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April 22, 2025

Leading with heart: How boxing academy Brightstar sets the standard in Shropshire

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council.

Church school given permission for work at former golf club

Ruth and Alex meet at NHS Blood and Transplant West End Blood Donor Centre.

'My family and I owe you my life' - Shrewsbury woman's thanks to lifesaving blood donor after horror motorbike crash

Shrewsbury Flower Show will not be taking place this year.

BID will look to boost Shrewsbury visitor numbers as town faces up to flower show cancellation

Nigel Farage

Reform leader Nigel Farage on his way to Shropshire

The date for the switch-off has been confirmed.

3G switch off date for Telford confirmed by Virgin Media O2 - here's when and what it means

Shrewsbury Flower Show 2024

'Let's turn the negative into a positive!' Clerk's call to celebrate Shrewsbury events after shock flower show cancellation

Newport Running Club members are urging people to sign up to the club's Coach to 5K programme. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'If I can do it, anyone can do it' - Newport running club urges people to sign up for 'Couch to 5k'

April 21, 2025

The Unitarian Church building. Photo: Google

Historic Shrewsbury church that was attended by Charles Darwin gets answer to window guard application

The memorial to Alyn Wallace.

Poignant tribute unveiled to astro-photographer at Mid Wales stargazing site

A service at Shrewsbury Cathedral on Easter Monday after the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day

Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury pays tribute to Pope Francis 'who so became a holy father for us all'

Slip roads at busy M54 junction set to close for overnight work

Shrewsbury Town Council is urging businesses to send volunteers to future countryside events.

Businesses urged to support Shrewsbury countryside volunteering by council

Martin Cantrill (left) and Scott Morgan of A Better Tomorrow with Nikki Hall of Triangle HR.

Expert workshop tackles workplace addiction

The monitoring took place on Easter Sunday.

Police update and pledge after speed monitoring on A41 near Newport

Runners who have previously completed their beginners course with the group.

Shufflers inviting beginners to join new free 10k programme in Shrewsbury

April 14, 2025

Shropshire Wildlife Trust has submitted the application to Shropshire Council.

Shropshire Wildlife trust plans restoration at nature reserve

The college's London Road campus.

'Outstanding' Shrewsbury Colleges Group celebrates glowing Ofsted verdict

April 12, 2025

Frocks, friendship, and fizzy wine – It’s time for Ladies’ Day at Donnington's Little Theatre

April 11, 2025

Sehajpal Singh, 26, and Mehakdeep Singh, 24

Watch: DPD ambush killers from Tipton buy Starbucks at Shrewsbury Railway Station just an hour after shocking attack

Next stage of Shrewsbury's major Riverside redevelopment should be approved, say planners

Aurman Singh

'I would do anything to have one more moment with him' - Victim's mother speaks of never ending heartache after Tipton pair jailed for Shrewsbury murder

Two Tipton men who were part of gang who killed DPD worker in Shrewsbury are given life sentences

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Fire crews tackle blaze at Telford flat

'I was at home thinking I have got to do something' - Wendy's fundraising plans snowball with £3k raised for Marie Curie

Aggie Johnston, who is playing Elle Woods. Picture: Katie Kinnon

Telford musical theatre group bringing Legally Blonde to the stage next month

April 10, 2025

Grieving Shropshire father calls for motorists to take more care as he remembers 'beautiful daughter'

Government funding to provide new police officers but commissioner says honesty is needed over real impact

Shropshire Chamber Business Awards finalists announced - here's who is in contention

Air rifles and chainsaws recovered after early morning burglary at Telford Farm Machinery

Man arrested after man sustained injuries to the face during Craven Arms assault

Top - the discovery at the premises on Conery Lane, Bronnington. Bottom - the discovery at the premises on Advance Park Industrial Estate, Rhosymedre.

Two cannabis farms discovered - including huge operation near Whitchurch

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Leominster last December

Police appeal over theft of 2000 litre fuel bowser

The 75069 crosses the Severn Valley Railway's Falling Sands viaduct. Picture: Kieran Hardy

Severn Valley Railway to go ahead with 'radical' restructure plans

Shropshire man jailed for sexual assault on a minor

Rock choir performing for charity in Telford this weekend - and some surprises are promised

Flood escape concerns raised over plans for Shrewsbury's Riverside redevelopment

See the progress on multi-million Royal Shrewsbury Hospital development

From Telford to the Wirral: Married couple inspired by friend's tragic loss set for three day charity walk

April 9, 2025

An artist's impression of the proposed development.

Futuristic plans unveiled for former Telford school site

'Have Shropshire's A&Es improved?' - health watchdog asks public for their experiences in wake of damning documentary

The Shropshire Chamber team in action last year

Businesses invited to join the ‘Chamber Champs’ Dragon Boat team

Superstore Manager Beckie Harrison prepares for evening shopping event with shop volunteers and staff.

Shrewsbury charity superstore launches new outlet section with after hours opening

Beckie Lenton and Nikki Edwards at The Rural Charity shop in Whitchurch Road.

Shropshire County Show to be celebrated with Shrewsbury shop window competition

David Spruce, organiser, at the Shropshire Vintage Tractor Road Run.

More than £2,000 raised by Shropshire's vintage tractor run as 140 took to the streets

The training will take place in Telford College's clinical skills centre.

First Aid at work – new Telford College courses to give staff vital skills

The event took place at Telford's Exotic Zoo.

'Two weeks isn’t enough' - Telford dads join MP in calling for more paternity leave

SFRS

Fire service called to A5 crash on busy Chirk roundabout

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

North Shropshire man admits attempted sexual communication with a child

Proposed development for Muxton.

Telford residents urged to comment on local plan and proposals for thousands of homes - before it is too late

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