Higher Heath news


Police apologise to family of Shropshire killer’s victim

West Mercia Police have apologised to the family of a Shropshire killer’s victim because the initial investigation did not treat the death as suspicious.


Shropshire farmer calls for Chinese lanterns ban

An angry Shropshire farmer today claimed his buildings and crops could have gone up in flames after 20 sky lanterns landed in his field.


Burglary suspects caught after police chase near Whitchurch

Suspected burglars who targeted homes in a Shropshire village were caught by police following a car chase near Whitchurch. Police arrested three burglary suspects after following and stopping a car yesterday.


Shropshire man in court accused of three murders

A 59-year-old Shropshire man appeared in court today accused of killing three men in the county 17 years ago.


Judge rules triple Shropshire killing suspect not fit to plead

A judge ruled today that a 58-year-old Shropshire man, charged with murdering three men in the county almost 17 years ago, was not fit to plead at his trial.


Higher Heath homes and shops plan a step closer

A major development of 150 homes, shops and community facilities in north Shropshire village moved a step closer today after planning bosses gave their approval.

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