Sunday, 5th February 2012

Latest North Shropshire stories

Town breaks town pollution limits

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

Students mourn death of popular teacher

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

Rail users demand station upgrade

Whitchurch railway station has been branded a disgrace amid fresh claims that many vulnerable passengers cannot access certain platforms.

School vows to fight closure

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

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.

Spiralling costs force learners off road

Driving instructors are struggling to make a living because youngsters can’t afford to take to the road.

£140,000 bid to keep pool open

Wem Swimming Centre could be forced to temporarily close its pool on health and safety grounds unless bosses can raise thousands of pounds for urgent repair work, it has been claimed.

Bert to be awarded medals 66 years later

An 86-year-old World War Two and D-Day hero will finally be honoured with the British campaign medals he earned in the field more than 65 years ago.

Blackout will lead to crime – police

Shropshire Council has vowed to proceed with plans to turn off residential street lights in Ellesmere, despite civic leaders and the police both urging them to scrap the energy-saving pilot.

New superstore gets green light

Delighted campaigners say more large retailers will be attracted to Whitchurch after plans for a new multi-million pound supermarket were approved.