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.
No plans to return specialist services to local general hospitals
There are no plans to return specialist services from the Grange to Gwent’s network of general hospitals health chiefs have said.
Conservatives celebrate victory over Reform UK in Wyesham by-election
The Conservatives have defeated Reform UK in a by-election in the council area the party’s first Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones previously represented.
MS calls for urgent accessibility
Monmouth MS Peter Fox is calling on Network Rail to urgently improve accessibility at Chepstow Train Station.
Man dies following collision in the Forest of Dean
A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a car in the Forest of Dean on Friday night.
Missing man could be in Forest of Dean
West Mercia Police have released new information to help with the search for missing man Adam Selway.
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Sunny intervals
High: 25°C | Low: 16°C
