Andy Giddings

Sheffield

Sports Editor at BBC Radio Sheffield

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Campaign to promote Market Drayton gets under way

1 day ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Campaign to promote town gets under wayAndy GiddingsBBCThe campaign starts with a meeting for businessesAn initiative to promote a Shropshire town and help its businesses has said it wants to bring people closer together. Make it Market Drayton is due to launch on Thursday evening with an event for local traders.
Campaign to promote town gets under way

1 day ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Andy Giddings

Campaign to promote town gets under wayThe campaign starts with a meeting for businesses [BBC]An initiative to promote a Shropshire town and help its businesses has said it wants to bring people closer together. Make it Market Drayton is due to launch on Thursday evening with an event for local traders. Helen McCabe, who is leading the campaign, said she felt the town had a lot to offer, but it was sometimes hard to find out what was going on and businesses did not always talk with each other.
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' scout leader and hike organiser

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

Image source, James RussellImage caption, Terry Davies was well-known in the Scouting movement and as a hike organiserTributes have been paid to a scout leader, hike chairman and community volunteer who "inspired generations". Terry Davies was chairman of the Longmynd Hike and Group Lead Volunteer at 2nd Longmynd Scout group in Church Stretton. He had been awarded the Silver Wolf, the highest honour in scouting, and was invited to Windsor Castle in recognition of his 50 years' service.
Telford hospital back to business as usual after flood

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

Image caption, A number of wards were affected by the water leakA hospital has said it is returning to "business as usual" after a flood which caused disruption to a number of wards on Tuesday. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust said a burst water pipe at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford was to blame. It said work would continue over the coming days to complete the clean-up and replace damaged ceiling tiles.
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' scout leader and hike organiser

2 days ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Tributes paid to scout leader and hike organiserAndy GiddingsJames RussellTerry Davies was well-known in the Scouting movement and as a hike organiserTributes have been paid to a scout leader, hike chairman and community volunteer who "inspired generations". Terry Davies was chairman of the Longmynd Hike and Group Lead Volunteer at 2nd Longmynd Scout group in Church Stretton.
Shropshire animal charity asks for help after baby surge

2 days ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Animal charity asks for help after baby surgeAndy GiddingsCuan Wildlife RescueCuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock said baby animals include hoglets, bat pups, gull chicks and fox cubs. A small animal charity is asking for extra donations after seeing "a massive spike in baby animals" in the last week. Cuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock said it was in need of items, such as dog and cat food, kitchen roll, bird seed and latex gloves, and had created a wish list.
Cannabis plants worth £492,000 found in Market Drayton by police

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

Image source, West Mercia PoliceImage caption, Police said they searched the property after concerns were raised by people living nearbyA cannabis farm with plants worth £492,000 has been found during a police raid. Officers discovered 492 plants at an address on Salisbury Road in Market Drayton, Shropshire, on Tuesday morning. West Mercia Police said they were spread across three rooms and the building's loft and it appeared the electricity in the property had been tampered with.
Shropshire cinemas holding film nights for farmers

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

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The films will be shown at cinemas in Ludlow, Wem and ShrewsburyThree rural cinemas are planning a series of film events aimed at farmers in a bid to help them feel less isolated. During the year-long Films for Farmers campaign, starting from 11 July, farmers will be able to bring a friend for free to the screenings. Shropshire Independent Cinema - a partnership between the three venues - said the aim was to help farmers socialise.
Homeless charity forced to close shop in Shrewsbury

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

Image source, GoogleImage caption, Shrewsbury Ark's charity shop in Shrewsbury has been open for more than a decadeA homeless charity has decided to close its charity shop because of rising costs and the shift towards selling second-hand items online. Shrewsbury Ark said it had been a "difficult decision" after more than a decade of trading, but the shop was "no longer financially sustainable".
Homeless charity forced to close shop in Shrewsbury

3 days ago | bbc.com | Andy Giddings

Homeless charity forced to close shop in townAndy GiddingsGoogleShrewsbury Ark's charity shop in Shrewsbury has been open for more than a decadeA homeless charity has decided to close its charity shop because of rising costs and the shift towards selling second-hand items online. Shrewsbury Ark said it had been a "difficult decision" after more than a decade of trading, but the shop was "no longer financially sustainable".