Shrewsbury news


Calls to bring back evening parking fees in Shrewsbury

Evening parking fees could be brought back in Shrewsbury without hurting the town’s bars or theatre, it has been claimed. Councillor David Roberts suggested a £1 fee to use the council’s car parks after 6pm would not damage trade.


Protesters: We await problems at Shropshire hospitals

Campaigners battling against changes to services at the county’s two main hospitals said today they would await the ‘serious incidents’ that would result from the shake-up.


U-turn over Sunday parking fees

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


Crowds flock to Shropshire County Show

Up to 15,000 people were expected to flock to the Shropshire County Show today as the spring heatwave boosted ticket sales. Last year’s show saw 10,000 visitors pass through the gates over two days.


Workers used eBay to sell stolen car parts

A company director turned detective to expose three employees who helped steal more than £15,000 worth of car parts over a 15-month period, a court has heard.


MPs urge Shropshire hospitals to drop parking fee rise

MPs from Shropshire today urged bosses at the county’s two main hospitals to drop plans to increase parking charges.


Car fire causes traffic chaos

Two separate incidents on one of Shropshire’s busiest roads caused chaos for motorists today.


River Severn ferry service sees visitor bonanza

Organisers of a temporary ferry service operating on the River Severn in Shrewsbury have an enjoyed a boom in custom thanks to this week’s sunny weather.


More photos of Shropshire from the air

An aerial view of our continually changing landscape.


Out-of-town stores a big threat to traders

Further expansion of out-of-town supermarkets in Shrewsbury should be stopped to prevent independent traders being damaged, a major new report has claimed.


Knife case pair avoid jail after arcade scuffle

A man who admitted threatening another man with a knife during a daylight scuffle in a Whitchurch shopping arcade has been spared an immediate prison term.


Shrewsbury coach Grace geared up for London 2012

Shrewsbury Athletic Club coach Grace Hough will be at the heart of proceedings during the Paralympic Games.


Miracle baby Ethan battles survival odds

Just days after baby Ethan Wheeler was born 10 weeks prematurely his parents were told to say goodbye to him.


Telford MP calls on NHS trust to scrap parking hike

Telford MP David Wright has joined calls for the county’s largest hospitals to abandon plans to raise parking charges.


Leader: Hospital parking suggestion simply nonsense

Another day another council planner telling us how to live our lives . . .


Hospital 18-week waiting list down to 800

The number of people waiting more than 18 weeks to be seen at Shropshire’s two main hospitals has been slashed from 6,000 to about 800, health bosses say.


Man, 22 robbed at knifepoint in Shrewsbury

A 22-year-old man was attacked and threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery by three men wearing balaclavas in a Shrewsbury street.


Parking zones fear for Shropshire hospital workers

Staff from Shropshire’s two main hospitals who live close to the sites could be asked to pay more for parking than colleagues who commute from further away, the county’s top health boss has said.


Post mortem due after body found in River Severn

A post mortem was due to take place today on the body of a man pulled from the River Severn – believed to be that of missing 61-year-old Shrewsbury man Derek Ward.


Rush-hour traffic as tree falls down across Shrewsbury road

Motorists faced rush-hour disruption after an oak tree came down on a road in Shrewsbury.


Letter: Not much thought as villages bulldozed

They are making such a fuss about the Shrewsbury Flax Mill, but similarly interesting and historic buildings, and even whole villages, are being bulldozed without the slightest consideration as to preservation or alternate uses. Look around you everywhere!


Ben’s family launch bucket list charity

The family and friends of ‘bucket list’ Ben Hughes have kick-started a fundraising campaign to create a charity in his memory.


Body pulled from River Severn

A body pulled from the River Severn is believed to be that of missing 61-year-old Shrewsbury man Derek Ward, police said today.


Traffic misery as lorry gets stuck in Shrewsbury manhole

A large food delivery lorry caused traffic misery for motorists in Shrewsbury after getting wedged down a drain.


Taxi pair in Shrewsbury robbery attack

A 46-year-old man was beaten and robbed by two men who jumped out of a taxi and attacked him in a late night attack in Shrewsbury.


Shrewsbury Christmas lights countdown to return

Shrewsbury is to get its big countdown to the annual Christmas lights switch-on this year.


Shropshire mother to mix with Cannes film stars

Shropshire travel consultant Leighann Kirby has been given the assignment of a lifetime – to mingle with Hollywood stars at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.


Shropshire from the air

An aerial view of our continually changing landscape. Watch out for a second gallery on Friday.


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.

TWITTER

Shropshire Star on Twitter Shropshire Star on Twitter

Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.

Lifestyle

Interactive Dining Out map Interactive Dining Out map

Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.

LIVE traffic updates

Road, rail and airport - latest Road, rail and airport - latest

Our new, live traffic and travel updates service - check before you set out.

OUR NEW APP

Get the new Shropshire Star app Get the new Shropshire Star app

Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.