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May 4, 2025

Firefighters extinguish fire involving discarded tyre in village near Shrewsbury

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The scene in Shrewsbury

Man charged with murder after death of man in Shrewsbury

News|7 hours ago

In Picture: Born Next Door at Shrewsbury Castle

'It has been a record-breaking year' - Thousands flock to town's venues as music festival takes over Shrewsbury

News|8 hours ago

Shrewsbury Liberal Democrats.

Elected Liberal Democrats in Shrewsbury vow to 'prioritise protecting local services'

News|9 hours ago

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters rush to popular walking trail in Shrewsbury after fire caused by a disposable barbeque

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May 3, 2025

Emergency services respond to multiple overnight crashes across Shropshire

The Smiggle store in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury stationery shop Smiggle set to close its doors later this month

School holds joint celebration open day as it becomes first in county to be part of academy and achieves Ofsted improvement

Dora is back at home

Shrewsbury woman thanks quick-thinking train driver for saving dog's life after it was hit by locomotive

Shrewsbury Quarry

11 of the best parks to visit in Shropshire as the weather warms including The Quarry in Shrewsbury

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Two men in court accused of raping woman in Shrewsbury

Pioneering organic farm owned by the same family for 100 years goes on the market for £10million

The Poundstretcher shop off Brixton Way in Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

'Aggressive' Shrewsbury thief admits stealing coffee and sweets

Shropshire's 'best places to live' have been revealed

Shropshire's 'best places to live' revealed as last year's winner kicked off top spot

May 2, 2025

Orange wave carries Lib Dems to historic Shropshire election victory

Shropshire Council election results 2025

The scene in Shrewsbury

Neighbours' shock amid murder investigation after 35-year-old man found dead at Shrewsbury home

Shrewsbury|May 2

Victoria Thornton from Shrewsbury Colleges Group, winner of the Learning Support Award, with sponsor Sally Joyner from In The Loop.

Dyslexia Awards return to celebrate exceptional talent and innovation

Your World|May 2

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey serves ice cream to Shropshire residents as party aims to scoop control

Police at the scene

Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death of 35-year-old in Shrewsbury

Nurse at Severn Hospice, Abi White (left) with the life-size cut-out.

New role cut out for Severn Hospice nurse - literally - as she becomes face of fundraising raffle and lottery

Emergency services at the scene in Shrewsbury

Watch: Murder inquiry launched after man found dead in Shrewsbury

Votes are counted at DCBL Halton Stadium, Widnes, Cheshire, for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election

LIVE: Local election 2025 updates as Liberal Democrats take overall control of Shropshire Council

Greyfriars Bridge: Shropshire Council considers delaying repairs after criticism over summer closure bombshell

Activists in chicken costumes were outside the High Court. Picture: River Action/A Heggerty

Campaigners await High Court judgement over chicken megafarm in Shropshire

Doctors Charlotte Hart, left, and Jess Harvey. Picture: NHS STW

'They are not working as well as they could' - Shropshire GP raise concerns over NHS changes

Geoffrey Jones was sentenced to three years in prison in 2018 and has been jailed again

Pervert who bought dashcams to film children in playgrounds is jailed

Shrewsbury|May 2

Miss Shropshire, aka Eloise Sarasini

Miss Shropshire 2025 - Find out how you could see the county's new pageant queen crowned in glittering summer contest

Thornes Hall, Shrewsbury

'We’re not a nightclub' - Shrewsbury bagel bar boss promises residents

Shrewsbury Town Council are appealing to businesses to order a hanging basket.

Businesses invited to help 'Town of Flowers' hopefully win Britain in Bloom UK finals

Thornes Hall, Shrewsbury

Decision expected on new Shrewsbury bagel bar after lengthy licence hearing

Ellison's aunty, Louise Groves who is running the Great North Run to raise funds for Hope House Children's Hospices.

Aunty of boy receiving care at Shropshire hospice to run world's biggest half marathon just years after breaking her back

Michelle John of PEGS, a Shropshire support group helping parents who have suffered abuse by children in their care

'Parents feel completely alone' - Shropshire group say more abused parents than ever are seeking help

May 1, 2025

John Richards at last year's Abseil with Wolves Foundation Health Officer Steve Maiden.

Wolves Foundation: Molineux Abseil Back For 2025

Your World|May 1

Flow Candles

A celebration of craftmanship in Shrewsbury

Your World|May 1

Eight Shropshire criminals jailed this April for dealing drugs, assault and paedophilia

Yarnies at the Flaxmill - Saturday 24th May 2025 - 11am till 5pm

Yarnies at the Flaxmill

Your World|May 1

Network Rail issues level crossing safety warning as over half of people in the West Midlands confess to everyday distractions from phone use

Your World|May 1

Pictured - Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in the Midlands

Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia ahead of free clinics in the Midlands

Your World|May 1

Coverage Care resident celebrates Shrewsbury Town Football Club draw win

Your World|May 1

Daz Harper from West Brom and Helen Maxfield from Darlaston enjoying Wednesday's warm weather at the Boathouse, Shrewsbury. Photo: Steve Leath

Cheers! Shropshire beer gardens boom in blistering heat after Easter break windfall

Ballot paper being posted into ballot box. Permission for use for all LDRS partners. Credit: Chris Loades/Association of Electoral Administrators. Caption writer: Mark Cardwell

Shropshire Council elections 2025: All you need to know about how, when and where to vote

'People don't realise how much the family farm tax will affect farms' - Angry farmers protest in Shrewsbury

Prescott Surgery, Baschurch. Photo: Google

Village GP surgery wants to install 24/7 automated medicine collection unit

Number 3, Mardol, Shrewsbury on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Mystery investors set to announce 'exciting plans' for Grade II listed Shrewsbury shop

Refusal of 'unacceptably small' flats above shop in Shrewsbury's Wyle Cop appealed after local plan pulled

Greyfriars Bridge, Shrewsbury

Call to put Shrewsbury bridge works on hold as community leader 'inundated' with messages from worried businesses and residents

The stunning home in Lyth Hill near Shrewsbury. Picture: Rightmove/Miller Evans.

Stunning home near Shrewsbury with the remains of a 200-year-old windmill hits the market

April 30, 2025

Campaigners in chicken costumes were outside the High Court in Cardiff. Picture: River Action/A Heggerty

'Kindly cluck off!' Activists in chicken costumes protest against Shropshire farm plan as High Court legal challenge gets underway

Shropshire set to go to the polls in election that promises huge changes - whoever wins