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March 29, 2025

Partial solar eclipse, photographed in Ellesmere on March 29, 2025, by Sue Austin

Partial solar eclipse caught on camera as clouds part over Shropshire

News|10 hours ago

March 26, 2025

Firefighters were called to a fire involving a hay bale. Picture: Ellesmere Fire Station.

Firefighters rush to blaze involving hay bale in field near Ellesmere

March 23, 2025

Trees in Cross Street Promenade, Ellesmere, have been deemed a health and safety risk. Picture: Ellesmere Town Council

'Risky' trees posing a health and safety risk in Ellesmere could be replaced

Environment|Mar 23

March 22, 2025

Cross Street Promenade, Ellesmere

Town council inviting residents to have their say on rehoming 'dangerous' trees

Your World|Mar 22

Nearly £50,000 has been pledged for the project so far but time is running out.

Pump track appeal raises £50k but fresh call issued with days left to reach target

March 20, 2025

Save the Children's Patron, Princess Anne meets long-serving fund-raisers during her visit to the Jebb sisters' birthplace in Ellesmere last April

Ellesmere and District branch in plea for volunteers to help Save the Children

Your World|Mar 20

Bins for Boys available at Cross Street public conveniences, Ellesmere and also at Ellesmere Town Hall

Ellesmere Town Council supports Lingen Davies Bins for Boys campaign

Your World|Mar 20

March 16, 2025

Firefighters rescued a cat which had fallen and become trapped. Picture: Ellesmere Fire Station.

Firefighters free trapped cat which had fallen and become 'entangled' around metal fence

March 15, 2025

Tractor Run Organiser, Henry Cureton at the Oteley Estate

Vintage tractor run returns to Ellesmere

Your World|Mar 15

The Swan Inn in Newport is one of the best pubs in Shropshire. Photo: The Swan Inn/Google

10 amazing pubs across Shropshire according to TripAdvisor reviews

March 13, 2025

Julie Leoni, author and Ellesmere College teacher.

Teacher's award winning book published

Ellesmere College students and Tony Coupe, Director of Music, at the Barnardo’s National Choir Finals held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

Ellesmere school's concerts raise thousands for charity and pay tribute to former headmaster who died last year

March 12, 2025

An aerial view of Cork Hall, Brown Heath, near Ellesmere.

North Shropshire country property comes with over 15 acres of land

March 11, 2025

Week-long road closure planned for Shropshire A-road with 40-mile diversion in place

March 7, 2025

Photo: Sidney Phillips/Zoopla

Leasehold for medieval village pub with 'wealth of period charm' up for sale

February 27, 2025

Students at the event.

Students decide It’s Now or Never for Elvis-themed streaming event

Dementia campaigner George Rook who will be leading the course

Course will show dementia is not a 'death sentence'

Your World|Feb 27

February 25, 2025

There are plans to build new pylons in north Shropshire, as well as a substation in Powys. Picture: Green GEN Cymru

People in north Shropshire and Powys invited to weigh in on green energy infrastructure plans

Environment|Feb 25

February 24, 2025

Ellesmere motorist who failed to provide breath sample narrowly avoids road ban

February 23, 2025

Ellesmere toad patrol. Photo: Sue Austin

Roads to close to help keep Ellesmere's toads safe

February 21, 2025

The Ronnies vocal harmony group will sing songs from the 1940s.

Preparations underway for Second World War commemorations

February 20, 2025

John Deakin has retired after more than 40 years with the fire service. Photo: Ellesmere Fire Station

Ellesmere's longest-serving firefighter in history retires after more than 40 years

February 18, 2025

Available for use by all ages and abilities

Ellesmere Town Council launches crowdfunding campaign to build exciting new pump track

Your World|Feb 18

Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

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

Politics|Feb 18

February 17, 2025

The Mayor of Ellesmere, Councillor Graham Hutchinson with Heronwatch chairman Edward Bevan, and Josie Owen from the British Trust for Ornithology.

Stunning heron-watch cameras officially unveiled

February 16, 2025

Residents are concerned about speeding on the A528 in Ellesmere. Picture: Google

Shropshire town residents willing to take legal action over speeding concerns

Transport|Feb 16

February 15, 2025

Fire engines.

Car crashes into lamp post in Shropshire town

February 14, 2025

The Barns at Blackwater Meadow have been given permission to expand. Photo: Google

'Good news for Ellesmere': Expansion plans approved for canal-side holiday park

February 13, 2025

Shrewsbury Crown Court

'I booted his head too hard' - Ellesmere teenager who beat up schoolboy in gang attack rumbled by his own Snapchat messages

February 12, 2025

Severn Trent apologises to Ellesmere residents after water pumps stop working causing supply interruptions

February 4, 2025

Shade Oak at The Trench, Ellesmere.

North Shropshire countryside home hits the market as retired vet surgeons move out after more than 23 years

February 3, 2025

West Mercia Police is supporting White Ribbon Day.

Police plea after 'inconsiderate' parking causes problems for emergency services, buses and disabled residents

January 29, 2025

Freedom Fibre Renews Sponsorship of North Shropshire Networking Groups.

Freedom Fibre renews sponsorship of North Shropshire networking groups

Your World|Jan 29

January 26, 2025

Ellesmere College teacher Jessica Evans and former pupil Toby Baillon in Westminster.

Shropshire teacher chosen to help shape future of teaching politics in the UK

January 16, 2025

Ambassador Patel, Sheikh Jassim and his father Sheikh Ghanem Al Thani and Nick Pettingale, Director of International Development for Ellesmere College.

'This partnership represents a pivotal moment' - Ellesmere College launches new partner school in Qatar

January 7, 2025

Meze, Ellesmere. Photo: Google

'It was a very emotional week for us all and many a tear was shed' - Ellesmere Greek restaurant owners say goodbye

Gypsy family appeal Shropshire Council decision to refuse them use of land for caravans

January 4, 2025

Tony Coupe

New musical director for Oswestry choir will bring 'wealth of experience'

Your World|Jan 4

January 3, 2025

Meze, Ellesmere. Photo: Google

Ellesmere Greek restaurant to close 'with heavy heart' after nine 'adventurous' years

The cast of 'Hoodwinked' features more than 50 people from the village and surrounding areas. Picture: Welshampton Bonfire Committee.

Tickets on sale for Welshampton pantomime - more than 50 locals in cast for take on Robin Hood

Bells Lewers having chemotherapy

'I found it bewildering, immensely stressful and, frankly, ridiculous': Shropshire school mum calls for easier access to benefits for cancer patients

January 1, 2025

'No paths, no pub, no public transport' - Neighbours object to latest plans for nine homes on outskirts of village

Shaun was joined by fellow runners to celebrate finishing his challenge.

Four pairs of trainers, 3,000 miles, and thousands of pounds raised for charity - runner completes incredible challenge

December 30, 2024

Two people suffer 'serious' injuries in crash on 'unlit' A-road near Ellesmere - Police appeal for info

News|Dec 30, 2024

December 27, 2024

The main route through Ellesmere

Crash causes 'heavy' traffic in Ellesmere

News|Dec 27, 2024

December 18, 2024

Ellesmere Army Cadets who helped with fund-raising with Ian Wil,liams (centre), president of the Legion's Ellesmere branch and chairman of the county branch

Poppy Appeal breaks all records

Your World|Dec 18, 2024

December 16, 2024

Arriva said it had not been able to make the route a commercial success.

Vital Shropshire school bus service facing axe is saved

News|Dec 16, 2024

December 11, 2024

Ellesmere Tesco customers can donate toys to Hope House Children's Hospice till Friday 13th December

Ellesmere Tesco customers can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

Your World|Dec 11, 2024

December 6, 2024

Mrs K (Kathleen) Kimber.

College's chair of governors to step down

News|Dec 6, 2024

Arriva said it had not been able to make the route a commercial success.

Cancelled bus service set to leave school students stranded

News|Dec 6, 2024