Thursday, 9th September 2010

Latest Shrewsbury stories

School escapes building cutbacks

Major refurbishment work will transform a Shrewsbury primary school after a project costing £170,000 was given the go-ahead – despite a halt being called to school building projects nationwide.

£4,000 pledged for sick mum Vikki

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A former Shrewsbury student and mother-of-two who has just six months left to live is urging people to support a sponsored walk up Mount Snowdon in aid of her chosen charities.

Seven arrested in drugs raids

Seven people have been arrested and a significant quantity of suspected Class A drugs has been seized after police carried out raids on five addresses in Shrewsbury.

Villages ‘could double in size’

Four villages near Shrewsbury could more than double in size after being earmarked for significant expansion which would see approximately 1,300 new homes built.

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Free lunches cut back by Shirehall bosses

Shirehall bosses have cut back on free lunches for councillors – but critics say they should be axed completely.

County Court facing the axe

The future of Shrewsbury’s county court is up in the air after it was named on a list of sites being considered for closure by the Government.

This is NOT the birthplace of Darwin!

The owners of a house named after Darwin – but with no actual link to the famous scientist – have had to put a sign up on their home to help confused tourists.

Council braced for big cutbacks

Tough times lie ahead for Shrewsbury after this week’s emergency budget – but the town will weather the storm.

Blaze blow to town traders

Town centre traders are fearing for their future after a fire broke out yesterday at the scene of the New Year gas explosion.

Brave duo rescue sailor in distress

Two Shrewsbury sailors have been praised for their heroic actions after they plucked a fellow competitor from treacherous seas when strong winds wreaked havoc during a popular race.