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April 20, 2025

The Sabrina boat in Shrewsbury. Photo: Tim Thursfield

Seven of the best things to do in Shropshire over Easter from tours to boat rides

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MP Julia Buckley visited Belle Vue Youth Club this week. Photo: MP Julia Buckley

MP Julia Buckley visits longstanding youth club with 'positive and happy vibe'

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The Crown Inn, Broadway, Shifnal. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'From strength to strength': Inside the Shifnal pub constantly evolving to offer something for everyone

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April 19, 2025

'Gutted' locals and tourists in the Quarry react to news of Shrewsbury Flower Show being cancelled

Church Stretton Fire Station responded to the call of a medical emergency in Carding Mill Valley this morning. Photo: Church Stretton Fire Station Facebook

Emergency services rush to rescue man who had a seizure while walking up Carding Mill Valley

Spring sunshine at Shropshire's Whitcliffe Common

Shropshire to brace for some rain this bank holiday weekend - but it won't be all bad

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M6 connecting Telford and Staffordshire shut due to police incident as traffic mounted

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Emergency services rush to save person trapped in river bank area early this morning

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes

Firefighters rescue trapped cat in early hours of the morning

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters tackle chimney fire in Newport

Alison Staples will run the London Marathon this month to fundraise for Mary’s Meals. Photo: Mary’s Meals

Shrewsbury runner to take on London Marathon raising funds to feed hungry children in world’s poorest countries

April 16, 2025

Councillor Ian Preece, Mayor of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin, with Brandon. Photo: Telford and Wrekin Council

Mayor of Telford and Wrekin joins 'incredible' challenge by man who lost his mum to stage four lung cancer

Bread2Bake in Ludlow has announced closure. Photo: Sid Lothian/Google

'Utterly devastated and heartbroken' owners of Ludlow bakery announce permanent closure

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes

Man dies after serious fire in Telford

Fire crews have been on the scene overnight

Firefighters rescue man in 60s from 'serious' fire at property in Telford

Shropshire Fire and Rescue received a call reporting the incident in Whitchurch this afternoon. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Emergency services called to house fire near Shrewsbury

Fire crews and paramedics have attended to a crash in Telford this morning. Photo: NW

Car overturns on busy A442 in Telford - driver taken to hospital for checks

A new tanning salon is opening in the former Home Essentials shop in Lower Bar, Newport. Photo: Google

Owner of Newport clothing shop that shut down weeks ago bounces back onto town's high street with new business

The Clayton Health Centre is now open. Photo: Clayton Health Centre

North Shropshire town welcomes new 'vital' health centre

'Reduce chances of Covid-19 ruining your spring and summer': Where to get your jabs in Shropshire

Let’s Rock is set to return to the Quarry this summer. Photo: NW

UK's 'most iconic retro festival' returns to Shropshire - everything you need to know from line-up to tickets

Wem's high street. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

We visit a North Shropshire market town with a close-knit community that feels more like a village

April 15, 2025

Full steam ahead ... the Northern Belle thunders over the picturesque Settle-Carlisle line

Network Rail bans steam engines over fire risk - including for posh train due to visit Shropshire this weekend

Bike Tek in Hadley, Telford, is now shut. Photo: Bike Tek/Google

'It’s been a rollercoaster': Popular bike shop in Telford announces shock closure

Telford College’s executive director for partnerships and employer
engagement Sarah Davies, and principal and chief executive Lawrence Wood, receive the Shropshire Community Foundation membership from Johnny Themans. Photo: Telford College

Telford College joins the Shropshire Community Foundation

A new supermarket is set to open in Wellington. Photo: National World

New supermarket selling South Asian, Caribbean and Chinese groceries set to open in Shropshire town

Kieran Hemming is taking on the London Marathon for Hope House. Photo: Kieran Hemming

Telford man to take on London Marathon for Hope House Children’s Hospices

April 14, 2025

Firefighters rushed to the open fire in Cleobury Mortimer on Saturday. Photo: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Dramatic images of huge blaze in outskirts of Shropshire village

Shropshire Fire and Rescue received a call reporting the incident in Whitchurch this afternoon. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

999 dash as car flips upside down in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Fire and Rescue received a call reporting the incident in Whitchurch this afternoon. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters rush to tractor ablaze in Whitchurch

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters rush to property fire in Shropshire village

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April 13, 2025

'From strength to strength': Award-winning Caribbean restaurant marks fourth year in Shropshire town high street

The Lamb Inn in Edgmond is one of the most booked restaurants in the county according to OpenTable. Photo: The Lamb Inn/Google

Nine of the best child-friendly Shropshire restaurants and pubs to visit this Easter - according to customer reviews

April 12, 2025

New sensory play cafe offering children a 'whimsical world' to explore opens in Shropshire town

Laura Jones with her dog Rosco, who inspired her to become a dog groomer. Photo: Laura Jones

'All my hard work has paid off': Shrewsbury dog groomer named finalist at Animal Star Awards 2025

Helen Morgan, Lib Dem MP for North Shropshire. Photo: Lib Dem

Revealed: The number of patients who faced 12-hour trolley waits in Shropshire hospitals this winter

Lakeside Garden Centre in Telford is celebrating 20 years serving the community. Pictured is staff member of 19 years Kevin Turley and owner Steve Evans. Photo: Steve Leath

'We've had our battles but we're still here': Top-rated garden centre in Telford marks 20th birthday

April 11, 2025

Firefighters rush to open fire in Shawbury

Bridgnorth Fire Station responded to the fire in Claverley this afternoon. Photo: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Firefighters tackle open fire in Bridgnorth woods

West Mercia Police - shop thefts in Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Shawbury. Photos: WMP

Six people police want to speak to after items stolen from Co-op and and Hotel Chocolat in Shropshire

'People are angry': Police smash through back door of Shrewsbury's barber shop suspected of being a front for gang crime

West Mercia Police - shop thefts in Telford.

Six people police want to speak to as thieves raid Morrisons and Aldi in Telford

Renee is pictured here with her great grandchildren - Joseph, 4, Ben, 1, and Emilia, 3. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'Incredibly proud': Great grandma celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones in Telford

Donald Macphail, chief operating officer, shows Julia Buckley MP around the Veolia site.

'The first of its kind in the UK' - Plastic sorting plant set to land in Shrewsbury creating up to 100 new jobs

April 10, 2025

Telford magistrates court

Telford woman jailed after pleading guilty to two offences of theft

Oxfam is shutting its Ludlow bookshop. Photo: Danny Lawson

Oxfam announces 'difficult decision' to shut a Shropshire bookshop amid plans to make 265 redundancies

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters tackle wheelie bin alight in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters tackle open blaze in Telford

Wildwood. Photo: Sam Garton/Google

Full list of places children in Shropshire can eat for free or less this Easter - from Burger King to Wildwood

Dave Bradshaw, winner of last year's Bayley Mile, with former mayor Paul Davis. Photo: Bayley Mile

Bayley Mile around Telford town set to return bigger and better