Who do you ring in an emergency? Useful numbers to keep by your 'phone.

Police, Fire, Ambulance: 999

Local Police Stations: Shrewsbury, Tel 01743 232888; (Bishop's Castle, Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Ludlow) 24 Hr Service: Local Rate: 08457 444888

Crimestoppers: Freephone: 0800 555111

National Missing Persons Helpline: 0500 700700; Family Tracing Service (Salvation Army): 020 7367 4747

Childline: Freephone: 0800 1111

Message Home: Freephone: 0800 700740

Drugs Helpline: 0800 776600

Drinkline 0800 917828

Womens Aid: 01432 356146

Victims Support: 01743 362812

RSPCA: 08705 555999

Blood Donors Needed: 08457 711711

Age Concern (Shropshire): 01743 233123