If you've been wondering why the village suddenly resembles a cross between the M25 and an obstacle course... you're not alone. Shrewton.com has only just received the official information from the Parish Council Clerk... by which time the roadworks had already started, traffic was backing up nicely, and the Community WhatsApp group had clocked up well over 150 messages. At … [Read more...] about 🚧 SHREWTON.COM HAS ONLY JUST BEEN TOLD… 🚧
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📢 Shrewton Neighbourhood Plan Update – The Bedtime Read You Didn’t Know You Needed! 😅📚
If you've ever thought, "I'd quite like some light summer reading..." then good news! The latest draft of the Shrewton Neighbourhood Plan has landed. Now, before you panic... no, they are not expecting everyone to plough through over 120 pages of planning documents unless insomnia has become a hobby. Thankfully, the team have also produced a 4-page plain English summary that … [Read more...] about 📢 Shrewton Neighbourhood Plan Update – The Bedtime Read You Didn’t Know You Needed! 😅📚
📶 Can You Hear Me Now? Probably Not…
We've all been there... You're halfway through an important phone call when your mobile decides it's had enough and drops the call. You walk into the garden holding your phone above your head like you're attempting to contact the International Space Station. You discover that standing on one leg by the compost bin gives you almost one bar of signal… until the wind … [Read more...] about 📶 Can You Hear Me Now? Probably Not…
Breaking News: Shrewton’s Roads Continue Their Long-Term Commitment to Being Closed
Residents will be delighted to learn that, just when you thought you had memorised every possible route through the village, several roads have once again volunteered themselves for temporary closure. From 17 August 2026, the following closures are scheduled: Highfield Drive (Part) and Hilltop Close (Part) Alpharod Ltd will be carrying out a new foul connection via … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Shrewton’s Roads Continue Their Long-Term Commitment to Being Closed
The UK’s old landline network is being switched off by January 2027.
For most people it’ll be mildly annoying. For anyone relying on a home phone, telecare alarm, burglar alarm, or a handset older than Ant & Dec’s first TV appearance, it could be more serious. Phonely has produced a free plain-English checklist explaining what to check before the switch-off reaches your area. Worth a look for older relatives, neighbours, or anyone still … [Read more...] about The UK’s old landline network is being switched off by January 2027.