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Energy-related scams on the increase

03/08/2022

Scammers are using the increase in the energy price cap to try and take advantage of consumers, Shropshire Council’s trading standards team…

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Funding bids for Levelling Up Fund submitted 

02/08/2022
Shrewsbury Big Town Plan - station view

Shropshire Council has today (Tuesday 2 August 2022) applied for money to take forward four projects totalling £104 million as part of…

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Free range fun for all the family at Greenacres Farm open day

02/08/2022
Greenacres enjoy a leisurely ride around the farm

Families and those who fancy a taste of the country are invited to a great day out at Greenacres Farm in Walford Heath on…

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Council’s Trading Standards given powers to crackdown on rogue letting agencies

01/08/2022
Council’s Trading Standards given powers to crackdown on rogue letting agencies

Shropshire Council Trading Standards Team has been given additional powers to crackdown on the illegal activities of letting agents and property management…

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Archives team spotlight changing face of Raven Meadows for new film

01/08/2022
Shrewsbury's Fields of Dreams infographic

A film revealing the fascinating history of the ever-changing face of Shrewsbury’s Raven Meadows has been created by the team at Shropshire…

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News from our partners: Shrewsbury-Black Country-Birmingham rail route: “Full speed ahead” say transport bosses

01/08/2022

News from our partners Midlands Connect  Project delivery could begin as early as 2025 For every £1 invested £16 would be returned,…

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 10 – 27 July 2022

29/07/2022
Collection of finds from the lower motte trenches. Mainly animal bone and pottery. Photo by Claire McManmon

Today was the last day for the public to view the trenches before they are filled tomorrow. There were several tasks and…

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 9 – 26 July 2022

29/07/2022
Beatrice using the Dumpy Level to take measurements with the help of Terri. Picture by Dr Morn Capper

The Plan for day 9 was to continue with the Profile Plan of trench 4, showing the change in gradient within the…

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 8 – 25 July 2022

29/07/2022
Lucy (left) and Beatrice (right) drawing our essential plan. Image courtesy of Demi Jefferies

Monday was a busy day at the Castle, but the unpredictable weather did not put a stop to the day! We were…

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The Queen’s Baton Relay community events leave lasting legacy in Shropshire

29/07/2022
The Queen's Baton Relay event at The Quarry, Shrewsbury - crowd shot

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, has hailed the success of community events staged in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth to celebrate The Queen’s…

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