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Telford & Wrekin Council addresses residents’ fears over police visibility

West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner has been told better police visibility is needed on the streets of Telford and Wrekin.

Work begins to revolutionise broadband speed in Shrewsbury town centre

Work has started on a much-needed project to revolutionise the broadband speed available to retail and office premises in Shrewsbury.

MP celebrates £246k grant for Gobowen Station

Local MP Helen Morgan has celebrated a £246,000 boost for Gobowen Station – and called for the next stop to be the restoration of the rail link to Oswestry.

Telford and Wrekin High Street Heroes nominations now open

Nominations for Telford and Wrekin High Street Heroes (winter 2023) are officially open, inviting residents and shoppers to recognise and celebrate the businesses that make the borough's high streets truly exceptional.
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Work begins to revolutionise broadband speed in Shrewsbury town centre

Work has started on a much-needed project to revolutionise the broadband speed available to retail and office premises in Shrewsbury.
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MP celebrates £246k grant for Gobowen Station

Local MP Helen Morgan has celebrated a £246,000 boost for Gobowen Station – and called for the next stop to be the restoration of the rail link to Oswestry.
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Telford and Wrekin High Street Heroes nominations now open

Nominations for Telford and Wrekin High Street Heroes (winter 2023) are officially open, inviting residents and shoppers to recognise and celebrate the businesses that make the borough's high streets truly exceptional.
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Glittering celebration for higher education graduates at Telford College

Telford College’s ‘incredible’ higher education students have had their achievements recognised at a spectacular graduation ceremony.
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Calls for resignations of top Shropshire Council bosses over £95m “typo” voting scandal

Shropshire Labour Leader, Cllr Julia Buckley, is calling for the resignations of two Shropshire Council cabinet members after the council’s Conservative Administration, allegedly, accidentally allocated funding equivalent to £95.3 million capital funding to the North West Relief Road.

Victoria’s dyslexia award is made in Shropshire

A dyslexic Shropshire woman who goes “above and beyond” to help other learners has been celebrated at the 2023 Dyslexia Awards.

Marches School awarded a coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag with Merit

Students at the Marches School, Oswestry, have earned an international accreditation this academic year, recognising their amazing work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow students.

Hospice to host jobs days to attract new local talent

Nurses are being invited to on-the-spot interviews at a Shropshire charity as it hosts its first ever jobs days.

Appeal following suspected arson in Telford

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a property in Telford on Sunday 17 September.

Jigger’s Bank closed as maintenance work begins

Major work will start today to repair a main access route into the Ironbridge World Heritage Site.

Candidates announced for Alveley and Claverley by-election

A by-election called for Shropshire Council’s Alveley and Claverley division is to be contested and will be held on Thursday 19 October 2023.

Railways go back to the future with landmark partnership

A first-of-its-kind partnership between the Severn Valley Railway and Network Rail has been set up signalling the start of an innovative relationship.

Daytime closures for A49 north of Shrewsbury for essential works

Essential road repairs are set to begin on the A49 from the Halls roundabout at Battlefield in Shrewsbury to Astley Lane in Hadnall from today.

Shropshire Homes plan new development near Oswestry

Shropshire Homes is to host a consultation event in Park Hall near Oswestry after revealing intentions to build around 100 new homes at North Drive in Park Hall.

Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival raises over £65,000 for the charity

Those taking part in this year's Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival which took place in July have helped raise more than £65,000 for the charity.

Works set to commence on Oakengates Towns Fund project

Work is set to commence to transform Oakengates town centre next month. The project aims to transform the town centre by revitalising the 1960s shopping precinct into a contemporary, inviting retail destination.
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Calls for resignations of top Shropshire Council bosses over £95m “typo” voting scandal

Shropshire Labour Leader, Cllr Julia Buckley, is calling for the resignations of two Shropshire Council cabinet members after the council’s Conservative Administration, allegedly, accidentally allocated funding equivalent to £95.3 million capital funding to the North West Relief Road.

Victoria’s dyslexia award is made in Shropshire

A dyslexic Shropshire woman who goes “above and beyond” to help other learners has been celebrated at the 2023 Dyslexia Awards.

Marches School awarded a coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag with Merit

Students at the Marches School, Oswestry, have earned an international accreditation this academic year, recognising their amazing work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow students.

Hospice to host jobs days to attract new local talent

Nurses are being invited to on-the-spot interviews at a Shropshire charity as it hosts its first ever jobs days.

Appeal following suspected arson in Telford

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a property in Telford on Sunday 17 September.

Jigger’s Bank closed as maintenance work begins

Major work will start today to repair a main access route into the Ironbridge World Heritage Site.

Candidates announced for Alveley and Claverley by-election

A by-election called for Shropshire Council’s Alveley and Claverley division is to be contested and will be held on Thursday 19 October 2023.

Railways go back to the future with landmark partnership

A first-of-its-kind partnership between the Severn Valley Railway and Network Rail has been set up signalling the start of an innovative relationship.

Daytime closures for A49 north of Shrewsbury for essential works

Essential road repairs are set to begin on the A49 from the Halls roundabout at Battlefield in Shrewsbury to Astley Lane in Hadnall from today.

Shropshire Homes plan new development near Oswestry

Shropshire Homes is to host a consultation event in Park Hall near Oswestry after revealing intentions to build around 100 new homes at North Drive in Park Hall.

Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival raises over £65,000 for the charity

Those taking part in this year's Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival which took place in July have helped raise more than £65,000 for the charity.

Works set to commence on Oakengates Towns Fund project

Work is set to commence to transform Oakengates town centre next month. The project aims to transform the town centre by revitalising the 1960s shopping precinct into a contemporary, inviting retail destination.

Shropshire Council Armed Forces Covenant team wins national award

Shropshire Council’s Armed Forces Covenant team has won a top national award for its health and wellbeing work with veterans and the Armed Forces community across the county.

Arrest made after Class A drugs and weapons found during warrant in Telford

A man has been arrested and released under investigation after a drugs warrant was carried out in Telford.

Investigation launched following unexplained death of man in Shrewsbury

An investigation is underway following the unexplained death of a man in Shrewsbury on Thursday afternoon.

Contractors beaver away at Shrewsbury Old River Bed beaver release trial

Work has begun on the construction of a secure enclosure that will house an urban beaver release trial in Shrewsbury.

University Centre Shrewsbury graduation ceremonies celebrate achievements

Yesterday was a day of celebration in Shropshire’s county town as University Centre Shrewsbury’s newest graduates gathered with family, friends, tutors and an honorary guest to mark their achievements.
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Glittering celebration for higher education graduates at Telford College

Telford College’s ‘incredible’ higher education students have had their achievements recognised at a spectacular graduation ceremony.

Calls for resignations of top Shropshire Council bosses over £95m “typo” voting scandal

Shropshire Labour Leader, Cllr Julia Buckley, is calling for the resignations of two Shropshire Council cabinet members after the council’s Conservative Administration, allegedly, accidentally allocated funding equivalent to £95.3 million capital funding to the North West Relief Road.
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Victoria’s dyslexia award is made in Shropshire

A dyslexic Shropshire woman who goes “above and beyond” to help other learners has been celebrated at the 2023 Dyslexia Awards.

Marches School awarded a coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag with Merit

Students at the Marches School, Oswestry, have earned an international accreditation this academic year, recognising their amazing work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow students.

Hospice to host jobs days to attract new local talent

Nurses are being invited to on-the-spot interviews at a Shropshire charity as it hosts its first ever jobs days.

Appeal following suspected arson in Telford

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a property in Telford on Sunday 17 September.

Jigger’s Bank closed as maintenance work begins

Major work will start today to repair a main access route into the Ironbridge World Heritage Site.

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Candidates announced for Alveley and Claverley by-election

A by-election called for Shropshire Council’s Alveley and Claverley division is to be contested and will be held on Thursday 19 October 2023.

Railways go back to the future with landmark partnership

A first-of-its-kind partnership between the Severn Valley Railway and Network Rail has been set up signalling the start of an innovative relationship.

Daytime closures for A49 north of Shrewsbury for essential works

Essential road repairs are set to begin on the A49 from the Halls roundabout at Battlefield in Shrewsbury to Astley Lane in Hadnall from today.
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