October 2009 Archives

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YOBS thinking of wrecking Halloween and Bonfire Night can think again after police announced a two week crackdown on antisocial behaviour to coincide with the season.

Along with the fire brigade, and trading standards, detectives have launched Operation Quake, which will involve high visibility patrols and a 'Pumpkin Patrol' team, which will give advice to kids about responsible behaviour. Advice cards and 'No Trick or Treat' stickers have already been sent to 9,000 homes.

BOSSES at Charlton Lane tip are offering grants of up to £50,000 for any worthy community projects within three miles of the site.

Owners SITA Trust's Enhancing Communities Programme will provide money from the landfill communities fund for any projects that make physical improvements to community facilities, sports projects and historic buildings / structures.

THE fire brigade's union (FBU) is horrified a Spelthorne station could close, warning: "This could make the difference between rescuing casualties and recovering bodies."

Richard Jones, secretary of the union's Surrey branch, was reacting to comments from Chief Fire Officer Russell Pearson, who said it was possible Staines and Sunbury fire stations could merge, meaning the borough could lose a fire engine.

DAVID Wilshire's solicitor - and the man who represented botched murder trial victim Colin Stagg - has confirmed his interest in replacing the outgoing Spelthorne MP.

Alex Tribick, who helped win compensation for Mr Stagg, who was wrongly convicted of murdering Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common, has confirmed rumours of his interest.

DAVID Wilshire is refusing to answer questions over the expenses claims which forced him into announcing he will stand down as Splelthorne MP at the next election.

He failed to return calls from the Herald & News and then sent the newspaper an email saying he had "no confidence in receiving accurate or fair treatment". He also cancelled his regular column, which was due to be published this week.

FIRST it was ripped from the ground and bundled on to its side.

And now the speed camera in Upper Halliford Road, Shepperton, has been subjected to another attack - this time by arsonists.

A SMALL Shepperton charity is looking for teams to compete in its 'rowathon', which will raise money for Zambian children.

Bakara Charity Partnerships hopes to raise £4,000 towards the project, which will help fund a sports academy.

WITH the fireworks season soon to start in earnest, a Shepperton vet is issuing advice on how best to protect pets.

Jamie Crittall, of the Beech House Vetinary Centre says owners should:

Provide a den or hiding place
Muffle the sound of fireworks
Keep animals inside
Don't over-fuss them
Stay calm yourself
Don't get angry with your pet
Prepare for unusual behaviour
Discuss the problem with your vet

ECO-FRIENDLY children at St Nicholas School in Shepperton traipsed the streets on a litter pick last week.

Teacher Rosie Tothill took the youngters on a walk around Manor Farm Avenue and nearby streets including Lois Driver and Old Charlton Road.