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April 24, 2025

The last PSA event at Cosy Hall, Newport. Photo: Paul Quinn

Men urged to get prostate health checked with pain-free test in Newport

Will Isherwood, aged 18, is standing in the Oswestry North-East division of the Shropshire Council elections. Picture: North Shropshire Green Party

KFC worker and college student, 18, to stand in Shropshire Council elections

Politics|Apr 24

Telford & Wrekin Council Headquarters at Southwater One

Self-build wooden framed house plan poses risk to protected trees, inspector rules

Property|Apr 24

Donnington's Co-op in Wrekin Drive. Photo: Google

Solar panel plan for Telford Co-op shop gets green light

Property|Apr 24

The three-bedroom home in Market Drayton will be auctioned on May 15. It has a guide price of £40,000. Picture: Rightmove/Bond Wolfe.

Three-bedroom Market Drayton home to go under the hammer with low guide price next month

April 23, 2025

Fire crews rescue child stuck up tree at Telford playground

Llandrindod Wells town councillors are unable to attend a crucial Powys meeting in their own town because its clashes with their annual general meeting

Llandrindod Wells town councillors are unable to attend a crucial meeting in their own town because its clashes with their annual meeting

Telford Justice Centre.

Oswestry 'axe' robbery suspect appears in court after jewellery shop incident

Greenway Touring and Glamping Park

Shropshire adults-only campsites named the best in the UK for 2025

Whitchurch|Apr 23

Brecon and Radnorshire Senedd Member James Evans' opinion

It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan in flipflops

Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Bluebells carpet the woodland floor, creating a serene atmosphere.

The two West Midlands National Trust sites named among the best in the UK, according to the Telegraph

Pippa White, 29, is a priest in Whitchurch. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'What manhood looks like is shifting': Shropshire's 'TikTok priest' on why young men are turning towards religion

A possible wildlife crime is being investigated by West Mercia Police in Kington

A possible wildlife crime is being investigated by West Mercia Police in Kington

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac kick-off their huge 70-date spring-summer 2025 UK tour

Your World|Apr 23

A 48-hour dispersal order is in place for Sutton Hill, Telford. Photo: Google

48-hour dispersal order issued for Telford neighbourhood after spike in ‘youths causing antisocial behaviour’

Christine Grundy is doing a wing walk to raise funds for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

Grandmother soars to the sky to raise funds for older people

Your World|Apr 23

$Shropshire Council has raised the Union Jack flag at its headquarters to mark St George\'s Day on April 23. However, this year the Church of England has moved the date to April 28. Picture: Shropshire Council$

Shropshire Council raises flag for St George’s Day – but church says it's the wrong day

Politics|Apr 23

The aftermath of the fire. Photo: Oswestry Fire Station

Watch: Eye-opening video of Oswestry house fire's aftermath shows importance of closing doors

Whitchurch man one of 12 charged over supply of drugs in Chester

Castle Street, Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

Man charged with assault on police officer in Shrewsbury town centre

Olivia Jageurs, harp

Presteigne Festival will be holding its mini festival of arts in May - the Springboard Weekend

RAF Shawbury has chosen the Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre at RJAH as one of it's Charities of the Year for 2025.

AF Shawbury salutes RJAH Veterans’ Centre as Charity of the Year

Your World|Apr 23

a previous festival at The Hive

The Sound of Shrewsbury present Hive Aid

Your World|Apr 23

Leominster Food Bank Trustee and volunteer Anne Clarke receives a delivery of Easter Eggs from Lock Stock Self-Storage Area Manager Richard Warner.

Storage giant’s Easter Egg delivery is a chocolate treat for busy food bank

Your World|Apr 23

Severn Trent apologises after customers experience no supply or discoloured water due to booster pump failure

6880 'Betton Grange' during the SVR's recent Spring Steam Gala. Picture: Kieran Hardy

Popular train taking extended run on heritage railway

Oswestry Goldsmiths on Church Street. Photo: Google

Man charged after 'axe' robbery at Oswestry jewellery shop

Several Telford properties have experienced a powercut

Homes and businesses hit by power cut in Telford

Transicon General manager Jennifer Hughes

Students to get behind-the-scenes look at Transicon

Your World|Apr 23

Driver dies in crash on rural road, police confirm

James Evans MS selected as lead candidate for the 2026 Senedd elections

James Evans MS selected as lead candidate for the 2026 Senedd elections

An artist’s impression showing how a new hotel could look - looking north along Roushill.

New image reveals how Shrewsbury's new Riverside could look as next stage of major project gets green light

Reports will be prepared on a Powys man and woman who turned up at court after warrants were issued for them previously

Reports will be prepared on a Powys man and woman who turned up at court after warrants were issued for them previously

TikTok star Sophie Tea visits Telford to spruce up £10 cabinet in Wolves colours for charity

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: Compensation scheme for car finance mis-selling scandal to be set out later this year

Your World|Apr 23

A man accused of racing in a convoy of three vehicles hitting speeds of over 100mph on a Mid Wales road, has appeared in court

A man accused of racing in a convoy of three vehicles hitting speeds of over 100mph on a Mid Wales road, has appeared in court

A family tea party being organised as part of the 80th anniversary of VE Day commemoration has received a financial boost from the town council

A family tea party being organised as part of the 80th anniversary of VE Day commemoration has received a financial boost from the town council

The dispersal sale exceeded £2 million.

Dispersal sale of tractors and farm machines exceeds £2m in Shropshire company's largest auction ever

St George's Day in Newport last year

Everything you need to know about Newport's St George's Day celebrations this weekend

A retired Church in Wales priest has pleaded guilty to possessing and making indecent images of children

Retired Church in Wales priest admits making and possessing indecent images of children

Helen Tuite will be doing her half marathon on Friday, April 25

A woman is running a half marathon at a Builth Wells park to raise money for a Powys cancer support centre

Shrewsbury-based independent garage, Halfway House, has announced plans to grow business to 11 sites within seven years, starting with a £45,000 investment in a state-of-the-art second facility in Shrewsbury.

“Go big or go bust” says independent garage owner upon expansion

Your World|Apr 23

Newtown Male Voice Choir

Choir to sing in Montgomery this Saturday in aid of hospital charity

Your World|Apr 23

Football league reunion - did you play in the Wem and District Sunday League?

Your World|Apr 23

Jackie Roper, the mother of Aaron Davies speaks out after inquest

The mother of a Llandrindod Wells man found dead in a field, has given the Journal a statement

Police presence at the Trefonen Playing Fields. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Police step up patrols at playing fields near Oswestry after reports of antisocial behaviour

Crews scramble to village on English/Welsh border to reports of barn on fire with livestock inside

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters called to Shrewsbury property after bonfire spreads to fencing and tree

Adam Purnell, also known as the Shropshire Lad, will be among the chefs demonstrating the art of cooking over coals at the show.

Shropshire Lad among top chefs set to light up new cookery Fire Stage at Shropshire County Show

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Woman admits dangerous driving on the M54

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