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Having the right home in the right place: the importance of a decent home right now is stronger than ever

20/01/2021
Council’s Trading Standards given powers to crackdown on rogue letting agencies

“Our homes offer more than just a roof over our head, providing a place where we can hopefully feel safe and where…

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Coronavirus: Walk-through COVID-19 testing centre to open in Ludlow

19/01/2021

A new walk-through COVID-19 testing facility for those with symptoms is coming to Ludlow. The site will be open for appointments from…

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Business grants scheme open to provide help for county’s firms

19/01/2021

Shropshire businesses impacted by the current coronavirus lockdown will be supported through a new round of grants. Shropshire Council has today launched…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire woman’s appeal after both parents die from COVID-19

19/01/2021

A woman from Shrewsbury who lost both of her parents to COVID-19 has described losing family to the virus as “devastating” and…

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Coronavirus: Public feedback sought on COVID-19-secure measures at essential businesses

18/01/2021
Shrewsbury comic book artist Charlie Adlard has come up with a unique way to encourage people to socially distance

If you see something that doesn’t look right, let us know. We are keen to hear your feedback on the COVID-19-secure measures…

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Coronavirus: Further vaccination centres coming to Shrewsbury and Ludlow

18/01/2021
Elderly woman receiving a Covid-19 vaccine

Tens of thousands of Shropshire residents will receive their vaccination against COVID-19 at new centres due to open in Shrewsbury and Ludlow.…

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Arts community invited to virtual Arts Café events

18/01/2021
An image of a lady pretending to shout through a sketched megaphone.

Artists, community and voluntary art organisations and anyone interested in the arts are invited to join the latest series of virtual Arts…

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Plans announced for new civic centre within Shrewsbury’s Pride Hill Shopping Centre

18/01/2021
Shirehall in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury’s Pride Hill Shopping Centre has emerged as the preferred option for a new civic centre to house Shropshire Council and some…

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People asked: could you be a Shropshire Councillor?

18/01/2021
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

People interested in serving as a councillor are being asked to consider standing in this year’s Shropshire Council elections. There are currently…

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Safety improvements to be carried out on Sundorne Road in Shrewsbury

18/01/2021
Road ahead closed

Road safety improvements are set to be carried out on Sundorne Road in Shrewsbury from next Monday 25 January to Friday 29…

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