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New computer system coming in at county hospitals this weekend
Hospital leaders are preparing to launch the first phase of a major digital transformation programme.
'We love where we live': Pupils tackle trash in community team up
Children from a Shrewsbury primary have taken part in litter picking to help tidy up their town.
Shrewsbury diners tuck into secret supper at charity event
Restaurants in Shrewsbury helped to raise £7,372 for Self Help Africa by taking part in the tenth anniversary of a popular charity dining event.
Darwin Shopping Centre gives talented artists the chance to showcase work
Shrewsbury's Darwin Shopping Centre, in partnership with the Shropshire Growth Hub and Buy-From, has been celebrating the work of talented creative folk.
Telford man charged with causing death of motocyclist by careless driving
A Telford man has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a collision in Waters Upton last year.
Shropshire Council agrees new powers to help tackle dog mess
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed to introduce a ‘public spaces protection order’ from June to help tackle dog fouling and nuisance.
Two casualties on motorcycle leave scene of collision in Trench, Telford
Two people riding a small motorcycle in Telford left the scene of a collision involving a car in Trench on Wednesday afternoon.
Axeheads, coins and a medieval brooch - the latest buried treasure to be unearthed in Shropshire
Coins, axeheads and a medieval brooch are among the latest items to be declared treasure after being unearthed in Shropshire.
Long term plans for flood hit Severn communities
Plans to remove pavements and hard surfaces from flooded out towns along the River Severn will help reduce the risk to over 4,000 homes and businesses, experts say.
Decision to proceed with library service cut taken by officers without cabinet member's knowledge
A senior council cabinet member says the authority's officers took a decision to review its schools library service without her knowledge.
Children write poems on seeded paper to scatter over grave of war poet Wilfred Owen
Poems written on seeded paper by children at a primary school will be scattered over the war cemetery where Wilfred Owen is buried.
Council plan to help homeless is 'huge step forward'
Shropshire Council could consider developing an “urgent assessment centre” for people facing homelessness as part of a new plan to tackle rough sleeping.
Dunne leads debate to tackle impact of flooding in Shropshire
South Shropshire MP, Philip Dunne, yesterday led a debate in Parliament on the impact of flooding and the support mechanisms available following major weather events.
Lawley charity shop celebrates tenth anniversary
Loyal customers of a Lawley charity shop have been thanked for raising more than £1 million for hospice care as the outlet celebrated its tenth birthday in the town.
New housing development named after former Telford councillor
A new affordable housing development in Telford has been named in honour of a long-serving councillor and community champion.
Kidical mass bike ride returns to the streets of Shrewsbury
A mass bike ride for families will be held on the streets of Shrewsbury at 10am on Sunday 21st April.
Schoolboy Callum runs 140 miles in memory of sister Poppet
A Shropshire schoolboy has taken on a 140-mile running challenge in memory of the sister he never had the chance to meet.
Plant a Tree campaign to celebrate staff launches at Lilleshall
Lilleshall House & Gardens has introduced a tree planting campaign to celebrate the people who work there, beginning with the staff that have served the longest at this venue near Newport.
Lifesaving dogs needed to become blood donors in Shrewsbury
Could your dog be a lifesaver? Pet Blood Bank UK is currently appealing for dogs in Shrewsbury to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs.
Shrewsbury senior citizens bowling league attracts 57 teams this season
Fifty-seven teams from 29 clubs across Shropshire and the Welsh border will be competing in five divisions of the Shrewsbury Senior Citizens Bowling League this season.