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November 21, 2024

Don't pay? We won't take your tree away! Council will only collect Christmas trees from waste scheme subscribers

Quick-thinking 11-year-old girl praised for brave actions to help her friend who fell from height

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Yet-to-be completed new-build in village near Shrewsbury to go under the hammer with low guide price

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November 20, 2024

'The Government must axe the family farm tax!' North Shropshire MP backs county's protesting farmers

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Shrewsbury hospital courtyard re-opens with new wheelchair-friendly adaptations and sensory items

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Two south Shropshire bridges to close next week for 'essential' maintenance work

Much Wenlock|21 hours ago

Two buses and car collide in Wellington forcing road closure

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140 properties in areas around Shropshire affected by series of powercuts

Crash in Market Drayton causes delays - driver taken to hospital after 'medical episode' behind the wheel

Police seize untaxed vehicle in Oswestry and issue reminder to residents: 'Fulfill your responsibilities!'

Firefighters called to house after incident involving light fitting in bedroom

Car flips on steep road in Ironbridge in icy conditions - driver escapes serious injury

Telford model-maker wins four awards for impressive Royal Navy ship that took more than eight years to build

More than 250 teddy bears donated for adoption as Ludlow Town Council raises funds for charities

Shropshire Council to push forward with bus improvement programme after Government funding announcement

Stunning south Shropshire home built by former mayor of Shrewsbury re-listed for sale with lower guide price

November 19, 2024

Passion, fear and optimism: What Shropshire farmers made of huge Inheritance Tax protest - and what comes next

'Our farmers are the backbone of our rural economy' - Shropshire MP backs farmers and their protest at Parliament

Firefighters called to Telford industrial park after electrical fire breaks out at premises

Injured walker rescued by firefighters after falling in Carding Mill Valley

Church Stretton|Nov 19

Emergency services called to head-on collision near Church Stretton - three people in care of ambulance crews

Firefighters scrambled to Oswestry house after 'embers and flames' seen coming from chimney pot

List of schools closed in Shropshire and Mid Wales due to weather conditions and snow - more announced

Education|Nov 19

Shrewsbury hair salon raises hundreds for cancer charities after hairdresser faced the snip and donated hair

Market Drayton Town Council votes to continue subsidising bus fares for paying passengers on Saturday services

Transport|Nov 19

Building plot in Shrewsbury with planning permission for extraordinary modern home with countryside views hits the market

November 18, 2024

Shropshire A-road to close this week for 'emergency' barrier repairs

'It won't touch the sides!' Shropshire Lib Dems slam 'insulting' Government allocation to county for buses

Politics|Nov 18

'Maybe my speedometer is broken?' Police unimpressed by driver's explanation for speeding past them at 91mph

'The whole high street was covered' - Mayor expresses delight at popular Festival of Lights in Market Drayton

Latest Market Drayton swap shop deemed a 'success'

Fatal crash near Welshpool: Two men charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop

Firefighters called to chimney fire at Shrewsbury property

New all-girls academy-style training programme launched in Shrewsbury to help young footballers to develop their technical skills

November 17, 2024

School children in Shropshire host loved ones to mark National Grandparents Day

These are the areas in Shropshire with the strongest accent - according to our readers

Newport school appoints new headteacher who wants pupils to 'excel in the classroom'

From pupil to headmaster: Ludlow school appoints former student to top role and celebrates 60th anniversary

The best places to live in Shropshire according to property experts

November 16, 2024

Refurb plans revealed for vandal-hit Market Drayton public toilets

Oswestry primary school headteacher 'looks forward' to change in Ofsted processes despite glowing report

November 15, 2024

Residents set for county's first Christmas lights switch-on event tomorrow - Market Drayton's Festival of Lights

Heavy traffic and delays after crash at Shropshire border closes road

Telford crash: We spoke to resident who had to evacuate - and abandon their Sunday roast - when BMW hit house

Telford schoolchildren join service to remember the 'Nine Men of Madeley' who died in mining disaster

MP backs road safety campaign after residents 'fed up' with speeding in their village

November 14, 2024

Watch as BMW car that smashed into Telford house is removed four days on

Farmer rescues sheep that fell into canal in Oswestry

Shropshire volunteer groups celebrate as they are named in King's Awards

Petition to save Oswestry Post Office hits 1,000 signatures in less than 24 hours - how to show your support