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BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Blue badge holder fined for parking at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
A blue badge holder said he was fined £60 for parking at a hospital despite registering for free parking at the Harrison, from Highley in Shropshire, received the letter after parking at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. "It's quite shocking for me to get a parking fine when as far as I understand, I have abided by the rules, parked where I should, and registered the car," he Gardner, interim chief nursing officer, said there was no known fault with the parking system at the hospital. Blue badges allow motorists to park on the street for free. Off-street car parks, such as hospitals, usually have different trust said blue badge holders receive free parking at the hospital if they register for free parking and display a valid badge in the Harrison said he followed all the rules on the day and when he spoke to someone about the fine, they said the system could not tell between a disabled-registered car or someone trying to dodge a fine. 'Really upsetting' "I'm not guilty because I registered my car and I have a blue badge, so they shouldn't have sent me the fine under any circumstances," he told the BBC."The letter doesn't make it easy to appeal - you need to have a computer or a laptop, you need a smart phone at least to send a picture, send an email or go online to appeal."It was really upsetting, actually, because of the finances, most people on disability payments… are financially stretched."Ms Gardner said the formal appeals process allowed for proper investigations to take place and each case was assessed and reviewed accordingly."We understand that individual circumstances can vary and we would encourage anyone who believes they have received a parking charge notice in error to follow the formal appeals process," she added that the trust was committed to ensuring parking arrangements were fair and accessible and was working with its partner, Group Nexus, on the management of the car parks. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
North Wales Live
5 days ago
- North Wales Live
Man died in Tesco car park collision after driver's foot 'slipped from brake'
An elderly driver's foot "slipped" onto the accelerator in a Tesco car park before he caused the death of a man. Timothy Field, 81, crashed into David Lumb in the supermarket car park in Newtown, Powys. Mr Lumb, 78, was taken to hospital but died 17 days later. Caernarfon Crown Court today heard Mr Lumb's widow Jean called for "forgiveness and leniency" following the tragedy. The judge Her Honour Nicola Jones said Mrs Lumb's attitude was remarkable and rare. She gave Field, of Red Lane, Tregodva, Shropshire, an eight-month prison sentence for causing death by careless driving but suspended it for 12 months. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here Prosecutor Sion ap Mihangel said Mr and Mrs Lumb had been to Tesco in Newtown on March 18 last year. She returned to their car while Mr Lumb used the toilets. The defendant, who was in a red Jeep, asked Mrs Lumb, who was sitting in her parked Dodge Nitro car driver's seat, if she was about to leave. The prosecutor said: "It appeared to Mrs Lumb that he (Mr Field) was anxious to park in the same spot. "She replied they would have to wait a minute as her husband was on his way." Mr Lumb then came out of Tesco and walked in front of the red Jeep. But the Jeep drove forward and collided with Mr Lumb, knocking him to the ground, said the prosecutor. He was in front of its passenger side. The Jeep then went forward again, going over his leg. Mrs Lumb initially thought her husband had fallen over but then noticed blood from his nose and temple. Mr ap Mihangel said: "He was laughing and she (Mrs Lumb) did not think he was seriously injured. (But) others at the scene were noticeably angry towards the defendant, who repeatedly said he was sorry." Emergency services were called. Field later told police he had been looking for a disabled parking space, adding: "My foot became wedged between both pedals," adding that his car "lurched forward". The court heard after hitting Mr Lumb the Jeep continued and collided with another car. Field said he "was in shock" and that he co-operated with the emergency services. Mr Lumb was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The casualty, who was already on blood thinners, had suffered tissue damage and bled extensively into his left leg. The tissue died in his leg and he was in "complete agony". There were discussions about an amputation but by April 4 it was not viable. Mr Lumb, of Carno, developed sepsis and died that day, seventeen days after the collision. The court heard the couple had been married for 45 years. Mrs Lumb's husband, a former engineer, had a passion for archery, wood carving and a pilot's licence. Mrs Lumb read a statement from the witness box today. She said Mr Lumb - Dave to her - had been a "blunt Yorkshireman with a dry sense of humour and kind". They had even "joked" in hospital that he could compete in archery in the Paralympics. But his condition deteriorated. She said he told her to get some sleep and she left. Mrs Lumb said: "The hospital rang me three hours later to say that he had died. When I went to the hospital to see him he still had a smile on his face." Mrs Lumb said Mr Lumb was a role model in accepting adversity. Today she also said: "I comforted Mr Field and told him we would not be pressing charges." She said Field has now had his punishment and called for "compassion and leniency" from the judge. The judge Her Honour Nicola Jones told the defendant his "foot had slipped from the brake onto the accelerator and become wedged in that divide, colliding with Mr Lumb and running him over". The court heard Field has given up driving but the judge disqualified him from driving for two years. He must pass an extended retest before he ever drives again. She said Mr Lumb had been a "quietly remarkable man" and added that Mrs Lumb herself had shown "resilience, compassion and forgiveness" which was rare and that it had been an "honour" to meet her.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Four people and toddler in hospital after Shropshire car crash
Five people, including a toddler, have been taken to hospital after a two vehicle crash on Wednesday Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called to Holyhead Road, Bicton, near Shrewsbury at 20:16 BST where two cars had been involved in a women and a female toddler were treated for potentially serious injuries, while two men were treated for injuries not thought to be were all taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by road. The BBC has contacted West Mercia Police. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Wales Online
18-06-2025
- Wales Online
Man swings golf club at ex's friend before hitting him with glass candle holder
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A "jealous" man turned up at his former partner's home and attacked a man there with a golf club. He missed but hit him in the head with a glass candle holder instead. The victim needed hospital treatment. Marcin Szczakowski, 48, admitted wounding his victim - Fernando Megia. But a judge at Mold Crown Court today said the incident was out of character and suspended a ten-month jail term for two years. Prosecutor Alexa Carrier said Szczakowski and the woman had been in a relationship for several years. But he became "jealous and short-tempered". You can sign up for all the latest court stories here On November 30 last year Szczakowski sent a text to say he was coming over to her home and asking if they were "ready". The defendant was let in by another person in the property in Bron Gungrog in Welshpool then "barged" into the lounge. He was carrying a golf club, said Ms Carrier. Szczakowsi "swung" the club at Mr Megia but missed and the victim took it off him. A plant pot also missed but then Szczakowsi picked up a glass candle holder and hurled that at Mr Megia. The court heard this object hit Mr Megia in the right side of his head causing bleeding, said Ms Carrier. The defendant referred to his ex "cheating on him". He said he loved her but was ushered away and out of the door. The occupants rang 999 at about 3am. Police arrived and were told Szczakowski's name. They went to his home. Officers found him with the golf club which had blood on it. There were no ambulances available so Mr Megia was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Medics closed his wound with five or six stitches, the court heard. When interviewed by police the defendant accepted the golf club was his but "could not explain why it was in the (lounge)," said Ms Carrier. In a victim statement Mr Megia said he suffers pain and disrupted sleep. An Apple watch was damaged during the incident which cost him £400. The judge His Honour Rhys Rowlands told factory worker Szczakowski, of Leighton View, Welshpool, his judgement had been clouded by drink but the offence was "entirely out of character". He gave him the suspended sentence for wounding but said he must wear an alcohol abstinence monitoring tag for 120 days and do up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity. He must also pay £750 compensation, £500 towards prosecution costs and a court surcharge. Find crime figures for your area
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital's green energy push could save £1m a year
A hospital has started work on a £16.2m project to replace its boilers with heat pumps and solar panels. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust said the work, plus energy efficiency measures, would reduce the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital's carbon footprint by more than 3,000 tonnes a year. The work could also save the hospital trust £1m a year in energy costs. Funding for the project has come through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The hospital trust said the project would include an upgrade of energy management systems, better insulation and the replacement of air handling unit fans with low-energy fan systems. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Hospital trust continues to battle £18.6m deficit Hospital trust launches dedicated home birth team Patients' voices to be heard in new safety review Volunteers needed to make knitted hearts Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust
