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March 25, 2025

Shropshire Pine Marten 2023

Shropshire’s rarest wild mammal featured at national conference

Your World|9 hours ago

Beetle and Honeybee are pictured with (from left) team members Sara Chambers, Trinity Metcalfe and Donna Richardson. Photo: Dogs Trust

Pair of playful grey-t-hounds looking for loving home after leaving the racing track behind

Your World|12 hours ago

Samantha Hopes

Former geologist to give talk on her love of plants in Bridgnorth

News|16 hours ago

Three Bridgnorth locals brave the cold to raise funds for homeless veterans

News|16 hours ago

Alderson Butcher's in Bridgnorth have won an award for their Toffee Pie's and Morvillle Pastry. In Picture L>R: Back - Kevin Tutron, Stavros Avraam, Charlie Spencer and Peter Hilton. Front L>R: Dalia Krasauskiene and Wend Richards.

Joy as award-winning Bridgnorth butcher shop scoops two accolades with delicious pasty and pie

News|16 hours ago

120 fantastic World Book Day pictures from schools across Shropshire and Mid Wales

News|16 hours ago

March 24, 2025

The demonstration was organised by the Farmers to Action campaign group and led by Alan Hughes.

Watch: 'No farmers, no food' - Angry Shropshire farmers stage protest outside Telford council offices

Welcome to the jungle - reptile expert drops in on Bridgnorth to open new shop

Officers said this car had been seized.

Car seized in crackdown on hare coursing in Shropshire

Richard Parkes, chief executive of the SYA charity.

Netflix's hit show Adolescence 'sends important message to parents' - Shropshire charity boss

March 23, 2025

Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in Adolescence.

Netflix series Adolescence: Shropshire schools leader on the crime show everyone is talking about, including banning phones and Andrew Tate

Mayors, mergers and money - what's the truth behind devolution for Shropshire

Bridgnorth High Street. Picture: LDRS

Priority projects set out by Bridgnorth Town Council - find out what's on the list

Politics|Mar 23

'It's a special place' - We visit a colourful Much Wenlock yarn shop where there's something for everyone

We meet a Bridgnorth woodworker who turns unwanted timber into beautiful works of art

March 22, 2025

The tractor run returns on April 6.

Organisers gearing up for return of vintage tractor run - and this is the route it will take

The building was 'totally destroyed' in the incident. Picture: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Firefighters give update on barn fire near Bridgnorth that 'totally destroyed' building

The netting installed by Shropshire Council

Final section of wall that closed Bridgnorth Cliff Railway for a year to be secured to prevent 'major injuries or fatality'

March 21, 2025

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Timber stable in Bridgnorth engulfed by fire as firefighters called to scene

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are proposing 10p a week council tax increase

Firefighters tackle blaze in Much Wenlock woodlands

Rail Adventure's HST powercars 43468 43480 are confirmed for the SVR's Spring Diesel Festival. Picture: Kevin Whitehurst

Latest guest confirmed for heritage railway's diesel festival

Could you be the new Miss Shropshire? Find out more as beauty queen launches new pageant event...

The Down Inn, Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, is one of the best places for a Sunday roast in Shropshire. Photo: Charles Bradshaw/Google

21 of the best places for a Sunday roast in Shropshire according to locals - including The Down Inn

The Unknown Barber advert featuring Councillor Thomas

Shropshire's 'youngest mayor' is now the face of OAP discounts for town barbershop

Alcohol on sale at an off licence (stock image)

List of Shropshire businesses that have applied for alcohol licences

Lower Sutton Farm, near Bridgnorth. Photo: Bethphage

Charity for disabled adults reveals plans for new educational centre and farm shop near Bridgnorth

March 20, 2025

Land Army

'War is Over' - 80th year anniversary party in Bridgnorth

Your World|Mar 20

Funso Ojo meets staff and volunteers at the Salvation Army shop in Shrewsbury

Funso Ojo kicks off Green Football’s Great Save with secret Salvation Army kit drop in Shrewsbury

Your World|Mar 20

CEO Sleepout Shrewsbury

CEO Sleepout at Croud Meadow - businesses unite to fight homelessness

Your World|Mar 20

Community First Responders conducted CPR to help 81-year-old John. Photo: West Midlands Ambulance Service

81-year-old heart attack survivor pens thankful letter to first responders who helped save him

March 19, 2025

Terry Molloy & Colin Baker as Dr Watson & Sherlock Holmes

The Hound of the Baskervilles - a radio play live on stage - coming to The Edge Arts Centre

Your World|Mar 19

The new chief constable of West Mercia Police, Richard Cooper (left) with Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion. Picture: West Mercia PCC

'My commitment has solidified': West Mercia Police's new chief intends to see out his term for 'stability'

RD's get ready to take on the challenge

Care home regional directors compete in charity cook off

Your World|Mar 19

10 East Castle Street, Bridgnorth

Iconic Bridgnorth townhouse hits the market for the first time in almost 15 years

Your World|Mar 19

West Mercia Police's new Chief Constable Richard Cooper, with West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion.

New chief constable formally confirmed for West Mercia Police

Independent Sentencing Review report

West Mercia Police station cells could be used to hold prisoners due to overcrowding

Millers Lodge near Bridgnorth. Picture: Rightmove/Nock Deighton.

Stunning former mill near Bridgnorth hits the market - 'ideal holiday home'

March 18, 2025

SFRS

Fire crews respond to unattended bonfire in Wyre Forest

Claire, her new husband Rob and their bridesmaid's visit Innage grange after their wedding

A wedding to remember: Looking back at Claire's special day

Your World|Mar 18

Much More Books, Much Wenlock, is up for sale. Photo: Zoopla

Secondhand bookshop in Much Wenlock up for sale as owners look to retire after 22 years

Lewis Drake

Shropshire's youngest council candidate set to take on county's former youngest mayor in town where youth matters

Bridgnorth funeral director and campaigner heads to Vietnam - find out why

Work on Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

Update issued on repairs to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

March 17, 2025

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

'Hugely frustrating' - Shropshire Council tells planning inspectors of disappointment over local plan

A man has been arrested on the suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs in Bridgnorth. Photo: West Mercia Police/Bridgnorth Police

Man wanted on warrant arrested after reports of 'driving erratically' in Bridgnorth

Photo: Bridgnorth safer neighbourhood team (SNT)

38 dogs and five horses seized from 'puppy farm' near Bridgnorth

Police seize illegal vapes from Bridgnorth shop

The exact train that Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club will be chartering.

Rotary rail rescue operation announced

Your World|Mar 17

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Local plan: Shropshire Council expects increase in 'speculative' proposals but stresses 'it is not a total free for all'

March 16, 2025

SFRS

Firefighters tackle blaze involving electrical box at property in Shropshire village