Local News in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has welcomed a new civic leader as Councillor Bernie Bentick was sworn in as the Mayor of Shrewsbury at the Town Council’s annual meeting on Monday evening.
Shrewsbury Town Council has announced the return of its popular Summer of Music programme for 2026, following the success of last year’s inaugural series at the Quarry Bandstand.
The private rented sector is changing significantly with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act2026. For landlords in Shropshire, Telford and the surrounding areas, these reforms bring new legal obligations and practical considerations.
- 1st May 2026
The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening its 10 acres of private gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme.
More than 250 visitors were treated to a magnificent display of woodland bluebells when they supported an annual charity Bluebell Walk at a North Shropshire country estate on Sunday, raising £3,368 for people affected by cancer.
- 30th April 2026
The award-winning two-day food festival returns with a full lineup of foodie, family fun on June 27th and 28th in the Quarry.
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICFest) has announced the final act for its flagship gala show at Theatre Severn this summer.
SY.Gigs Awarded £1,400 Community Grant from Shrewsbury Town Council to
Bring International and Alternative Music to Historic Shrewsbury Buildings.
- 21st April 2026
The Mayor of Shrewsbury is inviting residents, businesses and community groups for a final charity fundraising event of the term – a Curry Evening on Tuesday 5 May.
- 15th April 2026
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