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May 1, 2025

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

Wellington Town Centre Square

'Set for the next 50 years' - The major developments changing the face of Wellington town centre

Wellington|May 1

The site is on a junction at Dawley Road, Lawley, Telford, close to housing but considered a rural area in policy terms. Picture Google Maps

Plan to replace 'dilapidated' military-style Nissen hut in Telford with shop and offices gets green light

April 30, 2025

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

Red Arrows practice new display.

Incredible cockpit footage shows RAF Red Arrows display being polished as 2025 season dates listed in full

Two men charged with drug dealing after Telford arrests

Jess Hodgkiss, Visitor Engagement Team Leader, helps the team at Blists Hill Victorian Town practise their country dancing ahead of the Victorian Spring Fair

Blists Hill Victorian Town hosts a Victorian Spring Fair this May bank holiday

Your World|Apr 30

Shelley- Foster Carer with Nexus Fostering

'You can’t spoil a child with too much love' - Shelley’s 16-year fostering journey with Nexus Fostering

Your World|Apr 30

This four-bed in Shawbirch is yours for less than £400k

Spacious Telford family home with conservatory and double garage for under £400k

Property|Apr 30

Ikea eyes up new 'more convenient' Midlands locations after buying up former Homebase stores

Business|Apr 30

The new Apley Food Hub at the Princes Royal Hospital in Telford. Pictured is Mo Robson with AJ, security officer.

Temporary food hub opens at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital amid work to remove 'crumbling concrete'

Lynette Williams with Jon Harrison and Mary Parry-Sargent

Telford's Georgia Williams charity back online after hack takes down website

The Bike Insurer of Emily Browne head of education & training at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity hosts First Biker On Scene training

Your World|Apr 30

A field of poppies

Poppy sewing event in Hadley church

Your World|Apr 30

Christ Church, Wellington

Christ Church Past and Present event to be staged in Wellington

Your World|Apr 30

Peter Cadman, 78, moved to Broseley 45 years ago to work in the nearby power station

A friendly community in an idyllic rural setting - I discovered why residents are besotted with Broseley

YHA Coalbrookdale (Google)

Coalbrookdale youth hostel applies to keep kitchen flue installed in listed building without permission

Ironbridge|Apr 30

$The mayor\'s awards at Madeley Town Council. Picture: LDRS$

Residents praised for making Madeley’s Remembrance service tick

Politics|Apr 30

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

$Madeley Town Council\'s annual parish meeting, Monday, April 28, 2025. Picture: LDRS$

Prom pop ups in full swing as Madeley mayor says she’s proud of free scheme

Politics|Apr 30

$Recognised at Madeley Town Council\'s Mayor\'s Awards. Community champions Gwen Royall, left, and Margaret Bowen, with one of their sensory blanket. Picture: LDRS$

Meet the two Telford friends who have received an award for helping to improve the lives of dementia patients

Politics|Apr 30

The plot in Ketley, Telford. Picture: Rightmove/Future Property Auctions.

Large plot in Telford to be re-auctioned with low guide price this week

Catherine Rogers of Shifnal Benefice and Rev Chris Thorpe with the special VE 80 flag.

Shifnal to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with parade

The two-bedroom home will be sold at auction on May 15. Picture: Rightmove/McHugh & Co.

Two-bedroom home in Telford to be auctioned with low guide price next month

April 29, 2025

Dale End Cafe, Coalbrookdale. Photo: Google

'Don't dispair': Coalbrookdale cafe announces closure but reassures customers they 'aren't going anywhere'

Severn Trent apology after Newport residents experience no supply, poor pressure or discoloured water

Thalia has made it to the finals of BBC Two's Chess Masters. Photo: Thalia Holmes

How winning BBC Two's Chess Masters: The Endgame reignited former Newport school student's love for chess

Vehicles that were abandoned at the site. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council.

15 abandoned vehicles removed from Telford business park

Police are appealing for help after a theft at the Greggs in Hadley, Telford. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Police appeal after theft at Greggs bakery in Telford - suspects described as three teenagers

Number 45 in High Street, Newport, is shutting its doors permanently in June. Photo: Number 45/Google

Longstanding Newport shop announces shock closure in another blow to the town’s high street

B&M are taking over the former Homebase store in Wellington on the Wrekin Retail Park.

Jobs boost as new B&M store to open in Telford next month

The new Telford College photography course is aimed at people with a passion for being creative.

New photography course to launch at Telford College

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

Thalia has made it to the finals of BBC Two's Chess Masters. Photo: Thalia Holmes

‘The best day of my life’: Former Newport grammar school student, 20, wins BBC Two's Chess Masters: The Endgame

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

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: How to spot an energy scam

Your World|Apr 29

The car was seized yesterday (April 28) in Brookside, Telford. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Fiat car seized in Telford after it was discovered without a valid MOT

Staff and children at Kids Planet Apley celebrate their latest Ofsted report.

Telford nursery that was slated by Ofsted is upgraded from 'inadequate' grading to 'good' across the board

Stirchley & Brookside Parish Council at the Sambrook Centre in Stirchley. Picture: LDRS

Shropshire parish councillor resigns after calling for authority to become independent

Politics|Apr 29

The Museum of Iron with its distinctive clock tower. Picture: Google Maps

Urgent work takes place at one of Ironbridge Gorge's most important buildings

Property|Apr 29

Ketley Community Centre. Picture: Google Maps

Here’s why just one small part of Telford is going to the polls during Thursday’s local elections

Politics|Apr 29

Wellington Indoor Market. Picture: Telford And Wrekin Council

Antisocial behaviour and shoplifting on the agenda for meeting of Wellington businesses

Business|Apr 29

Ramen Superstore, Hadley (Google)

Telford food store applies to keep fridge extension built without planning permission

Business|Apr 29

Pictured getting into the Blitz spirit is Adrienne Taylor, events and regeneration officer with Wellington Town Council.

Wellington 'comes together to honour the bravery and sacrifice' as it prepares to mark milestone VE Day in style

Wellington|Apr 29

Shrewsbury's new Riverside development is part of ongoing regeneration work in the town

With more than a million new homes planned by 2035, could Shropshire be set for one of UK's 'next generation' new towns?

Steve Grice of UKSE, James Russell and Tony Greenfield, both of Webster-Wilkinson, with Mike Lowe, UKSE

New jobs to be created in Telford after manufacturer secures six-figure investment

Business|Apr 29

April 28, 2025

Firefighters were called to a fire inside a derelict building in Telford. Picture: Amber Watch Wellington.

Firefighters battle blaze inside derelict building in Telford

Ironbridge

'The quiet valley that changed the world' - Ironbridge features on list of places that make you proud to be English

Ironbridge|Apr 28

A Lidl supermarket sign

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

Business|Apr 28

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