Members of the Shrewsbury 24 win bid to clear their names at Court of Appeal

Members of the Shrewsbury 24 – including Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson – who were convicted for unlawful assembly during the 1972 builders’ strike have won a bid to clear their names at the Court of Appeal.  Two dozen trade unionists who picketed during the 1972 national builders’ strike were charged with offences including unlawful … Read more

Shrewsbury Town confirm boss Steve Cotterill is re-admitted to hospital due to Covid-pneumonia

Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill is re-admitted to hospital after suffering from Covid-pneumonia – just weeks after leaving intensive care where he battled with the virus By Sam Mcevoy For Mailonline Published: 13:44 GMT, 1 March 2021 | Updated: 13:46 GMT, 1 March 2021 Shrewsbury Town have confirmed that manager Steve Cotterill has returned to hospital … Read more

Britain at its best: Charles Darwin’s home town of Shrewsbury has undergone a glorious evolution

Britain at its best: With its half-timbered buildings, medieval walls and Grade II-listed bridge, Charles Darwin’s home town of Shrewsbury has undergone a glorious evolution The Daily Mail’s David Atkinson went on a guided walking tour of Charles Darwin’s early life in Shrewsbury  He visited St Chad’s Church, where Darwin was baptised, and the Darwin’s … Read more