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Dates set for 2020 Wartime Farm after successful first event

27/08/2019
An image of four people in 1940's period dress sat on a hay cart at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm during the Wartime Farm event.

The first Wartime Farm event held at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm was a huge success with over 500 people visiting on…

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Go behind the scenes at Shropshire Archives for Heritage Open Days           

23/08/2019
Shropshire Archives

In celebration of the Heritage Open Days festival, Shropshire Archives are giving you the chance to go behind the scenes and get…

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Free entry to Shropshire museums and attractions in heritage celebration

23/08/2019
An image of Shrewsbury Castle

Sites and attractions across Shropshire are set to offer free entry and special events to visitors as part of the Heritage Open…

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Four national retailers agree new leases in Shrewsbury’s Darwin Shopping Centre

23/08/2019
The H&M store in Shrewsbury's Darwin Shopping Centre

Four national retailers have reinforced their commitment to Shrewsbury and the town’s shopping centres by signing new long-term leases. Fashion retailer H&M…

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Excavation of Shrewsbury Castle hailed a huge success

23/08/2019
An image of the team who carried out the first ever excavation at Shrewsbury Castle

The first ever excavation of Shrewsbury Castle has been hailed a huge success after producing finds of national significance. The excavation ran…

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Trainee social worker recruitment – some frequently-asked questions

22/08/2019

Shropshire Council is recruiting eight trainee children’s social workers. The successful applicants will train on the job, while studying for a degree…

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News from our partners: Waiting area for cancer patients opens at RSH

22/08/2019
The plaque being unveiled

News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) A new waiting area for patients being treated for cancer has…

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News from our partners: Patient praise for new initiative to tackle Diabetes

22/08/2019
The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

News from our partners NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Shropshire patients have praised a national initiative that helps to reduce the…

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Shropshire Museums volunteers shortlisted for West Midlands awards

22/08/2019
An image of volunteers digitising collections with the Fossils in Shropshire project.

Shropshire Council’s museums service is delighted to announce that some of its volunteers have been shortlisted for two awards in the fourth…

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Shropshire Council to recruit and train eight trainee children’s social workers

22/08/2019
A picture of some children smiling

People wanting to help make a real difference to the lives of Shropshire’s children and families are being offered the opportunity to…

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