South Shropshire news


Shoppers stranded as snow hits Shropshire

Calls were today made for an investigation into how thousands of motorists were left stranded in their vehicles after heavy snow caused chaos at a retail park in Telford.


The Castle Tea Room, Ludlow

Rating: *** The Castle Tea Room, in Ludlow, has the most impressive setting of any of Shropshire’s eateries, writes Andy Richardson.


Firefighters prevent south Shropshire hay blaze

Nearly 30 firefighters managed to stop hundreds of smouldering hay bales from going up in flames at a farm in south Shropshire.


Icy blast brings snow to Shropshire

Snow fell across Shropshire today as a Siberian blast gripped the region amid warnings the big freeze is on its way and could last well into February.


New caravan park near Ludlow to open up early for food festival

A huge £3 million caravan park near Ludlow, which could pump £1 million into the area’s economy, will open on May 9, it was announced today.


Lakes search for missing Alethea Taylor

Boats have been sweeping lakes at Berrington Hall on the south Shropshire border as the search continues for a missing 63-year-old woman.


Rival bidders vying for landmark Longmynd Hotel

Two rival hotel operators are in the running to secure a £1.75 million deal to buy the Longmynd Hotel overlooking Church Stretton, it was revealed today.


Three held over Roxanne Pallett train attack

Three people from Shrewsbury have been arrested over an attack on former Emmerdale star Roxanne Pallett during a train journey through the county.


Sacking of postmaster puts doubt on south Shropshire post office future

A subpostmaster at a village post office has had his contract terminated by Royal Mail bosses – throwing the future of the service in south Shropshire into doubt.


Park and ride routes ready for new Ludlow hospital

Changes have been made to Park and Ride routes around Ludlow to improve access to the town’s planned £27 million hospital.


Lydbury North villagers view plans for £500,000 hall

Plans for a £500,000 village hall have gone on show in south Shropshire.


Huntmaster Otis Ferry sorry after complaint over dogs

South Shropshire huntmaster Otis Ferry today apologised to a resident following complaints that a number of hounds caused chaos in a county village.


Suspended Bishop’s Castle GP allowed to resume work

A doctor who was suspended by the General Medical Council has been given permission to resume work at a south Shropshire medical practice, but only if he is supervised by his colleagues.


Canoe club’s tributes after tragic accidents

The death of two canoeists from the same club in 24 hours was a freak coincidence which will never happen again, according to a devastated club colleague.


Present danger from Christmas Shropshire criminals

Police in south Shropshire are reminding people to be on guard against thieves who will be preying on unsuspecting residents during the festive season.


Lakeside hotel goes up for sale at £2.5m

A picturesque lakeside hotel and golf club set in the valleys on the south Shropshire border is up for sale – with a cool £2.5 million asking price.


Drug farm discovered in Shropshire police raids

A large cannabis factory and a quantity of cash totalling £130,000 were discovered in Shrewsbury, police revealed today after they carried out raids across the county.


Shropshire ramblers ready to march on Shirehall

Hundreds of ramblers will march on Shropshire Council next week to protest against cuts to footpath funding.


Rural Shropshire struggles on slow broadband

Thousands of people in rural parts of Shropshire are still struggling along with snail-like broadband speeds despite an £8 million Government grant to upgrade the county’s service, it has been claimed.


Boot camp set up to help young people into business

A ‘boot camp’ aimed at encouraging young people into the world of business has been launched in south Shropshire.


South Shropshire families without water for months

Residents in parts of south Shropshire have been left without water for more than 11 weeks – forcing them to travel for miles to have showers and get basic supplies.


Housmans, Church Stretton

Rating **** Sharon Walters enjoys a tapas ‘grazing’ platter on a windy night.


Sister’s life saved by brother’s skills

A south Shropshire man used his life-saving skills for the first time – to save his sister after she collapsed at her home.


Onibury’s Wernlas Collection to be sold off

One of Britain’s leading poultry breeding centres in south Shropshire is to close after its owners today announced their retirement after 25 years.


Rain fails to dampen Burwarton Show spirit

The Burwarton Show became a sea of umbrellas and rain jackets as heavy showers hit the showground today.


Cleobury Mortimer set to get CCTV cameras

Cleobury Mortimer looks set to get its first CCTV system with Shropshire Council chiefs hoping to put up three cameras to tackle crime in the town centre.


Tribute to Ditton Priors man killed in crash

The sister of a Shropshire motorcyclist who died in a road crash today paid tribute to her “loving” brother.


Ludlow care home on ‘best list’ for apprentices

Bosses of a south Shropshire care home have been named on a list of Britain’s top 100 employers of apprentices, in a competition entered by 90,000 firms across the country.


Ludlow not-for-profit waste firm goes into business

Bosses of a not-for-profit Ludlow company today unveiled £120,000 plans for a new waste recycling service for town businesses.


£2m spent on Telford council HQ which may never be used

ALMOST £2 MILLION has been spent on civic offices in Telford which may never be used as council headquarters, it was claimed today.

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