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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.
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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.
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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
More patients to be recruited for cancer trial as funding is extended
Further funding has been secured for a cancer trial study, which is developing a new test to detect colorectal cancer and high-risk polyps.
Oswestry’s Cambrian Railway building restoration wins national award
Shropshire Council’s work to restore the Cambrian Railway building in Oswestry has won a National Railway Heritage Award.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet approves plans for consultation on future of HMOs
Telford & Wrekin Council's Cabinet has approved plans to consult on proposals to ensure safe homes and fair standards in houses in multiple occupation.
Telford school awarded national accolade
A Telford primary school has been awarded a national accolade in recognition of its work to support the wellbeing and resilience of pupils.
Teens from across Europe spend weekend at Shropshire boarding school
Teenagers from Italy, France and Germany spent a weekend at Ellesmere College in Shropshire during its first International Boarding Taster Weekend.
Percy's Cafe Bar named best place for live music in Shropshire
Percy’s Cafe Bar in Whitchurch has been named Shropshire’s best live music venue at the Shropshire Music Awards in Telford
Arrest made and £100,000 worth of class A drugs discovered in Telford
A man has been arrested following a warrant in Telford, where an estimated £100,000 worth of class A drugs was discovered.
Man sentenced for assaulting police officer in Telford
A man has been handed a 20-week sentence, suspended for two years, as well as a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after he assaulted a Telford police officer, causing an injury to their head.
Emergency services attend two separate collisions in the county
Emergency services responded to two separate collisions in Telford and Much Wenlock during the peak rush hour this morning.