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Plans for 40 new homes in Ellesmere get approval despite objections

Bonfire (stock image)

Fire crews respond after two large bonfires left unattended

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

Helen Morgan MP at the Lower Frankton substation site

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

An aerial view of the site provided as part of the application.

Plus Forty-home plan will cause 'some harm' - but is set for approval

Low.Studio has opened on Fullwood Business Park in Ellesmere

New pilates and wellness studio opens in north Shropshire

The stunning Northern Lights as captured in Ellesmere.

Stunning Northern Lights images captured in Shropshire

Eco Home Windows has opened its first showroom on Fullwood Business Park in Ellesmere

Windows firm opens new Ellesmere showroom

Solar farm planned for north Shropshire

Fullwood Business Park in Ellesmere

Bumper lease deals for north Shropshire business park

Menna and her daughter Cheri.

Shropshire mum first in Europe to join lifesaving baby vaccine trial

Firefighters were called to the incident in Ellesmere shortly before 9am.

Pictures show firefighters tackling BMW fire on Ellesmere street

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Plus Polish man used fake documents to try to get UK driving licence

The hearing took place at Shrewsbury Crown Court sitting at Telford Justice Centre.

Plus 'Violent bully' sentenced after strangling and punching former partner

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Plus 'Only jail will do' for Shropshire man who fractured his ex's nose

Orchard House accommodation on Hicks Farm Holidays in Boresford

Shropshire holiday spots recognised in VisitEngland Awards

Simon Smith wants three polytunnels to help in his proposed cider production

Shropshire brewery plots expansion to produce cider and honey
Simon Smith of Mad Badger Brewery has submitted a planning application for a “wetland ecological resource”, three polytunnels and a processing barn
Paul Rogers

Flowers were laid at the Jebb memorial garden.

Shropshire Save the Children founder remembered on 150th birthday

Welshampton Primary School

Speed limit change proposed for roads near primary school

Plus Man, 32, who damaged someone's Skoda is hit with restraining order

New image of Eglantyne Jebb, (copyright Sally Poynton)

Commemoration services to remember Save the Children founder

Fizzgigs at Ellesmere Carnival

Weekend of road closures for return of Ellesmere Carnival and 10K

Firefighters rescued a hedgehog from a drain in Oswestry. Pictures: Ellesmere Fire Station

Fire crews get a letter of thanks after prickly operation in Oswestry

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Fire crews called out to beauty spot after people light up a BBQ

The road between Myddlewood and Myddle

Appeal against decision to refuse plans for new houses is dismissed

West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the incident.

Man taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Shropshire village

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services called after vehicle overturns near Ellesmere

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews called after tractor battery starts field fire
The incident comes after weeks of wildfires across the county
Dominic Robertson

The smouldering bonfire found on Tuesday (Ellesmere Fire Station)

Concern over 'worrying' spike in fire setting at beauty spot

Pensioner who seriously injured woman with his Jaguar gets driving ban

The aftermath of the blaze in Oswestry.

Air conditioning unit blaze leads to Shropshire fire service callout

Winners on the Shropshire Lady at Crickheath Basin

Volunteer, 84, returns to restored canal he helped bring back to life

Looking at the site from Shrewsbury Road.

Better pedestrian access needed in plans for 14 homes in village

Gwen Klu at the Billie Jean King Cup in Botswana

Shropshire starlet makes her debut on the world stage with Ghana

Ellesmere Market Hall that has had new investment , new people running it, new traders, and is now buzzing.

Transformation for historic Shropshire market founded by Henry III

Plans for 14 homes near Ellesmere recommended for approval

Ellesmere firefighters attended a fire in Penley, which involved around one acre of land containing cut hay

'Rapidly spreading’ grass fires prompt new wildfire warnings

Love Your School: Lakelands Academy in Ellesmere. Head: Mark Hignett.

Plus Ofsted praise for secondary school but call for behaviour improvements

Ellesmere College.

Private school confirms redundancies amid 'financial pressures'

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews face rash of overnight callouts in Shropshire

The Wrekin is Shropshire’s most iconic sunset hike, offering a short but steep climb to panoramic views, dramatic skies, and spectacular golden-hour photography.

This spectacular sunset over The Wrekin was captured by amateur drone photographer Ian Watson, of Lightmoor Village, Telford, on his way home from work

8 places to catch stunning sunset views over Shropshire

Lakeside Coaches will run the new 508 service from Ellesmere to Wem

Bus shake-up will create 'new opportunities' for towns says mayor

Love Your School: Lakelands Academy in Ellesmere. Science : Harrison 12 and Harry 13.

Plus The north Shropshire school striving for the ‘highest of standards’

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

See the adorable ducklings rescued after falling down a drain

The charred remains of the fire at the Mere (Ellesmere Fire Station)

Fire service called out to fire at beauty spot

Shropshire Council has reviewed the future of 21 bus services.

Two park-and-ride services to be axed in council shake-up of buses

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Two crews respond kitchen bin fire caused by 'discarded match'

An Ellesmere teacher has raised almost £1,000 for charity after attempting a demanding double‑summit trek on Greece’s legendary Mount Olympus

Teacher’s Mount Olympus trek raises nearly £1k for children's hospice

An artist's impression of the new store.

Plans go in for new Aldi in north Shropshire town

A series of closures have been in place along the A495 by The Mere in Ellesmere since a major resurfacing scheme began on Thursday, June 2.

A495 update: Disruption continues amid month-long resurfacing scheme

Police attended the scene on Monday (Pic: Steve Leath)

Arrest made after police intercept vehicle heading into Shropshire

Shropshire Council had set out plans to remove four trees along the Promenade on Cross Street in Ellesmere after the roots left the footway uneven and increasingly unsafe

Public backlash prompts U-turn on plan to fell trees in town centre

Sophie James, 21, has been surrounded by racing pigeons her entire life as her family raise them.

Shropshire woman's paintings by pet pigeons sell for £1,200

The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will join farms across the country in opening their gates to visitors on June 7 for Open Farm Sunday.

Chance to visit historic Shropshire farm estate for Open Farm Sunday

Telford Magistrates Court

Woman charged with causing grievous bodily harm appears in court

Police said they had arrested one woman.

Man in hospital and woman arrested after suspected stabbing in town

David O’Toole, CEO at The 3–18 Education Trust and Mark Hignet, Headteacher at Lakelands Academy

North Shropshire secondary school latest to join academy trust

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About Ellesmere

Famed for the Mere lake, the market town of Ellesmere has numerous Georgian and half-timbered buildings surrounding the medieval streets. Ellesmere's shops are many and varied, with a host of individual and independent shops.

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