THE search is being widened for missing Orleton woman Alethea Taylor.

Villagers are hoping to persuade people to email a picture of the 63-year-old, who has been missing since January 19, to everybody in their contact book.

"This could mean there are millions of pictures of her around the country," said Andrew Summers, from Orleton Post Office.

Readers can visit www.orletonvillage.co.uk to download a picture of Alethea.

"If people have not got email they could send a hard copy to everybody on their Christmas card list," said Mr Summers.

Mrs Taylor, who is 5ft 7ins tall, was last seen on January 19 at 8.30am wearing her night clothes. It is not known whether she was wearing them when she left her house.

Anyone with information should call police on 0300 333 3000 or 101.