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£625,000 to give empty Shropshire properties new lease of life

£625,000 to give empty Shropshire properties new lease of life

Posted 20/06/2013

Shropshire is to get £625,000 as part of £91m Government plan to refurbish and bring back into use empty and derelict homes and commercial premises.

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£625,000 to give empty Shropshire properties new lease of life

£625,000 to give empty Shropshire properties new lease of life

Shropshire is to get £625,000 as part of £91m Government plan to refurbish and bring back into use empty and derelict homes and commercial premises.

New Dawley library to open in September

New Dawley library to open in September

Telford & Wrekin Council is poised to open a brand new bright and welcoming library in September – the second of three opening in the borough in the space of just three years.

Thousands expected at the first Shrewsbury Marathon

Thousands expected at the first Shrewsbury Marathon

Thousands of people are expected to turn out for Shrewsbury’s first ever full and half marathon event on Sunday.

Entertainment

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The Gruffalo’s Child at Oakengates Theatre

The Gruffalo’s Child at Oakengates Theatre

Posted 18/06/2013

Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child to Oakengates Theatre.

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Free Film Friday – World War Z

Free Film Friday – World War Z

Fancy going to see a film at Cineworld Shrewsbury for free? Enter our ‘Free Film Friday’ competition and you and friend could be going along to see a film of your choice.

Albrighton Flower Show prepares to bloom

Albrighton Flower Show prepares to bloom

One of Shropshire’s largest ever village events which has taken a year to organise is preparing for its best ever show.

The Gruffalo’s Child at Oakengates Theatre

The Gruffalo’s Child at Oakengates Theatre

Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child to Oakengates Theatre.

Business News

Exhibition organisers will return to Telford following success

Exhibition organisers will return to Telford following success

Posted 20/06/2013

Telford is celebrating after a leading exhibition experienced such a resounding success on their first day of opening that they have committed to return.

Chirk and Ceiriog Valley Partnership elects new Chairman

Chirk and Ceiriog Valley Partnership elects new Chairman

Posted 20/06/2013

The Chirk and Ceiriog Valley Partnership has elected Chris Futcher as its new Chairman following a Special General Meeting.

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Shropshire

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Harper Adams Grounds Manager recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Harper Adams Grounds Manager recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Posted 17/06/2013

Harper Adams University’s Grounds Manager, Mark Hall, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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New space for Shropshire’s artistic entrepreneurs

New space for Shropshire’s artistic entrepreneurs

A new creative art space for Shropshire-based artistic entrepreneurs will be launched at The John Rose Studios in Coalport this month.

Telford couple win competition to re-live wedding day

Telford couple win competition to re-live wedding day

One of the first couples to hold their wedding reception at a Shropshire hotel after a major refurbishment have been chosen as the winners of a competition marking the venue’s 25th anniversary.

Shrewsbury shop to host international celebration

Shrewsbury shop to host international celebration

Customers at a Shrewsbury shop will be able to experience fashion and food from around the world at an event this week.

Taste

Shropshire Bake Off to raise money for local carers

Shropshire Bake Off to raise money for local carers

Posted 19/06/2013

The Great Shropshire Bake Off will be taking place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of September at Brompton Cookery School.

HEFF opens doors in Poland for Shropshire Food and Drink

HEFF opens doors in Poland for Shropshire Food and Drink

Posted 19/06/2013

Food group HEART of ENGLAND fine foods (HEFF) is expanding its international trade links on behalf of its members as producers feature on the menu for The Queen’s Birthday celebrations at the British Embassy in Warsaw.

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Competitions and Offers

Positive Safety Training: Shropshire health and safety courses

Positive Safety Training: Shropshire health and safety courses

Posted 06/06/2013

A Shropshire company is now offering a range of first aid and health and safety training courses from new premises in Telford.

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Lifestyle

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MP David Wright pledges to tackle major killer in Telford

MP David Wright pledges to tackle major killer in Telford

Posted 19/06/2013

Telford MP David Wright has pledged his support for the “Don’t Fail on Heart Failure” campaign, which was launched in Parliament yesterday.

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MP David Wright pledges to tackle major killer in Telford

MP David Wright pledges to tackle major killer in Telford

Telford MP David Wright has pledged his support for the “Don’t Fail on Heart Failure” campaign, which was launched in Parliament yesterday.

Preparation for Shrewsbury’s first marathon is key, says Shropshire fitness expert

Preparation for Shrewsbury’s first marathon is key, says Shropshire fitness expert

With thousands of people across the county getting ready for Shrewsbury’s inaugural marathon, a Shropshire fitness expert has warned amateur runners of the dangers of training too hard and fast.

Shrewsbury College end of year fashion show at Theatre Severn

Shrewsbury College end of year fashion show at Theatre Severn

Shrewsbury College students will showcase their creative talent next week and stage their annual End of Year Fashion Show at Theatre Severn.

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