Potato farmer is building on three generations of experience

His passion for farming started at the age of about 11 when he helped his father out on a potato farm in north Yorkshire.

Probe launched into Market Drayton gas tanks blaze

An investigation has been launched into a fire involving acetylene gas and oxygen cylinders on an industrial estate in Market Drayton which caused homes and businesses to be evacuated.

Plan for Whitchurch ex-nightclub to be antiques centre

The new owners of a former nightclub hope to transform it into an antique and collectors’ centre by the end of the summer.

Gas cylinder blaze drama near Market Drayton homes

About 15 homes, a supermarket and businesses were evacuated and a 200-metre cordon set up after a fire broke out involving gas cylinders on an industrial estate in Shropshire.

Homes and businesses evacuated in Market Drayton fire

Around 15 homes and businesses were evacuated and a 200 metre cordon set up after a fire broke out involving gas cylinders at a commercial property in Market Drayton.

Late spring hits Shropshire garden centres

Helen Millington, from Hillview Hardy Plants, standing where plants should be on display at this time of year

It has come three weeks late – but finally garden centres are preparing to welcome spring flowers to their shelves as the county emerges from weeks of frost.

Stoke on Tern rope swing girl airlifted

A girl had to be airlifted to hospital after breaking her leg in an isolated part of north Shropshire.

Shropshire alert as aircraft’s landing gear jams

A plane had to circle an airfield in Shropshire for more than an hour after reporting problems with the landing gear.

Whitchurch tractor pull is big draw

Tractor and Truck Pull Weekend at Dearnford Lake, near Whitchurch

Thousands of tractor and 4x4 enthusiasts from across the country flocked to a Shropshire beauty spot for a novel charity fundraiser.

Standards raised for Market Drayton parade

The parade features the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Guard, RBL standard bearers, Army, Navy and Airforce associations

Armed services and veterans paraded through Market Drayton – although organisers say they were disappointed that more members of the public did not turn out to offer their support.

Poster campaign in Shropshire anti-turbine protest

Shropshire protesters hoping to block plans for a wind turbine the height of Big Ben have launched a leaflet, poster and window sticker campaign.

Telford twins’ letter tells of brave mummy

Julia Allinson and her twin daughters, Grace, left, and Harriet enjoying looking at family photographs

Twins Harriet and Grace Allinson were just three years old when they lost their father.

Market Drayton shop owner’s anger at uniform decision

A school’s decision to use a uniform supplier 16 miles away has had a huge impact on local businesses, it was claimed today.

New owner looks at options for Stormy Petrel pub at Tern Hill

Bal Singh may transform the boarded-up Stormy Petrel into an Indian restaurant

A boarded-up Shropshire pub could be given a new lease of life as an Indian restaurant after being bought by local businessman for an undisclosed sum.

Plan for legal action on Market Drayton ring road scrapped

Councillors have decided against taking legal action over a decision to scrap plans for a new £2.5 million ring road in Shropshire.

Call for action to stop Whitchurch flyposter blight

Councillor Rob Hewson takes down one of the many posters pasted up on windows of empty shops in Whitchurch

Councillors in Whitchurch are calling for action to stop flyposters blighting their town.

Robbers with dogs in Wem robbery attack

Two men with dogs attacked a man and stole £100 during a robbery at a flat in Wem.

Thousands denied vote in Shropshire Council elections

More than 20,000 people, including an entire town, will not get the chance to vote in next month’s Shropshire Council elections, it was revealed today.