Sport News & Updates
Employers need to ensure they get their pay structure correct this summer, says a Shrewsbury tax specialist. With such a big few months coming up, more students will be looking for work as people take time off to enjoy events such as the Olympics.
The Shrewsbury and District Senior Citizens Bowls League will be asked at their annual meeting in January if they can lower the age of membership. Although still a popular pastime in the area, it is hoped that this will encourage more people to join in.
Despite a promising start, Shropshire was unable to win their Twenty20 cricket match against Worcestershire, losing by just 13 runs. Despite the close call, the SCC chairman hailed it a success and said the match was a credit to the players.
- 15th June 2012
A high achieving same day courier service based in Shrewsbury has been recognised for its efforts with a quality accreditation. Dex's Midnight Runners, formed in 2004, was also listed as a finalist in a category at the Shropshire Business Awards.
- 12th June 2012
Two Shrewsbury based businesses have decided to support more than just the football with a charity donation for every goal scored by England during the Euro 2012 tournament. Simply Green and Andmech are giving £10 per goal to the Severn Hospice.
Everyone will be cheering on England as part of the Euro 2012 which starts today - including Macmillan Cancer who will be receiving £50 for every goal scored by our players thanks to a generation pledge by Shrewsbury caravan dealership - Salop Leisure.
- 6th June 2012
A Shropshire Cricket Club all-rounder is looking forward to the match against Cheshire that's taking place between June 10th and 12th. Jono Whitney talks about the importance of having local support at Bridgnorth's Cricket Meadow.
- 1st June 2012
This weekend, most of us Shrewsbury folk are probably spending the day thanking our dads for being top blokes. Father's Day is actually a pretty modern thing, and like a number of things, it can make us spend money - and it all started in America.
A former town and county cricketer is looking forward to returning to Shrewsbury as his Worcestershire team takes on Shropshire County Cricket Club. Jack Shantry will be bowling in a special Twenty20 challenge match at London Road on June 13th.
- 17th May 2012
Nine Shrewsbury legal advisers are gearing up to abseil down a rock face for charity. The solicitors from Lanyon Bowdler will be undertaking the feat on June 23rd to raise funds for The Child Brain Injury Trust.