North Shropshire

North Shropshire

Another one for the collection – Alan Boulton picks up one of Adderley’s three main prizes from June Davies

Adderley dominating the North Shropshire bowls scene

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service engine stock

Firefighters called to two-vehicle crash in Market Drayton area

Hotspur bus

Good news for Shropshire passengers as bus firm announces new links

The A5 at Shottaton

The eight fixed speed camera locations in Shropshire to be aware of

Moreton Say Primary School near Market Drayton

Former chair of north Shropshire school's PTA charged with fraud

Thank you for everything – Christine Sayers with her gift after stepping down as chairperson

Season of change for North Shropshire Ladies

Market Drayton's goalscorers from their victory over Oswestry on Saturday afternoon

Market Drayton battle past Oswestry in a thrilling derby clash

The Corbet School, Baschurch

Plus 'Inappropriate and discriminatory behaviour' found at secondary school

Frogmore Road Car Park, Market Drayton

'Good news’ as parking fees set to be frozen in shakeup, says Mayor

Dave Lloyd, left, and Adam Proudlock after being confirmed as Market Drayton Town manager and assistant manager respectively.

Management team steps down at Shropshire non-league club

Charlotte and Ben Hollins from Fordhall Farm in Market Drayton received the accolades from Harper Adams University

Honorary degrees for family behind Shropshire community-owned farm

Queen's Head, near Oswestry, looking towards the B5009

Emergency services at crash involving vehicles near Oswestry

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire service called as lithium battery sparks bin lorry fire

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Budget 2026: Business leaders speak ahead of Chancellor's speech

Plus Woman, 71, who died in A41 crash near Market Drayton is named

The poppies in Market Drayton

Prisoners create more than 200 handmade poppies for Remembrance

West Mercia Police

Breaking Police called after woman, 50s, found dead in property near Oswestry
A report on the death is now being prepared for the coroner
Tom Cockburn

Helen Morgan MP, Julia Buckley, MP, Heather Kidd, leader Shropshire Council, Jonathan Lester, leader Herefordshire Council, Anna McMorrin, under-secretary of state for Wales, Steve Witheden MP, Mary Ann Brocklesby, leader Monmouthshire County Council, Jake Berriman, leader Powys County Council and Alex Wagner, deputy leader Shropshire Council

Councils make Westminster bid to be 'capital of rural Britain'

The stables and granary at Woodstyle Farm, Grinsall

Alterations to barn conversion proposal - plus planning round-up

Five flood warnings are in place along the River Severn in Shropshire, including one at The Quarry, Shrewsbury

Storm Boelo: Flood alerts and fallen trees across the region

Tom Cockburn investigates where Ruyton got its unique name from

Plus I visit village as old as Domesday book to uncover how it got its name

Councillors again object to housing scheme for Whitchurch

Shaun Ryder in Market Drayton

Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder tells wild tales to Shropshire crowd

Shoppers get caught in the storm at Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group

Storm Austen hits region with strong winds - as it happened

Stoke Heath (Market Drayton) and residents speak after finding out a large number of migrants are being re-homed on there estate. New build housing on the estate.

Council says Stoke Heath homes were never reserved for local residents

The Stables & Granary at Woodstile Farm

Seven new homes planned for 'redundant' barns at north Shropshire farm

Plans for 25 new homes in north Shropshire village deferred

Iolo Williams

TV presenter to explore wonders of Welsh wildlife in Shropshire show
The show will explore the remarkable variety of wildlife found across Wales
Megan Jones

Plus Shoplifter, 37, stole cocktail balls from Wem Morrisons

Moreton Say Primary School near Market Drayton

Expansion plans for ‘too small’ Shropshire primary school revealed

Traitors’ stars inspire names of rare new arrivals at Chester Zoo

Plus Motorist, 27, who drove while banned in Wem handed big legal bill

l to r: Prof Chris Pascal, Nancy Stewart (project lead, Birth to 5 Matters), Beatrice Merrick (Chair, Early Years Coalition), Dr Mario Wilhelm (vice-chair, Habermaass Foundation)

Market Drayton educator collects ‘Nobel’ of early education

Safety concerns have been raised regarding the Bullring area in Whitchurch.

Action demanded over town trip hazards, dark spots and crime fears

Bowls stock pic

Split in two? Big changes to be discussed for the Premier League

Plus BMW driver, 31, banned for driving after taking cannabis

Fencing has been installed along the canal bank of the Grindley Brook site

Camping site approved: Latest Shropshire Council planning applications

Gwen Klu and Helena Geissler from Ellesmere College after winning the ITF doubles event in the Lexus J60 Junior International

Shropshire private school's tennis stars win international competition

Water pouring into a tap

Market Drayton residents face disruption to water supply

Catesby Estates has applied for outline planning permission to build 200 homes on land off Lamledge Lane in Shifnal.

Plus How developers set their sights on Shropshire for 1000s of new homes

SFRS stock

Fire crews called to tractor blaze in Wem

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Shropshire fire crew assist at HGV blaze on border

Rob Jones, Nia Evans and pupils at Criftins CE Primary School

North Shropshire primary schools named winners at awards

Plus Ban for drink driver, 40, who was 2x the limit on town high street

Plus Co-op meat thief, 39, faces no immediate punishment

The fire was reported to have started in a chimney at a property on Cheswardine high street. Photo: Google Street Map

Fire crews work to tackle chimney fire in Shropshire village

Lucy Crump

Three golfers in regional squad - including sister of Women's Open ace

Goldstone Hall Country House Hotel

Shropshire hotel 'delighted' to be in the running for tourism award

The 2026 award winners at Severn Hospice.

Severn Hospice recognises dedication of staff at annual awards

Non-league action - pic: AFP via Getty Images

New signing aims to be a 'key figure' - non-league previews

HMP Stoke Heath, near Market Drayton in Shropshire

Plus More jail time for prisoner, 26, caught with iPhone behind bars

Helen Morgan MP at the Lower Frankton substation site

'I'm angry': MP starts campaign to stop 'massive' Oswestry substation

Jorden Hansen.

Jail for burglar who targeted teenage girls in abandoned building

57 adorable first-day-of-school photos from across Shropshire

Shop staff and area manager Annette Wallis outside the temporary Whitchurch shop.

Charity opens temporary shop while normal store is repaired

Plus Fine for Shropshire pensioner, 68, caught with cannabis

Shropshire Star Cup winners Bridgewater face the camera at Newport

Trophies handed out as curtain comes down on North Shropshire season

About North Shropshire

North Shropshire contains some of the biggest towns in the county including Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Wem and Ellesmere. It is one of the most well connected areas of Shropshire with the A41, A49 and A53 running through it, with Whitchurch being signposted across the country.

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