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May 5, 2025

Ballot box

All the Shropshire town and parish election results - who got in, and who didn't

News|2 hours ago

Michael Sargeant's 'cascade of clematis' with the doves of love and peace in the background

Reader picture: 'Cascade of clematis' in sunny Wem

Your World|4 hours ago

May 4, 2025

The B5065 near Wem will soon face a series of closures. Photo: Google

Five-days of road closures planned for north Shropshire road

'I created my dream home crafting business in Shropshire from a hobby I fell in love with while on maternity leave'

May 2, 2025

People gathered at Soulton Long Barrow to watch the sunrise on the Summer Solstice

Observing the Summer Solstice sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow

Your World|May 2

Foresters harvesting cricket bat willows from Soulton Wood, a landscape linked to Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT

From Shakespeare's Woods to the Wicket: Soulton willow trees felled for elite cricket bats

Your World|May 2

April 29, 2025

Shakespeare performed at Soulton Hall

Epic weekend of theatre at Soulton: Shakespeare’s Dreams and Shelley’s Tragedy

Your World|Apr 29

April 28, 2025

Here are all the areas in Shropshire where house prices have increased.

The 16 Shropshire neighbourhoods which have seen the biggest increase in price in the last year

April 27, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters tackle car blaze in Wem

An aerial view of impressive Victorian property Forncet, Wem.

Renovated £1.15m Victorian Shropshire property has been family’s labour of love

April 25, 2025

The new bungalows are being built off Aston Street in Wem (Morris)

Developer reveals completion date for 'affordable bungalows' being built in north Shropshire

April 24, 2025

Soulton Wood, linked to Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT in early autumn.

Autumn Fungi Foray at Soulton's "As You Like It" Wood: In aid of UK Sepsis Trust

Your World|Apr 24

Candles on the Dancing Pavement at Soulton Hall, liked to 'As You Like It' (here seen lit at the time of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Quiet tribute for Pope Francis: Candles on the Soulton Dancing Pavement

Your World|Apr 24

April 23, 2025

Jess and Scott Woodland, The Hosts Pantry

Luxury recipe-box company from north Shropshire bags 'Best in UK' award

North Shropshire|Apr 23

April 19, 2025

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes

Firefighters rescue trapped cat in early hours of the morning

April 16, 2025

'Reduce chances of Covid-19 ruining your spring and summer': Where to get your jabs in Shropshire

Wem's high street. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

We visit a North Shropshire market town with a close-knit community that feels more like a village

April 15, 2025

Steve Swann, Senior Development Manager at Housing Plus Group with Morris Property’s Assistant Site Manager, Conor Roberts, and Chief Operating Officer, James West.

Building work underway on affordable bungalow development in Wem

Your World|Apr 15

Horton 2021+ sliding door package

22 years of service – A testament to quality engineering

Your World|Apr 15

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan.

Shropshire MP launches campaign to back Shropshire businesses in wake of 'Trump tariffs'

Oswestry|Apr 15

April 14, 2025

A hen

Bird flu restrictions eased in Shropshire

April 10, 2025

The Sixth Form and boarding building. Sixth formers: Rosie Allen 17 and Lydia Laws 17, Head Students.

Shropshire secondary school shortlisted for prestigious award

April 9, 2025

The land for sale. Picture: Rightmove/Halls Estate Agents.

'Rare' parcel of land in Wem hits the market - ideal for people with horses

April 8, 2025

Tractor destroyed in fire on farm near Wem

(L-R) Steve Swann, Senior Development Manager at Housing Plus Group with Liz Lowe, Head of Development at Morris Property with Toby Shaw, Commercial Agent at TSR

Housebuilder completes on Wem bungalow scheme

Your World|Apr 8

$Wem councillor, Edward Towers (the Independent Group leader) won\'t be standing in the 2025 Shropshire Council elections. Picture: Google/Shropshire Council$

Independent Group leader not standing in council election

April 2, 2025

Police tape

The 20 neighbourhoods of Shropshire ranked by number of violent and sexual offences according to official police figures

April 1, 2025

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Wem optician urges community to embrace active ageing

Your World|Apr 1

Wootton & Wootton has been sold to Ipsum Group

Shropshire power specialist reaches 'pivotal moment' in sale to Ipsum

Your World|Apr 1

March 30, 2025

Village hero honoured with High Sheriff Award on his 90th birthday for years of volunteering

March 28, 2025

The site off the B4756, east of Wem. Photo: Google

Plans lodged for eight-pitch traveller site on horse paddock near Wem amid 'undersupply' of suitable accommodation

March 25, 2025

Plans have been submitted for 100 homes to be built off Lowe Hill Road in Wem. Picture: Persimmon Homes

Developer responds to 100-home proposal concerns for Wem

Property|Mar 25

Rare partial eclipse expected this weekend - here is where you can see it in Shropshire

March 24, 2025

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Ballroom and sequence dance event at town hall

Your World|Mar 24

March 22, 2025

Wootton and Wootton has been sold for an undisclosed sum

Wem electrical company says acquisition by Ipsum is 'pivotal moment' for firm

Business|Mar 22

March 18, 2025

The Old Post Office, Wem. Photo: Zoopla/Welch Estate Agents

Wem's former post office turned pub up for sale - with permission to build seven new apartments

March 17, 2025

'I want young people to build memories, friendships and lifelong skills' - inside The Thomas Adams School in Wem

March 13, 2025

The 'As You Like It Wood' at Soulton Hall

Archaeology, bluebells and Shakespeare: A journey into the hidden landscapes of ancient manor house

Your World|Mar 13

March 12, 2025

'IN HOC SIGNO', a collaborative artwork by Shropshire artist Jacob Chandler, James Syrett and James Wenn. This work explores mathematics also seen in Soulton Hall

Popular Tudor hall extends history tours following overwhelming demand

Your World|Mar 12

March 7, 2025

Soulton Road, Wem

Firefighters rush to scene after driver crashes into tree in Wem

March 3, 2025

Surface dressing in north Shropshire

Dozens of Shropshire roads to be resurfaced this year - including A41 and Whitchurch High Street

February 28, 2025

Surface dressing in north Shropshire

41 Shopshire roads set to be surface dressed this summer - some requiring road closures

February 19, 2025

The Bear Inn provides quality food and a place to stay afterwards

Shropshire Day 2025: Ten of Shropshire's best places to eat, from fine dining to fish and chips

February 18, 2025

Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Date Shropshire local elections will take place - with 23 newly named divisions

Politics|Feb 18

February 15, 2025

Soulton Hall: A Tudor Literary Landmark (Blue Plaque)

"Well, this is the Forest of Arden": Bluebell walk at Soulton in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Your World|Feb 15

Erkenwald depicted in a window at Wells Cathedral; the heads depict

A Reading of Erkenwald: The 'Pinnacle of Middle English Poetry' with local connections

Your World|Feb 15

February 12, 2025

Chef caught with crack cocaine during raid on Shropshire curry house is sentenced

February 9, 2025

Speed and parking restrictions proposed for outside Wem school

February 8, 2025

History group to host talk on the early development of Wem and Newport

Your World|Feb 8

Alfie Bennett, Callum Green, and Declan Wyke, learning in Wilfred Owen Primary School's 'forest school'. Picture: Steve Leath

Shropshire academy trust shortlisted for two national awards