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August 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Trees down and roads flooded as Storm Francis hit Shropshire and Mid Wales

Trees down and roads flooded as Storm Francis hit Shropshire and Mid Wales

August 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Car flips into hedge close to notorious bend near Shrewsbury

Car flips into hedge close to notorious bend near Shrewsbury

August 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire balti restaurant chef died from drug overdose

Shropshire balti restaurant chef died from drug overdose

August 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Inquest opens into death of cyclist near Whitchurch

Inquest opens into death of cyclist near Whitchurch

August 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lodges plans approved for marina near Whitchurch

Lodges plans approved for marina near Whitchurch

August 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: It’s up, up and away as shipping container used for Shropshire flight simulator firm

It’s up, up and away as shipping container used for Shropshire flight simulator firm

August 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Police search for 'key witness' as two arrested over Shropshire death crash

Police search for 'key witness' as two arrested over Shropshire death crash

August 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire standing stone memorial built for Covid-19 victims and their families

Shropshire standing stone memorial built for Covid-19 victims and their families

July 31, 2020

Supporting image for story: Cyclist killed in north Shropshire hit and run

Cyclist killed in north Shropshire hit and run

July 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wem firefighters rescue dog stuck in tree

Wem firefighters rescue dog stuck in tree

July 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: Youth club entrance given a makeover ahead of 50th anniversary

Youth club entrance given a makeover ahead of 50th anniversary

July 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: 3D printer donated to Wem school for future generation of engineers

3D printer donated to Wem school for future generation of engineers

June 30, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Mumbai and back': Wem cricketers smash fundraising target to boost NHS

'Mumbai and back': Wem cricketers smash fundraising target to boost NHS

June 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire caregivers go above and beyond throughout coronavirus pandemic

Shropshire caregivers go above and beyond throughout coronavirus pandemic

June 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire cricketers double the distance in NHS fundraiser

Shropshire cricketers double the distance in NHS fundraiser

June 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Community buys bike for litter picker after receiving nearly £400 in donations

Community buys bike for litter picker after receiving nearly £400 in donations

Supporting image for story: Former Shropshire RAF worker died due to asbestos exposure, inquests hears

Former Shropshire RAF worker died due to asbestos exposure, inquests hears

June 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Former doctor's surgery sold in Wem

Former doctor's surgery sold in Wem

June 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wem cricketers clocking up the miles for two good causes

Wem cricketers clocking up the miles for two good causes

May 28, 2020

Supporting image for story: Hawkstone Park to trial reopening over three days

Hawkstone Park to trial reopening over three days

May 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Barbecue blamed for large woodland fire near Wem

Barbecue blamed for large woodland fire near Wem

May 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Cars park round the Wrekin on first weekend of lockdown changes

Cars park round the Wrekin on first weekend of lockdown changes

May 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Telford key worker wins £650,000 farmhouse in £2-a-ticket raffle

Telford key worker wins £650,000 farmhouse in £2-a-ticket raffle

May 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire farmhouse prize draw taking place this week

Shropshire farmhouse prize draw taking place this week

May 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Artwork on van shares sentiments towards coronavirus

Artwork on van shares sentiments towards coronavirus

May 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire school staff create lockdown video to tell pupils: 'We miss you'

Shropshire school staff create lockdown video to tell pupils: 'We miss you'

Supporting image for story: GALLERY: How Shropshire celebrated VE Day in 1945

GALLERY: How Shropshire celebrated VE Day in 1945

May 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: Young and old team up to record talking newspaper

Young and old team up to record talking newspaper

May 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wem woman makes mini models of the town for Bobbie the robin who visits everyday

Wem woman makes mini models of the town for Bobbie the robin who visits everyday

May 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Between jobs: Stuntman Justin’s double life in the movies put on hold

Between jobs: Stuntman Justin’s double life in the movies put on hold

May 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Campaigners' delight as council rejects plans for water draining 'swales' at housing site

Campaigners' delight as council rejects plans for water draining 'swales' at housing site

Supporting image for story: Shropshire town's community unites to provide PPE

Shropshire town's community unites to provide PPE

April 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: All gone! £2 raffle tickets sold out for listed six-bedroom Shropshire farmhouse

All gone! £2 raffle tickets sold out for listed six-bedroom Shropshire farmhouse

April 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Few raffle tickets left for listed six-bedroom Shropshire farmhouse

Few raffle tickets left for listed six-bedroom Shropshire farmhouse

April 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Road improvements needed before homes go ahead, according to council

Road improvements needed before homes go ahead, according to council

April 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire town comes together to donate food to man in lockdown after radio plea

Shropshire town comes together to donate food to man in lockdown after radio plea

March 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Road closed near Wem after accident

Road closed near Wem after accident

March 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Railway services to be halved next week

West Midlands Railway services to be halved next week

February 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Marina open day in Shropshire

Marina open day in Shropshire

February 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Brain damaged, HIV positive, diabetic, weak and prone to blackouts: Shrewsbury grandfather wins long battle to get disability benefits

Brain damaged, HIV positive, diabetic, weak and prone to blackouts: Shrewsbury grandfather wins long battle to get disability benefits

February 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Two separate wood fires in skips at Telford and Wem

Two separate wood fires in skips at Telford and Wem

February 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Chimney fire in Wem due to birds nests blockage

Chimney fire in Wem due to birds nests blockage

February 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's rural areas will suffer worse after service cuts, say youth workers

Shropshire's rural areas will suffer worse after service cuts, say youth workers

February 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire teacher in bid to combat loneliness with crafting hub

Shropshire teacher in bid to combat loneliness with crafting hub

February 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Witness sought after pensioner targeted

Witness sought after pensioner targeted

Supporting image for story: Elderly Wem victim forced to hand over money for alleged gardening services

Elderly Wem victim forced to hand over money for alleged gardening services

February 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Solidarity sent 10,000 miles from Shropshire firefighters to volunteers battling bush fires in Australia

Solidarity sent 10,000 miles from Shropshire firefighters to volunteers battling bush fires in Australia

February 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: MP in talks with council over controversial housing site in north Shropshire

MP in talks with council over controversial housing site in north Shropshire

January 31, 2020

Supporting image for story: Brexit: 'Freedom lunch' for Wem Conservatives and Broseley pub's politics-free party

Brexit: 'Freedom lunch' for Wem Conservatives and Broseley pub's politics-free party

January 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Casualty given oxygen therapy after Wem house fire

Casualty given oxygen therapy after Wem house fire

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