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Coronavirus in Shropshire round-up – Monday, November 30
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Shropshire increased by 96 over the weekend, official figures show. Public Health England (PHE) figures show that 5,739 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday, November
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Oswestry's Sweeney Hall pin hopes on dining pods success
ONE OF the best known venues in Oswestry has made bold new efforts to maintain business during the Covid-19-enforced restrictions – dining pods! Sweeney Hall Hotel, off the A483 in Morda, has become the latest venue in the UK to bring in special
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Lords debate proposed consultation with Shropshire residents over HS2
The government could be forced to consult Shropshire residents about improvements to transport in the county before work starts on HS2. Shadow transport minister Lord Rosser, who earlier this month accused the government of “failing” the county
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New Tanat Valley bus route launched between Llanrhaeadr and Welshpool
FROM THIS week, Tanat Valley Coaches has announced a new route connecting Llanrhaeadr and Welshpool, with many stops along the way. The firm's 76 service will now connect Llanrhaeadr, Llangedwyn, Llansantffraid, Llanfechain, as well as Llanfyllin
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Pubs to stop selling alcohol in Wales, Mark Drakeford says
PUBS, bars, restaurants and cafes in Wales will be forced to stop selling alcohol and to shut by 6pm in a new round of restrictions that begin on Friday night ahead of Christmas, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said. The new regulations that
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North West Counties League suspends season due to tiered lockdown
TWO of Shropshire's leading football clubs face an extended spell on the sidelines. Ellesmere Rangers Football Club and St Martins Football Club have both been told the North West Counties League will not resume until December 19 due to the tiered
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Oswestry firefighters called to barn fire in Ruyton-XI-Towns
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a barn fire near Oswestry on Monday morning. Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service was called to Wykey, in Ruyton-XI-Towns, at 10.13am. Six fire engines were sent to the incident, including the light pumping unit and