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February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Inaugural Shrewsbury gala dinner raises thousands of pounds in memory of teenager killed by dangerous driver

Inaugural Shrewsbury gala dinner raises thousands of pounds in memory of teenager killed by dangerous driver

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bad weather forces cancellation of 2026 Hawkstone International

Bad weather forces cancellation of 2026 Hawkstone International

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fire crews detail operation to cut casualty free after four-vehicle crash on A53 Hodnet bypass

Fire crews detail operation to cut casualty free after four-vehicle crash on A53 Hodnet bypass

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Family's pain as danger driver who killed Shropshire teenager set to be released from prison

Family's pain as danger driver who killed Shropshire teenager set to be released from prison

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Charity in memory of Shropshire teenager hosting first gala event - featuring local football stars and stunning auction items

Charity in memory of Shropshire teenager hosting first gala event - featuring local football stars and stunning auction items

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'We owe you so much': Bereaved families shocked and saddened as road tragedy charity closes suddenly

'We owe you so much': Bereaved families shocked and saddened as road tragedy charity closes suddenly

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 65, who seriously hurt man in three-vehicle crash on A442 in Telford gets road ban

Drink driver, 65, who seriously hurt man in three-vehicle crash on A442 in Telford gets road ban

Supporting image for story: Shropshire charity marks 20 years of sending football shirts to people in need across the world

Shropshire charity marks 20 years of sending football shirts to people in need across the world

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fascinating Shropshire history revealed as stunning Bronze Age ring and Roman coins unearthed in county

Fascinating Shropshire history revealed as stunning Bronze Age ring and Roman coins unearthed in county

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: A49 near Shrewsbury to close for week of resurfacing - with 34-mile diversion in place

A49 near Shrewsbury to close for week of resurfacing - with 34-mile diversion in place

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of homes, a chicken farm, Lidl and adventure golf: 10 major Shropshire planning applications set for decisions in 2026

Hundreds of homes, a chicken farm, Lidl and adventure golf: 10 major Shropshire planning applications set for decisions in 2026

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Grandparents' spectacular Christmas lights display raises funds for Shropshire hospice in memory of grandson

Watch: Grandparents' spectacular Christmas lights display raises funds for Shropshire hospice in memory of grandson

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to road near Shawbury after smoke seen coming from lorry

Fire crews called to road near Shawbury after smoke seen coming from lorry

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire nurse who got paid for conference she didn't attend is allowed to continue working in profession

Shropshire nurse who got paid for conference she didn't attend is allowed to continue working in profession

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Panel retires in RAF Shawbury nurse expenses hearing

Panel retires in RAF Shawbury nurse expenses hearing

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: RAF Shawbury nurse 'put her hand up to colleague’s face', hearing told

RAF Shawbury nurse 'put her hand up to colleague’s face', hearing told

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's about a balance': Shropshire academy trust set to ban smartphones

'It's about a balance': Shropshire academy trust set to ban smartphones

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Fishing is a very relaxing hobby': We visit Ellerdine Lakes near Telford which attracts anglers from across the UK

'Fishing is a very relaxing hobby': We visit Ellerdine Lakes near Telford which attracts anglers from across the UK

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: MOD raises 'bird-strike' concerns over plans for 130 homes near to RAF Shawbury airbase

MOD raises 'bird-strike' concerns over plans for 130 homes near to RAF Shawbury airbase

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Concerns raised over rat infestations at Shropshire military base as £9 billion investment in military housing welcomed

Concerns raised over rat infestations at Shropshire military base as £9 billion investment in military housing welcomed

November 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Decorated Shropshire defence photographer gets on his bike for the final time after 50 years of service

Decorated Shropshire defence photographer gets on his bike for the final time after 50 years of service

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: A-road through Shropshire village facing four days of closures - 34 mile diversion in place

A-road through Shropshire village facing four days of closures - 34 mile diversion in place

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 130 new homes would have 'significant' impact on village GP surgery say Shropshire health bosses

130 new homes would have 'significant' impact on village GP surgery say Shropshire health bosses

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pumpkin picking in Shropshire: 13 of the best farms and patches to visit in time for Halloween

Pumpkin picking in Shropshire: 13 of the best farms and patches to visit in time for Halloween

Supporting image for story: Former butcher's shop in village near Shrewsbury goes up for sale after closure

Former butcher's shop in village near Shrewsbury goes up for sale after closure

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Volunteers haul one-tonne gun through Shropshire on 1,000-mile charity challenge

Volunteers haul one-tonne gun through Shropshire on 1,000-mile charity challenge

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a Shropshire village with a long and proud military history - and found a friendly community like no other

I visited a Shropshire village with a long and proud military history - and found a friendly community like no other

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 130 homes proposed for fields in Shropshire village

130 homes proposed for fields in Shropshire village

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: One in hospital as car hits a lamp post in Shawbury

One in hospital as car hits a lamp post in Shawbury

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire market towns and villages have suffered 'some of the worst transport links in the country', says MP

Shropshire market towns and villages have suffered 'some of the worst transport links in the country', says MP

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Medieval hair pin in the shape of a dog’s head unearthed in Shropshire field is declared treasure

Medieval hair pin in the shape of a dog’s head unearthed in Shropshire field is declared treasure

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 26, caught in rural Shropshire gets road ban and four-figure legal bill

Drink driver, 26, caught in rural Shropshire gets road ban and four-figure legal bill

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crown court date for pair charged over Shrewsbury heroin and crack cocaine supply

Crown court date for pair charged over Shrewsbury heroin and crack cocaine supply

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 65, charged after multi-vehicle crash on A442 in Telford

Man, 65, charged after multi-vehicle crash on A442 in Telford

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Lily-May knew the meaning of life': Mum of teen killed in crash marks what would have been her 20th with Wrekin walk

'Lily-May knew the meaning of life': Mum of teen killed in crash marks what would have been her 20th with Wrekin walk

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shawbury woman admits blackmailing man for £7,000

Shawbury woman admits blackmailing man for £7,000

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five new homes planned for former sewage works site in Shawbury

Five new homes planned for former sewage works site in Shawbury

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'You can 'christen' my car with me' - Shropshire 31-year-old's sick messages to what he thought was a 12-year-old girl

'You can 'christen' my car with me' - Shropshire 31-year-old's sick messages to what he thought was a 12-year-old girl

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: RAF celebrates 75 years of air operations in Shropshire with parade

RAF celebrates 75 years of air operations in Shropshire with parade

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire school where 'pupils soar on wings like eagles' celebrates glowing report after inspection

Shropshire school where 'pupils soar on wings like eagles' celebrates glowing report after inspection

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 13 convicted Shropshire criminals locked up in June - including child rapist and killer driver

13 convicted Shropshire criminals locked up in June - including child rapist and killer driver

Supporting image for story: For sale: Derelict cottage and former scout hut 'requiring complete renovation' in north Shropshire village

For sale: Derelict cottage and former scout hut 'requiring complete renovation' in north Shropshire village

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wheelers: Your community bus – hop on and explore!

Wheelers: Your community bus – hop on and explore!

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 500 properties in the Shrewsbury area left without electricity after power cut

More than 500 properties in the Shrewsbury area left without electricity after power cut

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It could be someone else's child, I can't let that happen' - Grieving mum of teen crash victim in action call

'It could be someone else's child, I can't let that happen' - Grieving mum of teen crash victim in action call

June 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The people of this county need protection' - What judge told young driver locked up for crash that killed his girlfriend

'The people of this county need protection' - What judge told young driver locked up for crash that killed his girlfriend

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This grief will remain until the day I die' - Mother of teen killed by boyfriend speaks after he is locked up

'This grief will remain until the day I die' - Mother of teen killed by boyfriend speaks after he is locked up

Supporting image for story: 'Danger to society' reckless driver who killed popular teen girlfriend in Shropshire crash is put behind bars

'Danger to society' reckless driver who killed popular teen girlfriend in Shropshire crash is put behind bars

Supporting image for story: Heartbroken mum 'appalled' by reckless driver's lack of remorse for crash that killed her 17-year-old daughter

Heartbroken mum 'appalled' by reckless driver's lack of remorse for crash that killed her 17-year-old daughter