Pool closure highlights need for new facility

The possibility of a new swimming pool for a town has been touted after councillors said the pandemic had highlighted the shortcomings of the existing centre.

Whitchurch | 2 hours ago

Fewer Covid vaccinations given in Shropshire than anywhere else in England, figures show

Telford | 4 hours ago

Storm Christoph batters Shropshire and Powys as roads close and rail services cancelled

Mid Wales | 5 hours ago

'This crisis in Shropshire, the numbers are not good': Residents warned not to drop their guard amid high infection rates

Shrewsbury | 11 hours ago

Eleven further coronavirus deaths at health trusts in Shropshire and Powys

Shrewsbury | 7 hours ago

Health bosses defend pace of ‘too slow’ vaccine rollout

Shrewsbury | 16 hours ago

Entertainment

Bushcraft expert in quest for site to teach new skills

A bushcraft and survival skills instructor is on the lookout for a patch of woodland in which he can base a new venture.

Petition to reopen Whitchurch pool when Covid restrictions are relaxed

A petition signed by more than 400 people is calling on Shropshire Council to commit to reopening Whitchurch's swimming pool.

Children’s memories inside baubles

Special Christmas baubles are hanging on a tree on a new housing estate.

Swimming baths to remain closed over Covid-19 safety issues despite petition

Whitchurch | 16 hours ago

Market Drayton's community war mural to be inducted into Imperial War Museum project

Market Drayton | 8 hours ago

Ruby a cut above in competition

Prees | 16 hours ago

Activist Angie rings the changes

Mid Wales | 16 hours ago

Coronavirus: Latest number of deaths and confirmed cases in Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales

Bridgnorth | 6 hours ago

Residents promised more consultation over HS2 concerns

Market Drayton | Jan 20, 2021

Floods hits roads and trains as Shropshire river levels rise

Bridgnorth | Jan 20, 2021

Preparations under way for mass vaccination site at Telford International Centre

Telford | Jan 20, 2021

New lessons in learning as schools teach pupils in class and at home

Whitchurch | Jan 20, 2021

Shropshire company wins contract for pet grooming BBC programme

Market Drayton | Jan 20, 2021

Diocese asking for voices of church sex abuse survivors to be heard

North Shropshire | Jan 20, 2021

Minister agrees to meet MP over HS2 safety measures for Woore

Market Drayton | Jan 20, 2021

Shropshire leads the way in the fight against animal extinction

Whitchurch | Jan 20, 2021

Star Witness

Star Witness: North Shropshire

North Shropshire Star Witness | Apr 5, 2017

About North Shropshire

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.