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Transport investment between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury would boost the economy
Midlands Connect, the Sub-national Transport Body for the Midlands, has released a report outlining its vision for improved connectivity between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
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Attingham Park introduces temporary pre-booking for Grounds Only visits due to waterlogged car parks
Attingham Park will introduce temporary pre-booking for Grounds Only visits from Saturday 20 December to Thursday 1 January.
Two new wards to open at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Two new, modern wards at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are set to open today, providing a positive impact for patients this winter and beyond.
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Telford MP welcomes £5 million in new funding for local bus services
Telford MP has welcomed the announcement of £5,047,995 in new Government funding support improving local bus services across the town.
Winter of Action: Safer streets for a festive Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council is stepping up its commitment to keeping town centres safe and welcoming this festive season through its Winter of Action campaign.
Fantastic turnout for Oswestry Christmas Parade
There was a fantastic turnout for the Oswestry Christmas Parade on Saturday, 6 December, with nearly forty floats and thousands of festive merrymakers crowding the streets.
Oswestry charity boss signs armed forces covenant
One of Shropshire’s longest-standing support charities has signed up to a scheme which pledges to help serving and retired Armed Forces personnel and their families.
Shropshire Warriors celebrate four young talents selected for Aspire 25/26 programme
Shropshire Warriors are celebrating a proud moment as four rising stars from the club have earned selection for Basketball England’s prestigious Aspire 25/26 programme.
A seat at the table: Field House in Church Stretton aims to tackle Christmas isolation
Local care home Field House in Church Stretton will be opening it’s doors to a number of people from the community to help tackle loneliness in their local community.
Shrewsbury Night Bus trial records promising first week
Shrewsbury’s Night Bus trial has enjoyed an encouraging start, with 373 passengers hopping on during its first week of operation.
Councillors’ Pride Fund delivers big wins for local communities across Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council is celebrating another successful year of the Councillors’ Pride Fund, which has once again proven its value in empowering communities and delivering meaningful change at a local level.
Deadline looms for Severn Hospice’s Christmas raffle
Supporters of a Shropshire charity have been snapping up tickets for its annual Christmas raffle, but the deadline is looming for final sales.
Bold new campaign encourages Shrewsbury shoppers to choose local over online giants
Shrewsbury BID will launch a new town-wide marketing campaign this Small Business Saturday, 6 December, calling on shoppers to pause, think twice and reconsider the online shopping autopilot.
Ludlow Town Council to launch major survey to shape future service priorities
Ludlow Town Council is launching a major community engagement plan to navigate the worsening financial situation facing Shropshire Council.
Housing Management Board ensures standards continue to be met
Telford & Wrekin Council is continuing to ensure that standards are met in properties it owns and manages across the Borough through a Housing Management Board formed last year.
Woman airlifted in ‘critical condition’ after collision in Shrewsbury
A woman has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following a serious collision between a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and a car in Shrewsbury this morning, Friday 5 December.
'Scared' dad left with 'necrotic' rotten finger after cat bite as warning issued
A 48-year-old dad was left with a 'necrotic' rotten finger after a cat bite, as a health warning for Pasteurella has been issued
DVLA bans more than 400 number plates for being too rude for UK roads
More than 400 number plates have been banned by the DVLA
Shrewsbury mum’s mission to save lives on the River Severn this Christmas
A mum who lost her husband to drowning will be supporting river patrols in Shrewsbury this Christmas, as part of the Home and Dry Campaign.
Is Cloudflare down? Users report error 500 in second outage within months
Is Cloudflare down? Users have reported an error 500 issue as software goes down for second time within months