NWR Online Local News 23rd March 2010
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by David Wilding
The latest local news headlines and interviews from North Warwickshire Radio, presented by Geoff Wilding, March 23rd 2010.
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Jail For Attack on Pensioner
Friday, August 17th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Swift action by Police Neighbourhood Team leads to early arrest
A 28 year old Atherstone woman who assaulted a 77 year old pensioner and stole her purse was sentenced to a 3 1/2 years prison term at Coventry Crown Court on Wednesday 25th July.
Macala Bannister approached the victim as she walked into Atherstone Town on 19th [...]
Atherstone Carnival, “We’ll Be Back Soon!”
Saturday, July 21st, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Atherstone Carnival organisers were reluctantly forced to cancel this year’s event at the last minute.
The overnight torrential rain and further predicted downpours led to the cancellation on safety issues.
However unbowed and undefeated the carnival committee have vowed to stage the event “later in the year” and are already involved in organising a suitable [...]
Trans America Charity Ride
Sunday, June 17th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
On yer bike, takes on a whole new meaning in June when Fenny Drayton man Dave Norris (65) and two of his mates embark on a marathon charity cycle ride across America.
The whole exercise is in memory of Dave’s late wife Mary who passed away with cancer aged 60 .The three cyclists (with a combined [...]
Sunny Funday
Thursday, June 14th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Atherstone’s annual fun day event was blessed with glorious weather today (2nd June) when a large crowd enjoyed the many attractions on offer.
After the official opening by the Borough Mayoress assisted by the deputy chairman of the Town Council, Atherstone Marching Band started proceedings with their usual polished performance.
The event was centred on [...]
Gunman Robs Newsagent
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
A masked gunman forced a newsagent in Long Street to hand over the contents of the till.
The robbery took place at Gale newsagents in Long Street, Atherstone, at 6.20am on Wednesday. 17th May.
A Warwickshire Police spokeswoman said: “He ran into the newsagents and shouted at the man behind the counter to empty the contents of [...]
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