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Fire service uses Shrewsbury station gyratory cycle lanes to beat traffic bottleneck
Fire engines are now using cycle lanes to bypass heavy congestion at the Shrewsbury station gyratory after previously being caught up in long traffic delays.
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Planning submitted for new padel courts at Telford Tennis Centre
We Do Tennis, the long‑term partner of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Leisure Service, has submitted a planning application to create new covered outdoor padel courts at Telford Tennis Centre.
Telford MP continues work to secure better rail services for Telford
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, is continuing his work to secure better rail services for the town by bringing key industry leaders together locally.
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Campaigners submit details of ‘chronic mismanagement’ to council ahead of NWRR review
Better Shrewsbury Transport has submitted details of ‘chronic mismanagement’ of the North West Relief Road ahead of a council review into the project that begins this month.
First phase of street scene devolution goes live across Shropshire
Shropshire Council has launched the first phase of a new, more local way of delivering the services that keep local communities clean, safe and well maintained.
Local NHS trusts focus on excellence as they formalise Group
After months of preparation, the two local community and hospital trusts have formalised a new Group, The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group.
Witnesses sought after child assaulted in Telford
Police officers investigating an assault against a child in Telford are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help with their enquiries.
Shropshire Council delays weekly food waste collections due to lack of government funding
Weekly food waste collections have not been introduced across the Shropshire Council area today, 1 April, the council says it's due to insufficient long-term Government funding to deliver the service.
Expected completion date for new M54/M6 link road welcomed
Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed news that a long-awaited bypass which will link the M54 to the northbound M6 has been confirmed as a flagship project in the Government’s £27 billion national road investment strategy.
Shropshire’s best “Gotchas”: A roundup of the county’s top April Fools’ pranks
From neon-dyed fire hoses in Market Drayton to wheelbarrow police patrols in Shifnal, Shropshire’s sense of humour was out in full force this morning. Here are the pranks that had us double-taking.
Telford and Wrekin Council Household Recycling centres move to residents-only access
From today, 1 April, Telford and Wrekin’s Household Recycling Centres, which are funded through council tax, will be for borough residents only.
New chapter for Much Wenlock Leisure Centre as major partnership begins
Much Wenlock is set for a significant health and fitness boost as Halo Leisure and Much Wenlock Leisure Centre officially launch an ambitious new partnership today.
RAF Museum Midlands awarded £1 million Biffa Award grant for major new exhibition
The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has been awarded a £1 million grant from the Biffa Award to support the development of a major new exhibition exploring the story of the RAF from 1980 to today.
Bridgnorth residents invited to annual town meeting
Bridgnorth Town Council has issued an invitation to all local residents to attend this evening's annual town meeting.
Appeal for witnesses following sexual assault in Shrewsbury town centre
Police are investigating a sexual assault in Shrewsbury are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
New College Wellington development completed as first residents settle in
The major transformation of the former New College site in Wellington has reached another important milestone with the completion of Housing Plus Group’s affordable homes.
Local charities hit by funding and grant cuts
A Shropshire MP says she is ‘greatly saddened’ to see much-loved local charities being hit by significant losses in local authority funding and grant aid.
New community project is ‘here to help’ South Telford residents
Public and charity sector organisations will come together next week to launch an innovative trial of a new service to help residents in South Telford access support around their health, keeping safe, jobs and skills.
Lawley and Overdale residents celebrate successful spring clean
Residents across Lawley and Overdale parish have come together to make their community cleaner and greener, collecting over 10 bags of litter.
Shropshire tennis player Karen Sullivan proud to receive first England call up
Shropshire tennis player Karen Sullivan is looking forward to representing England for the first time at a prestigious international tournament in May.