as recharging availability on the UK roads. On that particular journey, 200 miles might have been achievable.

Hook up though, and it can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in around half an hour using a 150kW fast charger, if you can find one on the services, otherwise a full hit using the 11kW onboard

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Also standard are a full set of airbags and lane mitigation. charger will take eight hours Despite being an SUV, it sits fairly low to the ground and feels stable, cornering well and good feedback from the well-weighted steering.

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Spectre revealed as Rolls Royce EV

Rolls-Royce has revealed its first electric car with the Spectre – a sleek twodoor coupe that represents ‘the start of a bold new chapter’.

Positioned as a spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe, the Spectre was first announced last year, with RollsRoyce covering more than 1.5 million test miles since then, which the firm says simulates more than 400 years of use for a Rolls-Royce.

Described as an ‘ultra-luxury electric super coupe’, the Spectre gets a particularly elegant silhouette, while the grille is the widest ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce, and is also ‘softly illuminated’ with 22 LEDs. Inside, the Spectre is available with ‘Starlight Doors’, which incorporate 4,796 LEDs that aim to give an impression of the night sky.

Built around a specific ‘Architecture of Luxury’ platform, the Spectre is unrelated to parent company BMW’s electric cars, with the battery integrated into the structure of the car, enabling it to be 30% stiffer than any previous Rolls-Royce.

A clever ‘planar suspension’ has also been developed to deliver the brand’s hallmark ‘magic carpet ride’. This includes decoupling anti-roll bars that help to keep the car stable over bumps, which can then recouple and stiffen the dampers when a corner is identified.

Rolls-Royce says full technical details are ‘still being refined’, but the firm is expecting the Spectre to offer

an electric range of 320 miles. The powertrain is also set to deliver 577bhp and 900Nm of torque, allowing for a 0-60mph time of 4.4 seconds – figures that are comparable with the brand’s current V12 models.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “This incredible motor car, conceived from the very beginning as our first fully electric model, is silent, powerful and demonstrates how perfectly RollsRoyce is suited to electrification.

“Spectre’s all-electric powertrain will ensure the marque’s sustained success and relevance while dramatically increasing the definition of each characteristic that makes a RollsRoyce a Rolls-Royce.”

The Spectre will be positioned between the Cullinan and Phantom in the Rolls-Royce line-up, with prices starting from around £275,000. Orders are now open, with first deliveries expected by the end of 2023.

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‘Not our night’ – coach Watkins on Tigers’ loss Telford Tigers head coach Tom Watkins declared ‘it was not our night’ after a 5-1 defeat at Swindon Wildcats on Saturday.

The Tigers had beaten Swindon just a few days earlier with their best performance of the season so far at Telford Ice Rink.

But they were beaten in Wiltshire – despite Tom Byrne scoring level the scores up in the first period.

Watkins said: “It was not our night – we worked hard and didn’t get many bounces go our way and we hit the post a few times.

“That would have helped if they had gone in for sure, but we kept battling. It was not our best performance and far from our worst. If a couple of bounces go our way it’s a different game, but that’s hockey.

“It was our fourth game in seven days and the effort was there – we competed hard but lacked a bit of quality in some key moments.”

Tigers remained without Jonathan Weaver, Deakan Fielder and Jack Watkins and fell behind when Danny Rose lost his balance, allowing Aaron Nell in on goal to shoot past Brad Day. Tigers hit back when Jake Price sent the puck into the corner behind the Swindon goal and with two Swindon defenders going after it, the puck bounced off the boards, went behind them and landed perfectly for the unmarked Byrne to slam home the equaliser.

The match turned the Wildcats’ way with five minutes of the second period remaining when Nell scored from a powerplay, and they added three more strikes in the final portion of the game.

Broseley reach the summit with a thumping win

Lacie triumphs for second year in a row A young Shropshire showjumper has enjoyed national success for the second consecutive year, Lacie Williams, aged 11, from Yockleton near Shrewsbury, won both the qualifying class and the Tiny Tots Championship at the

Scope Festival of Show Jumping.

Defending her national crown, she won this time aboard the 128cm Boreton Rocketeer, who she rides for Robert Whitaker.

Lacie is trained at home by her mother Sarah Williams and looks

after and rides her four competition ponies nearly every day before and after school.

The picture shows Lacie enjoying her lap of honour wearing her champion’s sash, with Rocco wearing his prizewinner’s rug.

Allen dedicated his life to sport for over 70 years

An Honorary Townsman of Wem who dedicated his life to sport has died at the age of 84.

Allen Evans was a tireless champion of Shropshire Cricket, the Wem Sports and Social Association and Wem Cricket Club – where he had a seven-decade association.

His goddaughter Hazel Ruscoe said: “Allen was a true Wemian and family man. He loved his hometown and was passionate about sport.

“He spent his life working for local sport and his legacy is clear to see in the town. He was a true champion of Shropshire sport.”

Evans grew up in Leek Steet, Wem, and attended Wem Primary School and Wem Secondary Modern School.

After school, he joined Wem timber merchants Isherwoods to start a five-year cabinet-maker apprenticeship.

He worked building houses in Wem and later joined North Shrop-

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sports@mnamedia.co.uk shire District Council as Clerk of Works, where he remained until retirement, and also taught carpentry skills in the joinery shop at Shrewsbury Tech.

Evans was passionate about sport and at the age of 11 he joined Wem Cricket Club, the start of a 70-year association with the club. He was a prolific wicketkeeper and batsman.

When his days behind the stumps came to an end, he joined the club’s committee and served as chairman for 14 years, later becoming president.

He led fundraising campaigns and was instrumental in the club’s move from the Castlefields Ground to the Kynaston Ground in Soulton Road.

He also helped to shape county cricket when he joined the Shropshire Cricket Board and the Shropshire County Cricket Association.

In 2011, he received a special award for his service to cricket when he received a Lifetime Achievement Oscar from the Shropshire Cricket Board. As part of the award, Evans and his wife Jessie enjoyed a special trip to Lord’s for lunch and a tour of the home of cricket.

He was also a keen golfer and member of Hawkstone Park, winning many trophies, including the club’s prestigious Masters title when he was awarded the famous Hawkstone Park green jacket His golfing highlights included a hole-in-one and a trip to St Andrews to play in a national foursomes final.

Evans played football for Wem and Rubery Owen, Prees. He was on Wem’s Powell Cup Charity Committee for many years and for 50 years, he served on the committee of Wem Sports & Social Club.

For his contribution to sport, Allen was recognised by the town he loved when he was made an Honorary Townsman of Wem in 2006.

True Wemian: Allen Evans

Broseley B are the new leaders at the top of the Bridgnorth Snooker League following a 5-0 thrashing of Alveley C. The result never looked in doubt from the start.

Alveley’s Norman Jones gave Nick Carson a run for his money in the first frame, but when needing the final three balls, Jones fouled on the blue.

Pete Thomson was never challenged by Reg Burton, who knocked in a number of the late colours to make his score look better.

The final three frames were virtually whitewashes. In fact, Andy Carson’s win was just that.

Carson – who knocked in the match’s highest break of the night, a commendable 36 that could have been more – did not allow Brian Arnold a single red.

Mick Brezwyn beat Bryan Oakley, knocking in a modest 29 break in the process.

In the final frame, Eddie Mullard never left Chris Jepson a crumb, leaving Jepson to throw in the towel with one red and all the colours still on the table.

Broseley B’s move to the top of the table was courtesy of St John’s A’s thumping 4-1 win over the previous leaders Maddocks and Chelmarsh B dropping a point against St John’s B. St John’s A – last season’s runners-up – had been struggling this season, but they put that behind them as Josh Summers got them off to a flying start by convincingly beating Simon Yeats.

The next frame was a thriller and it looked like Maddocks’ Paul Harper would make it six wins out of six, but Martin Lippitt – trailing by 22 points – cleared the table with a 25-break to end Harper’s 100 per cent record and give St John’s a 2-0 lead. James Brennan provided Maddocks with their consolation by comfortably beating Tim Steele and it looked likely that Dan Morris would level the match, only for him to succumb to Rob Powell, who snatched the frame by taking the final pink and black.

Kevin Hawkins provided the icing on the cake, taking a 40-point lead down to the last red against Tom Maxfield, who threw in the towel.

Chelmarsh B remain in second after a 4-1 win against St John’s B thanks to a half-century break from Garry Smith and other frame wins by Simon Thomas, Chris Lewis and Paul Manning.

Chelmarsh SC moved up into third, ahead of Maddocks on frames, after a 3-2 victory over Woodfield thanks to Carl Walker, Ian Postans (27 break) and the decider from Matt Judd. Peter Hyland and Callum Drewett replied for Woodfield.

And Broseley A recorded their second win of the season by coming from 2-0 down to beat Alveley B 3-2. Martin Coffey Jnr and Ian Stephens put Alveley up, but Matt Smout, Neil Caswell and Ian Stephens hit back.

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Zaman is the main man for Worfield again Having won three out of their last four games to ensure Birmingham League Division Two survival, Worfield have wasted no time in beginning preparations for next season.

Basit Zaman, who was the third highest run scorer in the whole of the Birmingham League, has committed his future to the club by signing a twoyear deal.

Skipper Will Cook said: “It took the team a while last season to adjust to the higher standard and different format, including white ball cricket but Basit was superb throughout, averaging 45 and scoring heavily, particularly as we approached the latter stages of the season. He is undoubtedly one of the best batters in the Birmingham League and his signing gives us a platform and is a statement of intent for next season.”

Zaman scored 909 league runs, his aggressive style illustrated by him hitting 48 sixes and 104 fours.

And he is delighted to be staying at Worfield, saying: “The club has always made me welcome and having achieved promotion in 2021 we survived a big test last season. Now we need to look to strengthen with a view to consolidating our position and I hope I can play a major role in that.”

Shropshire duo earn places in Pears academy Two talented Shropshire cricketers have been awarded places in Worcestershire’s academy.

Shrewsbury’s Harry Darley and Shifnal’s Jack Home are part of a 10-strong group selected for 202223.

It is the first time pace bowler Darley (under-18s) has been selected for the academy, while Home (under-17s) is retained for another year.

Elliot Wilson, academy director at Worcestershire, said : “Harry is a Shropshire player who has played on and off for Worcestershire for the past two summers.

“He has been on the Shropshire satellite academy that Paul Pridgeon and Dave Manning have run for the past decade and more.

“He was originally from Oswestry CC but moved to Shrewsbury CC in 2022. At the end of last winter, Harry tore an intercostal muscle, so his season didn’t really get started until mid-summer.

“Harry finished the season strongly, and there are characteristics in him that we are excited about.”

Josh Leach (under-16s), Seth Essenhigh (under-15s) and Alfie Higgins (under-14s) are also part of the academy for the first time.

And they will join forces with Joe Stanley, Cameron Jones, Ollie Walker, Reeve Evitts and Ben Clarke who have been retained.

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Golfers celebrate President’s Cup success at Bridgnorth GC Thirty-seven pairs entered this year’s President’s Cup at Bridgnorth Golf Club.

The President’s Cup was given to Bridgnorth Golf Club by then-president Brigadier Goulburn to celebrate his 80th birthday in 1986 and is a four-ball better-ball competition.

James Lee & Andy Thompson took home the prize with a score of 65 – on countback over the last six holes from Matt Lunn & John Gidney.

The next three places all went round in 66, so again were decided on countback – with George Wall & Harry Broad third, Gavin Caw & Tom Alford fourth and Jonathon Guest & Phillip Murphy fifth.

Current president Vivien Catterall held her president’s supper in the evening – the first since Covid.

Arscott Golf Club captain John Morris with trophy winners

Golf returns Arscott: Mixed Stableford. Division One: 1 Allen Humphries (10)

35pts; 2 Mick Cowlishaw (10) 35pts; 3 Daniel Brookfield (10) 34pts.

Division Two: 1 Ewan Purslow (13) 38pts; 2 John McKay (15) 36pts;

3 Nick Jones (16) 34pts. Division Three: Paul Lawrie (26) 35pts; 2 Christopher O’Connell (36) 35pts; 3 Kevin Hands (22) 34pts.

Ladies Two of Three: 1 P Bull, G Richards & S Whiston (21) 65pts; 2 J Mullineux, C Cooke & M Cumming (19) 63pts; 3 J O’Brien, G Cackett & J Major (16) 62pts.

Mixed Texas Scramble: 1 P Mulreid, L Mulreid, D Mulreid & H Mulreid 67-16=51; 2 A Hughes, J Wynne, M Pollard & O Corbett 6413=51; 3 G Palmer, N Jones, P Sinclair & A Cole 65-12=53.

Llanymynech: Ladies Autumn 18 Hole Stableford.

Division One: 1 Norma Hughes 36pts; 2 Viv Davies 34pts. Division Two: 1 Sue Bonsall 35pts on c/b; 2 Katey Andrew 35pts. Division Three: 1 Ratree Coleman 34pts; 2 Sara Davies 33pts. Nine Hole Stableford: 1 Margaret Ratcliffe 19pts.

Callister and Hales push on to finish one minute clear

DAVID FLETCHER

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Just three seconds separated first from second as the final medals were resolved in the SB Sports Injuries Series.

Shropshire Cycling Clubs Association ran their third and final Autumn 10 on the Waters Upton-Hodnet course as the season draws to a conclusion.

SB Series bronze medallist Dean Callister got the better of series winner Tomos Hales in a tight battle at the top, with a strong effort of 21 minutes exactly.

Callister has proven to be Hales’ nemesis in this series, with this his fifth win in a straight out head-tohead battle – although the medals were already decided in the overall standings pre-race.

Callister stated: “A great last race of the season – a change in the usual wind conditions on the day.

“I went a little too conservative on the way out, but was happy to take the win.

“Roll on next season – thanks to Bridgnorth CC for putting on the event and all marshals”.

Hales was gracious in his postrace comments, showing that the presence of Callister spurred him on to greater things with his best 10 of the year.

The battle between the pair was head and shoulders ahead of the chasing pack, demonstrated by Hales’ 21:03 being exactly a minute ahead of the final podium spot taken by Dylan Roberts of Clwb Beicio’R Bala.

He commented: “A good end to the time trial season with my quickest time of the year.

“Well done to Dean for the win.

It was a tough cross wind to contest

Dean Callister on his way to winning the third SCCA Autumn 10 time trial of the season with – thanks for Bridgnorth for hosting and all that helped out.”

In the SB Veterans’ race, Paramount’s Chris Riley pipped Hafren CC’s Bryn Davies by four seconds, proving vital in the race for the remaining silver and bronze medals.

Riley posted a fine age-adjusted standard of +4:37, meaning Davies’ +4:33 earned him 18 points to tie with Deb Hutson-Lumb – with Hutson-Lumb taking silver on first count back rule and Davies agonisingly two points off that medal.

Riley was pleased with his effort, stating: “Playing the age card for a win: I’ll take that – thanks to the SCCA; and everyone in rounding

off a brilliant season of time trial races.”

When told of her silver medal, Hutson-Lumb commented: “Really pleased to win veterans’ silver this year and already planning for 2023.”

Hutson-Lumb had already sealed the SB Women’s Championship in round 16, but it was a head-to-head battle for the remaining medals between Hafren CC’s Jan Davies and Oswestry Paragon’s Helen Tudor.

Davies took the win by 10 seconds in 26:40 on the day to make sure of the women’s silver, while Tudor took the bronze.

This is Davies’ first serious at-

Picture: Rob Jones

tempt at county level events and she came away extremely pleased with her win: “My first full year doing time trials, therefore I’m delighted with my result.

“The weather has been kind and I’ve really enjoyed the courses.

“Looking forward to 2023 already – thank you to everyone involved, an encouraging and friendly sport.”

In the SB Junior Series, North Shropshire Wheelers’ Chester Romei made sure of his silver medal thanks to a solid 23:44 effort, leaving the bronze medal to be resolved on second countback rule and going to team-mate Harry Corney.

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Dawley too sharp as they put Rangers to the sword NICK ELWELL

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Salop Leisure League high-fliers Dawley Town proved to be up for the cup with another impressive display of firepower.

The Premier Division pacesetters proved too strong for Division One outfit Ellesmere Rangers Reserves as they eased to a 9-0 victory in the Shropshire Saturday Challenge Cup. George Lees led the way with a hat-trick while Daniel Beddows and Jamie Russell both netted twice.

Lewis Mackenzie and Samuel Rigby added the other goals.

Fellow Premier Division title hopefuls Church Stretton, Hodnet and Ludlow also booked their places in the next round.

Triumphed

Hodnet made light work of visiting Clee Hill United in what proved to be a one-sided affair.

Strikes from Connor Dunne and Marcus Dillon put Hodnet 2-0 inside the opening seven minutes.

And it was 7-0 by half-time following a hat-trick from Cameron Dourish, another strike from Dunne and a goal from Lewis Brown.

Substitute Kieran Jones wrapped up the scoring with Hodnet’s eighth goal six minutes from the end.

Ludlow triumphed 2-0 at Bishops Castle Town thanks to an effort from Ryan Clarke and an own goal.

Church Stretton Town eased to a 4-0 win over Herefordshire County League side Ludlow Town Colts.

Alexander Ryder netted with just a minute on the clock, with James Hill doubling Stretton’s advantage nine minutes later.

A second goal from Hill just af-

Action from Hodnet’s comfortable 8-0 Challenge Cup success against Clee Hill United ter the hour mark and a Sam Jones strike four minutes from time completed the win.

An impressive first-half display booked Broseley’s passage through to the next round.

All their goals came inside the opening 33 minutes as they saw off Albrighton 4-1.

Joseph Morris opened the scoring after two minutes and then Asa Dean added a second two minutes later.

Luke Gain made it 3-0 on 23 minutes before Morris bagged his second of the day. Albrighton grabbed a consolation after the break.

Morda United also progressed on the back of 3-2 win at home to SAHA FC. Tom Gale struck twice and Jor-

dan Gerrard once for the hosts.

Gobowen Celtic hit form on the road at Shrewsbury Juniors Development.

Jack Hughes, Lewis Jones, David Hartshorn and Scott Hale were on the mark as Celtic triumphed 4-0.

Allscott Heath were also celebrating an away-day success – 3-0 at Wrockwardine Wood.

Ben Jones, Ryan Mnasell and Kian Garbett found the net for the visitors.

There was just one match in the Salop Leisure League Premier Division and that proved to be an eventful one.

Goals from Jason Clare and Marko Chris Ofori appeared to have put hosts Ercall Colts Juniors Evolution in charge against Shrews-

Pictures: Ben Cuerden

bury Up & Comers at the break.

But a double blast from Owen Rothwell and an 81st-minute strike from Tyler Smith saw the visitors roar back to take the points.

Madeley Sports also hit the comeback trail after falling behind to an effort from Prees United’s Samuel Flory.

Shaun Davies levelled the scores before Jon Matthews edged Sports in front. Two goals from Mark Pritchard then sealed a 4-1 win.

Luke Mason (two) and Gregory Dakin grabbed the goals that secured a 3-2 win for Wem Town against visiting St Martins.

In Division One, title hopefuls AFC Bridgnorth Development Squad won 4-1 at Ercall Colts Juniors Revolution Colts.

Finnigan signs off with a well deserved ‘thank you’

Division One averages winner Lorna Williams gets her reward from Carol Faulkner and Sybil Rhodes

The end of an era for a Shropshire bowling league was celebrated in style.

Mabel Finnigan founded the Telford Ladies Afternoon League more than 30 years ago – and has run it ever since as secretary.

But she officially handed over the secretarial reins to Carol Faulkner at the league’s presentation lunch at the Sinclair Club in Ketley on Wednesday.

“The afternoon went really well and was very well attended by 94 attendees,” said Faulkner, who bowls for Bowring.

“A beautiful buffet was done by Mabel and her team of ladies and a raffle made £300.

“Mabel was presented with some flowers for her work during her final season as secretary.”

League chairperson Sybil Rhodes presented all the prizes, with

bowlers from Sir John Bayley and Chelmarsh in the spotlight Sir John Bayley A were crowned first division champions, with star player Lorna Williams receiving the averages prize after winning all 16 matches.

And Chelmarsh won a thrilling second division championship race by pipping Sir John Bayley B, with Sue Conneely of Shifnal B topping the averages. nnnn The prospect of two major Shropshire bowls league running with one organising body in 2023 is drawing ever closer.

Joint administration of the SPS Whitchurch and Market Drayton leagues is seen as the only way forward as so few people are now prepared to take on official roles.

And without it, the Drayton league may cease to exist next year

as the current officers are not prepared to carry on.

Chris Sayers, joint secretary of the Drayton league with husband Graham, confirmed: “Eddy Broad is standing down as chairman, treasurer Brian Allen is in his 80s and is standing down and we said we would do the secretary role for two years.

“That two years is nearly up now and nobody has come forward to take up any of the roles and there will be an empty top table.

“So the stark reality is that if clubs say no to joint administration at the AGM in January, the Market Drayton League will cease to exist.”

Clubs in both leagues have been fully updated at recent meetings about a merger of sorts that will see both leagues retain a separate identity.

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Shifnal strike to secure the derby spoils Two first-half goals ensured the derby bragging rights were with Shifnal Town as they heaped more misery on basement boys Market Drayton Town.

Kane Lewis and Kyren Hamilton struck inside 31 minutes for Jamie Haynes’ Shifnal, who climbed to seventh in the Midland League Premier with a fine response to successive defeats.

Richard Brown’s Drayton remain rock-bottom following the Friday night home defeat under the lights in the clubs’ fourth meeting of the season, following FA Cup and FA Trophy contests.

The teams shared a win in the cups, while Shifnal also won the reverse league clash.

Keanu Cooper helped create Lewis’ first on 14 minutes, which was finished via a deflection.

Hamilton opened his account for Shifnal just after the half hour mark as his strike from the corner of the box found its way into the corner through a sea of bodies in front of almost 200 fans.

The Greenfields hosts were unfortunate not to pull one back through Joel Jones, reacting to ex-Shifnal man Harvey Lewis striking a post, but the offside flag was raised.

Ex-AFC Telford youngster Jeremy Abbey went closest for Shifnal of either side after the break, but his 18-yard drive came back off the upright.

Elsewhere in the Midland League’s top flight, mid-table Whitchurch Alport fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat at high-flying Stourport Swifts.

In Division One, AFC Bridgnorth climbed to 15th with an impressive 3-1 home comeback victory over Paget Rangers, who started the day in the top half.

The hosts recovered from the worst possible start having fallen behind after two minutes at Crown Meadow.

But Connor Parker found a fine equaliser from outside the box barely a minute later.

Bridgnorth then led by the half-hour mark. Parker’s pass released Craig Knowles and he kept his cool to finish beyond the onrushing Paget goalkeeper.

The second half was tight but Knowles bagged his second of the afternoon in the closing stages to put the contest to bed.

The Meadow Men extended the gap between themselves and the relegation zone to five points.

Shawbury United are one place and two points further back having taken a point from a 2-2 home draw against struggling Heath Hayes.

Jeffrey Agyeman headed a second-half equaliser for Shawbury, who were behind at the break.

James Tindall-Bennett had handed Shawbury a fourth-minute opener but Hayes struck back to lead at the break.

Haughmond are second-bottom and two points from safety after conceding twice in each half at home to Droitwich Spa.

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HUNGRY TIGERS FIND THEIR BITE ICE HOCKEY

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Telford Tigers returned to winning ways in some style against Bees at Telford Ice Rink on Sunday night.

After losing 5-1 to Swindon on Saturday, the Tigers bounced straight back to record an eye-catching 10-1 success.

Head coach Tom Watkins was delighted with the victory but felt the game was tighter than the scoreline would suggest.

“It was a good result, which probably flattered us to be honest,” said Watkins. “We got the lead early on and kept it well, ending the first period 4-1 up but I think the game was tougher than the score suggests.

“The Bees worked hard, tracked very well on their back pressure and made it difficult coming through the neutral zone.”

Tigers started the game in fine form with early goals from Jason Silverthorn and Fin Howells.

Bees hit back through Josh Martin, but Vladimir Luka immediately restored the two-goal lead while Tigers were on a power play.

Fin Howells holds up three fingers to celebrate his hat-trick for the Telford Tigers on Sunday Brodie Jesson scored a spectacular goal from a tight angle to give Telford a 4-1 lead at the end of the first period.

The second period saw the hungry Tigers dominate and add a fur-

ther two goals to their tally.

Howells grabbed his second with a power play goal and then completed his second hat-trick of the season in the final minute of the period.

Four more goals were added in

Picture: Steve Brodie

the third and final portion of the match. Scott McKenzie deflected a Jake Price pass in for the seventh, Lukas Price netted twice, and the scoring was rounded off by Jesson’s second goal in the final minute.

Wilkin disappointed as Bucks are undone at home Defeat in his first home match in charge clearly wasn’t the desired outcome for AFC Telford United manager Kevin Wilkin, who saw his side come out second best to a streetwise Alfreton Town outfit.

It was a stop-start afternoon in many respects. Wilkin’s side were dealt a blow when goalkeeper Luke Pilling suffered an injury in the warm-up, and Maison Campbell was given his Bucks debut.

Nate Blissett headed the home side in front in the 14th minute but Campbell and the Bucks defence were at fault for Ahmed Salam’s equaliser, just two minutes later.

The visitors then took the lead deep into injury time, with some of the four minutes added on as a result of a suspension of play when referee Helen Conley spotted a drone being flown above the pitch, halting play out of safety concerns.

Alfreton’s winner was hotly disputed by eagle-eyed fans, who didn’t need a drone to spot that Dayle Southwell’s corner kick was taken from outside the quadrant.

But Bucks equally allowed Connor Branson the freedom of their penalty area to score. Alfreton’s subsequent game management annoyed home fans, but Wilkin was neither surprised by that, nor willing to blame his side’s defeat on it:

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Hornets hit back to tame Lions A strong second-half showing saw Telford Hornets secure victory at Stourbridge Lions.

Hornets made a slow start to the Counties 1 Midlands West (North) rugby clash and found themselves trailing 13-0 after conceding two penalties and a converted try.

But Hornets hit back immediately after the hosts’ try. Ben Lewis kicked for an attacking position for a lineout five metres out from the try line. A catch and drive by the forwards attacked the Lions line, they were repelled three times but on fourth attempt Will Inman crossed for a try. Lewis added the conversion to make it 13-7 at the break.

In the second half, Hornets’ forwards started to get the upper hand and scored a second try from a five-metre scrum with number eight Reece McCalister touching down. Lewis adding the two points to edge his side in front.

Hornets added a third try when George Williams charged through the Lions defence to dive over the line to the right of the posts. The fourth and bonus point try was scored by Cameron Mitchell in the left corner following pressure by the forwards.

Lewis added the conversion to make it 26 unanswered points.

The Lions came back strongly, threatening the Hornets line but only managed a single unconverted try to close the game out at 26-18.

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