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Nine of the best restaurants and pubs with outdoor seating to make the most of the Spring sun

Grab your sunglasses and head out for a lovely meal in the sun, Shropshire!

The Queens, Ludlow. Photo: The Queens/Google

A stock image of firefighters.

Electric fan explodes in Cleobury Mortimer home - firefighters rush to scene

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters battle blaze at derelict house near Ludlow

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The Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Fire crews called after barbecue sparks fire in the open on the Long Mynd

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West Mercia Police ranked adequate in preventing and investigating crime - but inspectors call for improvements

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Ludlow Assembly Rooms is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Google

Award-winning novel turned film - set and created in neighbouring counties - to be shown in Ludlow

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Lorna Walker hosts a monthly Neuro Coffee Morning for brain injury survivors.

'I was in a wheelchair. I had to learn to walk, talk, swallow' - Telford mum of three who survived two strokes hails brain charity's support

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Editor's choice

Nine of the best restaurants and pubs with outdoor seating to make the most of the Spring sun

West End smash "Operation Mincemeat" is heading for the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

More South Shropshire stories

Dawn Husemann.

Reform name group leader after Shropshire Council election breakthrough

News|22 hours ago

Councillor Heather Kidd and Councillor Alex Wagner, the leader elect and deputy leader elect respectively of Shropshire Council. Picture: Shropshire Liberal Democrats

'We have inherited a near impossible situation' - New Lib Dem council asks government for relief road 'off ramp'

News|23 hours ago

A progress photo of construction at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Ceremony marks Royal Shrewsbury Hospital building work milestone

Air fryer baking expert and This Morning’s resident baker revealed as celebrity chef for Newport Show

The Claas Jaguar 860 forager that sold for £126,500.

Quality tractors and harvesters reap big prices at farm machinery dispersal sale near Bishop's Castle

Bromley's Mill near Lydham (Halls)

Historic south Shropshire cottage and farm goes up for sale for £750k

The Crown Inn in Wentnor, Bishops Castle. Photo: Paul Snook/Google

South Shropshire pub 'at the heart of a village' now on the market for just £375k

The Old Rectory in Hopesay near Craven Arms has been listed for sale. Picture: Rightmove/Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.

Stunning former rectory with expansive grounds in a 'glorious village setting' near Craven Arms hits the market

Heavy rain, thunder and lightning - how weather in the West Midlands is taking a turn

Saturday night saw hundreds of people from all over Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales come together for Severn Hospice's inaugural Shimmer Walk.

Hundreds help raise more than £23,000 with Severn Hospice's first 'Shimmer Walk'

South Shropshire entertainment

West End smash "Operation Mincemeat" is heading for the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The West End’s best-reviewed show ever, Operation Mincemeat, is bringing the story of a covert second world war operation to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. It arrives in the West Midlands from 17th to 21st March 2026 as part of a World Tour, following on from the massively successful musical’s 15th West End extension and third Broadway extension.

Entertainment|Just now

Fun and games on stage

It's a five star review for the all female cast of "Pride and Prejudice (sort of)"

Entertainment|2 hours ago

Ludlow Assembly Rooms is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Google

Award-winning novel turned film - set and created in neighbouring counties - to be shown in Ludlow

News|8 hours ago

The Crown Inn in Wentnor, Bishops Castle. Photo: Paul Snook/Google

South Shropshire pub 'at the heart of a village' now on the market for just £375k

Stefanie Jones as "Mary Poppins."

Mary Poppins Flies into Birmingham this Summer!

Entertainment|May 6

Daniel Cox as Max and Richard Cooper at Leo in Tinkers Farm Opera's production of "The Producers."

It's Am Dram Time and "The Producers" is guaranteed to make us laugh!

Entertainment|Apr 28

"The Girl on the Train" at Birmingham Alex

Louisa Lytton is a passenger on "The Girl on the Train" at the Birmingham Alex

Entertainment|Apr 28

About South Shropshire

South Shropshire is the most rural area of the county. It is home to ancient monuments and is packed with history, and includes Ludlow, where tourists flock to all year round to visit the castle and many other landmarks.