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November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited the 'happiest place to live' in Shropshire and found a postcard-perfect town full of friendly locals

I visited the 'happiest place to live' in Shropshire and found a postcard-perfect town full of friendly locals

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: The five 'happiest' places to live in Shropshire revealed - with one ranked among Britain's cheeriest

The five 'happiest' places to live in Shropshire revealed - with one ranked among Britain's cheeriest

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire pub named as one of UK's best for 'autumn escape' by The Guardian

Shropshire pub named as one of UK's best for 'autumn escape' by The Guardian

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Janet Street-Porter: A fearless, funny and frank night at The Edge

Janet Street-Porter: A fearless, funny and frank night at The Edge

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Do you know this man?' Police release image of suspected Much Wenlock shoplifter

'Do you know this man?' Police release image of suspected Much Wenlock shoplifter

Supporting image for story: 'Stay true to her passions' - Wildlife charity founder from Much Wenlock to give talk on how it all began 35 years ago

'Stay true to her passions' - Wildlife charity founder from Much Wenlock to give talk on how it all began 35 years ago

Supporting image for story: Historic Much Wenlock athletics club celebrate as its head coach wins regional award

Historic Much Wenlock athletics club celebrate as its head coach wins regional award

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bats the way I like it - care home residents find out about the wonderful world of bats

Bats the way I like it - care home residents find out about the wonderful world of bats

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire drama company to reprise John Godber’s comedy classic Bouncers with two autumn dates

Shropshire drama company to reprise John Godber’s comedy classic Bouncers with two autumn dates

Supporting image for story: Property finance firm acquires two-storey office building in Much Wenlock as part of expansion

Property finance firm acquires two-storey office building in Much Wenlock as part of expansion

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to flooded Much Wenlock care home after burst pipe

Firefighters called to flooded Much Wenlock care home after burst pipe

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lady Nade’s velvet voice brings Nina Simone’s legacy to life at The Edge in Much Wenlock

Lady Nade’s velvet voice brings Nina Simone’s legacy to life at The Edge in Much Wenlock

October 9, 2025

Dragons’ Den winner from Much Wenlock celebrates major supermarket listing for flourishing dog smoothie brand

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire museums to receive cash boost as part of £20 million fund for museums across England

Shropshire museums to receive cash boost as part of £20 million fund for museums across England

Supporting image for story: Car smashes into wall in Shropshire village - man and woman 'assessed' by ambulance crew

Car smashes into wall in Shropshire village - man and woman 'assessed' by ambulance crew

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local chef scoops coveted title and makes it through to the National Cook-Off Final

Local chef scoops coveted title and makes it through to the National Cook-Off Final

Supporting image for story: Unveiling of portrait marks start of Much Wenlock festival

Unveiling of portrait marks start of Much Wenlock festival

Supporting image for story: School capacity, bus services and drainage: Councillors' concern over 300-home scheme planned for edge of Much Wenlock

School capacity, bus services and drainage: Councillors' concern over 300-home scheme planned for edge of Much Wenlock

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock schoolboy, 9, wins award for his act of kindness to clean up his town

Much Wenlock schoolboy, 9, wins award for his act of kindness to clean up his town

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews spent hours battling a blaze in Shropshire village involving 50 tonnes of logs

Fire crews spent hours battling a blaze in Shropshire village involving 50 tonnes of logs

Supporting image for story: Man drove burglars from Birmingham to Shropshire to raid home and steal expensive Audi and Mercedes cars

Man drove burglars from Birmingham to Shropshire to raid home and steal expensive Audi and Mercedes cars

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Joy as rescued Newport cygnets released back into the wild after tragic loss of parents

Watch: Joy as rescued Newport cygnets released back into the wild after tragic loss of parents

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock man admits having stash of child sex abuse images

Much Wenlock man admits having stash of child sex abuse images

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Housing developer targets land near Much Wenlock with plans for up to 300 homes - full details here

Housing developer targets land near Much Wenlock with plans for up to 300 homes - full details here

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Multiple fire crews tackle south Shropshire chimney fire overnight

Multiple fire crews tackle south Shropshire chimney fire overnight

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Acclaimed craft show returns to Much Wenlock

Acclaimed craft show returns to Much Wenlock

Supporting image for story: Another great show at the Edge Arts Centre as Fred Zeppelin rock the stage

Another great show at the Edge Arts Centre as Fred Zeppelin rock the stage

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire wildlife charity hoots with joy as homebuilder sponsors hospital room

Shropshire wildlife charity hoots with joy as homebuilder sponsors hospital room

Supporting image for story: Manx myth and magical music: Christine Collister lights up the Edge Arts Centre

Manx myth and magical music: Christine Collister lights up the Edge Arts Centre

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Warning to motorists as next phase of major roadworks near Telford - which will last almost a year - is set to begin

Warning to motorists as next phase of major roadworks near Telford - which will last almost a year - is set to begin

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Secondary school launches innovative Alternative Provision for Key Stage 4 students

Secondary school launches innovative Alternative Provision for Key Stage 4 students

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Sally Jones shines in Cole Porter tribute at The Edge Arts Centre

Review: Sally Jones shines in Cole Porter tribute at The Edge Arts Centre

Supporting image for story: Conservative leader 'very nervous' for future of Much Wenlock Leisure Centre amid council's money worries

Conservative leader 'very nervous' for future of Much Wenlock Leisure Centre amid council's money worries

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 20mph zone planned for road outside south Shropshire village primary school

20mph zone planned for road outside south Shropshire village primary school

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tractor driver did 85mph while drunk in a VW on his way home from a young farmer's dance in South Shropshire

Tractor driver did 85mph while drunk in a VW on his way home from a young farmer's dance in South Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted for 60 homes between Much Wenlock and Shrewsbury

Plans submitted for 60 homes between Much Wenlock and Shrewsbury

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire service attend three crashes across Shropshire in the space of 40 minutes

Fire service attend three crashes across Shropshire in the space of 40 minutes

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 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman taken to hospital after car hits wall in Much Wenlock

Woman taken to hospital after car hits wall in Much Wenlock

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle late-night blaze at rural home

Firefighters tackle late-night blaze at rural home

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man rescued from Shropshire beauty spot taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries'

Man rescued from Shropshire beauty spot taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries'

Supporting image for story: Two people stretchered from Shropshire beauty spot by rescue teams

Two people stretchered from Shropshire beauty spot by rescue teams

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Biker treated by paramedics after hitting deer near Much Wenlock

Biker treated by paramedics after hitting deer near Much Wenlock

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock bellringers to mark VJ Day in historic tradition

Much Wenlock bellringers to mark VJ Day in historic tradition

Supporting image for story: From peaks to purpose: Emma's 108-county challenge unites UK communities in hope and action

From peaks to purpose: Emma's 108-county challenge unites UK communities in hope and action

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency crews called to steep road near Much Wenlock after vehicle's clutch burns out

Emergency crews called to steep road near Much Wenlock after vehicle's clutch burns out

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: The best-performing Shropshire colleges and sixth forms ranked for A-Level performance based on 2024 results

The best-performing Shropshire colleges and sixth forms ranked for A-Level performance based on 2024 results

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Next phase of major roadworks announced in Shropshire village connected to redevelopment of Ironbridge power station - full details

Next phase of major roadworks announced in Shropshire village connected to redevelopment of Ironbridge power station - full details

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 16th-century inn near Much Wenlock could reopen

16th-century inn near Much Wenlock could reopen

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: William Brookes School launches online book club for Year 5 pupils

William Brookes School launches online book club for Year 5 pupils