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January 8, 2025

'Stay out of the water' - Dogs Trust Shrewsbury urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water

Hadnall residents to meet next week over flood concerns in the village

'I cannot understand why people want to litter the countryside' - Councillor's frustration over latest fly-tipping near Market Drayton

The National Trust's best places to stay in Shropshire - including a former part of Shrewsbury's medieval defences

Building which houses bar and restaurant in Oswestry town centre listed on the market

January 7, 2025

Telford water supplies unexpectedly affected while Severn Trent Water carries out essential repair works

Animal rights activists set to demonstrate against meat eaters in Shrewsbury

'It was a very emotional week for us all and many a tear was shed' - Ellesmere Greek restaurant owners say goodbye

Teachers at Shrewsbury Colleges Group striking this week over 'inferior' pay offer

Preparations being made for next steps to repair and replace Market Drayton's historic cemetery chapel windows

January 6, 2025

Police seize e-scooter in Telford after man makes off from officers and fails to stop

Shrewsbury Indoor Market and Market Drayton Market make shortlist to become 'Britain's Favourite'

'We don’t make improvements without doing the work' - Residents thanked for patience as Shrewsbury roadworks resume

Severn Trent Water issues apology to Oswestry residents after supplies affected

Deputy leader says gyratory project will make Shrewsbury nicer to visit as work around station begins again

Market Drayton Library celebrates helping 50,000 visitors and lending 40,000 books in 2024

We visited Market Drayton to ask for townspeople's hopes and fears for 2025 - recycling centres were a hot topic

January 5, 2025

Free drop-in session aiming to help people keep warm and save money

Shropshire MP to kick off new year Parliamentary work by leading debate on NHS backlogs

January 4, 2025

Police appeal after bungling burglars fail in attempt to steal vehicle keys at Bridgnorth house

Firefighters called to crash between car and van in Telford town centre

Firefighters called to Shifnal after hatchback car catches fire

Woman rescued from lift by firefighters in Bridgnorth

Police seize two motorbikes being ridden antisocially on the Long Mynd - two men reported for no insurance

Firefighters use ladder platform to extinguish chimney fire near Oswestry

Shrewsbury flood warning removed but River Severn to be 'monitored closely' with snow and rain expected

Firefighters called to village property near Shrewsbury after fire in garden caused by hot ashes

Driver suffers minor injuries after vehicle crashes into garden wall near Market Drayton

Townhouse with ground floor shop unit in Church Stretton hits the market - suitable for investment purposes

Building plot in South Shropshire with planning permission listed with low guide price

January 3, 2025

Could you be a volunteer lifesaver? West Midlands Ambulance Service is looking for Community First Responders

Power tools stolen from shed in Much Wenlock

Tickets on sale for Welshampton pantomime - more than 50 locals in cast for take on Robin Hood

Residents warned after increase in reports of fraudsters pretending to be police officers

What's coming up at Theatre Severn - Peter Andre, Giovanni Pernice, Jeff Stelling and more

'We are hopeful about Market Drayton's empty large stores being filled and re-opened this year'

Shifnal barn conversion with one-acre paddock listed for sale

'Happy, caring staff welcome children' - Pre-school in Oswestry praised by Ofsted in glowing report

January 2, 2025

Popular comedian Hal Cruttenden set to give Shropshire audience a night of laugher next week

Police appeal for info after 'a number of items' stolen in Oswestry burglary

'I’m willing to take the fight to Labour in 2025' - North Shropshire MP sets out key ambitions for year ahead

Shropshire composer celebrates after finally winning award at the UK Songwriting Contest

MP urges park home residents to apply for energy support grants

January 1, 2025

Severn Trent Water issues apology to Shrewsbury residents experiencing no supply, poor pressure or discolouration

Residents experience powercuts while flood alerts issued due to adverse weather conditions

Firefighters called to road near Bridgnorth during early hours of morning after car fire

December 31, 2024

Telford Steam Railway welcomes train enthusiasts for final time before Easter, with TV appearance due next year

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Delight as budding councillor in Market Drayton raises £500 for local charities

News|Dec 31, 2024

Longlands Primary School celebrates impressive proportion of pupils meeting expected standard

News|Dec 31, 2024

'People are seeing change for the good in Market Drayton' - Councillors reflect on a busy and fruitful year for the town

News|Dec 31, 2024

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