13 Jun 2016
A Shrewsbury legal firm which introduced a new scheme in response to government cuts to Legal Aid is reporting strong interest in the initiative from throughout the county.
Wace Morgan Solicitors, which has its head office in St Mary’s Street and one of the largest teams of family lawyers in the region, is behind the innovative ‘Legal Ease’ scheme.
This was launched to help Shropshire and mid...
21 Aug 2015
A friend of mine, let’s call him John, is an analytical kind of chap. He has an eye for detail. Hand John a pair of designer jeans and he’ll ruthlessly check the seams; he’s the same if you hand him a jacket, a pair shoes, a suitcase, you name it… He’s the kind of guy who can tell a genuine Fred Perry Polo shirt from a Chinese copy at 50 paces - I know because he showed me how. Minutiae it...
11 Feb 2015
Audi Q7
Audi’s Q7 couldn’t have arrived at better time. The weathermen delivered ever more panicky forecasts whilst turning their yellow weather warnings to red; tabloid newspapers covered their front pages with pictures of snow-covered motorways; primary schools shut for the day. Britain was once again gripped by winter. Oh, what were we to do?
Personally I did little more than...
29 Apr 2014
A successful community street festival is taking place for a fourth year in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre. The Hive in Shrewsbury has made all preparations for the fourth annual event, taking place on Monday May 5th and staff are now just waiting patiently for the day to arrive!
The aim of the Hive's street festival is to provide a fun yet free day for families and people of all ages to...
15 Apr 2014
A popular publication for local parents and guardians is pleased to reveal a new email newsletter this week, which is the first in what will become a monthly release for the Shrewsbury and Telford Family Grapevine.
Many parents and families will be well aware of the established magazine, which is published in the Shrewsbury, Telford and surrounding areas in March, July and November every year....
20 Mar 2013
Plans are progressing and ideas developing for the third annual May-Day street festival, organised by Shrewsbury entertainment venue and youth arts charity, the Hive. The annual event will be taking place on Belmont in the heart of the town centre and the primary aim is to offer a FREE fun-day for local people.
This year's event follows on from the successes of events held over the last 2 years,...
12 Jun 2012
Popular youth festival Teenage Kicks is on the horizon - promising to fill the Quarry Park in Shrewsbury with a whole host of activities, music and more for everyone to enjoy on Saturday 23rd June.
Fight The Bear will be head-lining the event and will perform alongside many other young local bands, which have been selected by young volunteers from the Hive Music and Media Centre in the town....