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Severn Hospice thanks community as Shrewsbury furniture store set to close
Customers, supporters and volunteers of a charity furniture store have been thanked for a decade's loyalty as Severn Hospice announces it is to close the shop for the final time.
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Shaun Davies MP welcomes permanent status for Telford Nightingale Court
Shaun Davies MP has welcomed the news the Government have confirmed they will make the temporary ‘Nightingale Court’ into a permanent facility.
Telford’s Veteran Trail marks third anniversary
A tribute to military veterans past and present has reached its third anniversary this month, with new signage installed to help explain more about the trail and the stories behind it.
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Plans for permanent parking restrictions near Shrewsbury hospital
Shropshire Council is seeking views on proposals to introduce permanent parking restrictions on roads near the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Refurbished toilets and new drivers’ rest room open at Market Drayton bus station
The refurbishment of the Towers Lawn public toilets at Market Drayton bus station – which includes the creation of a new rest room for bus drivers – has been completed.
15,000 pen pal letters exchanged in charity scheme to combat loneliness
Shropshire based charity Omega hit an important milestone in its drive to reduce loneliness and social isolation among vulnerable and elderly people.
Council secures £650 payout after Malinslee fly-tipp
Telford & Wrekin Council has successfully secured and received an early payment of £650, made in full by an individual responsible for a fly‑tipping offence on Stone Row, Malinslee.
Newly refurbished play area opens in Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury
Families in Shrewsbury have cause for celebration this week as the refurbished play area at Tilstock Crescent officially opens its gates to the public.
Derwen students win their Oswestry Rugby Club debut
Derwen College students had plenty to celebrate on Saturday, 14 March, after winning their first ever competitive rugby match as part of Oswestry Rugby Club’s mixed-ability team.
Essential restorations announced for historic Bridgnorth Bridge
Shropshire Council has confirmed the commencement of a comprehensive programme of maintenance and renewal works for the historic Bridgnorth Bridge.
Community comes together to call for urgent road safety funding
Councillors, MPs, headteachers and a pub landlord have joined together to call for road safety improvements at a notorious blackspot ahead of a key funding decision from the Government.
Local lealth leaders urge patients to ‘think MIU’ to ease A&E pressure
NHS leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are reminding the public to utilise Minor Injury Units for non-life-threatening ailments.
Telford Ice Rink to get ice resurfacing machine from the winter games
Telford Ice Rink is set to get a fully electric Zamboni ice resurfacer this April, following its use at the winter games in Italy.
D-Day Veteran celebrates 101st birthday with 70s-themed party
A Second World War hero and D-Day veteran has celebrated his 101st birthday in style with a lively 1970s-themed party at Stretton Hall Care Home in Church Stretton.
Oswestry CC’s Women & Girls’ Cricket Team Awarded 2026 Softball Festival by Cricket Shropshire
Oswestry Cricket Club’s Women & Girls’ section is awarded a Women & Girls’ Softball Festival in 2026 by Cricket Shropshire.
Shropshire Rotary Club expands ranks with focus on international aid
A Shropshire Rotary Club is on a new membership roll – inducting two more enthusiasts to its fast-growing ranks.
PCC seeks views on the biggest shake up to policing in 60 years
PCC John Campion is seeking the views of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents regarding proposals to merge police forces across England and Wales.
Hours of activities funded for young people in Telford
Children in Sutton Hill, Madeley and Woodside are set to benefit from money allocated to enhance youth activities and safe spaces.
Shrewsbury Railway Station lovers sign up to volunteers’ group
Lovers of the architecturally renowned Shrewsbury Railway Station were queuing up last week to join a new volunteers’ group – with one of the organisers saying she was ‘blown away’ by the number of people interested.
AFC Weston Rhyn announces landmark partnership with Leisure Leagues
Grassroots football club AFC Weston Rhyn has announced an exciting new partnership with Leisure Leagues during the 2025/26 season, marking another positive step forward for the ambitious village club both on and off the pitch.