Sunday, 7th September 2008

Latest North Shropshire stories

Town WILL have one-stop centre

Wem’s medical practice is set to be transformed into a one-stop shop for residents including a health clinic after bosses received backing for their plans from the PCT.

Plan to build homes by pub car park

A village is set to receive a £1.75 million investment from a national pub chain and developers which will see 10 homes and garages built.

Children’s home put up for sale

A popular children’s home which has served a village community for 30 years has closed its doors for good, with the building going up for sale this week.

School in bid for sports complex

Plans for a new sports complex and coach parking area have been announced for a village secondary school.

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New homes delayed

Plans to build more than 300 homes on Ellesmere’s landmark Wharf development will be delayed by two years.

‘Top class’ flats for Ellesmere

An application has been submitted to build ‘top class’ flats and a restaurant in Ellesmere town centre, which agents say will lead to jobs being created

What’s in store?

Store officials are hoping to start work on the new Tesco store in Ellesmere, which is set to form a major part of the town’s development.

Sale of business saves jobs

Owners of a long-established family business have reassured 60 employees at stores across north Shropshire that their jobs are safe – despite the company being sold.

Booklet to tackle underage drinking

Children as young as nine will be receiving alcohol advice from September to tackle underage drinking in the county.

Volunteer first aiders targeted

Emergency responders have not been allowed to operate in a village for 30 days and have had to ignore three heart attack calls – after volunteers were targeted on duty.