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May 6, 2025

Shropshire's Best Kept Village & Community competition application extended

Your World|May 6

The channel widens

Shropshire Union Canal Society - May work party report

Your World|May 6

Councillor Heather Kidd will be the new leader of Shropshire Council

'Change starts now' - Lib Dems confirm Shropshire Council's new leader after huge election win

Crime commissioner holding rural crime events

Newport hedgehog in garden

Increasing awareness is key to protecting Shropshire’s wild mammals

Your World|May 6

Aidan Matthews, a former student at William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, is among the first cohort.

Game on: New course is generating ‘incredibly exciting’ results

Dog lovers who own sighthounds are invited to join a new group in Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth|May 6

Meet the Much Wenlock potter keeping tradition alive who says he is the last in the country to be making vintage cider flagon jugs

Adrian Ellam, CEO of Invertek Drives Ltd, at its global headquarters at Welshpool, Powys, UK.

'Thrilled and honoured!' - Shropshire and Mid-Wales companies celebrate after bagging prestigious Kings Awards

'Putting Bridgnorth on the map' - Grainger & Worrall celebrates after scooping King's Award for Innovation

May 5, 2025

Shropshire Council leader Lezley Picton

Former Conservative council leader reacts to Shropshire party's crushing election defeat

The Bridgnorth Lions Walk

Watch: 10 amazing photos show hundreds taking to the streets as Bridgnorth's annual walk returns

10 election takes from the dramatic Shropshire Council vote

Pete Jones with some of the machinery that will be going under the hammer at Glebe Farm, Lydham on May 10.

Shropshire agricultural contractor’s dispersal sale 'not to be missed'

Suzanne Millington and Patrica Head (The Two Sopranos)

The song birds return!

Your World|May 5

Roger Pemberton of Shropshire Freemasons sharing a moment of creativity and conversation with group members from Community Resource.

People living with dementia and their family carers will receive help and support thanks to Shropshire Freemasons

Your World|May 5

25 amazing model railways entertain Severn Valley Railway visitors

Walnut Tree Cottage has hit the market for £1 million. The property featured on HGTV's My Dream Derelict Home. Picture: Savills.

Stunning cottage near Bridgnorth that featured on property renovation TV series is listed for sale

May 4, 2025

Alexander Armstrong with Sir Lenny Henry

Famous faces spotted in Much Wenlock filming new Channel 4 series

Pupils wish much-loved Reverend Garry Ward the best in his retirement.

Claverley school bids farewell to popular retiring vicar who told bible stories in a 'fun and enthusiastic way'

May 3, 2025

Road closed

Major road between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth has reopened after being blocked due to crash

Emergency services respond to multiple overnight crashes across Shropshire

Shrewsbury Quarry

11 of the best parks to visit in Shropshire as the weather warms including The Quarry in Shrewsbury

Shropshire's 'best places to live' have been revealed

Shropshire's 'best places to live' revealed as last year's winner kicked off top spot

May 2, 2025

Orange wave carries Lib Dems to historic Shropshire election victory

Shropshire Council election results 2025

Victoria Thornton from Shrewsbury Colleges Group, winner of the Learning Support Award, with sponsor Sally Joyner from In The Loop.

Dyslexia Awards return to celebrate exceptional talent and innovation

Your World|May 2

Votes are counted at DCBL Halton Stadium, Widnes, Cheshire, for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election

LIVE: Local election 2025 updates as Liberal Democrats take overall control of Shropshire Council

The Bache Arms in Highley

Country pub near Bridgnorth set to go under the hammer with £465k price tag

Grassroots music project 'thrilled' after folk legend's Shropshire concert raised more than £2,000

May 1, 2025

John Richards at last year's Abseil with Wolves Foundation Health Officer Steve Maiden.

Wolves Foundation: Molineux Abseil Back For 2025

Your World|May 1

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings

The supremely talented Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings at Shire Folk, Bridgnorth

Your World|May 1

Network Rail issues level crossing safety warning as over half of people in the West Midlands confess to everyday distractions from phone use

Your World|May 1

Ballot paper being posted into ballot box. Permission for use for all LDRS partners. Credit: Chris Loades/Association of Electoral Administrators. Caption writer: Mark Cardwell

Shropshire Council elections 2025: All you need to know about how, when and where to vote

South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson

Shropshire MP visits Much Wenlock family business pioneering insulation for Britain’s older homes

Much Wenlock|May 1

April 30, 2025

Shropshire set to go to the polls in election that promises huge changes - whoever wins

What to have?

Is it on the trolley? Care home residents create their own snacks on wheels service

Your World|Apr 30

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Road reopens after two-vehicle smash on 'B' road near Much Wenlock forces closure

The solar panels destroyed in the blaze. Picture: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Solar panels destroyed in blaze near Bridgnorth

Codsall Station is one of many pubs where licensing hours will be extended by two hours, although landlord Toby Lardner said it wouldn't make much difference to him.

'It won't make a lot of difference': West Midlands pubs say VE Day extended hours a nice idea, but won't have much effect on business

'If you think it's unacceptable, tell your MP' - Shropshire judge urges suspected sex offender to complain over long wait for trial

Bridgnorth man, 66, denies growing cannabis

April 29, 2025

The chimney fire was in Newport. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters rush to hamlet near Bridgnorth after fire involving solar panels

Northwood Methodist Church, Northwood, near Shrewsbury sold for £132,000.

Two former chapels included in 11 lots sold at Shropshire auction for £1.65 million

From left are Colin Deane, Dena Evans, David Crosby, Tim Cooper, Danny Lloyd-Jones, Pete Jackson.

New trustees confirmed for region’s primary cancer charity

Pupils from Castlefields Primary School, Bridgnorth get their trainers ready for the Bridgnorth Walk.

More than 100 primary pupils step forward for Bridgnorth Walk to raise money for railway landslip

Old Mill antiques, Bridgnorth,Wartime memorabilia - with John Ridgway - timely for VE Day. Pictured , Kevin Sharp.

Bridgnorth antiques shop creates Second World War-themed display for VE Day anniversary

League of Friends volunteers

Friends of Bridgnorth hospital to hold 1940s celebrations for VE Day anniversary

April 28, 2025

More than 140 properties in Bridgnorth experience power outage

A Lidl supermarket sign

Up to seven new Lidl stores planned for Shropshire as firm announces £500m plans

Business|Apr 28

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