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March 28, 2025

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan.

County MP challenges Chancellor on funding for pharmacies outlining 'struggling' Shropshire businesses

March 27, 2025

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

Emergency services rush to crash involving car and motorbike in Whitchurch

Nurse Michelle Whittaker takes a blood pressure reading at a Rotary health awareness event.

Rotary tests can save lives - annual event returning to Whitchurch

Your World|Mar 27

Whixall Cofe Primary School. Picture: Google.

North Shropshire village primary school praised by Ofsted - but headteacher 'disappointed' by early years judgement

March 25, 2025

Steve and Cheryl in their kitchen after buying with David Wilson Homes at Clockmakers

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: Key workers stick with homebuilder they know

Your World|Mar 25

Emergency services were called to the A41 near Whitchurch after a collision. Picture: Ellesmere Fire Station.

Two motorists taken to hospital after HGVs crash on 'A' road near Whitchurch

March 24, 2025

Rotary car boot sales turn unwanted items into charity funds.

Rotary launches a fourth car boot season

Your World|Mar 24

March 19, 2025

Helen Morgan with town councillor Gregory Ebbs at Whitchurch Train Station.

'It is unacceptable that the station is still not accessible': MP renews call for lift at Whitchurch Railway Station

Whitchurch Swimming and Fitness Centre

All-new Whitchurch Swimming and Fitness Centre welcomes its first customers

The banking hub in Green End, Whitchurch, that used to be a Halifax bank. Picture: Google

Banking hub plans approved for Shropshire market town

Property|Mar 19

March 17, 2025

Alderfest is returning for another weekend of fun. Photo: Steve Leath

Full line-up for Alderfest 2025 revealed as Pixie Lott headlines - everything you need to know

March 16, 2025

Police appeal after Whitchurch home burgled

11 amazing West Midlands pubs to enjoy an Irish Guinness this St Patrick's Day

March 14, 2025

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Emergency services called to car blaze at roundabout near Whitchurch

March 13, 2025

Dyfed-Powys Police’s biggest drugs operation takes £12 million of cannabis out of the supply chain

Motorcyclist seriously injured in five vehicle crash

The A495 between Bronington and Welshampton was closed for several hours on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Google

Motorcyclist sustains 'serious injuries' after five-vehicle crash on A495

Preparations for Whitchurch 10K are well underway. Pictured are the sponsors. Photo: Whitchurch 10K

Everything you need to know about Whitchurch 10K as it returns to town for ninth year

Helen Morgan with staff from the White Lion in Ash Magna after their win at the Countryside Alliance Awards in 2023.

Joy as three north Shropshire businesses nominated for a 'Rural Oscar'

March 12, 2025

Staff and volunteers from Nightingales Whitchurch

Nightingales Whitchurch 'incredibly grateful' to local community following 10 years of support

Your World|Mar 12

SFRS

Firefighters from Shropshire assist several crews at large barn fire at Cheshire farm

The Horseshoes Inn, Tilstock. Photo: Google

Last pub in Shropshire village to turn former fire station into guest accommodation

March 11, 2025

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan.

Residents in rural areas 'dangerously exposed' to long ambulance wait times - North Shropshire MP calls for change

March 6, 2025

Whitchurch Rotary's new fund.

Whitchurch Rotary launches new community fund giving residents or groups a 'helping hand'

March 4, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs in Whitchurch

March 3, 2025

Firefighters called to two chimney fires within 23 minutes in Whitchurch area

Surface dressing in north Shropshire

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

March 2, 2025

Concrete carbuncles or a bold vision for the future? Shropshire's 1960s era public buildings standing at a crossroads

February 26, 2025

New bus service connecting Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington could be up and running soon

February 25, 2025

Look inside Whitchurch's new state-of-the-art swimming and fitness centre and see why it has councillors 'thrilled'

February 24, 2025

An example of fly-tipping in Shropshire. Tyres that were dumped in Lee Brockhurst. Picture: Shropshire Council.

Two £500 fines issued after 'lengthy' investigations into fly-tipping in Bridgnorth and Whitchurch

February 23, 2025

Police have seized a car in Whitchurch. Picture: West Mercia Police/Jamie Robinson.

Vauxhall car seized by police in Whitchurch after being found without tax or insurance

February 22, 2025

Inside the five-bedroom detached home in Higher Heath‚ Prees. Photo: YOPA

Inside the £650k five-bedroom detached house near Whitchurch that is perfect for families

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 17, 2025

John Kirkpatrick Victorian Farmer show

The Victorian Farmer's Year in Song heading to Whitchurch

Your World|Feb 17

The range of food and flavours was something to behold

Experience quality food, great company and friendly hosts as little slice of the Orient comes to Whitchurch

February 16, 2025

New Farm in Fauls has been listed for sale. Picture: Rightmove/Barbers Rural Consultancy.

North Shropshire farm with more than 100 acres of land listed for sale

Telford magistrates court

Shropshire roofer, 43, admits possession of child sex abuse videos

February 14, 2025

The road is closed in the area between Gravenhunger Lane and Aston Lane. Photo: Google Street Map

Man suffers 'potentially serious injuries' in crash involving car and tractor

February 13, 2025

Peter Bentley at his day job at Coverage Care, Greenfields in Whitchurch

Local hero takes on 100-mile bike ride for Alzheimer's Society

Your World|Feb 13

Lib Dem Councillors had opposed the booking system.

U-turn over Shropshire Council's controversial tip booking system hailed as 'victory for residents'

February 12, 2025

Whitchurch Civic Centre.

Councillors agree £4m for repair work to Whitchurch community centre 'riddled' with danger concrete

Whitchurch Household Recycling Centre. Picture: Google

Shropshire Council U-turn over controversial recycling centre booking system

February 11, 2025

Wild Shropshire in Whitchurch. Picture: The Michelin Guide/Natalie Moore.

See 14 top-quality Shropshire and Staffordshire restaurants named in Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025

The business is based at the Park View Business Centre near Whitchurch. Photo: Google

Leaders at 'inadequate' Shropshire foster agency slated again by Ofsted for 'failing' to make improvements

February 7, 2025

Cocaine-fuelled arsonist set fire to partner's bedroom then fled as her 'lovely home' burned

The new £14 million swimming pool and fitness centre. Shropshire Council says the "final touches" are being made. Picture: Shropshire Council.

Whitchurch's new £14 million swimming pool and fitness centre to open ahead of schedule

Whitchurch Library to open inside former Woolworths shop - here's when

February 6, 2025

Arron Bate has been given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), which means he cannot enter certain areas of Wem and Whitchurch, including shops. Photo: West Mercia Police

Man banned from north Shropshire street and stores after 'unacceptable' behaviour 'negatively impacts' locals

Rebuilding Whitchurch Civic Centre is 'best option'