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Shropshire MP Owen Paterson's letter of no confidence triggers vote on Theresa May's future - read it in full

Shropshire MP Owen Paterson's letter of no confidence triggers vote on Theresa May's future - read it in full

North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson, the former Northern Ireland and environment secretary, sent a letter triggering the no confidence vote in Prime Minister Theresa May.

North Shropshire | Last updated: 8 hours ago

Teenager arrested near Market Drayton on suspicion of sexual activity with child

Teenager arrested near Market Drayton on suspicion of sexual activity with child

Market Drayton | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Rose Chambers: Mind, body and spirit fair remembers tragic teenager

Rose Chambers: Mind, body and spirit fair remembers tragic teenager

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 5 hours ago

Photos reveal aftermath of horror A49 lorry crash

Photos reveal aftermath of horror A49 lorry crash

Whitchurch | Last updated: Dec 10, 2018

Person treated for smoke inhalation after Market Drayton fire

Person treated for smoke inhalation after Market Drayton fire

Market Drayton | Last updated: Dec 10, 2018

Eight sheep dead after dog attack at Shropshire farm

Eight sheep dead after dog attack at Shropshire farm

Wem | Last updated: Dec 7, 2018

2,000 homes planned as Shropshire Council to set up its own house building company

2,000 homes planned as Shropshire Council to set up its own house building company

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Dec 7, 2018

Dog grooming equipment stolen from Prees

Dog grooming equipment stolen from Prees

Prees | Last updated: Dec 7, 2018

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Entertainment

Bags of cash for Whitchurch walking festival

Whitchurch Walking Festival is to receive bags of cash to help it hold its 2019 event.

Pantomime fever reaches Market Drayton

Pantomime fever reaches Market Drayton

Panto season is beginning in Market Drayton with a classic tale retold by a touring theatre company and talented dancers from the town.

Couple's Christmas lights go up for big Shawbury fundraiser

Couple's Christmas lights go up for big Shawbury fundraiser

A Shropshire couple began their annual festive appeal in style with their biggest-ever Christmas lights display.

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Twenty Shropshire community groups hit £600,000 jackpot with boost from National Lottery

Twenty Shropshire community groups hit £600,000 jackpot with boost from National Lottery

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Dec 7, 2018

Sex abuse victim taking action against Shropshire school

Sex abuse victim taking action against Shropshire school

Ellesmere | Last updated: Dec 6, 2018

A53 partly closed near Market Drayton after trailer leaves carriageway

A53 partly closed near Market Drayton after trailer leaves carriageway

Market Drayton | Last updated: Dec 6, 2018

Bags of cash for Whitchurch walking festival

Whitchurch | Last updated: Dec 6, 2018

Inquest into death of Shawbury pensioner to be held next year

Inquest into death of Shawbury pensioner to be held next year

Shawbury | Last updated: Dec 6, 2018

Pantomime fever reaches Market Drayton

Pantomime fever reaches Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Dec 5, 2018

Couple's Christmas lights go up for big Shawbury fundraiser

Shawbury | Last updated: Dec 5, 2018

Volunteers recognised at bridge drive in Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Dec 4, 2018

Kindertransport: The Shropshire school with a remarkable history

Wem | Last updated: Dec 1, 2018

Man jumps from window in high street flat fire

Market Drayton | Last updated: Nov 30, 2018

Declan Dunne: Tragedy must lead to changes, say family

Market Drayton | Last updated: Nov 30, 2018

Müller announces January milk price drop

Market Drayton | Last updated: Nov 30, 2018

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Star Witness: North Shropshire

Star Witness: North Shropshire

North Shropshire Star Witness | Last updated: Apr 5, 2017

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Wem

The Sandbrook Vaults in Market Drayton

North Shropshire contains some of the biggest towns in the county including Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Wem and Ellesmere. It is one of the most well connected areas of Shropshire with the A41, A49 and A53 running through it, with Whitchurch being signposted across the country.

Kindertransport: The Shropshire school with a remarkable history

Kindertransport: The Shropshire school with a remarkable history

Wem | Last updated: Dec 1, 2018

Whitchurch town centre 'at risk' with rundown and empty buildings

Whitchurch town centre 'at risk' with rundown and empty buildings

Whitchurch | Last updated: Oct 26, 2017

Roll up, roll up and see carnivals of past

Roll up, roll up and see carnivals of past

Ellesmere | Last updated: Aug 5, 2017

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Shawbury

Inquest into death of Shawbury pensioner to be held next year

Inquest into death of Shawbury pensioner to be held next year

Shawbury | Last updated: Dec 6, 2018

Couple's Christmas lights go up for big Shawbury fundraiser

Shawbury | Last updated: Dec 5, 2018

Cash and card stolen in Shawbury distraction burglary

Shawbury | Last updated: Nov 6, 2018

Wem

Eight sheep dead after dog attack at Shropshire farm

Eight sheep dead after dog attack at Shropshire farm

Wem | Last updated: Dec 7, 2018

Kindertransport: The Shropshire school with a remarkable history

Wem | Last updated: Dec 1, 2018

Wem wounding charge denied by three men

Wem | Last updated: Nov 21, 2018

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Petrol station near Market Drayton to be completely rebuilt

Petrol station near Market Drayton to be completely rebuilt

Tern Hill | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

Mobile phones found on inmates at Stoke Heath prison

Market Drayton | Last updated: Oct 2, 2018

Distracted teenager died when she drove head-on into lorry

Market Drayton | Last updated: Oct 1, 2018

Market Drayton

Teenager arrested near Market Drayton on suspicion of sexual activity with child

Teenager arrested near Market Drayton on suspicion of sexual activity with child

Market Drayton | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Person treated for smoke inhalation after Market Drayton fire

Market Drayton | Last updated: Dec 10, 2018

A53 partly closed near Market Drayton after trailer leaves carriageway

Market Drayton | Last updated: Dec 6, 2018