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January 22, 2025

Police appeal to Broseley residents for info after dump truck stolen in Herefordshire is dumped near pub

The Blazin' Fiddles will perform and are among 23 new artists announced for Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival announces second wave of names to appear at this year's event

The organisers of the hugely successful Christmas grotto and first illuminated tractor run in Builth Wells, are already thinking about the 2025 event.

Planning is already starting for 2025 Builth Christmas event

A number of fire crews attended the incident.

Firefighters tackling ongoing blaze that has burned through the night at industrial estate in Welshpool

Aldi

Aldi remains best paying supermarket in Shropshire

Your World|Jan 22

Present wrapping in Telford Town Centre

Rotary club raise thousands from Christmas gift-wrapping event

Your World|Jan 22

New lease of life given to a special purpose truck body, which is 21 years old.

Wenlock Water - recycling, re-using and working with local businesses

Your World|Jan 22

Managing director Karen Wilkinson and head of sales and marketing Peter Wilkinson

Shrewsbury health club's new partnership will offer healthcare service

Your World|Jan 22

Derek Crockson, pictured at his book launch in June 2024

Community to remember 'true Bridgnorthian' historian, town guide and curator

Sqn Ldr Stan Mellor.

Call for cards as centenary for WWII Oswestry veteran Stan approaches

Your World|Jan 22

A man drinking at the Rochester Castle Wetherspoon pub in Stoke Newington, north London

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

The Great British Porridge Co has breakfast covered with its High Protein and Low Sugar instant oatmeal porridge.

Porridge business unveils 'high protein, lower sugar' range

Business events|Jan 22

The Silver award for Machine of the Year was presented at the LAMMA show to (from left) Richard Brooks, Chief Innovation Director, Ajay Patil, Group Business Director, and John Smith, JCB Agriculture Managing Director.

JCB wins 'Machine of the Year' award

Your World|Jan 22

First drive: Renault’s Rafale is now offered with a punchier plug-in hybrid powertrain

'Not a great advertisement for MPs' - Your Letters: January 22

Readers' letters|Jan 22

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Peter Rhodes on a dodgy CV, high-speed sex and the shame of our prisons

Bird keepers urged to remain vigilant after 'devastating' bird flu case revealed

Shrewsbury retail chief upbeat on hopes for 2025

Business|Jan 22

A sign describing the site of the Haygate Vets business in Wellington. Picture: Google Maps

Telford dog owner’s hackles raised by Wellington vets’ extension plan

Property|Jan 22

Manager of TUI in Shrewsbury Hannah Jones.

TUI Shrewsbury manager collects two 'Manager of the Year' awards

Picture shows how a play area at Central Park in Priorslee could look. Picture: Miller Homes

‘Central Park’ plans revealed for 1,100-home Telford development

Property|Jan 22

Photo: Halls Commercial/Zoopla

'It's been an absolute privilege' - Wellington furniture store to close doors after 40 years in business

Wellington|Jan 22

'He was very good, or very close' - Gun expert says marksman fired six shots in six seconds to kill rapper outside Telford gym

The new Morrisons Daily store in Market Drayton.

New Morrisons Daily store opens its doors in Market Drayton town centre

Man killed in five-vehicle crash on A5 was rear-seat passenger, inquest hears

The site. Photo: Fields of Shifnal

Plans lodged to demolish 'unsightly' buildings behind Shifnal care home and build four new homes

Mr Anderson in the Shropshire Hills

MP launches campaign to protect south Shropshire's natural landscapes

Jamie Leslie

Experts at Telford event say focus on fat for improved profitability and sustainability

The business is based at the Park View Business Centre near Whitchurch. Photo: Google

'Inadequate' fostering agency which has left children 'vulnerable to harm' is slated in damning Ofsted report

Volunteers keeping warm by the bonfire. Photo: Shropshire Union Canal Society

Volunteers brave freezing temperatures to continue restoration work on Montgomery canal

West Bungalow in Chirbury will be sold at public auction next month. Picture: Rightmove and Harry Ray & Company.

Bungalow with permission to demolish and replace going under the hammer with low guide price

Shrewsbury Vehicles, Spring Gardens. Photo: Google

Shrewsbury car sales company submits appeal over rejection of 'noisy' workshop

January 21, 2025

Police were called to Chestnut Avenue in Oswestry. Photo: Google

Body of man discovered in Oswestry

Julia Buckley with Crystal Owen.

Shropshire MP granted debate on safety measures for young drivers in memory of four teens killed in crash

"I've got my glow back": What shoppers are saying about Feel Pro Collagen

“I’ve got my glow back”: Beauty fans and expert nutritionists are loving this vegan collagen supplement

Affiliates|Jan 21

Shrewsbury's North West Relief Road scrapes past latest planning hurdle

Gas works continue on Harlescott Lane in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury road remains closed for works days after gas leak discovered near level crossing

Firefighters called to 'out-of-control' bonfire involving commercial waste in Newport

Town council's concerns over 'continued uncertainty' for Shifnal over future development plans

Protesters outside Shirehall on Tuesday

Protesters return to Shrewsbury ahead of latest North West Relief Road meeting

Lauren Clarke, who is now a porter at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Shropshire hospitals welcome nine new interns with learning disabilities and autism as part of employment project

Telford and Wrekin Council will hold a ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Picture: Pixabay

Telford's Southwater to be lit up in purple for Holocaust Memorial Day

Diddly Squat Farm set to host Cereals 2026

What MPVs are offered on the new car market today?

Firefighters called to car fire near Broseley

Gwawr Parry, NFU Cymru County Advisor

Shropshire Farming Talk: The ‘family farm tax’ would have a devastating impact

Police conducted speed enforcement operations in the Knockin, Maesbury and Trefonen areas. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Police clock motorist driving at 55mph in 30mph zone in speed enforcement operation near Oswestry

Concord College Top Gold and Gold winners with certificates.

Shropshire College students achieve ‘Top Gold’

Your World|Jan 21

Severn Trent apprentices learning on the job

Career goals! Over 90 apprenticeships available as Severn Trent opens its 2025 applications

Your World|Jan 21

Elly Carpenter

Exam success for Balfours employee Elly

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