Wanted: More women firefighter recruits
June 27, 2017 | James BaylisWomen interested in a career as firefighters’ attended a successful taster session at Oswestry Fire Station aimed at encouraging more to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Major survey seeks residents’ views on roads
June 23, 2017 | James BaylisA major national survey is asking local people for their views on Telford and Wrekin’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to quality of cycling facilities.
Council updates Newport community leaders on business park plans with artist’s impression
June 22, 2017 | James Baylis
Telford & Wrekin Council has been updating community leaders in Newport on plans for a new business park investment in the town which could create 950 new jobs.
Hundreds expected to take part in Charity Fun Day next month
June 21, 2017 | James BaylisThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will hold its annual Charity Fun Day on July 22 in aid of the Living Well With Dementia Appeal.
Picnic thrown for people interested in Shared Lives scheme
June 20, 2017 | James BaylisTelford’s Shared Lives Carers are taking centre stage for this year’s Shared Lives Week celebrations.
Check on older neighbours during heatwave
June 20, 2017 | James Baylis
Whilst many of us are enjoying this hot weather spare a thought for older people who may need some help during these extreme temperatures.
#Im There campaign calls for Shropshire blood donors to save lives
June 20, 2017 | James BaylisNHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in Shropshire to say #ImThere and start saving lives by registering as new blood donors during National Blood Week (19th – 25th June).
EVENTS – Steampunk Weekend Festival 1-2 July 2017
June 19, 2017 | James Baylis
Steampunks and their friends are invited to Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge over the weekend of 1st and 2nd July for its first ever Steampunk Festival. The fantastical ‘Town that Never Was’ day and evening event is part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
