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January 16, 2025

Police appeal after attempted burglary in Gobowen in early hours

Grade II listed period home next to the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury town centre is listed for sale

More than 160 solar panels installed at Shrewsbury Co-op store as business aims to reduce carbon footprint

Independent internet provider encourages Shropshire community centres to sign up for free broadband

'This partnership represents a pivotal moment' - Ellesmere College launches new partner school in Qatar

Town council commends Market Drayton Fire Station for its good condition and appearance

January 15, 2025

Firefighters free child from locked car in Telford

Police visit farm in Telford to 'strengthen communication' as crackdown on rural crime continues

Student West Mercia police officer engaged in sexual activity with boy, 14, in his car

MP joins bid to save Much Wenlock Olympic Games after competition comes under threat

Off-road quadbike seized after it was used to cause damage to field in Telford

'I am very proud of everyone who has contributed' - Telford primary school celebrates glowing SIAMS report

Students at Newport school raise hundreds of pounds through sports week and Christmas jumper day

'Every individual is valued' - Delight for Shrewsbury primary school's new headteacher after Ofsted upgrade

Dawley house in need of renovation going to auction next month with very low guide price

Market Drayton councillors to mass-report town's potholes, graffiti and other issues in 'blitz'

January 14, 2025

'People don't always report a crime when it happens' - Shropshire MP challenges government over policing in rural areas

Meeting held over A49 safety months on from devastating lorry crash which wrecked Bayston Hill pub and takeaway

Delight as Telford College's restaurant is awarded five-star food hygiene rating

Emergency services called to Ironbridge after dog and owner get stuck in pond

Shropshire residents urged to complete adult social care survey

Car leaves road before crashing into bush in Telford - driver had no licence or insurance

'Shrewsbury is clogged and it's not good for business' - Firm's boss calls for urgent solution to traffic gridlock

'Warm, welcoming' Shrewsbury primary school upgraded from 'requires improvement' by Ofsted

Warning to dog owners after Shropshire resident who let pet off lead gets fine and letter under new rules

Telford zookeepers count hundreds of little heads - and tails - for 'stock take' with new baby animals on the way

January 13, 2025

Police investigating after mini digger and trailer stolen from village near Bridgnorth

Firefighters called to blaze involving mattress and 'domestic items' at derelict outbuilding in Oakengates

Firefighters called to tackle tractor fire in hamlet near Telford

Man died after 'tragic accident' at work, Powys bottled water company confirms

Shropshire fire service attends more than 1,500 deliberate fires in four-years

January 12, 2025

Council will consider parking of vans outside schools to 'maximise availability' after causing a stir in Telford

Lilleshall Primary School celebrates receiving quality mark for its computing education

Former overspill car park for Coalport China Museum listed for sale - permission for two homes to be built

January 11, 2025

Market Drayton Town Council agrees to raise tax precept for first time in a year

January 10, 2025

Road closed in Oswestry after lorry sheds load on roundabout

Seven Trent Water apologises to Shrewsbury residents who experienced supply interruptions

South Shropshire residents set for broadband boost as minsters sign new deal with Openreach

Police appeal after all-terrain vehicle stolen from premises in Wellington 'by unknown means'

January 9, 2025

The people who make Market Drayton Market explain why it's one of Britain's favourites - and could win prestigious award

Frustration as railway station works continue in Shrewsbury with disruption causing workers to change methods of travel

Telford couple whose house was wrecked by BMW say Christmas without their beloved home was the hardest ever

Telford nursery told it 'requires improvement' by Ofsted - but praise for staff who provide 'warm, nurturing interactions'

January 8, 2025

'If you wouldn’t eat a kingfisher, why eat a chicken?' PETA animal rights activists take to Shrewsbury's streets

Market Drayton Royal British Legion to hold AGM this month

Man charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle and dangerous driving over incident in Albrighton

Bridgnorth's popular pantomime returns with the well-known tale of Cinderella

Police appeal after attempted burglary at Mereside Community Centre in Shrewsbury

Woman taken to hospital and treated for 'potentially' serious injuries after crash involving two vehicles near Shrewsbury

Oswestry care home resident, 93, awarded 50-year chevron for 'outstanding' charitable work

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