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New £670,000 funding set to enhance support for veterans across Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council has been awarded over £670,000 from the MoD’s Valour programme to support services for veterans and active-duty personnel.
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Harper Adams climbs further in top 100 as new global University rankings released
Harper Adams University has climbed further in global rankings - which have once again named it one of the world’s top 100 institutions for agriculture and forestry.
Three people sentenced for Telford shoplifting offences
Three people have appeared in court, where they have been handed sentences for shoplifting offences relating to seperate incidents across Telford.
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Hospital Trust awarded Gold Charter for care of premature and sick babies
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded a Gold Baby Charter Award by the charity Bliss for the care provided to premature and sick babies.
Shrewsbury shop fined for illegal vape and tobacco sales
A Shrewsbury shop, and its director, have been ordered to pay more than £8,500 for the illegal sale of vapes and tobacco.
Shropshire’s visitor economy surpasses £1 billion in economic impact
Shropshire’s visitor economy has exceeded £1 billion in economic impact for the first time, according to the latest STEAM report, highlighting a strong period of growth for the county’s tourism sector.
Local community helps secure the future of Cleobury Mortimer Sports and Fitness Centre
Cleobury Mortimer residents have welcomed news that Shropshire Council has confirmed that its local Sports and Fitness Centre will remain open for the foreseeable future.
MP meets with Royal Mail over service failures in South Shropshire
Stuart Anderson MP has held a meeting with Royal Mail executives in Ludlow to voice his concerns over the reliability of postal services across South Shropshire.
Fourteen new supported living apartments open in Shrewsbury
Fourteen new apartments designed to help people with a learning disability or mental health diagnosis live independently have opened in Shrewsbury.
Pontesbury Potter celebrates 30 years of hospice support
Six hundred walkers and runners pulled on their boots to raise funds and celebrate a major milestone for Severn Hospice as the Pontesbury Potter marked its 30th anniversary.
Man puts out homemade signs to warn over dangerous potholes at busy junction
A man took things into his own hands to warn people about the dangers of potholes at a busy Shropshire junction.
'I've been round the world, and the worst part of the trip was Whitchurch station'
Barry Charman, 74, from Whixall has said that the only part of his recent trip round the world which caused him any trouble was getting off the train
Whitchurch Junior School to receive £2 million boost as part of expansion plans
Whitchurch Junior School will benefit from a £2 million investment as part of expansion plans, Shropshire Council has revealed.
Drone support helps fire crews tackle large gorse fire near Minsterley
Firefighters utilised cutting-edge drone technology to battle a significant blaze in the open near Snailbeach yesterday afternoon.
Shrewsbury Night Bus trial concludes after more than 3,000 passenger journeys
The four-month Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus Trial will end this Friday, 27 March, having carried more than 3,000 passengers across three routes since launching in November.
Pret a Manger to open first UK drive-through with hundreds more on the way
Pret A Manger is set to open its first ever UK drive-through this spring and '400 more' could be in the pipeline.
National Car Parks (NCP) confirms over 20 car parks will close for good - see where
National Car Parks (NCP) has confirmed that over 20 of its car parks will close for good.
New hospital unit to provide faster access to diagnosis and treatment
A new Urology Investigation Unit is set to open at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), providing improved facilities, increased capacity and faster access to diagnosis and treatment for patients.
Shropshire Council deploys Roadmaster Fleet to tackle rural pothole backlog
Shropshire Council has announced a significant escalation in its highway maintenance programme, with specialised machinery set to be deployed across the county’s rural network over the coming weeks.
Shropshire CCC captain Charlie Home faces three months out after pre-season injury
Shropshire captain Charlie Home has been ruled out for three months after dislocating and breaking a finger batting during the county’s pre-season nets last weekend.