Crispmaker Tyrrells sets new record

Officials at crisp makers Tyrrells are claiming a new record – after taking just 45 minutes to get the product from field to shop.


70lbs of plums from a single 100-year-old tree

For more than 100 years, a plum tree at the Alderson family’s south Shropshire farm has produced little more than a few pounds of fruit each harvest.


Tim ticks off Wrekin challenge number 27

A charity fundraiser from Shropshire continued his year-long challenge climbing The Wrekin by carrying a set of skis to the top of the hill.


State of Whitchurch’s toilets leads to council call

Drug takers and drinkers have left public toilets in Whitchurch in such a mess cleaning contractors have asked town councillors to step in. Broken bottles and syringes have been found.


£2.6m sought for Shrewsbury High School site

The former home of Shrewsbury High School is up for sale for £2.6 million.


Hospitals braced for unions’ day of action

NHS chiefs are making preparations now to ensure Shropshire’s hospitals run as normally as possible during a huge day of action by some of the UK’s largest public sector unions.


County’s road deaths shown in new map

Death rates on Shropshire’s roads are at their lowest since the 1990s –  but Powys is one of the worst areas for accidents in the UK, a new interactive road safety map has shown.


Parking bonus after council permit delay

Residents are parking for free near their homes in Bridgnorth after delays in bringing in charges for permits.


Radio heads complete broadcast marathon

Two up-and-coming stars of the airwaves have completed a 24-hour broadcasting marathon from a flat in Shrewsbury.


Graham Turner calls for Shrews to hit back

Disappointed boss Graham Turner today set his sights on an immediate response after  Shrewsbury Town missed out on the chance to hit the League Two summit.


Bucks tribute to Steve Palmer

A benefit match for AFC Telford United legend Steve Palmer will be staged tomorrow after the popular midfielder suffered a potentially career-ending injury.


Cyprus – so much to see and do

There is so much to see and do on this sun-kissed Mediterranean home of Aphrodite

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