Essential repairs to the statue of Lord Hill in Shrewsbury will begin next month, with work expected to finish in the autumn.
Shropshire Council has appointed heritage contractors to carry out the repairs, while exploring long-term options to replace the fragile statue.
Information panels will be placed around the site to tell the story of Lord Hill and the historic Column.
The monument is the tallest free-standing Doric column in England.
Hereford gears up for a poptastic Christmas Lights Switch-On featuring local acts
Hereford’s High Town is set to shine in full technicolour next month as Hereford City Council and Sunshine Radio team up once again for the Hereford Christmas Lights Switch-On Show, supported by Cotswold BMW.
Pizza Hut Hereford to close permanently
Pizza Hut's revealed its Hereford restaurant will close after the firm running them fell into administration.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
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