Friday, 3rd July 2009

Latest Shrewsbury stories

Forced to sleep in cars

Working people are being forced to sleep in their cars because they can’t afford to rent a home, a leading councillor has claimed.

Cameras to film 999 patients

Patients being taken to hospital by ambulance in the Shrewsbury area could be filmed by CCTV cameras under new proposals planned to combat abuse against staff.

Town road closes for second time

Shrewsbury traders and residents face a major town road being closed again – with contractors forced to return to repair work carried out just 12 months ago.

Ancient town shut blocked off

An ancient town shut has been controversially blocked off after hypodermic needles were found in a doorway – sparking protests among residents.

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MP to publish expenses on web

Town MP Daniel Kawczynski, who was due to release details of his expenses last Friday told the Chronicle he would publish four years’ worth of expenses on his official website ahead of the House of Commons’ publication of all MPs’ expenses on June 22.

Needle exchange set to open soon

Mike Morris, assistant director of community services at Shropshire Council, said: “The council is planning to move a range of services into Whitehall in the autumn, which is likely to include the substance misuse team and needle exchange currently based at St Michael’s House.

Rail centre tourism boost

Ideas for boosting Shrewsbury’s tourism will come under the spotlight when railway enthusiasts hold talks with Shirehall officials.

MP expenses to be revealed

Mr Kawczynski, who has insisted his own finances are ‘beyond reproach’, will join with Philip Dunne, Mark Pritchard, David Wright and Owen Paterson to officially release details on Friday, June 5.

Support for Young Carers appeal

Shrewsbury’s MP Daniel Kawczynski has given his full support to the Chronicle’s new Young Carers Appeal.

Town uni ‘close to reality’

A multi-million pound Shropshire university with its hub in Shrewsbury is close to becoming a reality if a bid gets the green light.