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March 13, 2025

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Towns and villages 'exposed' to development by failure of Shropshire Council's local plan, says planning agent

March 12, 2025

Lovingly restored Shifnal pub set to reopen for first time since the pandemic

Trees that line the eastern bank of Hurley Brook, behind Dyas Close in Shifnal. Picture: Melina Abbott.

'We are supposed to be planting more' - Shropshire Council cancels tree work in Shifnal after concerns by residents

March 11, 2025

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Emergency services respond to collision involving tractor in Shifnal

Councillor Ellen Moore with the newly refurbished bench

Striking remembrance bench returned to town centre

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Shropshire locals urged to brace for new housing targets amid local plan debacle

March 8, 2025

Delays expected as M54 closure continues over the weekend

March 7, 2025

Police issue CCTV appeal after man lifts woman’s skirt in sexual assault at Shifnal pub

March 6, 2025

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Bombshell as council withdraws Shropshire local plan after inspectors' verdict

Photo: Albrighton Fire Station

Cat stuck up 60-foot tree for three days is rescued by firefighters

March 5, 2025

Leader of Shropshire Council announces shock decision to step down at May's elections

March 3, 2025

Surface dressing in north Shropshire

Dozens of Shropshire roads to be resurfaced this year - including A41 and Whitchurch High Street

March 2, 2025

Barry Ince

'I'm leaving my home in Shifnal to walk 1,200 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End to help the army'

March 1, 2025

The best kebab shops in Shropshire according to locals

February 28, 2025

Surface dressing in north Shropshire

41 Shopshire roads set to be surface dressed this summer - some requiring road closures

The party looks set to launch ahead of next year's Shropshire Council elections.

Adult social care services at Shropshire Council rated 'good' by inspectors

February 22, 2025

Veterinary Surgeon Beverly Mills with 6 year old Erin Walker, James Walker, Ember the Labrador and RVN and manager Julieann Berry

Greedy Shropshire puppy all wags after surgery to remove corncob - just four days after recovering from clingfilm snack

Shifnal author explains what should happen to 'forgotten Scots' artefact 'Book of Deer'

The Toby Neal Collection|Feb 22

February 21, 2025

The White Hart in Shifnal is set to open this March. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Opening date announced for beloved Shifnal pub that has been shut since the Covid pandemic as renovations complete

Emergency services called to two vehicle crash on the M54

Mark Egerton with the mayor

Mayor's recognition shows Shifnal barber shop is a cut above the rest

February 20, 2025

Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Government grants 'exceptional' £26.9m support for Shropshire Council

February 19, 2025

The proposed North West Relief Road. Picture: Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council reveals costs for building or scrapping North West Relief Road - here's how much

February 17, 2025

Taylor Wimpey North Midlands - Acorn Green, Shifnal

Taylor Wimpey invites local residents to have their say on Shifnal plans

Your World|Feb 17

Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

February 15, 2025

Erkenwald depicted in a window at Wells Cathedral; the heads depict

A Reading of Erkenwald: The 'Pinnacle of Middle English Poetry' with local connections

Your World|Feb 15

February 14, 2025

Cash-strapped Shropshire Council in special government request over finances

Gang targeted Shropshire to steal 'high-performance' BMWs and Audis from driveways while owners slept

February 13, 2025

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Studio has been named one of the best flower shops in the county by Shropshire Star readers. Photo: Lisa Kidd/Google

Fourteen of the best florists in Shropshire for the perfect bouquet this Valentine's Day - according to locals

February 12, 2025

Council makes decision on controversial three-week bin collection plan

Green belt sites set to come under development spotlight as Shropshire Council approves hunt for 1,500 new homes

February 11, 2025

Cannisters discovered on patrol in Shifnal.

Nitrous oxide canisters discovered on police patrol in Shifnal

February 10, 2025

Emma Backhouse of Lingen Davies, Roger Cox of Shifnal Town Council and Jocelyne Fildes of Love Shifnal who is taking part in the event.

Charity striding ahead with ten free race places for Shifnal 10k

From left to right: Damian Walters (CEO BIKBBI), Harry Weaver (Olivia’s Husband), Olivia Weaver (MD Harrison James Shropshire LTD) & Anthony Thompson (MD Lecico).

Shifnal company celebrates national accolade

Business|Feb 10

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Shifnal Town Council makes decision - including 8.83 per cent council tax rise

February 7, 2025

Woman drove through red light and hit five-year-old outside Telford school - leaving boy with broken femur

February 6, 2025

Councillor Zoe Turner of Shifnal Town Council, Catherine Rogers of St
Andrew’s Church and Jannene Dunkerley of Wood’s the Cleaners.

School uniform scheme bringing Shifnal together

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Campaigners voice dismay over Shropshire local plan 'farce' with latest 1,500 homes green belt threat

Paula Rushton

'We do not want to be a part of Telford' - Shifnal residents oppose Shropshire Council's local plan to bring hundreds more homes

February 5, 2025

Three large 'sustainable communities' with nearly 8,000 homes planned for north of Telford

February 4, 2025

Town council set to vote on 8.83 per cent precept rise

Shropshire Council will look at sites for 1,500 new houses - potentially on green belt - as it looks to salvage its local plan

Stanton Road, Shifnal. Photo: Google

Fly-tipped items reportedly 'set on fire' on Shropshire road

January 31, 2025

Shropshire racehorse owner John Hales

Legendary racehorse owner and business founder dies aged 85

Bike 4 Life

Bike 4 Life tickets go on sale - with proceeds funding life-saving work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Driver error the likely reason for horror crash which killed man on A41

Plants discovered at the property.

Men caught growing £544,000 worth of cannabis in manor house 'want to go back home and educate others'

January 30, 2025

Staff and children at Kaleidoscope Nursery at St Andrews School in Shifnal are celebrating. Pictured are children with some of the staff. Picture via: Kaleidoscope Nursery.

Shifnal nursery delighted with 'Good' Ofsted rating and high praise for staff

January 29, 2025

The party looks set to launch ahead of next year's Shropshire Council elections.

Council tells local plan inspectors it cannot meet deadline to respond over 'serious concerns'

The Breath of LIfe Create Safe Spaces for Men to overcome mental health issues.

Telford mental health group launch initiative to aid men's mental wellbeing

Your World|Jan 29

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