Warning over Shropshire fire service budget cuts

A Shropshire fire chief has warned that further cuts to the service’s budget could put frontline operations at risk.


Blog: It’s down to the wire for Shrewsbury Town’s hopes

Blog: Town did their job but it was a shame Bury couldn’t do the same, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.


Shropshire’s Sky at Night – May

For the amateur astronomer the moon provides more detail than any other heavenly body. The best time for observing is either side of the first or last quarter as it is too bright around the time of full moon.


Chiefs to unveil £5m cancer centre plans

Ambitious plans for a new £5 million cancer and haematology unit in Shropshire will be unveiled by health chiefs in the county this month.


Shrewsbury Town’s sights set on top three

Shrewsbury Town today launched what could prove the biggest week of their recent history by pledging to push Wycombe all the way to the promotion line.


College staff to vote on strikes over job losses

Teachers at a Shropshire college will be balloted this week on possible strike action after plans were announced to axe about 20 per cent of teaching staff.


Crews at Shropshire scrapyard blaze

More than 50 firefighters spent two hours tackling a fire at a Shropshire scrapyard, with smoke visible for miles around.


Fire wrecks thatched roof at village cottage

A historic thatched cottage in Shropshire suffered major damage in a blaze which closed a main road for almost five hours.


Shrewsbury Town promotion bid goes to wire

Town did their job but it was a shame Bury couldn’t do the same, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.


World terror during the Osama Bin Laden years

Photos from the campaign of terror waged around the world while Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was at large. Bin Laden has died following a US-led operation in Pakistan.


Hotelier ‘abandons’ £2.5m leisure build

A businesswoman claimed today she had abandoned plans to complete a £2.5 million leisure and entertainment complex in Oswestry because of a dispute with Shropshire Council.

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