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Coronavirus: Shrewsbury shopping centres ready to fully reopen next week

08/04/2021
Kevin Lockwood, Shrewsbury shopping centres manager

Shrewsbury’s three shopping centres – Darwin, Pride Hill and Riverside – will fully reopen on Monday 12 April 2021, as the third…

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Coronavirus: Boost for businesses with launch of restart grant scheme

06/04/2021

Business across Shropshire are set to be given a major boost with the launch of the government’s restart grants scheme. Eligible businesses…

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Coronavirus: Theatre Severn to receive over £500,000 from Culture Recovery Fund

02/04/2021
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury has received a grant of £532,978 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover…

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Coronavirus: All council-run rapid testing sites to offer walk-in service and home test kit collections

01/04/2021

Shropshire Council is making it easier for people to access symptom-free testing – either in person or at home.  From Tuesday 6 April 2021, all council-run testing sites will offer Lateral…

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Ironbridge Road, Broseley to be closed 9 April-11 April for repairs to embankment

01/04/2021
Road ahead closed sign, on pavement

Ironbridge Road, Broseley, between Dark Lane and Coalport Road junctions, will be closed from 8am on Friday 9 April to 8pm on Sunday…

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Dinham Bridge near Ludlow to close for inspection on 20 April 2021

01/04/2021
Road ahead closed

Dinham Bridge, which carries an unclassified road over the River Teme, is to be closed to enable the bridge to be inspected…

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Coronavirus: Continued decline in COVID-19-related deaths and hospital admissions

01/04/2021

During the 7-day period between 19-25 March 2021:- 92 new cases reported This was a decrease of 3 cases (3%) compared to…

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Major Oswestry plans take “an exciting step forward”

01/04/2021

Work to transform an important gateway into Oswestry is under way – paving the way for highly-skilled jobs and smoother journeys. Shropshire…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire residents encouraged to ‘Stay Local’ over the Easter break

31/03/2021
Step Up Shropshire Logo - Hands, Face, Space

Residents in Shropshire are being encouraged to stay local over the Easter period – and follow the latest Government guidance. While new COVID-19…

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Coronavirus: Social distancing measures to be in place in Shropshire towns from 12 April

31/03/2021
High Street, Shrewsbury

A range of temporary social distancing measures will be in place in towns across Shropshire from Monday 12 April to 21 June…

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