Distraction Burglary and Bogus Callers
From West Mercia Police DISTRACTION BURGLARY AND BOGUS CALLERS Burglars won’t go to the trouble of breaking in if they can just knock and be invited in. So always be on […]
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Welcome to the website of Astley and Dunley Parish Council
Astley and Dunley Parish with riverside Astley Burf on the River Severn, site of the Hamptsall Inn. Associations with Civil War and Prince Rupert 1642 and King Charles 1644. Locally famous Andrew Yarranton born at Larford, a royalist, agricultural engineer, built canals, locks, iron workings, blast furnace, near Sharpley Pool close to Glazen Bridge now recognised by English Heritage as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Yarhampton house, Astley Towne house, Longmore Hill farm, Bull Hill farm and the gothic style Pool House are of historical interest. Nearby, the 220 mile long River Severn used in middle ages to transport coal, etc., and scene of a tragic ferry disaster – 9 killed – in 1919. Astley Hall, former home of Sir Stanley Baldwin.
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Your Role as a Member of Neighbourhood Watch
/in Neighbourhood Watch/by RogerThe idea of the Neighbourhood Watch is just that – to watch, NOT to accost possible or actual villains, and to pass on information that could be helpful to the […]
If You Want An Immediate Police Response For An Emergency Or Criminal Situation Dial 999.
/in Neighbourhood Watch/by RogerIn the event of an “incident” the first step is to telephone the Local Police 101 and then telephone either your group or local coordinator. If you see cars abandoned […]