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Shropshire hiker to walk 3,000km this year

Shropshire hiker to walk 3,000km this year

A Shropshire woman is aiming to hike a minimum of 3,000 kilometres this year to raise money for charity.

Shawbury | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

Shropshire farm eviction 'a threat to spring fair'

Shropshire farm eviction 'a threat to spring fair'

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

'It looks like the the Somme': Anger over felling at Shropshire nature reserve

'It looks like the the Somme': Anger over felling at Shropshire nature reserve

Wem | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Driver escapes after van flips on roof outside Market Drayton

Driver escapes after van flips on roof outside Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Tractor destroyed by fire near Market Drayton

Tractor destroyed by fire near Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Village to get say on neighbourhood plan

Village to get say on neighbourhood plan

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Ready, aim, fire for Whittington Castle war re-enactment

Ready, aim, fire for Whittington Castle war re-enactment

Oswestry | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Shropshire canal cruise charity on crest of a wave after £2,500 donation

Shropshire canal cruise charity on crest of a wave after £2,500 donation

Ellesmere | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

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Shropshire all set for Easter sunshine break

Shropshire all set for Easter sunshine break

The sun has got its hat on ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Shropshire farm eviction 'a threat to spring fair'

Shropshire farm eviction 'a threat to spring fair'

A family who have been farming a field for more than 300 years say are devastated they could face eviction – which would also bring their community events to an end.

Ready, aim, fire for Whittington Castle war re-enactment

Ready, aim, fire for Whittington Castle war re-enactment

Hundreds of re-enactors are expected to descend on Whittington Castle next week for their annual battle event.

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COMMUNITY 6 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN SHREWSBURY ADDS EVEN MORE PLAYERS

COMMUNITY 6 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN SHREWSBURY ADDS EVEN MORE PLAYERS

Shrewsbury Sports Village 20:00 - 22:00

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Homecoming for Shropshire racing car firm

Homecoming for Shropshire racing car firm

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Man, 80, dies after crash on A41 near Whitchurch

Man, 80, dies after crash on A41 near Whitchurch

Whitchurch | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Cows get stuck in Market Drayton canal

Cows get stuck in Market Drayton canal

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Former Shropshire council leader's rocket for Tories

Former Shropshire council leader's rocket for Tories

North Shropshire | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Housing development 'making life a misery' for neighbours in Market Drayton

Housing development 'making life a misery' for neighbours in Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Aldi and care home plan for Market Drayton set to create 100 jobs

Aldi and care home plan for Market Drayton set to create 100 jobs

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 16, 2019

More than 94 per cent of children will go to first choice primary school

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Apr 16, 2019

All manner of Easter fun at gardens near Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 16, 2019

Tributes paid to Shropshire businessman after death aged 70

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Group makes trek from Market Drayton to Newport for Royal Naval Association Club

Newport | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Two injured as 4x4 crashes off road in Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 14, 2019

Triathlon with a difference along the Montgomery Canal

Newtown | Last updated: Apr 14, 2019

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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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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

Shropshire hiker to walk 3,000km this year

Shropshire hiker to walk 3,000km this year

Shawbury | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

Lorry driver using two tachographs escapes jail 'by skin of teeth'

Shawbury | Last updated: Apr 2, 2019

Spanish bid to honour tragic Shawbury bomber crew

Shawbury | Last updated: Feb 2, 2019

Wem

'It looks like the the Somme': Anger over felling at Shropshire nature reserve

'It looks like the the Somme': Anger over felling at Shropshire nature reserve

Wem | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Tributes paid to Shropshire businessman after death aged 70

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Tattoo parlour plans approved

Wem | Last updated: Apr 12, 2019

Tern Hill

Shropshire campaign group questions local plan review

Telford | Last updated: Mar 20, 2019

Stoke Heath Prison is found to be safe say inspectors

Tern Hill | Last updated: Mar 19, 2019

Petrol station near Market Drayton to be completely rebuilt

Tern Hill | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

Market Drayton

Shropshire farm eviction 'a threat to spring fair'

Shropshire farm eviction 'a threat to spring fair'

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

Driver escapes after van flips on roof outside Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Tractor destroyed by fire near Market Drayton

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019