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Foster Care Fortnight 2024: join Shropshire’s biggest family and make a difference to children’s lives

09/05/2024
A person and a child

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight (Monday 13 May to Sunday 26 May 2024), Shropshire Fostering is holding a series of events across…

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Council launches new online financial assessment calculator for adult social care

08/05/2024
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A new online tool will help people find out how much they may have to pay towards their care and support. Shropshire…

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New cycle store opens in The Darwin shopping centre, Shrewsbury

07/05/2024

Independent store Rob Buckley Cycles has opened on the middle level of The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury, having previously been located…

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People invited to share memories of Oswestry’s Cambrian Railway building

07/05/2024

People are being invited to share their memories of the Cambrian Railway building in Oswestry, as part of work to help decide…

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Ofsted rate children’s residential home ‘outstanding’ for second year running

03/05/2024
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For the second year running, Ofsted inspectors have rated a Shropshire Council-run children’s home ‘outstanding’. Inspectors were effusive in their praise, with…

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Little Stars charity to open first-ever shop in Shrewsbury’s Darwin shopping centre

02/05/2024

Little Stars, a dedicated local charity committed to supporting babies and children in need, is to open its first charity shop, in…

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Views sought on short breaks services for children and young people with disabilities

01/05/2024
Library image of woman and young girl painting: Credit Mikhail Nilov, Pexels images

Families and professionals in Shropshire are being asked to share their views by taking part in a survey on Short Breaks services…

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Applications for the UKSPF Small Business Grant Scheme will open again on 7 May

01/05/2024
UKSPF funding available for small businesses in Shropshire.

Following an overwhelming response in March, this highly successful grant scheme will open again for applications on 7 May 2024. The UKSPF…

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Farmer ordered to pay £45,000 for demolishing dovecote without consent

30/04/2024

A Shropshire farmer has been ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £45,000 for demolishing a Grade II listed dovecote…

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People asked for views on future of Whitchurch Civic Centre

30/04/2024
Whitchurch civic centre

People living in and around Whitchurch are being asked for their views about the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre in a consultation…

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