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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 10h

Phase Two of Wellington Orbit’s renovation has reached the halfway point and significant progress has been made to redevelop the historic building.

Phase Two of Wellington Orbit project reaches halfway point

Phase Two of Wellington Orbit’s renovation has reached the halfway point and significant progress has been made to redevelop the historic building.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 10h

A documentary film that centres around the life of Shropshire charity founder, Kelda Wood, has its first public screening this autumn.

Kelda Wood's extraordinary story hits the big screen this autumn

A documentary film that centres around the life of Shropshire charity founder, Kelda Wood, has its first public screening this autumn.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 10h

Following the huge success of the Wellington community productions Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat and Children of Eden in 2023 and 2024 at All Saints Church, Wellington is once again preparing for another spectacular show – The Prince of Egypt.

Wellington community musical seeks business support for “The Prince of Egypt”

Following the huge success of the Wellington community productions Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat and Children of Eden, Wellington is once again preparing for another spectacular show...

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 10h

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, has significantly reduced its patient waiting list for diagnostic tests and scans, achieving its best performance in over five years.

Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals achieve best diagnostic performance in five years

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, has significantly reduced its patient waiting list for diagnostic tests and scans.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 10h

Organisers of Much Wenlock’s storytelling festival today have unveiled a portrait of long-standing Much Wenlock alderman, Milner Whiteman OBE.

Portrait unveiling marks start of town festival

Organisers of Much Wenlock’s storytelling festival today have unveiled a portrait of long-standing Much Wenlock alderman, Milner Whiteman OBE.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 11h

A Telford company has been handed a fine of £1.3 million after a technician died after getting trapped in the machinery he was repairing.

Telford firm fined £1.3m following death of employee

A Telford company has been handed a fine of £1.3 million after a technician died after getting trapped in the machinery he was repairing.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 11h

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping all animals for 16 years following his involvement in a case that saw the rescue of nearly 1,900 exotic animals in Shropshire, in what the RSPCA has called one of the biggest operations of its kind.

Sentence passed for case involving 1,800 exotic animals in Shropshire

A man has been sentenced for his involvement in a case involving 1,800 exotic animals - one of the biggest exotics operations the RSPCA has investigated.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

Travel News: A collision is causing delays on the A5 between Oswestry and Shrewsbury.

Thank you to Sahra for letting us know.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

Local baker Andrew Walker launches his first book to inspire home bakers and help fund a traditional bakery in Market Drayton, The Home of Gingerbread.

New cookbook “GINGER” celebrates the spice that built a town - and a dream

Local baker Andrew Walker launches his first book to inspire home bakers and help fund a traditional bakery in Market Drayton.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

A burglar has been sentenced to seven years after he left residents of a cul-de-sac in Hampton Loade terrified following a night-time crime spree.

Man sentenced following terrifying burglary spree in Shropshire

A burglar has been sentenced to seven years after he left residents of a cul-de-sac in Hampton Loade terrified following a night-time crime spree.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

Both swimming pools at Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre are set to close from Wednesday, 15 October 2025, for urgent repair work to address a significant leak in the main pool.

Market Drayton swimming pools to close for urgent leak repair

Both swimming pools at Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre are set to close from Wednesday, 15 October, for urgent repair work to address a significant leak in the main pool.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

The Telford Theatre project, which will deliver a new state-of-the-art theatre with outstanding facilities in Oakengates, has been given a national seal of approval.

Telford Theatre project receives national seal of approval

The Telford Theatre project, which will deliver a new state-of-the-art theatre with outstanding facilities in Oakengates, has been given a national seal of approval.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

North Shropshire’s MP is lacing up her running shoes as she prepares to take part in the Oswestry 10k, raising funds for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

MP goes the extra mile for children’s hospice charity

North Shropshire’s MP is lacing up her running shoes as she prepares to take part in the Oswestry 10k, raising funds for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

West Mercia Police has increased its number of electric vehicles by 35 as it charges ahead with innovation and value for money, powered by funding from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion.

West Mercia Police accelerates green drive with 35 new electric vehicles

West Mercia Police has increased its number of electric vehicles by 35 as it charges ahead with innovation and value for money, powered by funding from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion.

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A pioneering wireless water quality monitoring project, funded by the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region, has been extended to cover the full length of the River Clun.

Wireless water quality monitoring project extended to cover length of River Clun

A pioneering wireless water quality monitoring project, funded by the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region, has been extended to cover the full length of the River Clun.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 1d

Mandatory face mask wearing will be required in several key clinical areas, at the Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Shrewsbury Hospitals, from today, Wednesday 8 October.

Hospital trust reintroduces face mask wearing amid rising COVID-19 cases

NHS England guidance has prompted a local hospital trust to re-introduce mandatory face mask wearing in several key clinical areas, effective from today, Wednesday 8 October.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a major fire that engulfed the vacant Oxon Priory pub in Shrewsbury on Monday evening.

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson after major fire at former Shrewsbury pub

Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a major fire that engulfed the vacant Oxon Priory pub in Shrewsbury on Monday evening.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

Oswestry Library is set to temporarily reduce its opening hours following a spate of anti-social behaviour incidents.

Oswestry Library to temporarily cut hours due to anti-social behaviour

Oswestry Library is set to temporarily reduce its opening hours following a spate of anti-social behaviour incidents.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

Motorists using Shropshire Council car parks and on-street parking bays are set for a price increase from 3 November 2025.

Shropshire Council parking charges to rise from November

Motorists using Shropshire Council car parks and on-street parking bays are set for a price increase from 3 November 2025.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

Global rock superstars Snow Patrol have been confirmed as the latest headliners for the renowned Live at Ludlow Castle concert series, set to grace the historic Shropshire landmark on Thursday, 16th July 2026.

Snow Patrol announced for Live at Ludlow Castle 2026

Global rock superstars Snow Patrol have been confirmed as the latest headliners for the renowned Live at Ludlow Castle concert series.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

Residents across Shropshire are set to benefit from more integrated, community-based healthcare after the county was selected to join the first wave of the Government’s National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme.

Shropshire secures spot in national health drive to bring care closer to home

Residents across Shropshire are set to benefit from more integrated, community-based healthcare after the county was selected to join the first wave of the Government’s National Neighbourhood Health I...

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is celebrating being named as finalist in two categories at the HTN Health Tech Awards 2025.

Hospital Trust named finalist in national health tech awards

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is celebrating being named as finalist in two categories at the HTN Health Tech Awards 2025.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

A charity in Telford says it anticipates saving at least a third of its energy usage thanks to a major project to invest in solar panels and heat source pumps.

Major investment in green energy paying dividends at Telford charity

A charity in Telford says it anticipates saving at least a third of its energy usage thanks to a major project to invest in solar panels and heat source pumps.

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

A recent gathering of the Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club was captivated as its newly installed president, Johnathan Callwood, revealed a fascinating personal project: a novel method for producing green hydrogen from water.

Shrewsbury Severn Rotary President unveils green hydrogen breakthrough

A recent gathering of the Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club was captivated as its newly installed president, Johnathan Callwood, revealed a fascinating personal project: a novel method for producing green...

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Shropshire Live @shropshirelive.bsky.social · 2d

The Hive, a dedicated Shrewsbury-based charity, is celebrating after securing a substantial £99,600 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.

Lottery funding lifeline secures future for Shrewsbury-based youth charity

The Hive, a dedicated Shrewsbury-based charity, is celebrating after securing a substantial £99,600 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.

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