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Cold weather and snow: details of services affected, as of Thursday 9 March 11.15am

09/03/2023
Snow update graphic

 A yellow weather warning for snow is currently in place for Shropshire, with an amber weather warning for the very north of…

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Veterans champion wins High Sheriff’s Award for outreach work in Shropshire

08/03/2023
Sarah Kerr (on RH side)

Sarah Kerr, Shropshire Council’s veterans hub co-ordinator, has been recognised with the High Sheriff’s Award for her commitment to developing support for…

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Drug and alcohol treatment service for rough sleepers launches in Shropshire

07/03/2023
8 people joining hands

Today sees the launch of RESET, a new and potentially lifesaving multi-agency service to provide drug and alcohol treatment support for rough…

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Tim Peake flying in to celebrate 8th annual Armed Forces Match Day at Shrewsbury Town FC

03/03/2023
MOD Crown Copyright 2023): Colonel Tim Peake, Honorary Colonel of 9 Regiment Army Air Corps, at RAF Shawbury.

Crowds at the 8th annual Armed Forces Match Day are in for a once in a lifetime experience when astronaut Colonel Tim…

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Shropshire Council contacts over 25,000 residents with cost of living support

03/03/2023

Shropshire Council has reached a milestone in the number of proactive contacts they have made with residents as part of their cost…

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Social Prescribing just what the doctor ordered, as programme shortlisted for LGC Award

23/02/2023
healthy lives team photo

Shropshire Council are proud to learn that their progressive and empowering ‘Social Prescribing programme’ has been shortlisted for a prestigious LGC (Local…

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Eligible for the Government’s Warm Homes Discount? Make sure you apply by 28 February

22/02/2023
Rising living costs

The Government’s Warm Homes Discount is a £150 reduction on energy bills. It is available to people who receive the Guarantee Credit…

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News from our partners: Have your say on local health and care services – join the Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation

21/02/2023
NHS STW Big Conversation

Healthcare leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are encouraging people across the county to join the Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation.…

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News from our partners: Citizens Advice Shropshire to reopen in-person appointments in Ludlow area

21/02/2023
Citizens Advice

News from our partners Citizens Advice Shropshire Citizens Advice Shropshire have announced their plans to reopen in-person appointments in Ludlow and south…

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Free health checks at Oswestry and Borders Foodbank

21/02/2023
A blood pressure check

Health checks are now being offered once a month to visitors at Oswestry and Borders Foodbank on Beatrice Street, Oswestry.  The drop-in…

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