North Shropshire Chronicle

20 years ‘behind bars’ has helped change lives

James Pugh — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:58:46 +0000

For nearly 20 years Samaritans have supported prisoners in Shrewsbury’s Dana Prison offering a listening ear and kindly word to vulnerable inmates.
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Buoyant Reds eye third win in a row

James Pugh — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:28:22 +0000

Buoyed by their first home win of the season, Whitchurch go in search of another one when they welcome Worcester Wanderers to Edgeley Park in rugby’s Midlands One West on Saturday.
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Town breaks town pollution limits

James Pugh — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:05:05 +0000

Pollution levels in areas of Wem town centre are breaching European limits it has been revealed, sparking health fears for residents.
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Students mourn death of popular teacher

James Pugh — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:59:38 +0000

An Ellesmere school has been left devastated by the death of a popular teacher and former RAF technician after losing his battle with cancer.
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Rail users demand station upgrade

James Pugh — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:55:55 +0000

Whitchurch railway station has been branded a disgrace amid fresh claims that many vulnerable passengers cannot access certain platforms.
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Reds out to make most of home tie

James Pugh — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:21:52 +0000

Whitchurch will be seeking some home comforts following back-toback Edgeley Park reversals when they take on Camp Hill at Edgeley Park in a double header on Saturday (2.45pm).
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School vows to fight closure

James Pugh — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:17:18 +0000

Councillors have approved plans to close a village school despite pleas to keep it open.
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Councillors walk out in row over agenda

James Pugh — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:12:54 +0000

Three town councillors stormed out of a meeting in Whitchurch and one allegedly called a council officer an abusive name following a row over an agenda item.
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Spiralling costs force learners off road

James Pugh — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:09:48 +0000

Driving instructors are struggling to make a living because youngsters can’t afford to take to the road.
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Unearthing secrets of past centuries

James Pugh — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:07:28 +0000

Underneath a fortress of scaffolding, secrets from Shrewsbury’s past are being unearthed by a team of builders working to transform the former Music Hall into a museum and art gallery.

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