Grandfather is top German student at age of 91
A grandfather-of-five has become the oldest student in Britain to achieve a languages qualification - at the grand age of 91.
A grandfather-of-five has become the oldest student in Britain to achieve a languages qualification - at the grand age of 91.
A champion swimmer from the Black Country who met Hitler while she competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics has died after a long illness at the age of 91.
A worried 91-year-old widow has been threatened with a fine and visit from debt collectors – who she says have got the wrong address.
A 91-year-old woman was knocked to the ground by two attackers as they forced their way into her home.
Telford & Wrekin has suffered a 91 per cent rise in the number of domestic burglaries over the past year - by far the biggest jump for the whole West Mercia police area. Telford & Wrekin has suffered a 91 per cent rise in the number of domestic burglaries over the past year - by far the biggest jump for the whole West Mercia police area. The borough has also seen a 21 per cent increase in vehicle crime although robberies and violent crime are down. Detective Inspector John Elcock, of Telford police, said although he did not dispute the figures, his team had recently achieved big success in tackling many of the town's worst burglars. Shropshire division's worst problem is violent crime, with incidents rising from 2,426 to 2,743, up 13.1 per cent, compared to a slight fall in West Mercia. Telford & Wrekin has seen a 3.9 per cent fall in violent crimes - from 2,431 to 2,335. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
In the wake of the death of Wolves legend Derek Dougan, here's a picture showing the Doog at the Telford Sunday League presentation evening at Oakengates Town Hall in June 1991.
Former champion cyclist Stan Saxon is celebrating his 91st birthday this weekend - and he still has a fine pair of lungs.