Officials at Wem Town Council today defended their move to raise this year’s council tax by five per cent, blaming rising energy costs and increased responsibilities for the increase.
A town hall which was gutted by fire more than 15 years ago has won a top international architecture award after it was transformed into an arts, learning, community and enterprise centre.
It is a ghost story which has captivated the world after first appearing on the front page of the Shropshire Star.
More than 800 people have signed a petition against a controversial housing development which opponents fear could spark widespread flooding in the centre of Wem.
Youngsters from Shropshire are being invited to join others from across the country to watch some of the biggest films at cinemas free of charge.
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