Work to transform Wem Town Hall into a state-of-the-art community building finally got under way this week after a four-year wait.
A youngster from Wem has followed in his sister’s footsteps by being honoured for a special achievement at an awards ceremony.
Whitchurch’s newly-appointed mayor said he was saddened and disappointed after public toilets which he pledged to re-open at his inaugural speech were vandalised again this week.
Wem town councillors have been told by the Crewe-Shrewsbury Passenger Association (CASPA) that during the next two years Network Rail wants to get rid of all signal boxes on the line. It also plans to control all signalling from Cardiff.
The store is part of a multi-million pound project to redevelop the town’s former creamery site, with the 20,000 sq ft site due to open on August 3. The scheme will also see a café, restaurant and care home built, as well as housing.
Campaigners in Loppington face a race against time to raise £10,000 in six months to repair the roof on their Grade I listed church – or risk losing a major grant.
Mystery surrounds the identity of a white van seen on the streets of north Shropshire.
Plans to transform Wem into a creative hub includes art exhibitions, music events, improved signage, and enhancing the town’s historical sites to encourage visitors.
Tourism in Ellesmere has been given a boost after it was revealed work to transform the town’s historic boatyard will be completed by the end of the month.
A ‘popular’ family-run business in Ellesmere which has been serving fish and chips to people for 30 years has been put up for sale – potentially leaving only one fish and chip shop in the town.