Children across Shropshire will be saying goodbye to the school run and striding out for National Walk to School Week (Monday 16 – Friday 20 May 2011).

Adults who require help, support or advice about social care for the first time can now contact the council on just one single number from this week.

Make your own bread, jam and wine at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm.

Shropshire Council’s trading standards team is warning people to be on the lookout for organisations carrying out door-to- door collections which give the impression that they are connected to air ambulance charities.

Did you know over 30,000 carers and 800 young carers in Shropshire each provide up to 50 hours of substantial care for their loved ones every week?

Work to repair Dingle Bridge is scheduled to start on Tuesday 14 June 2011, and is expected to last for a period of 4 to 5 weeks.

Two new fitness classes are introduced in Shawbury and Pontesbury from this Thursday (12 May 2011) for keeping fit and meeting new friends.

Shropshire Council is using innovative new technology to save money and provide services in more ways than ever before.

Shropshire Council’s new bus strategy is set to be agreed later this week (Wednesday 11 May 2011)

Shropshire Council’s Public Protection team is reminding anyone planning a visit to an open farm that they can take a few simple precautions to ensure they enjoy the experience to the full.