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September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gearing up for growth: How the Government's new defence industrial strategy could be a shot in the arm for Telford firms

Gearing up for growth: How the Government's new defence industrial strategy could be a shot in the arm for Telford firms

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Wrist injuries for dog walkers, people who wear watches, and Charlie Kirk's shooting

Mark Andrews: Wrist injuries for dog walkers, people who wear watches, and Charlie Kirk's shooting

Supporting image for story: We started a business selling products using honey and beeswax from our own hives in the Shropshire Hills - and won a Great Taste 2-star award

We started a business selling products using honey and beeswax from our own hives in the Shropshire Hills - and won a Great Taste 2-star award

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Patriotism 110 years ago: Flags and sacrifice as Clun did its bit for the war effort

Patriotism 110 years ago: Flags and sacrifice as Clun did its bit for the war effort

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit the Shropshire village school at the top of a hill with a fascinating connection to 10 Downing Street

We visit the Shropshire village school at the top of a hill with a fascinating connection to 10 Downing Street

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'If only every year was like this!' Shropshire's vineyards eyeing up a vintage year for county wines after dry summer

'If only every year was like this!' Shropshire's vineyards eyeing up a vintage year for county wines after dry summer

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Every person and every dog is welcome': Meet the Shropshire personal trainer who has been running with her rescue dog for more than 10 years and canicross sessions for others

'Every person and every dog is welcome': Meet the Shropshire personal trainer who has been running with her rescue dog for more than 10 years and canicross sessions for others

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: How a new app is bringing Shrewsbury's fascinating heritage to life for visitors

How a new app is bringing Shrewsbury's fascinating heritage to life for visitors

Supporting image for story: 'My ancestor was tried for witchcraft and drowned in Shrewsbury 400 years ago - I travelled 4,000 miles to pay my respects'

'My ancestor was tried for witchcraft and drowned in Shrewsbury 400 years ago - I travelled 4,000 miles to pay my respects'

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: How a Shropshire business owner went from mopping toilets to being king of the Castle

How a Shropshire business owner went from mopping toilets to being king of the Castle

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a friendly village just outside Shrewsbury which locals say is the perfect place to raise a family

I visited a friendly village just outside Shrewsbury which locals say is the perfect place to raise a family

Supporting image for story: How a ground-breaking programme in Shropshire has helped to save the lives of men facing prostate cancer

How a ground-breaking programme in Shropshire has helped to save the lives of men facing prostate cancer

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Please support our young to make a difference' - The High Sheriff of Shropshire launches Youth Awareness Day

'Please support our young to make a difference' - The High Sheriff of Shropshire launches Youth Awareness Day

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit the north Shropshire village school that pupils describe as their 'second family'

We visit the north Shropshire village school that pupils describe as their 'second family'

Supporting image for story: Leave school, job at Sankey's, set up for life...

Leave school, job at Sankey's, set up for life...

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I set up a new luxury grazing and event styling business based in Shropshire using the creativity and precision skills I learned as a nail technician'

'I set up a new luxury grazing and event styling business based in Shropshire using the creativity and precision skills I learned as a nail technician'

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: From cheeky 14-year-old to global star, the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

From cheeky 14-year-old to global star, the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m having the time of my life’ - Shropshire-born classicist and TV star Mary Beard on her new podcast

‘I’m having the time of my life’ - Shropshire-born classicist and TV star Mary Beard on her new podcast

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Women have more babies in West Midlands than anywhere else in the UK - find out how we are top of the fertility chart as other regions see big decline

Women have more babies in West Midlands than anywhere else in the UK - find out how we are top of the fertility chart as other regions see big decline

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: "It's a huge honour": Meet the first professional bog snorkeller after triumph in the mud of Mid Wales village

"It's a huge honour": Meet the first professional bog snorkeller after triumph in the mud of Mid Wales village

Supporting image for story: The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

August 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Martin Shaw's Professional regrets, the planned property tax, and where to house asylum seekers

Mark Andrews: Martin Shaw's Professional regrets, the planned property tax, and where to house asylum seekers

Supporting image for story: 'I help women with their make-up and skincare and offer free appointments to chemotherapy patients at my Shrewsbury clean beauty boutique'

'I help women with their make-up and skincare and offer free appointments to chemotherapy patients at my Shrewsbury clean beauty boutique'

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I left my corporate job to help women reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer in Shropshire with clients aged from 18 to 78'

'I left my corporate job to help women reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer in Shropshire with clients aged from 18 to 78'

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: A little over 60 years ago, Shrewsbury said farewell to Nearwell, a building sacrificed to clear the way for the new Shirehall on the edge of town.

A little over 60 years ago, Shrewsbury said farewell to Nearwell, a building sacrificed to clear the way for the new Shirehall on the edge of town.

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a historic Shropshire mining town with enthusiastic locals and its own quirky dialect

We visited a historic Shropshire mining town with enthusiastic locals and its own quirky dialect

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We run a zero waste grocery shop in Shropshire helping customers cut down on single-use plastics - we just love being part of the supportive local community"

'We run a zero waste grocery shop in Shropshire helping customers cut down on single-use plastics - we just love being part of the supportive local community"

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We look back on the work gone into maintaining the Buildwas Bridge from the 1950s to the present day

We look back on the work gone into maintaining the Buildwas Bridge from the 1950s to the present day

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: One year into construction, how is Shrewsbury hospital's multi-million-pound redevelopment taking shape?

One year into construction, how is Shrewsbury hospital's multi-million-pound redevelopment taking shape?

Supporting image for story: I visited a lively Shropshire market town on the Welsh border where residents don't want to leave - here's why

I visited a lively Shropshire market town on the Welsh border where residents don't want to leave - here's why

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: "I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

"I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: The name's not quite the same, but Downton Castle near Ludlow could boast some tales which would make great storylines for its fictional near namesake Downton Abbey.

The name's not quite the same, but Downton Castle near Ludlow could boast some tales which would make great storylines for its fictional near namesake Downton Abbey.

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: "We were so upset by the cancellation of Shrewsbury Flower Show that we have organised our own floral event in Wem"

"We were so upset by the cancellation of Shrewsbury Flower Show that we have organised our own floral event in Wem"

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity celebrates 40 years of providing canal holidays in Shropshire

Charity celebrates 40 years of providing canal holidays in Shropshire

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: As the world of jazz mourns the legendary singer Cleo Laine, let's bring you a photo which reveals a significant Shropshire step on her path to greatness.

As the world of jazz mourns the legendary singer Cleo Laine, let's bring you a photo which reveals a significant Shropshire step on her path to greatness.

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a chef on a mission to reduce food waste and inspire people to get cooking in Shrewsbury'

'I'm a chef on a mission to reduce food waste and inspire people to get cooking in Shrewsbury'

Supporting image for story: 'I grow carnivorous plants in my Telford nursery - it's a rewarding hobby for life and you could do it too!'

'I grow carnivorous plants in my Telford nursery - it's a rewarding hobby for life and you could do it too!'

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited an underrated Shropshire town with chatty residents, charming business owners - and 'comprehensive' CCTV

I visited an underrated Shropshire town with chatty residents, charming business owners - and 'comprehensive' CCTV

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council's Shirehall: Final chapter looms for Shrewsbury's landmark building almost 60 years after Queen's grand opening

Shropshire Council's Shirehall: Final chapter looms for Shrewsbury's landmark building almost 60 years after Queen's grand opening

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I started a high end vintage fashion business in Telford curating items from Chanel and Dior which are bought by fashion editors and global collectors - as well as people in Shropshire'

'I started a high end vintage fashion business in Telford curating items from Chanel and Dior which are bought by fashion editors and global collectors - as well as people in Shropshire'

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: We learned all about a happy north Shropshire village primary school where every pupil gets a chance to shine

We learned all about a happy north Shropshire village primary school where every pupil gets a chance to shine

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

Supporting image for story: Remembering the Telford visits of suave star Gerald Harper who made our Shirley weak at the knees

Remembering the Telford visits of suave star Gerald Harper who made our Shirley weak at the knees

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: See - there really was a lock at Trench Lock!

See - there really was a lock at Trench Lock!

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a friendly village battling heart and soul to hang on to quaint rural life

I visited a friendly village battling heart and soul to hang on to quaint rural life

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are building something exceptional' - Shrewsbury school brimming with positivity after major milestone

'We are building something exceptional' - Shrewsbury school brimming with positivity after major milestone

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I was so impressed with the exceptional health care I received in Shropshire during my traumatic pregnancy that I'm training to become a midwife'

'I was so impressed with the exceptional health care I received in Shropshire during my traumatic pregnancy that I'm training to become a midwife'

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

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