Saturday 27 February 2010

Stories from NCTJ press release

1.

A widower was stolen at her doorstep this morning.


Around 8:45am, the 84-year-old living in Beck Road, IIworth was kept talking by two men pretended as gardeners and tree surgeons.

Meanwhile, the third man entered the house, stole a wallet containing £55 in notes with loose change.

The two men were around 30s, with fair-haired, rough appearance and local accents. One had a eagle tattoo on his left arm.

Anyone with information should contact on Yeltham 412311.

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2.

A number of fish was found dead in the smallest of the three ponds at Yesltham Park this morning.


Any live fish will be kept in Quarantine until the cause has been identified.

The circumstances suggests it could be pollution or vandalism.

Anyone with information should contact on Yeltham 375222.

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3.

A male donkey was stolen from a field on Valeham Road, Walton between 6pm last night and 6:30am today.


Mr Adrian Bussey, of Rose Cottage, Valeham Road, Walton, owner of the animal, said: “My 11-year-old daughter Suzie is distraught because Bobby has been stolen.

“The two were born at much the same time and have nearly grown up together.

“We are doing our best to console her, but it's difficult.”

Witnesses with information should contact on Valeham 234565.

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4.

The first chess lesson with pupils, developed by Valeham Rotary Club, will take place on Monday at Walton Lane Junior School.


One-hour session will be held each week.

A rota consisting of 12 club members has been drawn up and the scheme will soon be extended to other schools.

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5.

A fresh programme on historical walk will be launched by the Historical Society from next week's Saturday.


It will begin with a one-mile walk containing a study of the Ardingham's waterfront development along the River Slade.

Other walks include one of the historic parish of bellington and its castle.

James Childs, local historian and former district archivist, will conduct the walk along the river frontage.

The event is free and anyone interested should contact Katharine on Ardingham 378668.

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6.

Ableton School is collecting mobile phones for recycling, in conjunction with Fones4schools.


200 phones are expected to be collected and money will be spent on the school equipment.

Anyone willing to donate should either take it to the school or drop it into the collection box at Ableton Library.

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