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Buddhist teacher to give Shrewsbury meditation talk on 7 January
The public talk at Abbeygate Hall will launch a four-week course and plans for regular meditation classes in the town.
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Will Boyle on Shrewsbury Town's trip to Fleetwood
Shrewsbury Town captain Will Boyle previews Saturday's League Two match at Fleetwood, kicking off at 12.30pm live on Sky Sports+.
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Shrewsbury Town FC Pays Tribute to Martin Wild
Shrewsbury Town FC has paid tribute to Martin Wild, a member of the club's media team who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, 6 October.
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Hatfields Jaguar Land Rover Renews Shrewsbury Town FC Partnership
Shrewsbury Town Football Club has confirmed that Hatfields Jaguar Land Rover will continue as its official vehicle partner for the season ahead.
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Shrewsbury Town Foundation Launches New Website Built by Shoothill
Shrewsbury Town Foundation has launched a new website designed and built by Shrewsbury-based digital technology group Shoothill. The site is now live at foundationstfc.co.uk and allows families, schools and partners to explore the Foundation's community work and find ways to get involved.
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Shrewsbury Town FC October Hospitality: Earn Credit Based on Match Results
Shrewsbury Town FC is launching a hospitality initiative for October that ties earnings to on-pitch performance. Guests booking premium matchday experiences at the Croud Meadow will receive STFC Hospitality Credit based on match results and goals scored.
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Match Report | Fleetwood 4-0 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town exited the Carabao Cup at second round stage after a 4-0 defeat to Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium.
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Shropshire toddler fronts Christmas appeal for children with cancer
Three-year-old Tanwen, who was diagnosed with leukaemia just weeks after her second birthday, is helping Cancer Support UK raise funds to send comfort kits to children undergoing cancer treatment this festive season.
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Shrewsbury Scores Highly in Independent Town Centre Health Check
Shrewsbury has become one of the first ten towns in the UK to take part in a new independent assessment of town centre health. The High Street Consultancy carried out the HAPPS diagnostic in August 2026, invited by Shrewsbury BID as part of a pilot programme.
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Shropshire Council Reviews 10 Local Bus Services Before 2027 Retender
Shropshire Council is inviting residents to share their views on 10 council-supported local bus services that are approaching the end of their existing contracts and will be retendered in 2027.
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Shrewsbury Town to Host Remembrance Match Against Gillingham on October 31
Shrewsbury Town will honour armed forces on October 31 with a Remembrance Match against Gillingham, featuring wreaths, Last Post and a one-minute silence.
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Shrewsbury's Buttermarket Nightclub Sold to Cove Group
Martin Monahan sells Shrewsbury's Buttermarket nightclub to Cove Group from January 2027. New owners pledge to keep it as a live music and events venue.
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Riverside Gardens opens on former Shrewsbury shopping centre site
A new park has opened on the site of Shrewsbury's former Riverside shopping centre, marking the first stage of a wider town-centre regeneration project. The shopping centre closed in February 2024 and was later demolished to make way for the redevelopment.
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Meole Brace Golf Course Shrewsbury: Bunkers Renovated, Green Reopened
Shropshire Council has completed major improvements at Meole Brace Golf Course in Shrewsbury following the return of grounds maintenance in-house on 1 June this year.
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Greyfriars Footbridge Shrewsbury to Close 23 October for Maintenance
Greyfriars Footbridge in Shrewsbury will close on 23 October from 9.30am to 4pm for essential surface repairs on the approaches at both ends.
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Shrewsbury Parking Review Proposes Sunday Buses and Higher Charges
Shropshire Council's Cabinet will consider a parking review on 14 October 2026 that proposes Sunday buses in Shrewsbury for the first time in over a decade, alongside increases to parking charges across the county's market towns.
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Embattled Ukrainian city may twin with Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury could become twinned with Okhtyrka, a Ukrainian city in north-east Ukraine that has endured intense fighting, artillery shells and air strikes since Russia's invasion began.
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Food waste charity gets grant for rising costs
Shrewsbury Food Hub has received a £60,000 grant from Shrewsbury Town Council, to be distributed over three years. The funding will help the charity meet rising costs as it continues to collect surplus food and distribute it across the community.
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Historic town walls feature unveiled at Riverside Gardens
A new heritage feature showcasing Shrewsbury's historic town walls will be unveiled when Riverside Gardens opens in December 2026. The feature was revealed on Wednesday 23 September 2026 as part of the Government-grant-funded Smithfield Riverside redevelopment.
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Three Shrewsbury Town Icons Honoured With Croud Meadow Banner!
Shrewsbury Town FC has unveiled permanent banners honouring three club legends outside the Croud Meadow as part of the club's 140th anniversary celebrations. Jake King, Mickey Brown and Mal Starkey have been added to the display, joining existing banners for Graham Turner, Alf Wood, Ken Mulhearn and Arthur Rowley.
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American consortium cleared to buy Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town has been granted approval to sell the club to an American consortium following clearance from the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and the English Football League (EFL). The club received written confirmation on Monday.
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Shropshire athlete Macey Hand shortlisted for national Rising Star award
Wenlock Olympians athlete Macey Hand has been shortlisted for the Rising Star Award at the Variety Disability Sports Awards 2026, recognising her impressive performances in sprinting and long jump at national competitions.
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Neon Rave Run set to raise funds for Shrewsbury Town Foundation
Shrewsbury Town Foundation is hosting a Neon Rave Run on Sunday, September 13, with 30 free spaces available.
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Post-Salford | Gavin Cowan interview
Shrewsbury Town secured a deserved 1-0 victory over Salford at Croud Meadow, with captain Will Boyle scoring the winning goal in an assured performance.
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