Sunday, July 5, 2009

Blonde is used in car - jacking in Aldridge

A good Samaritan who stoped to help a woman he thought was in distress had his Mercedes stolen in a car jacking scam. The theft happened in a country lane in Aldridge after he was tricked in to pulling over to help a young blonde woman.   Police are now hunting a man and woman following the attack,which happened last week. It comes after a similar car jacking in Essington and now Police are probing whether there is a link between them.   The latest victim,who was in his mid 40's,was driving along Crook Lane when he came across a broken down red metro blocking the road.Getting out of his silver Mercedes C220 to help,he was approached by a  blond woman with bobbed hair and a northern accent,who asked him to push her car out of the way of the road. But as he did, he was attacked from behind by a man and pushed into nettles. His attacker then jumped into the Mercedes,registration number BF08 FXY,and sped away,while the woman made off in the Metro. Police are asking any one who witnesses the car jacking,or who may have seen a couple,to come forward. Ds Mick Hinton of Walsall Police said "This is unusual  incident in a quiet area which is usually free from crime"   # - Dusan Popratnjak - 7/5/09; 12:03:01 PM - Comment [0] Trackback [0]

First Vets in Aldridge

Three intrepid vetinary nurses from Aldridge are preparing to cycle,canoe and hike 30km in a single day to raise £3,000 for a national guide dog charity. The nurses from First vets in Aldridge aim to tackle the Coniston Guide Dogs Challenge in September. The trio Nicki Coombes, Anna Petty and Lauren Hare will be joined by Nikki's sister Louise who has stepped in to replace a fourth First vets member who has pulled out due to lack of time. The group,which has called itself"Funky Faries",will cycle 17km through a forest,canoe 3km across a lake and hike up Coniston Mountain on September 12th. Nikki said the group is in training three times a week,cycling and walking and will begin canoeing training shortly. She added she believes the mountain hike will be the most difficult task but the group was determined to complete the three legs.   To help sponsor the team drop in to First vets,in Leighswood Road,Aldridge and sign the sponsor form on display.   Thank you, # - Dusan Popratnjak - 7/5/09; 11:50:11 AM - Comment [0] Trackback [0]

Success for sailor Adam

A 24 year -old trainee sailor from Aldridge is celebrating the successful completion of his basic Royal Navy training. Trainee Air Engineering Technician AdamParkes joined the Royal Navy in November and has now completed 9 weeks of intensive training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall. The former Aldridge School pupil previously worked as a mechanical engineer.He said "I joined the Royal Navy so I could serve Queen and Country and be in a worthwhile organisation."Hopefully the experience I have gained in training will stand me in good stead to make a successful career while traveling the world.. Adams next call is HNS Sultan in Hampshire,where he will learn how to make the necessary checks and repairs to ensure the Navy's aircraft remain in readiness. # - Dusan Popratnjak - 7/5/09; 11:39:39 AM - Comment [0] Trackback [0]

Giant snow balls

Giant snow balls of up to 6 foot high and 5 feet wide caused chaos when they were rolled on to two local roads. Motorists were stuck in queues after driving into the paths of the huge obstacles.Teenagers are believed to be responsible for the stunts in Barry Road,Parkhall and Rookery Lane in Aldridge. A gritting team had to suspend their duties to remove the snow balls with a JCB digger.After rolling them on to the pavement to un block the roads,the huge machines soon demolished the giant snow balls. # - Dusan Popratnjak - 7/5/09; 11:30:49 AM - Comment [0] Trackback [0]

Pair not sent to jail over fake ID

Two Aldridge men have avoided jail after using false passports to open bank accounts.Aldridge takeaway boss Mei Huang had seven while Bichang Zhou had four Wolverhampton Crown Court heard. Mr Howard Searle,prosecuting,said the accounts all operated propeerly and no one had lost out financially.Mr Searle said Huang had moved £100,000 through his accounts over a four - year period while Zhou had over £19,000 in his accounts.Huang,aged 44 and 27 - year old Zhou,both of Leighswood Road in Aldridge,admitted charges involving the possession of false passport and obtaining service by deception. Huang was given a 12 month jail term,suspended for a year,200 hours unpaid work and told that he must obey a three month curfew order. Zhou  got a nine month suspended prison sentence for a year,180 hours unpaid work and a three month curfew order.   # - Dusan Popratnjak - 7/5/09; 11:30:12 AM - Comment [0] Trackback [0]