Archive for November 2012
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Cold weather warning for motorists
Thursday 29 November 2012
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is warning motorists in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire to take extra care as the weather turns colder this winter, particularly on wet roads from the recent heavy rain and flooding.
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Chip pan fire
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a chip pan fire at a property in Pinta Drive in Stourport-on-Severn at 7.10pm last night (Tuesday 27 November).
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Evesham ‘Everest’ Climb
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Evesham firefighters will take on the challenge of ‘Everest’ later this week.
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Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) held its Annual Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony at Hereford Town Hall on Friday evening (23 November) to honour the achievements of Service staff and volunteers, as well as members of the public.
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High numbers of electric blankets found to be unsafe
Monday 26 November 2012
Electric blanket testing sessions held across south Worcestershire in recent weeks have revealed that many of the blankets being used on people’s beds were unsafe.
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Weekend Floods
Monday 26 November 2012
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) received more than 160 calls in the 48 hour period from 24 November to 26 November. 80 of these were to flood-related incidents.
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MBE awarded to Watch Commander Ade Taylor
Friday 23 November 2012
Watch Commander Ade Taylor from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was awarded his MBE during an investiture at Buckingham Palace last Friday (16 November).
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Flood Incident Update
Friday 23 November 2012
Despite heavy rainfall across parts of the region yesterday (Thursday 22 November), it was a fairly quiet evening for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) in terms of flood-related call-outs.
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Flooding and Driving Advice for Motorists
Thursday 22 November 2012
With further heavy rain forecast this afternoon and over the weekend, motorists across the region are being urged to take care and exercise caution. Localised flooding has occurred and currently 11 flood alerts are in place by the Environment Agency, which is affecting normal driving routes across West Mercia.
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Plea to motorists to heed flood warnings
Thursday 22 November 2012
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging motorists across the two counties to take note of barriers and warning signs placed near flood waters.
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