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- 2nd April 2009
So Easter's almost upon us. A time of chocolate, family meals and of course kids running riot on Pride Hill. There's lots going on around Shrewsbury this Easter, but if you're planning a public event remember our Events page is free of charge to list it.
- 26th March 2009
No, it's not the latest dance craze sweeping the county. It's an initiative by Destination Shrewsbury to further raise the profile of our most famous son. I know the local papers can seemingly tie in everyone to Shrewsbury (e.g. George Clooney, star of Oce
- 25th March 2009
What a lovely few days of weather we had, eh? Of course, it's raining cats and dogs now, with even some hail on Monday. Nice. I was looking at photos my friend emailed me from Marbella and I wasn't the least bit jealous....
Shrewsbury's status as the birthplace and home of Charles Darwin has spread far and wide with press coverage appearing across the globe.The year-long Darwin's Shrewsbury campaign, underway to promote the town's Darwin connections in this the anniversary ye
- 11th March 2009
Does anyone out there know a good optician in Shrewsbury? No, I'm not going bleary eyed after too many hours at the computer but would like to be able to promote a great, independent optician through thebestof Shrewsbury. And also a vet. Again, not for me
- 5th March 2009
Man, there are a lot of empty shops in Shrewsbury at the moment. It's all a bit depressing... until you see a nice new shop opening. That's what's happening (OK, not all the time but some of the time at least). Shops close, other people spy an opportunity.
- 27th February 2009
During this economic downturn, MP for Shrewsbury Daniel Kawczynski has been inundated with local businesses who are struggling to keep afloat as credit has dried up and people's spending becomes more stringent. Daniel commented, 'I am hearing from many bus
- 16th February 2009
Have just about recovered from my night out in Shrewsbury. It's the lack of sleep that gets me more than anything, and when my daughter banged on the spare room door at 6.30am I was less than chipper.... The Salopian on Smithfield Road was as fun and frien
- 12th February 2009
Shrewsbury will link with the Galapagos Island of San Cristobal on the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin - February 12th 2009.The Mayors of Shrewsbury and San Cristobal have exchanged greetings and certificates. It is not a formal twinning but recognition o
- 6th February 2009
Another week draws to a close and it's nice to see the Shropshire Star's been printing good news stories. Some Shrewsbury businesses are doing well, kids have had days off school making snowmen (although I drove to my mum's in Telford the other day and by