22/09/2015
Other News In Brief
Renewed Appeal For Missing Man After Car Find
Police have renewed an appeal for information on the whereabout of 41-year-old Michael Graeme Watson following the discovery of his car.
Mr Watson has not been seen since 15:00 on Monday, 7 September 2015 when he left his workplace.
Over the weekend, Michael's black Mercedes-Benz C-Class car was found parked in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, and searches are ongoing in the area.
Michael is described as white, 5ft 11in tall, medium build, has green eyes, wears glasses and may have a beard. He was last seen wearing a plain white dress shirt, black trousers, Chelsea boots and a Mercedes-branded, waist-length, dark-coloured outer coat.
If anyone has spotted a man matching Michael's description, please contact North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency. Dial 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
Police Officer Free Dog Micro-chipping
Kent Police have teamed up with the Dogs Trust and Swale Borough Council to offer free micro-chipping for dogs.
On Saturday, 10 October, officers will be at Tesco Supermarket on Bridge Road, Sheerness, between 10am and 2pm.
They are offering a free micro-chipping service which allows the authorities to trace the rightful owners of animals when they are found either lost or stolen.
To have your dog micro-chipped at a vet can cost between £10 and £20. The event is open for any dog owner to attend, regardless of where they live in the county.
Family Of 15 Saved By LFB Fitted Smoke Alarm
A family of 15 escaped injury in a house fire thanks to a London Fire Brigade fitted smoke alarm.
The fire was in the ground floor bedroom of the semi detached property on Church Road in Hounslow.
Watch Manager Nigel Murray who was the scene, said: "It was a large family home and when we turned up the bed, curtains and carpet of a ground floor bedroom was well alight.
"Fortunately, a smoke alarm we had fitted in the property two years ago alerted them to the fire. One of the occupants saw the smoke coming from the room and remembered the advice we had given her to close the doors before getting everyone out and calling the Brigade.
"There's no doubt in my mind that the smoke alarm saved their lives and prevented the family from sustaining injuries. This incident shows that smoke alarms really do save lives."
(MH/LM)
Police have renewed an appeal for information on the whereabout of 41-year-old Michael Graeme Watson following the discovery of his car.
Mr Watson has not been seen since 15:00 on Monday, 7 September 2015 when he left his workplace.
Over the weekend, Michael's black Mercedes-Benz C-Class car was found parked in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, and searches are ongoing in the area.
Michael is described as white, 5ft 11in tall, medium build, has green eyes, wears glasses and may have a beard. He was last seen wearing a plain white dress shirt, black trousers, Chelsea boots and a Mercedes-branded, waist-length, dark-coloured outer coat.
If anyone has spotted a man matching Michael's description, please contact North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency. Dial 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
Police Officer Free Dog Micro-chipping
Kent Police have teamed up with the Dogs Trust and Swale Borough Council to offer free micro-chipping for dogs.
On Saturday, 10 October, officers will be at Tesco Supermarket on Bridge Road, Sheerness, between 10am and 2pm.
They are offering a free micro-chipping service which allows the authorities to trace the rightful owners of animals when they are found either lost or stolen.
To have your dog micro-chipped at a vet can cost between £10 and £20. The event is open for any dog owner to attend, regardless of where they live in the county.
Family Of 15 Saved By LFB Fitted Smoke Alarm
A family of 15 escaped injury in a house fire thanks to a London Fire Brigade fitted smoke alarm.
The fire was in the ground floor bedroom of the semi detached property on Church Road in Hounslow.
Watch Manager Nigel Murray who was the scene, said: "It was a large family home and when we turned up the bed, curtains and carpet of a ground floor bedroom was well alight.
"Fortunately, a smoke alarm we had fitted in the property two years ago alerted them to the fire. One of the occupants saw the smoke coming from the room and remembered the advice we had given her to close the doors before getting everyone out and calling the Brigade.
"There's no doubt in my mind that the smoke alarm saved their lives and prevented the family from sustaining injuries. This incident shows that smoke alarms really do save lives."
(MH/LM)
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Two Rescued From House Fire
Two women have been rescued from a house fire in Caernarfon. At around 4.30am on Wednesday, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at North Penrallt, Caernarfon. The women, aged 27 and 65, were alerted to the fire by a smoke alarm.
Two Rescued From House Fire
Two women have been rescued from a house fire in Caernarfon. At around 4.30am on Wednesday, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at North Penrallt, Caernarfon. The women, aged 27 and 65, were alerted to the fire by a smoke alarm.
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