Following the recent vandalism of the famous gravestone of Ebenezer Scrooge, Shrewsbury Town Council has announced plans to undertake essential repairs to the gravestone which is located in the historic St Chad’s Churchyard. The gravestone, which was created as part of the 1984 film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, has become a beloved…

Shrewsbury Town Council’s staff are putting the final touches to their preparations for the town’s Christmas Lights event taking place on Wednesday [Nov 20]. The fun starts from 4.30pm in the Square with entertainment for all the family ahead of the all-important countdown to the switch-on of the Christmas Lights at 6.30pm. BBC Radio Shropshire’s…