Monday, 6th February 2012

Latest North Shropshire stories

Vulnerable bus users face 50pc hike in prices

A price hike of up to 50 per cent has hit hundreds of vulnerable bus service users in north Shropshire as charity bosses battle a growing shortfall in funding.

Fireman’s sea rescue drama

A north Shropshire firefighter has saved the life of a German holidaymaker after his relaxing family break quickly descended into a dramatic sea rescue.

Petition over site of track proposal

Dozens of residents have signed a petition against the proposed site for Wem’s first bike track with claims that the public consultation is ‘unfair’ and is being rushed through.

Plans for new county holiday park

An exclusive holiday and small leisure park including a swimming pool, restaurant and games room could be created in north Shropshire, boosting tourism and generating fresh employment.

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Charity caught up in riot chaos

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A Wem resident has revealed the full scale of the turmoil engulfing London during this week’s riots.

Jenny’s double Olympic triumph

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A rising British athlete from Wem has made her mark on the global stage by returning from Athens as a double Special Olympics medal winner, the Chronicle can reveal.

Orange users see red over patchy reception

A mobile phone giant has been slammed for having a “monopoly” over Ellesmere following a further deterioration of network coverage in the town.

Supply teacher spending soars

Supply teacher spending through agencies has more than doubled in north Shropshire over the past two years, despite the council claiming money is only spent when ‘absolutely necessary’.

Energy profits to boost Guides

An activity centre used by hundreds of people in north Shropshire will launch a solar energy project costing thousands of pounds to safeguard its long-term future.

Community centre expansion under threat

Plans for an eagerly awaited Whitchurch community centre expansion could be under threat unless the deadline for a five-figure council grant is extended.