A RADIOGRAPHER labelled ‘a superstar’ by her colleagues is the latest to receive the Health Hero Award at Gobowen’s Orthopaedic Hospital. Louise Arnold was praised for going above and beyond to support her colleagues at The Robert Jones and Agnes
SHROPSHIRE Wildlife Trust will be holding a talk on garden birds this week. The virtual talk will be hosted by Dr Cath Price on the Trust's Youtube channel on Wednesday, July 8 at 7.30pm. Viewers will be able to discover more about individual
TWO friends from near Oswestry are preparing to take on a 250-mile bike ride in memory of a much-loved family member. Tina Carter, of Weston Rhyn, and Jeanette Pierpoint, from Bronygarth, will ride from Milan to Venice in October in memory of Karen
An OSWESTRY based business has welcomed what they call ‘the most radical reforms to England’s planning system’ since the Second World War, which were announced this week by the government. Roger Parry & Partners, in Salop Road, welcomed the government
AN OSWESTRY travel agent has confirmed it has reopened for business following the Covid-19 lockdown. Polka Dot Travel, based in Bailey Street, reopened on Monday with safety measures in place as the ease of UK lockdown and updated Foreign and Commonwealth
Ellesmere Wharf has played host to the awarding of a cup for boosting tourism in North Wales. Peter Jones, from the area, has been recognised with an award from The Inland Waterways Association for his work in promoting the Llangollen Canal and
A MANCHESTER Bee monument to stand against violence is set to be created at the British Ironwork Centre (BIC) using confiscated weaponry. Last week, a 7.5-tonne lorry arrived at the Oswestry-based attraction, carrying weapons, including knives and
A NEW book has been published compiling a 'definitive record' of one of Shropshire's most treasured monuments. Tim Malim and George Nash have published 'Old Oswestry Hillfort and its Landscape: Ancient Past, Uncertain Future', highlighting the
An ELLESMERE student has picked up the prize for second place in a national writing competition inspired by a famous English poet. Ronan Phillips, of Ellesmere College, won £150 for himself and £500 for the library at his college after finishing
OSWESTRY’S Extinction Rebellion branch carried out a demonstration recently to urge the town council to remember its Oswestry 2020 Vision. Members of the group drew footprints and tracks on the town’s streets, including Church Street, to raise
