There’s growing pressure on brewery giant Heineken to restore Bishop’s Castle’s iconic Three Tuns pub, which shut earlier this month.
Mayor Josh Dickin says the town is frustrated not only by the closure, but by the pub’s deteriorating state – calling on Heineken to “get serious” about repairs.
Owners Star Pubs say they are seeking new tenants and plan a major refurbishment to restore the venue to its former glory.
Lorry driver taken to hospital after crash
Emergency crews rushed to the B4368 near Munslow this morning after a collision between a HGV and a hatchback.
Agencies campaign to prevent heart-wrenching water tragedies
Agencies across West Mercia have relaunched the Home and Dry campaign on World Drowning Prevention Day, aiming to raise water safety awareness and prevent future tragedies.
Councillor calls for more women to serve on fire authority
A councillor says more females should be appointed to the organisation that runs the fire service in Shropshire because women “think differently to men”.
Inquest opened into death of pub landlady
An inquest has opened into the death of a pub landlady in South Shropshire.
SaTH sees reduction in treatments
Fewer patients are waiting for planned procedures and appointments at Shropshire’s acute hospitals – with no children or young people waiting longer than a year for their treatment.
Shropshire NHS bosses warn of distruption due to strike
Patients in Shropshire are being urged to use NHS services wisely as a five-day strike by resident doctors begins tomorrow.
Ludlow youth centre remains closed months after crash
Ludlow Youth Centre remains closed following April’s road traffic accident, with repair details still awaited.
Police commissioner clashes with councillors over PCSO hours change
A police commissioner has hit back after councillors criticised him over changes to the working hours of PCSOs.
