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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Pub's wooden chalet destroyed in fire
A fire has destroyed a pub's chalet after it ripped through the building. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Malt Shovel Pub in Highley on Saturday at about 00:12 BST. Pictures posted on the fire service's Facebook page show firefighters extinguishing glowing red and orange wood. Three crews from Bridgnorth, Kidderminster and Cleobury Mortimer were sent to the blaze and discovered the remains of a wooden chalet, a spokesperson added. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Fire crews tackle blaze at former city pub Watch: Multiple fire crews tackle blaze at old pub Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Powys County Times
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Powys County Times
Firefighters tackling 40-acre forest fire near Machynlleth
Firefighters are tackling a nearly 40-acre forest fire near Machynlleth that is 'well alight'. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have sent four different fire crews with assistance from English teams to tackle a major forest fire at Glaspwll near Machynlleth. Crews were called to the scene just after 10am this morning (May 15) and the service has reported the fire it is tackling a blaze covering 15 hectares (37 acres). RECOMMENDED READING: A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: 'At 10.01am on Thursday, May 14, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Llanidloes, Tregaron Fire Stations were called to an incident in Glaspwll in Machynlleth. 'This incident is currently ongoing. 'Supported by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, crews are currently dealing with a forest fire, with approximately 15 hectares of trees and grass that is well alight.' Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app Shropshire Fire and Rescue confirmed it has sent support across the border. In its latest update, a spokesperson for the service said: 'At 10:37 on Thursday, May, 15, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Glaspwll, Machynlleth . 'One fire appliance including the Water Carrier was mobilised from Oswestry. 'Oswestry assisting Mid & West Wales Fire Service with forest fire.'
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Leader Live
Woman dies after crash near Bronnington in Wrexham
The incident occurred between Bronnington and Welshampton yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 13). Shortly after 4.30pm police responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle – a blue-coloured Toyota Rav4 on the A495. Paramedics, ambulance and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, but sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, North Wales Police said. The male driver was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital with minor injuries. MORE NEWS Detective Inspector Tim Evans of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses to come forward. He said: 'Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this incredibly difficult time. "The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are urging anybody who may have been travelling in the vicinity and who may have dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.' Anybody with information is urged to contact officers via the North Wales Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000395367.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Factory unit blaze tackled by 30 firefighters
A blaze at a factory in Telford involved 30 firefighters at its height. Crews were called to the Halesfield 5 industrial estate at about 19:00 BST, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said. Thirty firefighters and seven appliances were at the scene during the fire's peak, but it was brought under control and was prevented from spreading. The cause of the fire, which is now out, is under investigation, the fire service says. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Wales Online
Woman dies in crash tragedy as driver taken to hospital
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 woman has died after a crash yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). The driver was also taken to hospital, following the one vehicle collision on the A495, near Whitchurch. Police are appealing for witnesses. A North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit statement said: "An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision near Whitchurch yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 13th). "Shortly after 4:30pm police responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle – a blue-coloured Toyota Rav4 on the A495. "Police, Ambulance and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, but sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver was taken to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital with minor injuries." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Detective Inspector Tim Evans of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses to come forward. He added: 'Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this incredibly difficult time. "The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are urging anybody who may have been travelling in the vicinity and who may have dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.' Anybody with information is urged to contact officers via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000395367. Or visist: (Yn Gymraeg)
