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Hospital trust 'accepts failings' after Wem man died with severe constipation

6 days ago | whitchurchherald.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

An inquest hearing into the death of Victor Collins, 81, from Wem heard that Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust were forced into an internal investigation (Image: PA) There were “failings and missed opportunities” in the care of a Shropshire man who died from complications caused by severe constipation, an inquest has heard.
Reform councillor defends 'asylum seekers' claims which proved to be false

6 days ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Cllr Claire Johnson-Wood wrote a social media post speculating that the Mid Wales Inn in Pant-Y-Dwr was to “be closed and that asylum seekers will be housed there” (Image: Mid Wales Inn/Pant-y-dwr Community Hall) A Reform councillor who inaccurately claimed a Powys pub would housing asylum seekers said it was in response to “genuine concerns”.
Police seize car that had been 'left for months' in Ellesmere

1 week ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

The vehicle was seized by Police in Ellesmere for not having valid car tax (Image: West Mercia Police) A vehicle left for months in Ellesmere has been seized by Police. West Mercia Police have seized a Citroen after, according to residents, it had been left in Ellesmere for months. Officers from Ellesmere Safer Neighbourhood Team seized the vehicle with help of recovery men yesterday afternoon (April 16).
Three Powys pubs up for the best in the county at the National Pub & Bar Awards

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

The Checkers in Montgomery, the Nags Head Inn in Garthmyl and the Sun Hotel in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain are the three pubs fighting it out for the best in Powys. (Image: Pexels) Three multi-award winning Powys pubs have been recognised in the National Pub & Bar Awards. The pubs will be fighting out for the best in the county at an awards ceremony in London this summer.
Police warn Oswestry residents of suspects attempting to enter homes

1 week ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Northumbria Police are cracking down on anti-social behaviour (Image: NEWSQUEST) Police have warned Oswestry residents about people checking whether front doors are locked on homes in the area.
High Street Church in Malpas set to close after over 100 years

1 week ago | whitchurchherald.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Malpas Community Church will close at the end of next month (Image: Google Street View) A church in Malpas is set to close due to an ‘unviable congregation’. Malpas Community Church, which used to be known as the ‘High Street Church’ is set to close from the end of next month. The church which works under the umbrella of the United Reformed Church, has in one form or another been serving the community since the late 19th Century.
Police appeal after 'elderly gentleman' assaulted in Oswestry

1 week ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Police have asked for witnesses to the assault in Oswestry which saw the man being pushed by a male on a mountain bike. (Image: Newsquest) An ‘elderly gentleman’ was assaulted in Oswestry town centre say Police. West Mercia Police have confirmed that an ‘elderly gentleman’ was assaulted near Church Street. According to PC George Watling of Oswestry Safer Neighbourhood Team, the assault took place just before 11am this morning (April 16).
Police vow to seize cars found damaging football pitch near Oswestry

1 week ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

West Mercia Police have confirmed that they have issued a Section 59 notice for anyone identified as causing damage to Trefonen football pitch (Image: Newsquest) Police will seize the vehicles of anyone found driving across a football pitch near Oswestry. West Mercia Police have confirmed that they have issued a Section 59 notice for anyone identified as causing damage to Trefonen football pitch.
Man arrested after crash which closed main road in Powys for hours

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed a man was arrested after a crash on the A488 near Knighton (Image: Newsquest) A man has been arrested after a crash which closed a main road in Powys for several hours. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed a man was arrested after a crash on the A488 near Knighton yesterday which saw a person have to be released from their vehicle by fire crews.
A lucky part of Powys wins in today's People's Postcode Lottery draw

1 week ago | countytimes.co.uk | Ruairi Walsh

An area of the county has come up in the People's Postcode Lottery daily draw (Image: Stock) A lucky area in Powys has won big in today's People's Postcode Lottery draw. An area of the county has come up in the People's Postcode Lottery daily draw today (April 16) - which could see anyone living in that particular postcode win a substantial cash prize.