Friday, 18th May 2012

Latest North Shropshire stories

Housing scheme is likely to be blocked

A controversial housing development in the centre of Wem has been re- commended for refusal by planning officers.

Huge boost for town economy

Whitchurch is set for a major economic boost after being named as a priority area for job creation in north Shropshire.

Ex-bakery workers win cash at tribunal

Eighteen former employees who lost their jobs when a Shropshire bakery chain closed have won a £100,000 payout after an employment tribunal.
Former staff at TO Fine Foods Ltd, which had stores in Wem, Whitchurch, Shawbury and Market Drayton, complained of not being paid for overtime for up to two years and receiving no redundancy pay […]

Peacocks shops lost

A branch of ailing fashion chain Peacocks in Whitchurch is closing with the loss of about 15 jobs.

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Footfall hopes as shops open

A flurry of new independent shops is coming to Whitchurch town centre as traders pin their hopes on increased footfall when a new supermarket arrives nearby.

Charity appeal at halfway mark

A major appeal to save a national charity’s last remaining office in north Shropshire from closure has reached the halfway mark.

Mystery as Red Lion pub closes its doors

Mystery surrounds the closure of the only pub in a Shropshire village.

Fears for website as founder logs out

A NORTH Shropshire town is set to lose its community website after a plea for a new webmaster went unanswered.

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.