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November 21, 2024

Met Office issues fresh warning for snow and ice in Shropshire

Celebrating National Tree Week as Elan Valley’s Cnwch and The Gro Woodlands is named as a National Forest for Wales site.

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

News|2 hours ago

Food waste is growing but so are compost demonstration sites – including one in Shropshire!

Your World|2 hours ago

'Feedback has been positive!' Shropshire Council defends recycling centre booking and peeling green bin stickers

News|6 hours ago

November 20, 2024

Police hunt man, dog and car with no registration plate over report of hare coursing near the Wrekin

News|21 hours ago

In pictures: Shropshire's dogs enjoying the snow

Two maple trees in Shrewsbury town centre could be removed for road changes

Severn Trent encouraging Shropshire customers to get a free water butt

Your World|Nov 20

Plans to cut down five 'imposing' trees near River Severn in Shrewsbury spark backlash among residents

November 19, 2024

In pictures: Snow day for Shropshire as county has first taste of winter

Snow falls across Shropshire this morning after 'coldest night of the year'

'I had to run': Photographer reveals secrets behind spectacular Shropshire moon photo

Council leader vows strongest legal action if drainage improvement works near Newport not carried out

'Battery Box' planned to bring renewable power revolution to a grassy spot in Newport

November 18, 2024

Flood alert issued for north Shropshire rivers after heavy rain

Learn about composting at Llangammarch Wells

15-hour snow and ice yellow weather warning in place for northern Shropshire - starting tonight

A crowd-funder appeal has been launched to arise £35,000 to stop developers turning the Radnor Forest into a sprawling energy park

1st Kington Scouts presented with equipment by local walking group.

November 17, 2024

Special school growing for the future with tree planting event

November 16, 2024

Additional electric vehicle charging points are coming to a Kington car park after plans were revised following objections.

November 15, 2024

Arctic blast: Health and social care sector in West Midlands on alert as cold weather warning issued

Is it going to snow in the West Midlands? Met Office forecast outlines chances of snow

Last few weeks of garden waste collections in Powys for 2024

November 14, 2024

Arctic blast: Met Office forecasts when wintry weather will arrive as temperatures set to plunge in the West Midlands

Powys Council wins green procurement award, again!

November 13, 2024

National Trust slammed for damaging Shropshire beauty spot

South Shropshire|Nov 13

November 12, 2024

Man sentenced after interfering with badger sett in Shropshire by filling it in

Various options are being considered for work which is needed at a Knighton beauty spot.

The colours of autumn: Shropshire Star readers come up trumps with their seasonal pictures

November 10, 2024

Shropshire Union Canal Society volunteers celebrate reaching major milestone five months ahead of schedule during latest work party

Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge hosts "Eat Your Pumpkin" event

Judge tells council to release more information on former landfill site near Ironbridge after toxic waste fears

November 9, 2024

Flooding from stream temporarily closes road near Ironbridge

Discount eBike scheme launched in Shrewsbury - here's how you could rent a bike for less than a cup of coffee

Project at brook aimed at reducing the flood risk to homes, businesses and roads continues

November 8, 2024

Traffic calming measures and their cost will be investigated for Kington

£1m project improving flood defences for 100 homes

Frustration as lingering stench of oil still plagues south Shropshire market town a week after leak

Bishop's Castle|Nov 8

Rhayader Town Council is considering a community energy scheme with Welsh Water

November 7, 2024

Shropshire Council reveals 62,000 households sign up to controversial garden waste scheme - earning approximately nearly £3.5 million

'Worrying' fish deaths at Shrewsbury pool explained... and the innocent pursuit which 'may be a problem'

'Bureaucratic madness!' Bridgnorth residents at tipping point as recycling centre booking system goes live

November 6, 2024

Rules for public speaking at Powys Planning committee have been changed

New national park would see £2 million development plans in Mid Wales go to waste

Watch as time-lapse video shows Shrewsbury shopping centre demolition speeded up

Councillor plans for a barn near the site of a motte and bailey mound in Mid Wales are given the go ahead

Chilly Telford dubbed 'coolcation' hotspot, travel experts claim

River Wye protestors stressed the role of farming at a water demo