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Lord Hill statue repair work set to begin this summer

Shropshire

Lord Hill statue repair work set to begin this summer

Essential repair works are to be carried out on a landmark statue following safety concerns over its condition. The Grade II listed Lord Hill statue in Shrewsbury had been temporarily cordoned off after debris fell from it last January. The repair project was confirmed by Shropshire Council, which has been carrying out inspection works to determine the condition of the 40.5m (133ft) high statue. The authority said it would be "seeking long-term […]

todayApril 15, 2025

Much Wenlock

Shropshire

Housing scheme could grow Shropshire town by a third

Plans are being drawn up for a property development of up to 500 homes, associated infrastructure and public open space in Much Wenlock. Sheffield-based consultants, Marrons, asked Shropshire Council if it needed an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on plans to develop land east of Bridgnorth Road. It was ruled unnecessary by the authority as, "the site is not located within a sensitive area... and unlikely to have a significant effect […]

todayApril 13, 2025

Bower's Yard and Ladywood in Ironbridge

Shropshire

New flood defenses to be built in Ironbridge after £708k cash award

Two permanent flood defence walls are to be installed in Ironbridge to protect vulnerable homes and businesses from the River Severn. Telford and Wrekin Council has been awarded £708,000 by the government to build the walls along Bower's Yard and Ladywood. The funding will also enable flood resilience measures, such as flood doors and non-return valves, to be installed in homes. Councillor Carolyn Healy, of the Labour-run council, said the […]

todayApril 9, 2025

SVR locomotive works and machine shop

Shropshire

Severn Valley Railway offering behind-the-scenes tours

A local heritage railway is throwing open its doors this weekend to offer people a "rare peek" at areas not usually open to the public. The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has services in operation between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Hampton Loade in Shropshire. However, a four-mile stretch of the line between Hampton Loade and Bridgnorth in Shropshire remains closed following a landslip earlier this year. The open house weekend will see Bridgnorth […]

todayApril 5, 2025

John and Norma King from The Bull's Head Inn at Chelmarsh in Shropshire

Shropshire

Shropshire pub complains of dust from silt-disposal tractors

The owners of a Shropshire pub said their customers were being choked with dust after South Staffs Water started dredging a reservoir. John and Norma King, from The Bull's Head Inn at Chelmarsh in Shropshire, said it was frustrating customers were unable to sit outdoors in the sunshine. The company apologised and said it used local farming contractors to spread the silt on fields across the road from the pub […]

todayApril 4, 2025

Beavers back in Shropshire river for first time in 400 years

Shropshire

Beavers back in Shropshire river for first time in 400 years

Beavers have returned to a Shropshire river for the first time in 400 years. The Severn Rivers Trust introduce a pair to the River Clun in the south of the county on Monday afternoon. It hopes the pair will have offspring and can help transform the natural environment through their dam building. Another pair of beavers was introduced to an area in Shrewsbury earlier in the month and the trust […]

todayApril 3, 2025

Fox Inn

Shropshire

Shropshire villagers celebrate purchasing local pub

A community group has exchanged contracts on a Shropshire village pub which has been closed since 2022. People living in Ryton want to reopen The Fox Inn with spokesperson Dave Wright saying "a good few of us met last night to have a drink," after the legal paperwork was completed. The Friends of the Fox Inn also want to use the venue as a cafe, shop, parcel and prescription hub […]

todayApril 3, 2025

Shropshire Bus Service

Shropshire

Shropshire towns to get bus link for first time in 50 years

A bus service has been introduced to link two towns for the first time in half a century. Funding from the government has allowed Shropshire Council to extend an existing service to connect Shrewsbury and Broseley. It said it hoped the buses would lead to fewer people making car journeys, which in turn would be good for the environment. The new service is one of a number of changes being […]

todayApril 1, 2025

Shropshire Vintage Tractor Road Run

Shropshire

Hundreds of vintage tractors take to the Shropshire roads

More than 125 vintage tractors will take to the streets of Shropshire for the county's annual charity road run. The Shropshire Vintage Tractor Road Run will take place on the roads of Ironbridge, Brosely and Bridgnorth on Sunday 6 April. The event is in its 26th year and has raised more than £100,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance charity since it began in 1999. The route will cover about 25 […]

todayMarch 31, 2025

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