Extra clinics in Shropshire as cases of measles on the rise

Doctors will be holding extra clinics in Shropshire this week to offer vaccinations against measles, after a number of cases were linked to the outbreak in South Wales.

Oswestry animal sculptures go on safari

Adele Burd from Petworld with their fish sculpture

Butterflies and bees, farm animals and even wild animals have been let loose on the streets of Oswestry.

VW campervans draw huge festival crowds in Oswestry

Showgoers admire vehicles as they browse round. Pictures: Peter Shah

Fans of the iconic Volkswagen campervans beat a path to Shropshire in their thousands to enjoy the spring sunshine at a massive celebration of the brand.

VW fans head to Oswestry Showground

VW fans queue to get into Oswestry Showground ahead of this weekend’s Bus Types VW Show.

Oswestry firefighters rescue cat stuck in tumble drier

Firefighters had to dismantle a tumble dryer today after a cat became trapped inside.

Llanfyllin High School hit by measles outbreak

A school on the Shropshire border has been affected by an outbreak of measles.

Cases of measles spread to Shropshire

Measles cases have been reported in Shropshire as the epidemic that began in South Wales spreads, it was revealed today.

Huge Little Ness poultry sheds start to take shape

Work has started on a controversial scheme to build three giant poultry sheds in the Shropshire countryside, housing almost 150,000 chickens.

100 MPs to fight wind turbine schemes

More than 100 MPs have joined forces to fight national plans to build wind turbines that would see pylons spring up across Shropshire and Mid Wales.

Oswestry targets Villa’s return to footballing map

Oswestry could soon be back on the football map with moves to set up a new team bearing the name of the Shropshire town.

Poundland to open new shop in Oswestry

National discount chain Poundland is to open a new store in Shropshire.

Roy still walking golf course at 90

Roy Holmes, 90, is still playing a round of golf at Llanymynech Golf Club. He has been a member of the club since 1985.

At 90, Roy Holmes still enjoys a round of golf and has been celebrating his birthday with members of his local club.

Couple flee fire at Shropshire bungalow

The scene of today’s blaze in School Road, Ruyton-XI-Towns

An elderly couple fled their home today after a fire ripped through the roof of the Shropshire property

Oswestry firefighter suffers heart attack on call

A firefighter is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack while on his way to answer a call.

£213,000 haul in Whittington house burglary

Watches and jewellery worth more than £200,000 have been stolen in a raid on a house in Shropshire.

Empty shops on increase in Shropshire

More than one in 10 shops in Shropshire are empty, new figures revealed today as action was demanded to help under-pressure traders.

Aldi is planning to expand its Oswestry store

Budget supermarket giant Aldi has announced plans to extend its Oswestry store.

Ladies stepping out for Hope House pyjama party

Ready for the Midnight Walk fund raiser in aid of Hope House Hospice in their pyjamas and onsies are Kerry Ferguson, Louise Corfield, Lynsey Kilvert, the Hope House Hound, Hannah Griffiths, Vanessa Thomas and Chloe Evans

These ladies are putting their best foot forward for a good cause – and are now calling on women across the county to get their pyjamas on for a fundraiser for Shropshire’s Hope House Children’s Hospice.

Drug-plagued Oswestry flats to be demolished under plans

Plans to build affordable homes in a Shropshire town, which will include the regeneration of a drug-plagued block of flats, have been outlined to councillors.