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May 5, 2025

South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson visited Much Wenlock business Lime Green.

'Rising energy bills will be very worrying for residents' says MP who throws Government scheme into question

News|2 hours ago

Ludlow Rugby Club. Photo: Google

Ludlow Rugby Club has plans for car park extension refused

News|2 hours ago

May 4, 2025

'May the Fourth be with you' - Fewer self-identified Jedi's in Shropshire, data reveals

South Shropshire|May 4

May 3, 2025

South Shropshire road reopens after crash

Shrewsbury Quarry

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

The land in All Stretton near Church Stretton that is for sale for £100,000. Picture: Rightmove/McCartneys LLP.

Large piece of land within Shropshire's area of outstanding natural beauty hits the market with low price

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

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

Emergency Services Stock

Emergency services rush to help teenage girl in medical emergency in Church Stretton

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

We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

'Time will tell if I did the right thing' - Shropshire author took a sometimes rocky road to achieve his mill home dream

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

Hope Bagot Dog Show in full swing

Hope Bagot Fete and Dog Show

Your World|May 1

The fair being set up on Friday (Picture Ludlow Town Council)

May day fun begins in South Shropshire town - here is what to expect

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

Severe damage to a wall at Ludlow Youth Centre after it was hit by a lorry in the early hours of Monday. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Relocation options being explored after lorry ploughed into Ludlow community centre

Andy Sharrocks & The Incurable Romantics

Andy Sharrocks & The Incurable Romantics announce June 2025 headline Tenbury Wells Show

Your World|May 1

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters rush to car blaze on road near Church Stretton

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

The town house in Cleobury Mortimer. Picture: Rightmove/Chancellors.

Quaint south Shropshire town house is listed for sale - with low price

Atlas Tower Group has submitted plans for a telecommunications cell site to be installed on land at Gilberries Hall Farm at Wall Under Heywood near Church Stretton.

25-metre mobile phone mast planned for village near Church Stretton

April 30, 2025

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

Stuart Anderson was thrilled to hear Vine & Co, pictured, has scooped a major regional award at the Rural Oscars. Photo: MP Stuart Anderson

South Shropshire business shortlisted for Rural Oscars

Guy, Paige, Clare, Mary Bicker Caarten

Family completes London Marathon in tribute to husband and father lost to brain tumour

Your World|Apr 30

Pictured is the the Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley, which Church Stretton is famed for. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters rush to tackle open fire in Carding Mill Valley

'If you think it's unacceptable, tell your MP' - Shropshire judge urges suspected sex offender to complain over long wait for trial

April 29, 2025

Marianne Elliott.

War Horse director joins Pentabus board

Your World|Apr 29

Severe damage to a wall at Ludlow Youth Centre after it was hit by a lorry in the early hours of Monday. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Shock pictures show aftermath of lorry smashing into youth centre and parked vehicles in Ludlow

Northwood Methodist Church, Northwood, near Shrewsbury sold for £132,000.

Two former chapels included in 11 lots sold at Shropshire auction for £1.65 million

From left are Colin Deane, Dena Evans, David Crosby, Tim Cooper, Danny Lloyd-Jones, Pete Jackson.

New trustees confirmed for region’s primary cancer charity

Russell Griffin, Co-director of Samuel Wood Estate Agents.

Shropshire neighbourhoods see strong house price growth as market confidence returns

Your World|Apr 29

How volunteers brought a beloved Shropshire working farm back to life after four years in the wilderness

MP Stuart Anderson is campaigning to support farming in protected landscapes. Photo: MP Stuart Anderson

Shropshire MP campaigns to support farming in protected landscapes as £30m extension for key scheme secured

A Family from Bishops Castle Are walking 70 bridges all over the UK to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer. In Picture L>R: Dave Pope, Heather Ashton and Adam Batha

Shropshire family to continue bridge-crossing fundraising drive despite tragedy

South Shropshire|Apr 29

April 28, 2025

Several Telford properties have experienced a powercut

More than 50 properties in village near English/Welsh border affected by power outage

A Lidl supermarket sign

Up to seven new Lidl stores planned for Shropshire as firm announces £500m plans

Business|Apr 28

Tourists visiting North Wales are being urged to let the train and buses take the strain

Major Shropshire railway line expected to reopen this week after urgent repairs

Busy at work

Ludlow Repair Café hold another successful event

Your World|Apr 28

Severe damage to a wall at Ludlow Youth Centre after it was hit by a lorry in the early hours of Monday. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Residents warned to 'stay away' from damaged building after lorry ploughs into Ludlow community centre

Clean team raring to go

Sun shines on Ludlow's third Super Sunday clean-up

Your World|Apr 28

Shrewsbury on Thursday morning

Monday set to be hottest day of the year so far with more sunny weather on the way to Shropshire

Pair of Cuckoos challenging each other

Shropshire photographer captures cuckoos fighting in once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Your World|Apr 28

Severe damage to a wall at Ludlow Youth Centre after it was hit by a lorry in the early hours of Monday. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Lorry hits house, parked cars and youth centre in Ludlow

One-way traffic order for Ludlow road to be suspended for a week

April 27, 2025

Spencer Manufacturing, Ludlow

Hospice gets green light for furniture shop and drop-off in Ludlow warehouse

The proposed golf simulator that is part of a proposal by Mr and Mrs Trachonitis on their land in Hamperley, near Church Stretton. Picture: Peter Richards & Co

Glamping cabin plan for campsite in south Shropshire

Property|Apr 27

The church has reopened following the project. Picture: Google streetview

'The Church on the Hill’ reopens after refurb with new displays showcasing south Shropshire heritage