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BBC journalists stage 48-hour strike over planned cuts to local radio
Journalists at BBC Radio Shropshire are taking part in industrial action over the BBC’s plans to dramatically reduce local radio services across England.
7 Jun 2023
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BBC journalists strike to defend local news
NUJ members working at BBC Radio Shropshire and across England for BBC Local began a 24-hour strike at 11am this morning.
15 Mar 2023
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Shropshire radio presenter Vicki Archer dies
Local radio presenter Vicki Archer has died suddenly at the age of 41, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon.
7 Aug 2018
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Final preparations underway for Shrewsbury’s Carols in the Square
Final preparations are underway for Shrewsbury’s Carols in the Square concert this evening.
13 Dec 2017
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New digital radio transmitters officially launched at ‘switch on’ event
The launch of new digital radio transmitters was celebrated at a special switch on event at Newdale Primary School in Telford this morning.
3 May 2017
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Early risers watch the sunrise on the longest day of the year
BBC Radio Shropshire presenter Eric Smith was on air earlier than normal this morning for the summer solstice sunrise.
21 Jun 2014
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Council leader promises to look into baby cremation issue
The Leader of Shropshire Council has promised bereaved parents that he will look into why it wasn’t possible to provide them with ashes following the cremation of their baby or unborn child.
3 Jun 2014
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Shropshire events to raise money for Children in Need
Events will be taking place across Shropshire today raising money for BBC’s Children in Need.
15 Nov 2013
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Newdale nursery hailed as “outstanding”
A Telford nursery which has been managed by staff at an adjacent primary school since September has been rated as “outstanding” by Government inspectors.
23 Jan 2013
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Shropshire’s first live telethon to broadcast this evening
Shropshire’s first live telethon is being broadcast on The County Channel this evening to help raise money for the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.
30 Nov 2012
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Concern raised over bank challenge in Shrewsbury
Concerns were this morning raised on BBC Radio Shropshire’s Jim Hawkins show over the branding and presence by Santander in Shrewsbury during a recent three day challenge.
3 Sept 2012
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Lambs die after cover is removed from well on Shropshire farm
A Shropshire farmer has lost almost 50 lambs after they fell down an open well.
17 Apr 2012
