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More than 10,000 potholes repaired in Shropshire since April

03/09/2021

More than 10,000 potholes and other road defects have been repaired in the Shropshire Council area since the middle of April [2021],…

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Flying the flag for Merchant Navy Day

03/09/2021
Merchant Navy Day flagraising - 3 Sep 2021

Shropshire Council is flying the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag, to mark Merchant Navy Day 2021 (today – Friday…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases still high as hospitalisations and deaths rise during week 20-26 August 2021

02/09/2021
COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths locally - 20-26 August 2021 - infographic

During the 7-day period between 20-26 August 2021: 1,130 new COVID-19 cases reported A decrease of 4% on the previous week The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 347.2 per 100,000…

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Innovative new treatment tackles hundreds of potholes in Shropshire’s towns and villages

02/09/2021

An innovative new way of repairing Shropshire’s potholes more quickly, quietly and effectively is being used to tackle potholes in Shropshire’s towns…

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New Shrewsbury North West Relief Road proposals cut scheme’s carbon and cost 

02/09/2021
Shrewsbury North West Relief Road plan - illustration

Shropshire Council has today (Thursday 2 September 2021) submitted revisions to its proposals for the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road. The key changes to the proposed scheme would cut…

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Fashion retailer New Look to open new store in Shrewsbury’s Darwin Centre

01/09/2021

Popular fashion retailer New Look will be returning to Shrewsbury this month when it opens a brand new store in the town’s…

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£3.6m Shifnal town centre enhancement scheme set to begin

01/09/2021
How the street scene will look with improved high quality stone paving, new street furniture and a much more user friendly feel to the town centre.

A £3.6m scheme to improve and enhance Shifnal town centre is set to begin next Monday, 6 September 2021,and be completed in…

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New variable message signs set to benefit Shrewsbury motorists

31/08/2021

A number of electronic information signs will soon be in operation at key locations around Shrewsbury, to give passing motorists real-time information…

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‘Everyone In’ and donation scheme to tackle rough sleeping

31/08/2021
Officer at the new card donation machine in Castle street, Shrewsbury for homeless donations

All verified rough sleepers in the county are being offered accommodation by Shropshire Council as it is continues the ‘Everyone In’ scheme…

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Strictly winner to star in thriller coming to Theatre Severn

27/08/2021
Dial M for Murder comes to Theatre Severn excerpt

A brand-new production of the classic thriller, Dial M for Murder, comes to Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn (owned and run by Shropshire Council)…

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