Tuesday, 7th February 2012

Latest Shrewsbury stories

Massive rise in demand for food parcel scheme prompts appeal

Volunteers behind a food parcel scheme in Shrewsbury have issued an urgent appeal for donations following a surge in demand from families struggling to put food on the table.

Joy as school looks set to escape axe

Staff and governors at a primary school under threat of closure are celebrating after it was announced the school is set to be saved.

Staff fired by ‘brutal’ letter

UNION officials have condemned Shropshire Council for a ‘brutal’ attack on its employees after dismissal letters were sent to about
6,500 staff.

Confusion over bank sites offer from Tesco

BANKS under threat of demolition to make way for a supermarket extension claim they are being kept in the dark over their futures.

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Sunday parking charges rethink

BOSSES at Shropshire Council have agreed to rethink Sunday parking charges in Shrewsbury, following a meeting with town centre traders.

Tenants’ shock at closure plan

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Elderly residents living in sheltered housing in Shrewsbury have spoken of their shock and sadness after it was announced officials are considering closing the building.

Schools closed by strike action

Around 20 schools in and around Shrewsbury were forced to close or remain partially open today, Thursday, as part of a national public sector pensions strike.

Fears for future of big name traders

A fresh blow was dealt to Shrewsbury’s high street this week after it was announced that a big name company has fallen into administration, with another rumoured to be on its way and a third due to close some of its shops.

Toddler takes bus trip alone

A two-year-old toddler sparked a cross-border alert after deciding to take a 22-mile bus trip on his own from Montgomery to Shrewsbury.

Council workers agree to ballot for strike action over pay cuts

Thousands of Shropshire Council staff are to be balloted on industrial action over the authority’s plans to cut their pay by 5.4 per cent over two years.