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Shropshire leisure centres celebrate record-breaking open weekend

06/04/2023
3 children on Soft Play at Shrewsbury Sports Village

Four Shropshire leisure and fitness centres are celebrating a record-breaking recent free open weekend, with visitor numbers beating 2022’s figures. The Big…

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Free training through apprenticeships: apply now

05/04/2023

Shropshire Council is offering small to medium-sized businesses and other, non-levy paying organisations in the county a chance to apply for free…

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Looking for some eggstra entertainment this Easter holiday?

05/04/2023
Shapeshifters, at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery this Easter - graphic

There’s a jam-packed diary of events to keep people busy on a budget this Easter. Lots of families in Shropshire will be…

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Pop up youth spaces for young people this Easter

04/04/2023
Children having HAF fun at The Bridge Youth Centre in Bridgnorth

Young People in Shropshire can now enjoy more Easter activities across the county thanks to HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) funding. Shropshire…

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UK Shared Prosperity Fund opens for applications

04/04/2023

A new window for applications for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) opened this week. It will be for activity that delivers…

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‘Thriving children’ grant funding awarded to town councils and parish councils

03/04/2023
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Wem Town Council, Cleobury Mortimer Town Council and Bishop’s Castle Town Council have recently been awarded grant funding from Shropshire Council to…

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Bridgnorth business owner fined for underage vape sale

03/04/2023
Two vaping devices on a white background

A Shropshire business owner has been convicted of selling a nicotine vape product to a minor under the legal age of 18,…

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Council officers shortlisted for prestigious local government awards

03/04/2023
Shropshire Council’s Enable Supported Employment team

Staff at Shropshire Council have again been shortlisted for the local government MJ Awards. The prestigious awards, held each year, acknowledge and…

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Shropshire Council warns families about the risks of vaping for children

31/03/2023
Two vaping devices on a white background

Shropshire Council is encouraging families to start conversations about the risks of vaping, as reports suggest that e-cigarettes and vapes have become…

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Resurfacing and other road improvements planned for April

31/03/2023
Resurfacing work on the A41 in July 2022

Three Shropshire roads are set to be resurfaced in April – with several more due to be treated by Multihog road planer…

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