Shropshire Council to establish task forces to minimise economic and social impacts of coronavirus
Shropshire Council is to establish two multi-agency task forces to help address and minimise the economic and social impacts of coronavirus on the county.
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Parking charges to be reintroduced in some Shropshire Council car parks
Parking charges are set to be reintroduced in some Shropshire Council town centre car parks from Monday 1 June, as more people return to work, and shops prepare to reopen.
Dunne welcomes £432k to create new era for cycling and walking in Shropshire
South Shropshire MP and Chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee, Philip Dunne, has welcomed the announcement communities in Shropshire will benefit from £432,000 to make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Plans underway to reopen Shrewsbury’s three main shopping centres
Plans are being made to fully reopen Shrewsbury's three main shopping centres next month.
Parking charges to be reintroduced in some Shropshire Council car parks
Parking charges are set to be reintroduced in some Shropshire Council town centre car parks from Monday 1 June, as more people return to work, and shops prepare to reopen.
Dunne welcomes £432k to create new era for cycling and walking in Shropshire
South Shropshire MP and Chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee, Philip Dunne, has welcomed the announcement communities in Shropshire will benefit from £432,000 to make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Plans underway to reopen Shrewsbury’s three main shopping centres
Plans are being made to fully reopen Shrewsbury's three main shopping centres next month.
Police continue to target county lines drug gangs during lockdown
West Mercia Police today said it was continuing to target county lines drug gangs, even during lockdown.
Shropshire’s tourism sector prepares for recovery
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council are working in partnership to prioritise the recovery and future promotion of Shropshire’s visitor economy.
School Games to go ahead as ‘virtual’ competition
The Shropshire Homes School Sport Festival, which involves hundreds of young people from the county’s primary schools, is to go ahead as a ‘virtual’ event this summer.
Prestigious tennis award from the LTA for Shropshire’s Bob Higgins
Shropshire’s Bob Higgins has been recognised for his long service to tennis with a prestigious award from the LTA.
Ellesmere College student chosen from thousands for international footballer’s programme
An Ellesmere College student has earned one of only 20 places on an international footballer’s mentoring programme after being chosen from more than 20,000 applicants.
Impressive trio of Shropshire tennis winners in regional LTA Awards
Shropshire tennis has been impressively recognised with a trio of regional winners in this year’s prestigious Lawn Tennis Association Awards.
Shropshire Shufflers take part in inaugural Virtual National Road Relay Championships
Over 40 Shropshire Shufflers took part in the inaugural Virtual National Road Relay Championships, held between Saturday 4th and Wednesday 8th April.
Shropshire lawyer launches YouTube channel inspiring the region to grow their own produce
Hugh Strickland, a corporate finance partner at Shrewsbury-based law firm Aaron and Partners, is encouraging more people to plant their own produce with his own YouTube series.
Father and son join forces to keep company delivering
A Shropshire firm is keeping it in the family when it comes to ensuring deliveries can be made safely to customers during the current restrictions.
Marches LEP vows to help lead business recovery from coronavirus
The leader of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership today vowed to do everything possible to ensure the region receives all the support it needs to recover from the coronavirus crisis.
Telford’s ACE is going for gold with Collins Aerospace
One of Shropshire’s leading manufacturers of precision components has been selected to take part in a prestigious supplier development programme by Collins Aerospace.
Exclusive national hotels contract for Shropshire company
A Shropshire company won the exclusive contract to develop new websites for a national hotels chain - and when the doors closed due to the current pandemic their online presence became all the more important.
Hospital Friends hold spring photo competition
The League of Friends to the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is running a spring photo competition to raise vital funds.
Shropshire photographer encourages people to pick up a camera during lockdown
A Shropshire photographer who created a six-week photography challenge to encourage families to learn and create together during lockdown has received entries from all over the world.
Severn Valley Railway open online shop with ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ packages
Severn Valley Railway has reopened its virtual doors with the launch of its online shop, featuring the perfect gift for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Art competition calls for creative doorstep views
The Wrekin Housing Group is asking Shropshire residents to get creative and help create a 2021 calendar with a difference.
Virtual pub quizzes raise money for Ludlow Food Bank
Virtual pub quizzes have soared in popularity during the national lockdown and one Ludlow woman is hosting quizzes with a difference – and they’re all for charity.
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Virtual Curtain Up at The Holroyd Community Theatre
Plans continue to be made to ensure The Holroyd Community Theatre near Oswestry remains at the heart of its North Shropshire and Welsh Borders community.
Arts Alive launches programme of online shows
Arts Alive has curated a programme of online performances for communities across Shropshire.
Sir Tom Jones and Jack Savoretti Telford concerts not going ahead due to coronavirus
Concerts by Sir Tom Jones and Jack Savoretti which were due to take place in Telford Town Park this June are no longer taking place due to coronavirus.
Choir marks VE Day 75th Anniversary with songs to keep the blues away
Got 2 Sing Choir is inviting everyone to join in with their VE Day 75th Anniversary celebrations.
Bank holiday festival to share a virtual hug
This bank holiday weekend you will be able to take part in a 3 day virtual festival, with a line up including live music, arts & crafts, storytelling, bake alongs, yoga, cocktail workshops and much more!
Shropshire Spicing Guru launches Curry Club
A Shropshire Spicing Guru wants to help families caught in the lockdown to make simple dishes together in a fun, sociable way so they can cook and then eat together enjoying tasty, authentic home style Indian food.
Wood’s Crown the Pub Snack Champion
Shropshire brewery, Wood’s, has used lockdown time to settle a highly controversial debate and find out what the ultimate pub snack is.
