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Lostford Lane near Market Drayton to close for bridge repairs

25/02/2026
Road ahead closed

Part of Lostford Lane near Market Drayton will be closed from 2 to 10 March [2026] for repairs to Lostford No 2…

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Shropshire Council shortlisted for two prestigious awards

24/02/2026
LGC Awards 2026

The shortlist for the prestigious LGC Awards 2026 has been announced with Shropshire Council being nominated in two categories. Shire Services has…

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Update on Shrewsbury North West Relief Road ahead of report to full Council

24/02/2026
Shrewsbury North West Relief Road plan - illustration

A report on the future of the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road (NWRR) will be presented to the meeting of Shropshire Council’s…

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New footpath to connect RAF Cosford and Cosford railway station

24/02/2026

A new footpath is to be constructed along the road from RAF Cosford to Cosford railway station, after Shropshire Council secured the…

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Remember when Coronation Street came to Riverside? Share your memories

24/02/2026
The cutting attached is used with the kind permission of the Shropshire Star and was found by volunteers researching through Shropshire Archives

Did you live in or near Shrewsbury in 1993?   Residents are invited to share their memories of the Riverside Centre as part of the…

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One-way closure of Porthill Road, Shrewsbury for gas main work

24/02/2026
Road ahead closed

A one-way closure will be in place on Porthill Road, Shrewsbury from 16 March to 20 April [2026] while Cadent Gas carries…

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Workshop to increase business resilience and green growth across the Marches

24/02/2026

Business, infrastructure providers and local authorities are meeting to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership. Participants will…

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Steaming Down the Valley – race against a steam train

24/02/2026
GWR Pannier Tank 7714 photo by Andy Taylor

Shropshire Council is delighted to be hosting a new, multi-sport event at Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley. ‘Steaming Down the Valley’…

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Shropshire Council awarded Exceptional Financial Support from Government

23/02/2026
Money

Shropshire Council has been awarded Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) from the Government for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years. Heather Kidd, Leader…

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More than 70 Shropshire roads to be surface dressed

23/02/2026

More than 70 stretches of road across Shropshire are set to be treated this spring and summer as part of Shropshire Council’s…

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