Discover town’s lost history in new exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

Santa and his elves are going to have a very busy time at a Shrewsbury-based leisure business in the run up to Christmas this year.

A leading Shropshire care company has scooped up one of the most prestigious accolades at the West Midlands round of the Great British Care Awards.

Mike and Victoria Davis launched their high-tech computer company in the Parade shopping centre, Shrewsbury one year ago – and they are celebrating their on-going success by launching some exciting and highly-popular gaming systems both in AMD and Intel.

Around 500 adults and children are expected to dress up as Santa and elves for the day to take part in this year’s Salop Santa Dash and Salop Elf Dash in Shrewsbury on December 1.

More businesses are being urged to join Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID) after the launch of a new online system which makes it easier to become a member.

The daughter of Shrewsbury Town legend Chic Bates has been overwhelmed with support after she went public about her dad’s diagnosis with dementia and has spoken of new research linking the condition to football.

A Shropshire solicitor has qualified as a STEP Trusts and Estates Practitioner, meaning she is recognised as one of the leaders in her field - which also saw her winning a Worldwide Excellence Award for the highest marks in an examination.

Community buildings across Shropshire are being offered a helping hand through a new improvements award scheme - with the chance to win a makeover for their building.

Staff at a leading law firm have been given the chance to have their health tested at a series of special wellbeing events.