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Jobs boost for Newport as construction of 70-bed care home begins
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (125+ words) The businesses behind a new retirement village in Newport say the scheme will create more than 100 jobs. Work has begun on the 70-bed care home on the site of the under-construction Sundew Court retirement village off the A41 at Newport. Untold…...
Newport pupils present generous donation to child bereavement charity after successful student-led fair
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (378+ words) Students at Newport Girls" High School have raised hundreds of pounds for two charities following a successful pupil-led Christmas fair. The students have handed over a cheque for "485 to the Freddie's Wish charity, which supports parents after the loss of…...
Up to 50 jobs to go at Ironbridge Museums as National Trust gears up to take over
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (312+ words) Up to 50 jobs are set to go at Ironbridge's museums as the National Trust gears up to take over. The news has been confirmed by the National Trust, which is in the process of taking over the Ironbridge Gorge Museums…...
Shropshire hospice holding clinical jobs days as it looks to attract talented professionals
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (464+ words) A county hospice is hosting two clinical jobs days this month as it looks to attract talented professionals. Nurses and healthcare professionals are being invited to on-the-spot informal interviews at the Severn Hospice events, where they can learn more about…...
Teaching union calls for social media ban for under-16s to improve learning
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (463+ words) A teaching union is calling for the Government to ban social media for under-16s to improve concentration at school and stem damage to mental health. Teachers" union NASUWT wants the Government to bring in legislation that would make big tech…...
Powys schools closed today after another night of freezing temperatures
1+ week, 2+ day ago (264+ words) A string of school closures have been announced across Powys today after another night of freezing weather There are currently 26 schools listed with Powys County Council as being closed today, with reasons cited including adverse weather and health and safety…...
Is your school open on Tuesday? Latest school closures for Shropshire and advice for parents
1+ week, 2+ day ago (451+ words) Schools across Shropshire have announced they will be closed on Tuesday as the cold weather snap continues to bite Haberdashers' Abraham Darby" in Woodside, Telford has seen its heating system malfunction so the school is definitely closed on Tuesday. The…...
New starters, new beginnings for Shrewsbury environmental consultancy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (223+ words) GeoSmart Information has welcomed several new starters to the team, strengthening its expertise across consultancy and client services. Reflecting on her return, Jas said: "Having originally worked with GeoSmart earlier in my career, it feels rewarding to come back with…...
New baby and toddler group to start in Kington this month
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (108+ words) A new stay and play baby and toddler group will be starting in Kington in the new year. The group will be particularly for parents and carers with children aged zero to three, with no booking required for a place....
Thousands of pupils from Shropshire to Staffordshire learn about farming’s crucial role at Christmas
2+ week, 4+ day ago (455+ words) The vital role of farmers to help put Christmas dinner on people's plates was discussed in a virtual NFU Education lesson that brought farming into classrooms across the region. More than 82,000 pupils from over 800 schools took part in the first-ever…...