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March 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire courses helping people wanting careers in health and social care sector

Shropshire courses helping people wanting careers in health and social care sector

Supporting image for story: Ready, steady, go! Shrewsbury kids have park run fun to mark farewell of popular sports coach

Ready, steady, go! Shrewsbury kids have park run fun to mark farewell of popular sports coach

March 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Campaigning funeral director becomes children's charity advisor

Campaigning funeral director becomes children's charity advisor

March 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Graduate wins more recognition for sustainable 3D printing business

Graduate wins more recognition for sustainable 3D printing business

Supporting image for story: Delighted duo finish 24-hour spinathon to raise thousands for school resources

Delighted duo finish 24-hour spinathon to raise thousands for school resources

March 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Schools across Shropshire vie for chance to win cash boost in our competition

Schools across Shropshire vie for chance to win cash boost in our competition

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Music Service plays a new tune for the new generation

Shropshire Music Service plays a new tune for the new generation

Supporting image for story: Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

March 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Teachers in Wales vote to accept revised pay offer from Welsh Government

Teachers in Wales vote to accept revised pay offer from Welsh Government

Supporting image for story: Easter fun offered at Shropshire holiday clubs

Easter fun offered at Shropshire holiday clubs

March 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Much-missed 111-year-old former primary school to go under the hammer

Much-missed 111-year-old former primary school to go under the hammer

Supporting image for story: Bid to expand over-subscribed village primary school to meet demand for places

Bid to expand over-subscribed village primary school to meet demand for places

March 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: New committee formed at tiny south Shropshire school that had been under threat

New committee formed at tiny south Shropshire school that had been under threat

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams student lands university award and new role in the pig industry

Harper Adams student lands university award and new role in the pig industry

Supporting image for story: Shifnal boxing coach and academy boss in plea on mental health

Shifnal boxing coach and academy boss in plea on mental health

March 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Headteacher planning to refuse Ofsted entry after death of fellow school leader

Headteacher planning to refuse Ofsted entry after death of fellow school leader

Supporting image for story: Shropshire university is in top three most popular for mature students, report says

Shropshire university is in top three most popular for mature students, report says

March 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Children thrilled as school gets new play equipment after three-year fundraiser

Children thrilled as school gets new play equipment after three-year fundraiser

Supporting image for story: Huge community effort to fund new play equipment for village school

Huge community effort to fund new play equipment for village school

Supporting image for story: Parents to seek assurances over village's tiny school after closure plan stopped

Parents to seek assurances over village's tiny school after closure plan stopped

March 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Awards up for grabs for next generation of young hair stylists

Awards up for grabs for next generation of young hair stylists

March 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pupils inspired by wheelchair marathon pioneer raise £1,000 for charity campaign

Pupils inspired by wheelchair marathon pioneer raise £1,000 for charity campaign

Supporting image for story: Council 'on track' to providing hundreds of new school places for families in the borough

Council 'on track' to providing hundreds of new school places for families in the borough

March 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Free school meal support extended into Easter holidays

Free school meal support extended into Easter holidays

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council gives free salt spreaders to schools to keep kids safe - see the full list

Shropshire Council gives free salt spreaders to schools to keep kids safe - see the full list

March 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Parents celebrate as plan to close small village primary school is stopped

Parents celebrate as plan to close small village primary school is stopped

Supporting image for story: Students go the extra 20 miles in their walk to school for charity

Students go the extra 20 miles in their walk to school for charity

Supporting image for story: Students preparing to rock Bridgnorth in forthcoming show

Students preparing to rock Bridgnorth in forthcoming show

Supporting image for story: Children at Telford school jump for joy after new stage is installed

Children at Telford school jump for joy after new stage is installed

March 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Difficult decision' as two Telford nurseries are sold to national operator

'Difficult decision' as two Telford nurseries are sold to national operator

March 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Inspectors praise 'small school with a big heart' given Ofsted Good rating across the board

Inspectors praise 'small school with a big heart' given Ofsted Good rating across the board

Supporting image for story: Parents offered update on progress of new school plan

Parents offered update on progress of new school plan

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury student nets England Colleges caps in Italy

Shrewsbury student nets England Colleges caps in Italy

Supporting image for story: Shropshire school closures: List of schools that will be shut on Friday due to bad weather

Shropshire school closures: List of schools that will be shut on Friday due to bad weather

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of pupils take part in concerts as Telford school showcases local talent

Hundreds of pupils take part in concerts as Telford school showcases local talent

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Governors speak out on 'difficult decision' to propose closing tiny village school

Governors speak out on 'difficult decision' to propose closing tiny village school

Supporting image for story: Tables turned as students run school for the day in friendly takeover

Tables turned as students run school for the day in friendly takeover

March 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Parents up in arms over sudden plans to close tiny Shropshire school

Parents up in arms over sudden plans to close tiny Shropshire school

Supporting image for story: Paws for some quiet reading with furry friends at Shrewsbury cat charity

Paws for some quiet reading with furry friends at Shrewsbury cat charity

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Musicians to compete at college concerto competition

Musicians to compete at college concerto competition

Supporting image for story: British Armed Forces head to Telford College to provide career advice

British Armed Forces head to Telford College to provide career advice

Supporting image for story: More than 800 Shropshire schoolchildren to get lessons in safety

More than 800 Shropshire schoolchildren to get lessons in safety

March 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: How Rufus, a five-month-old puppy, will be helping pupils at a Rugeley school

How Rufus, a five-month-old puppy, will be helping pupils at a Rugeley school

March 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Brightening up Shrewsbury school with yarn bombing as pupils ask from help from community

Brightening up Shrewsbury school with yarn bombing as pupils ask from help from community

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Agatha Christie plays take to the stage in Ludlow

Agatha Christie plays take to the stage in Ludlow

Supporting image for story: 'Kick in the teeth': Shropshire teacher slams Hancock and Williamson comments

'Kick in the teeth': Shropshire teacher slams Hancock and Williamson comments

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Sir Gavin's comments highlight stark divide

Star comment: Sir Gavin's comments highlight stark divide

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'An embarrassment who failed our children' - North Shropshire MP hits out at Gavin Williams over Covid message leaks

'An embarrassment who failed our children' - North Shropshire MP hits out at Gavin Williams over Covid message leaks

Supporting image for story: Number of children in the care of Shropshire Council soars

Number of children in the care of Shropshire Council soars

March 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Matt Hancock was involved in bitter behind-the-scenes clash with Sir Gavin Williamson during Covid

Matt Hancock was involved in bitter behind-the-scenes clash with Sir Gavin Williamson during Covid

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