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Telford the worst in the UK for independent shops? We’re already combatting it, say community leaders

04 Apr 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

Community leaders have vowed to turn around the fortunes of Telford’s high streets after the town topped a national poll for the fewest number of independent shops. Telford has just 18.1per cent independent stores, followed by Ellenbrook (Hatfield) at 18.5per cent, Yate (Bristol) at 21.4per cent and Bracknall at 22.8per cent, the report by the Local Data Company and the […]

Friendly Neighbours

30 Mar 2016

by Rhea Alton

A community charity in Shrewsbury is holding a coffee morning with a variety of free entertainment on offer to raise awareness about the support it provides for people. North Shrewsbury Friendly Neighbours is inviting everyone to the event at Bagley Sports and Social Club in Greenfields on Tuesday 5 April from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There will be a variety of […]

Childhood memories with Haven

30 Mar 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Touring caravans – love them or hate them? As a child who enjoyed annual family holidays and weekend breaks in one I loved them and as an adult with my own children I love them even more! So last year saw the arrival of our “third baby” Swift Stanley – the new touring caravan. We were lucky enough to enjoy […]

Charity coracle race coming back to Shrewsbury

29 Mar 2016

by Simon Alton

The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with the thrills and spills of world championship coracle racing later this year as a major charity event makes a welcome return. The Macmillan World Championship Coracle Race, sponsored by JT Hughes Hyundai, will take place on the afternoon of Friday September 16 – and teams are being urged to sign up […]

New lease of life for historic hotel following multi-million pound project

23 Mar 2016

by Rhea Alton

A major project to update and rejuvenate a historic country hotel on the outskirts of Shrewsbury is now complete. Peter Cashman, owner of the Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, has injected significant amounts on investment into the 18th Century manor house since acquiring it in November 2014. The ambitious project has included a complete refurbishment of the hotel’s […]

Easter holidays treat at Theatre Severn

21 Mar 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

As well as working at J&PR I also work at a college teaching journalism, so the school holidays are always a chance for me to catch up with clients I haven’t seen in a while or get ahead on some of my accounts. I often forget it’s also a chance for a holiday – but this Easter I thought I’d […]

Telford restaurant builds links between Muslim and non-Muslim communities

13 Mar 2016

by Simon Alton

A restaurant in Telford is joining a national initiative to build links between Muslim and non-Muslim communities by hosting a special celebratory meal later this year. Mimosa, in Southwater, is getting involved with the Dine at Mine project, which encourages Muslim families to invite a non-Muslim friend or neighbour to enjoy a meal with them at the end of Ramadan. […]

Shropshire pharmacy helps residents to stop smoking

10 Mar 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire pharmacy has been supporting the local community in their efforts to quit smoking. Staff at Lunts Pharmacies in Craven Arms have been providing information leaflets to customers keen to kick the habit and raising awareness of its Help2Quit Clinic. The awareness day coincided with National No Smoking Day on March 9. Superintendent pharmacist Ian Swindell said the event […]

CBeebies favourite embarks on first UK theatre tour

08 Mar 2016

by Rebecca Dutton

“Can we do a craft? Can we make something?” That’s pretty much all my four-year-old says at the moment. He is really into making anything and everything with whatever he can get his hands on. His current favourite creation is the Paw Patrol house made from a milk carton, kitchen roll and a lot of tissue paper. And many of […]

Peppa Pig brings birthday smiles

26 Feb 2016

by Rhea Alton

By Rebecca Dutton We’ve been singing the theme tune to Peppa Pig ever since we got home! My little boy, who turned four today (Thurs) and I had a fantastic time at Peppa Pig’s Surprise at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn. I nearly cried watching his face as he sat spell bound by what was happening on stage. He joined in all […]

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