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Poor rail connections are a big missed opportunity, says Shrewsbury MP
Poor rail connections in Shropshire and other rural areas amount to ‘a big missed opportunity’, Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley has told the House of Commons.
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New Bridgnorth Hope House Children’s Hospice Shop on the way
Hope House Children’s Hospices has announced exciting plans to open a new and bigger shop in Bridgnorth town centre.
Market Drayton Artisan Market set to expand
Market Drayton’s popular Artisan Market is set to expand this April, attracting up to 40 independent traders and bringing a “mini festival vibe” to the heart of the town each month.
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Fundraising for new hospital Critical Care and Oncology garden within reach
Fundraising towards the cost of establishing a unique Critical Care and Oncology garden as part of the rebuild at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has already totalled over £10,000.
Police increase patrols in Coalbrookdale following anti-social behaviour
Residents in Coalbrookdale will notice an increased police presence over the coming weeks as the Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge Safer Neighbourhood Team launches a targeted crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
County NHS services brace for week-long Resident Doctor strike
Health leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin say they are prepared as resident doctors across the country prepare to stage a significant walkout.
Oswestry Town Council awards grants to two local organisations
Oswestry Town Council has awarded grants to two local organisations making a difference to the local community.
RSPCA rescues thousands in large-scale animal incidents as centres over capacity
The RSPCA needs more people in Shropshire to consider adopting a pet from one of its animal centres.
Local NHS Group appoints Chief Nursing Officer
The NHS Group that manages community and acute (hospital) services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and surrounding areas, has appointed a new Group Chief Nursing Officer.
Ludlow submits bid to become Town of Culture 2028
Ludlow Town Council has submitted its application to become UK Town of Culture 2028. The bid tells the story of a town defined by its borderland identity, rich heritage, and remarkable capacity for reinvention.
Water companies should ‘come clean’ on sewage says MP
North Shropshire's MP has called for water companies to “come clean” over the amount of sewage being dumped in the county’s rivers and streams.
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.
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.
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.