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Shropshire country parks recognised among the country’s finest with Green Flag Awards

15/07/2025
The Mere, Ellesmere

Today (Tuesday 15 July), Shropshire Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for both Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley…

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Children invited to join the ‘story garden’ summer reading challenge

14/07/2025

Shropshire Council’s library service and the Reading Agency are inviting children aged 4-11 to join this year’s summer reading challenge and get…

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Changes to Shrewsbury bus services during gas main work

14/07/2025

There’ll be some changes to two Shrewsbury bus services while Cadent Gas carry out gas main replacement work on Longden Road and…

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Closure of B4361 Coronation Avenue in Ludlow for culvert work

14/07/2025

The B4361 Coronation Avenue in Ludlow will be closed from 28 July to 2 September [2025] for for essential maintenance wok on…

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Outdoor theatre coming to The Mere and Severn Valley Country Park

11/07/2025
Outdoor theatre at The Mere, Ellesmere and Severn Valley Country Park

Rain or Shine Theatre Company will be visiting two Shropshire Council Outdoor Partnership sites as part of a national tour this summer.…

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Advice about how to stay safe and well during the hot weather

11/07/2025
A woman in a white shirt holds a glass of water

With temperatures high this weekend, health experts across the county are advising people to stay safe and well during the hot weather.…

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Shropshire Fostering children enjoy day of fun and laughter in Shrewsbury

11/07/2025
Shrewsbury Town Football Club’s official mascots, Blue and Amber, who proved a big hit with children

Children cared for by Shropshire Fostering enjoyed a day filled with fun, laughter and treats at a special event held recently in Shrewsbury.…

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Shire Services recognised at the LACA awards for excellence 2025

11/07/2025
LACA awards logo

Shire Services has been recognised at the LACA Awards for Excellence 2025, held on Wednesday 9 July at the LACA Main Event…

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Praise for resurfacing of Gravel Hill in Ludlow

11/07/2025

Work to resurface Gravel Hill in Ludlow has been praised for ‘transforming’ the road. Gravel Hill was resurfaced from 5 to 17…

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Important information about 101 and 8/8A bus services

11/07/2025

Changes are to be made to two bus routes in the coming weeks. Following a request from its operator Arriva the 101…

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