Bridgnorth news


U-turn over Sunday parking fees

Free Sunday parking could be introduced across most of Shropshire after a major U-turn by council bosses.


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Armed robbery suspect bailed

A man arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Shropshire has been released on bail, police said this afternoon.


New arrest over armed robbery case

Police have arrested a third man in connection with an armed robbery in Shropshire.


Driver facing death charge

A 59-year-old man denied causing the death of a Shropshire motorcyclist by careless driving when he appeared at Telford magistrates court.


Thieves steal pheasant eggs from farm

Thousands of rare breed pheasant eggs have been stolen from a farm near Bridgnorth.


Special birthday guest at Severn Valley Railway

The 150th anniversary of the Severn Valley Railway saw a very special guest turn out for the occasion – in the shape of Queen Victoria. Period dress was the order of the day as the famous railway celebrated 150 years of service.


Shropshire from the air

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Free Sunday parking in Shropshire – for some

Sunday charges could be axed at some Shropshire Council car parks – while others motorists will have to pay a £2.50 flat rate on the same day, it was revealed today.


Midlands Air Ambulance celebrates 21st anniversary

The Midlands Air Ambulance has reached its milestone 21st birthday after clocking up vast distances across Shropshire while saving countless lives.


Parking permits plan for Shrewsbury town centre residents

Parking permits could be introduced in Shrewsbury town centre in a move to cut down on drivers trying to avoid hefty fees by parking in side streets and outside other people’s homes.


Plane crazy in Shropshire as cockpit owner lives out his dream

Retired businessman Derek Leek is plane crazy – he has the 17 feet long cockpit of a B2 Canberra Bomber in his back garden.


Serial jewellery raider jailed for 32 months after Bridgnorth grab

A professional thief spotted on Crimewatch stealing £4,500 worth of jewellery from a shop in Bridgnorth has been jailed for 32 months,


Bridgnorth Council to rethink house building programme

Bridgnorth Town Council could perform a U-turn over plans to build 500 homes after originally backing them.


Health experts put Newport civic ball chefs in clear

Health inspectors today said they had found no evidence to link the illness of dozens of high-profile guests at a civic ball at Newport’s Harper Adams University College to food served at the venue.


Drink-driver’s friend left fighting for life in Bridgnorth crash

A man was left fighting for his life in hospital after his friend drove home after a night out drinking in Bridgnorth and ploughed head-on into a tree, a court heard.


Parking fees lifted for Bridgnorth rally exhibitors

Councillors have agreed to allow exhibitors at one of Bridgnorth’s biggest events to side-step controversial parking meters.


Fishing tackle shops to close for last time

A family business which runs fishing tackle stores in Bridgnorth and Ludlow will close its doors for the last time this month with the loss of four jobs.


Young drinkers to be cleared from Shropshire parks

Plans to clamp down on under-age drinking at five of Shropshire’s public parks have been given £90,000 by the Government.


Drug grower still on the run, court told

A former Shropshire businessman who has been convicted of operating a cannabis farm at an Edwardian mansion house he was renting remains on the run, a court has been told.


Fire destroys chalet near Bridgnorth

A disused chalet was completely destroyed during a suspected arson attack in Highley, near Bridgnorth.


Make footpath safer says victim of Bridgnorth attack

Safety improvements could be made along a footpath in Shropshire where a young woman was viciously attacked.


New Telford Subway in jobs boost hope

Up to 12 jobs could be created with the opening of a Telford Subway branch. Simmi Sandhar wants to open the store.


Father’s 22-mile walk of thanks for the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

A grateful father is planning to walk 22 miles to raise cash to buy new equipment for the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to thank staff for the care they gave his son when he was born 10 years ago.


Parking space battle in Bridgnorth street

More than 40 households are battling to use just seven parking spaces in a narrow street in Bridgnorth.


Landlord of The Pheasant Inn calls time after 29 years

The landlord of the last remaining pub between two Shropshire towns has called time after 29 years following a drop in trade.


Ambulance stations sold off in shake-up

Ambulance stations in Shropshire are being sold off and moved to new locations as part of major changes to the way the service is run.


Man cut free after Bridgnorth car crash

An elderly man had to be released from his car by firefighters after crashing into railings on a car park in Bridgnorth today.


Crufts prizewinner to lead new animal care courses at Shipley

Walford and North Shropshire College has recently confirmed the appointment of Lyn Hunter as its lead tutor for new full-time courses in Animal Care starting at its Shipley Campus in September 2012.


Clintons close to collapse in another blow for High Street

The future of six Clinton Cards stores in Shropshire was this afternoon thrown into doubt after the retailer’s lar-gest supplier said it would force it into administration.

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