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January 2, 2025

The famous Iron Bridge is a symbol of Telford

Ironbridge flood prevention plans announced after heavy rain causes disruption

Flood barriers are going up at Frankwell. Picture: Environment Agency Midlands

Flood barriers now up in Shrewsbury as River Severn rises

January 1, 2025

New Years Day Morris dancers brighten up a dull day on the famous Ironbridge.

Traditional Morris Dancers celebrate New Year with spectacular display on historic bridge

This photo showing the fountain in its original position has been dated to the late 1860s.

Historic Ironbridge drinking fountain campaign hoping to progress this year

December 30, 2024

Telford's world explorer couple set off on latest adventure in Asia seeking 'rainforests, reefs and ancient tribes'

News|Dec 30, 2024

December 24, 2024

Three men taken to hospital after car crashes into field near Buildwas

News|Dec 24, 2024

December 22, 2024

Yuletide Cafe and The Little Christmas Shop in Ironbridge, Shropshire

We visit the award-winning Shropshire cafe where it really is Christmas every day - but it’s shut on December 25!

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 21, 2024

The application site. Photo: Google

Holiday lodges plan for Ironbridge clay pigeon shooting facility considered 'overdevelopment'

News|Dec 21, 2024

December 20, 2024

'Their priority seems to be making money for shareholders and CEOs' - River campaigners slam water bill hike

News|Dec 20, 2024

December 16, 2024

Bicycles & Tandems by Design celebrates 20 years in Telford

Ironbridge Gorge-based bicycle design company celebrates 20 years in business

News|Dec 16, 2024

December 13, 2024

Flooding in Ironbridge, Telford

Ironbridge car parks made free by council in bid to increase visitor numbers before Christmas

News|Dec 13, 2024

December 10, 2024

Flooding at the Quarry in Shrewsbury

Storm Darragh: Update on flooding, power, water and transport problems across Shropshire

News|Dec 10, 2024

December 9, 2024

The scene on the outskirts of Bridgnorth this morning.

This is why flood alerts are still going out: Environment Agency chief speaks from Ironbridge

News|Dec 9, 2024

Laura Dudley, Daniel Garrad and Gayle Kelly from the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, in front of the Old Furnace in Coalbrookdale

Museum trust calls out for runners to compete in next year's Ironbridge Half Marathon

Your World|Dec 9, 2024

December 8, 2024

Ironbridge Flood Barriers were recently installed twice

Storm Darragh: Flood barriers go up in Ironbridge as thousands remain without power and scores of lost trees are counted

News|Dec 8, 2024

December 6, 2024

Saturday's Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town is cancelled due to weather concerns

News|Dec 6, 2024

Walkers in Wellington

New guidebook mapping out 11 Telford walking routes to go on sale soon

News|Dec 6, 2024

December 4, 2024

Shoplifter Sarah Perry is due to appear at Telford Magistrates Court on March 11.

£8,000-a-month Telford builder caught drink driving in his Range Rover at 'birthday drinks' handed hefty fine

News|Dec 4, 2024

December 1, 2024

Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on 2024. Picture: Carolyn Healy.

Ironbridge's festive Christmas lights switch-on postponed by Storm Bert goes ahead at last

News|Dec 1, 2024

November 27, 2024

Ironbridge flood barriers removed and roads reopening today 'to allow the town to return to normal'

News|Nov 27, 2024

November 26, 2024

Flooding in Ironbridge in 2022

Telford MP says flood barriers in Ironbridge 'a real hammer blow for the economy' - but businesses stay open for now

News|Nov 26, 2024

People in the Severn at Shrewsbury

One in 12 swimming spots including three Shropshire sites failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

UK News|Nov 26, 2024

The new service will take residents and visitors around the Ironbridge World Heritage Site

On-demand transport scheme with dedicated vehicles coming to Shropshire tourist hotspot in 2025

News|Nov 26, 2024

Wall hit and badly damaged by vehicle at junction of two narrow roads in Ironbridge

News|Nov 26, 2024

November 25, 2024

Latest Shropshire river levels as flood barriers go up along the River Severn

News|Nov 25, 2024

November 24, 2024

The Met Office has warned heavy rain is likely to cause travel disruption and flooding (Ben Birchall/PA)

Serious flood warnings in place for Shropshire in aftermath of Storm Bert

News|Nov 24, 2024

November 23, 2024

A wall collapsed at Bronygarth, near Oswestry, leaving water cascading down the road. Photo: PCSO David Hughes

Storm Bert: Landslide on Shropshire/Wales border and Ironbridge canoeists in trouble in weather chaos

News|Nov 23, 2024

November 22, 2024

The new service will take residents and visitors around the Ironbridge World Heritage Site

Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on 'regrettably' postponed due to weather forecast

News|Nov 22, 2024

November 20, 2024

Councillor Healy with children from Coalbrookdale Primary School

Refurbished playground inspired by Ironbridge history officially opens

News|Nov 20, 2024

A car that has come down the very steep Lincoln Hill in Ironbridge and ended up on its roof.

Car flips on steep road in Ironbridge in icy conditions - driver escapes serious injury

News|Nov 20, 2024

Traffic data reported at 8.30am on Wednesday. Photo: AA Traffic News/Google Maps

Traffic jams and car crashes as motorists battle more snow in Shropshire

News|Nov 20, 2024

November 17, 2024

Luke 'the nuke' Littler visited Truffles Cafe in Ironbridge ahead of his sensational Saturday night performance.

Darts sensation Luke Littler warmed up for a devastating Grand Slam performance with a bite to eat at an Ironbridge cafe

News|Nov 17, 2024

November 16, 2024

Codsall Fish Bar has been a highly rated part of the community for more than 20 years. Photo: Google Street Map

We celebrate the cafes, takeaways and restaurants of the West Midlands recognised on the Good Food Awards list

News|Nov 16, 2024

November 10, 2024

Paul Cawthorne (left) and Pat McCarthy (right) want the authorities to reveal test results carried out at Stoneyhill

Judge tells council to release more information on former landfill site near Ironbridge after toxic waste fears

News|Nov 10, 2024

November 9, 2024

Buildwas Road

Flooding from stream temporarily closes road near Ironbridge

News|Nov 9, 2024

October 29, 2024

Beyond the Lecture - An Exhibition: Arts society celebrates 50th anniversary

Your World|Oct 29, 2024

An interactive exhibition at Jackfield this November

Your World|Oct 29, 2024

October 27, 2024

How to get planning permission in a World Heritage site: Surgery to be held for Ironbridge residents

Ironbridge|Oct 27, 2024

October 25, 2024

Tributes to 'much-loved' Harry after inquest hears of desperate attempts to rescue him from the River Severn

Wellington|Oct 25, 2024

October 24, 2024

Community-run Shropshire village pub recognised in CAMRA guide for the first time

Ironbridge|Oct 24, 2024

October 23, 2024

Water company committed to more collaboration to safeguard River Severn

Environment|Oct 23, 2024

October 22, 2024

Historic former forge building which houses Telford specialist school set to go to auction

Property|Oct 22, 2024

Shrewsbury school celebrates 140 years with art exhibition celebrating students

Education|Oct 22, 2024

October 21, 2024

Here's where drop-in sessions over ambitious plans to tackle River Severn flooding will take place

Shrewsbury|Oct 21, 2024

October 20, 2024

Police are patrolling around world heritage site Iron Bridge due to late night vehicle gatherings and nitrous oxide find

Crime|Oct 20, 2024

October 18, 2024

Watch: Drone footage over the Severn shows river bursting after wet week

Environment|Oct 18, 2024

Flooding: Latest alerts, river levels and damaged roads as flood barriers go up

Environment|Oct 18, 2024

October 17, 2024

Ironbridge flooding update issued – with drivers asked to move cars

Ironbridge|Oct 17, 2024

October 16, 2024

Environment Agency responds to 'bottled it' claims after no-show at 'Save Our Severn' meeting

Environment|Oct 16, 2024

October 14, 2024

Severn Trent 'gone past the point of excuses' as it makes Shropshire rivers investment pledge

Environment|Oct 14, 2024

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