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Shropshire war hero dies, aged 91

Tributes have been paid to a Shropshire World War Two airman who has died aged 91. Tributes have been paid to a Shropshire World War Two airman who has died aged 91. Don Nelson, of Trimpley Court, Ellesmere, died on March 20 in the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after having a stroke in his home. Mr Nelson was a bomber navigator for the RAF during the war. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, which recognised acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty. He was a member of No 37 Squadron RAF and also spent time in the Middle East. In total he completed 70 bombing operations some of which were with the Pathfinders squadron. Mr Nelson was a member of the Ellesmere Branch of the Royal Air Force Association. He was today described as a "loyal" and "popular" man.

Ellesmere|Mar 30, 2011
Ellesmere

Burglaries soar by 91%

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 

News|Mar 12, 2008
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