Andy Giddings

Sheffield

Sports Editor at BBC Radio Sheffield

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Newport swans not killed with air rifle, police say

6 days ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Swans not killed with air rifle, police sayAndy GiddingsWest Mercia PolicePolice launched an investigation following the discovery of the dead swans in NewportTwo swans found dead by a canal towpath were not killed with an air rifle as was originally believed, police said. Instead, West Mercia Police said it appeared they were killed by another animal. The birds were found in Victoria Park, Newport, Shropshire, at the start of May.
Eggs found after Newport swan-shooting start to hatch

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image source, Cuan Wildlife RescueImage caption, Cuan Wildlife Rescue said it hoped all 11 eggs would hatchEggs that were left abandoned when two swans were shot with an air rifle have started to hatch. Cuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock said it was "fabulous news" and thanked people who had donated money to buy an egg incubator at short notice. It said it hoped all 11 eggs would eventually produce cygnets.
Shrewsbury park-and-ride hospital buses to be made permanent

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image caption, The service will take visitors and patients to the Royal Shrewsbury HospitalA hospital park-and-ride service will be made permanent in Shropshire after a successful trial. Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust started offering bus journeys to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in January, using an existing staff service. It said the route would remain free until it became permanent from 19 May, at which point users would be charged £1 per return journey.
Shrewsbury park-and-ride hospital buses to be made permanent

6 days ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Park-and-ride hospital buses to be made permanentAndy GiddingsBBCThe service will take visitors and patients to the Royal Shrewsbury HospitalA hospital park-and-ride service will be made permanent in Shropshire after a successful trial. Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust started offering bus journeys to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in January, using an existing staff service.
Shropshire commemorates 80th anniversary of VE Day

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings |Richard Tisdale |Ellen Knight |Genevieve Tudor

Image caption, Sally Baggealey remembered the outpouring of joy at the end of war in EuropeRichard Tisdale, Ellen Knight & Genevieve TudorCommemorations have taken place across Shropshire to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. They included street parties, wartime music and dancing, as well as church services. People who witnessed the day when the announcement was made have also been sharing their stories.
Shropshire commemorates 80th anniversary of VE Day

1 week ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Memories of VE Day as county marks 80th anniversaryAndy GiddingsRichard Tisdale, Ellen Knight & Genevieve TudorBBCSally Baggealey remembered the outpouring of joy at the end of war in EuropeCommemorations have taken place across Shropshire to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. They included street parties, wartime music and dancing, as well as church services. People who witnessed the day when the announcement was made have also been sharing their stories.
Shropshire farm visits offered to disadvantaged school children

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image source, The Country TrustImage caption, The deal will mean more than 40 farm visits a yearA partnership has been agreed to give more than 1,000 children from disadvantaged areas visits to rural estates, to learn about farming and the countryside. The Country Trust, an educational charity, said it would work with Crown Estates, who own rural land across the UK, to offer more than 40 farm visits this year.
Shropshire farm visits offered to disadvantaged school children

1 week ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Partnership to offer farm visits to childrenAndy GiddingsThe Country TrustThe deal will mean more than 40 farm visits a yearA partnership has been agreed to give more than 1,000 children from disadvantaged areas visits to rural estates, to learn about farming and the countryside. The Country Trust, an educational charity, said it would work with Crown Estates, who own rural land across the UK, to offer more than 40 farm visits this year.
Trial date set in Shrewsbury murder case

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image caption, Emergency teams were called to Lambourn Drive at about midnight on Thursday 1 MayA trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering another man in Shrewsbury. The 34-year-old victim was found seriously injured at a house on Lambourn Drive close to midnight on 1 May and he died at the scene a short time afterwards. Kai Sainz-Stafford, 24, of no fixed address, was later charged with his murder. The trial is due to be held at Stafford Crown Court on 3 November.
Telford rape investigation after 13-year-old attacked

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Police said specialist officers were supporting the girlPolice are trying to track down a teenage boy after a 13-year-old girl reported being raped near a park visitor centre. West Mercia Police said the attack took place in Telford Town Park at about 19:00 BST in a wooded area. The boy is described as being between 15 and 18 years old, with short dark hair, wearing a black puffer coat and a grey hoodie with matching joggers.