Church Stretton

Church Stretton

A household water tap. PIC: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Water supplies disrupted by burst pipe in Church Stretton

A walker was rescued from the Long Mynd. Picture: West Mercia Search and Rescue

Walker rescued near waterfall suffers 'potentially serious' injuries

Wenlock Spring director Bruce Orme and Santa launches the company's 'The ONLY One for the Road' campaign

Wenlock Spring brings back festive drinks campaign

Stuart Anderson asking Wes Streeting, the defence secretary, as question in the House of Commons. It is Mr Anderson's first time at the despatch box as shadow minister for war readiness

Shropshire MP pressures Streeting in Commons despatch box debut

West Mercia Police

Emergency services respond after three-vehicle crash

The disruption will be ongoing for nearly a month on the A49 between Leebotwood and Longnor

Motorists to face weeks of disruption on A-road due to gas works

An image shared with us by an eyewitness at the scene of the incident on the A49

Three-vehicle crash on A49 near Shrewsbury

Long Mynd

13km Shropshire hike named among UK's best winter walk

Carding Mill Valley.

Shropshire National Trust study links nature and children's wellbeing

Former Church Stretton mayor Andy Munro

Former mayor resigns from south Shropshire town council

A young greater spotted woodpecker taps at the window of Peter Steggles’ home in Rushbury.

Stunning woodpecker photographs capture special Shropshire encounter

West Mercia Police stock

Police appeal after e-bikes stolen from south Shropshire home

Westhope Country Retreats.

Family-owned holiday let business up for sale - for £2.9m

The funeral of 101 year old D-Day veteran Eric Lucas at Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury

Hero's farewell for Shropshire D-Day veteran who died aged 101

SFRS stock

Firefighters battle blaze as three acres of field catches light

Eric Lucas on his 100th birthday in 2025

D-Day veteran dies aged 101: Shropshire man stormed beaches on June 6

The Rectory Wood footpath which has seen restoration work in recent months

Woodland footpath restored by volunteers in Church Stretton
The footpath was identified as needing work earlier this year
Tom Cockburn

Danny from Church Stretton dash cam

Terrifying moment driver faces car speeding the wrong way down A5

Buzzard stuck in power line rescued by firefighters in Church Stretton

Long Mynd House, Carding Mill Valley

Plus Major National Trust plan at Shropshire beauty spot rejected

New festival to celebrate the countryside coming to Church Stretton

Man taken to hospital with 'potentially serious' injuries after crash

PC Stuart Coote

Holidaying Shropshire police officer helps rescue man and boy from sea

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Plus Telford man, 34, denies assaulting and strangling woman

West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the incident.

Two taken to hospital after car ends up on roof in A49 crash

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Stock

Firefighters rush to scene of crash after vehicle flips onto roof

Motorist, 36, who drove in Shrewsbury after taking cocaine gets ban

Long Mynd Adventure Camp supporters celebrate the opening of its new accessible facilities.

New facilities enhance accessibility at Shropshire adventure camp
“We want as many young people as possible to be able to visit the camp”
H Evans

Firefighters and National Trust rangers responded to the fire on the Long Mynd

Breaking National Trust closes Long Mynd roads after wildfire

Firefighters and National Trust rangers responded to the fire on the Long Mynd

Crews battle fires across Shropshire including on Long Mynd

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Grid called after reports of sparking transformer

Carding Mill Valley

The National Trust beauty spot with secret wild swimming lake

The brief hearing took place at Telford Magistrates Court on Tuesday

Plus Driver who caused crash that injured man is told 'prepare for prison'

Midlands Air Ambulance helicopter

A49 reopened after 'serious collision' closed road for several hours

The work is to be carried out at Grove Farm Culvert in Cardington

Storm‑hit culvert repairs to begin after seven‑month road closure

Pupils from St Lawrence CE Primary School hold their swift bunting high at Church Stretton Library

Church Stretton pupils join campaign to help protect swifts

From left: PCB Solicitors' senior associate Rachael Stokes and associates Nikki Doherty, Sandy Jackson and Louise Coleby

Promotions at Shropshire law firm

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Unattended barbecue leads to fire service call out on the Long Mynd

Steve Paige is finishing after 42 years with the fire service in Church Stretton.

Plus 'I loved the job to bits': Firefighter Steve signs off after 42 years

The site has apparently stood empty since February 2024, following the closure of Number 46 cafe and bar

New wine bar planned for Shropshire high street

Plus Road ban for Church Stretton motorist who took drugs before driving

Church Stretton celebrate with the Cognac Team Trophy at Kington

Church Stretton lift the Cognac Team Trophy

A lucky shot, right time, right place, says Mr Steggles

10 incredible photos capture the unique beauty of Shropshire

The B5477 links All Stretton and Little Stretton to Church Stretton

Shropshire villagers call for safety study on 'low quality' B-road

The Square, Church Stretton

Classic car show could be held in south Shropshire town square

The aftermath of the blaze.

Pictures show devastating impact of huge Shropshire agricultural fire

Shepton Fields Farm near Pulverbatch is up for sale

Picturesque 235‑acre Shropshire livestock farm up for sale for £2.25m

West Mercia Police

Two Shropshire towns to get three more police officers each

Kath Medlicott, who volunteers her time each week at Hope House's Church Stretton shop.

Shropshire charity's supporters thanked for selfless efforts

Telford Magistrates Court

Motorist, 35, took cocaine before driving on busy A49 in Shrewsbury

Montomery Waters’ premises.

'Luddite' blast for council as inspector rejects water firm expansion

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Smoking washing machine leads to fire service call-out

Police made numerous arrests following a joint operation in Portsmouth on Wednesday, April 15

'No injuries' after car crashes in Church Stretton

A49 at Longnor

A49 blocked after two-vehicle crash - police on scene

The van stolen from Church Stretton.

Campervan stolen from South Shropshire with distinctive 'Great Wave'

Cause of Shropshire sinkhole revealed as Severn Trent completes repair

Consultation period extended for controversial application for 75 homes on field...

About Church Stretton

A town within Shropshire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Church Stretton lies between the Long Mynd, Cardingmill Valley and Caer Caradoc. Renowned for its historic rock formations, Church Stretton is popular with walkers.

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