Pubs, cafes and restaurants are looking forward to “busy bars, smiling faces and full bellies” as they allow customers inside for the first time this year. Some hospitality businesses have been open for outdoor drinking and dining since mid-April, but as of May 17 the vast majority have opened to ...
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The sun was shining and tills were ringing as shops welcomed customers back following the latest easing of national restrictions. Footfall in Shrewsbury town centre was back to pre-Covid levels as people turned out to support their local traders, with roads closed to traffic to allow social distancing and businesses ...
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Children are being invited to get creative as part of a huge national art exhibition – with the chance of having their artwork printed on a flag in Shrewsbury town centre. Shrewsbury is taking part in The Great Big Art Exhibition, a national project encouraging people to create works of ...
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A Shrewsbury business which won a national award has been highlighted as a “shining example” of the town’s thriving independent retail scene. Wyle Blue World, on Wyle Cop, won the In-Store Creativity Award at The Good Retail Awards, held by Modern Retail and Spring Fair, beating off competition from across ...
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An empty window in the centre of Shrewsbury has been transformed into a colourful celebration of nearby businesses by an artist. The display has been installed in the window of Marianne Exclusive Fashions by visual designer, Emma Williams, on behalf of Shrewsbury BID. The window features a giant map of ...
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Businesses in Shrewsbury are celebrating after putting themselves in the shop window for a Christmas competition. Shrewsbury Business Chamber in partnership with Shrewsbury BID organised the Christmas Window competition – and the winners, Heart and Arrow, Templeton Jones and Home Essentials were announced today. The chamber has organised an annual Christmas window dressing event ...
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Despite the Covid-19 pandemic having a major impact on our high streets this year, Shrewsbury is bouncing back with a number of new independent retailers opening their doors just before Christmas. About 10 new shops have opened in recent weeks, and Shrewsbury BID say interest in retail units in the ...
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Businesses are looking forward to welcoming shoppers back to Shrewsbury, with plenty of space for people to shop safely and free car parking available throughout December and into the new year. From December 2, through traffic will not be allowed to travel along High Street or up Wyle Cop between 11am ...
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Business owners and community leaders have welcomed the news that Shrewsbury is among the happiest places to live in the UK. According to a survey by Rightmove, Shrewsbury is the 14th happiest place to live – rubbing shoulders with the likes of Stratford-upon-Avon, Harrogate, Skipton and St Ives. The survey ...
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People are being urged not to forget their local high street during the lockdown, with essential shops still open, and others running “alternative shopping” services. A list of shops in Shrewsbury which are remaining open to sell essential items is being updated on the Original Shrewsbury website, which is also ...
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