Shrewsbury Explosion news, page 2


Parking fees axed to help blast businesses

Charges are to be suspended at three car parks to help businesses still suffering in the wake of the Shrewsbury blast.


Victim of explosion is out of hospital

A victim of the Shrewsbury blast has been discharged from hospital.


Road closed after gas leak fear

One of Shrewsbury town centre’s busiest roads was closed off for nearly two hours after a gas leak alert. Police shut Mardol on Saturday afternoon.


Blast victim given bravery award

A victim of the Shrewsbury explosion who helped save the life of his flatmate has been presented with a special bravery award by the town’s mayor.


Blast-affected traders plan protest

Shropshire traders are planning to take to the streets with placards in a protest over loss of business following the Shrewsbury blast.


Blaze-hit building holding up repairs

A building destroyed in the Shrewsbury blast is still not stable enough for heavy machinery such as jack-hammers to be used nearby – meaning work to repair traffic signals and get a remaining section of road open can still not take place.


Fund to help blast victims now at £5,000

A charity fund which was set up to help the five people most seriously injured in the Shrewsbury explosion, which happened just after the new year, so far stands at £5,000.


Victims of blast are touched by aid party

The organiser of a fundraising event held to support the victims of the Shrewsbury blast say three friends caught up in the explosion had been “touched” by the effort put into the live music night.


Letter: Town revamp is needed

Re: the explosion in Shrewsbury.  The businesses, road traffic, pedestrian and cyclist chaos in the town centre following the blast on the corner of Smithfield Road and Bridge Street demonstrates the vulnerability of our road system.


Blast victim: I owe my life to flatmate

One of the victims of the Shrewsbury blast said she owed her life to her friend who helped rescue her from the ruins of their collapsed flat.


Probe on cause of blast to continue

Experts investigating the cause of the Shrewsbury explosion today said it would be at least another two months before their inquiries are complete.


Blast victims in get-together at fundraiser

Victims of the Shrewsbury explosion are planning to get together for a public reunion in the town tonight.


Blast victim says online support ‘kept her going’

One of the victims of the Shrewsbury blast has told how hundreds of messages from friends posted online kept her going as she recovered in hospital.


Blast victim home for weekend

One of the victims of the Shrewsbury blast was allowed to return home on “weekend leave” as the injured 19-year-old continues her recovery.


Blast victims’ progress ‘amazing’

The father of one of four young friends who were seriously injured in the Shrewsbury blast said all the families were “amazed” at how well they were recovering after the ordeal.


More funds for victims

Investigations are continuing into the cause of the Shrewsbury explosion as Shropshire residents continue to organise fundraising events to support those most seriously injured in the blast.


Group could open third pub in town

Bosses at pub giant JD Wetherspoon are eyeing up a third venue in Shrewsbury because business in the town is going really well, they revealed today.


Bands recording CD to aid blast victims

A group of musicians who are friends of those seriously hurt in the Shrewsbury explosion are recording a CD of tracks this weekend to raise cash for them.


Town pub reopens following explosion

A Shrewsbury pub today reopened for the first time in almost two weeks after it was forced to close because of the town explosion.


Town road stays closed after blast

A major route through the centre of Shrewsbury could be closed for another month while repairs take place following the explosion which injured five people.


Fundraisers aim to aid victims of blast

Scores of businesses and residents are organising a number of fundraising events in a bid to support the victims of the Shrewsbury blast.


Businessman praises blast rescue work

A Shrewsbury businessman has expressed his thanks to the emergency services in the wake of the town blast and the way Shropshire Council managed the aftermath.


Bulletin: Town recovering from explosion

Shrewsbury’s Welsh Bridge was reopened to traffic today, as one town business revealed the impact of the blast.


Firm reveals blast damage

One of Shrewsbury’s best known companies today revealed the damage at its Welsh Bridge head office caused by the town blast.


Panto boss’s kind words for injured actor

A pantomime boss has spoken of his sadness after Shrewsbury pantomime star Kiley McDonnell was injured in the town’s explosion.


Pledge to reopen town bridge soon

Officials today vowed Shrewsbury’s Welsh Bridge would be completely opened “as soon as possible”.


From Baa to Brrr with the podcast team

Freezing temperatures have not deterred our podcast team, who report on a week of explosions, celebrity mishaps and drama at a county show.


Video boost for explosion victims

A video containing messages of support for the victims of the Shrewsbury blast has been recorded by friends.


Messages of support for injured actor

Staff at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn have been inundated with messages of support for a panto star who was injured in the town blast.


Bulletin: Explosion victims’ friends pay tribute

Friends of those who were seriously injured in Sunday’s explosion in Shrewsbury have made a video to show their support. And a rescue for the West Mid Show could be on the cards.

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