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August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 1940s Weekender – Shropshire’s fastest growing '40s show returns

1940s Weekender – Shropshire’s fastest growing '40s show returns

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency crews called to open fires involving grass and hedging in areas of Shropshire

Emergency crews called to open fires involving grass and hedging in areas of Shropshire

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man freed from vehicle in ditch after crash near riverbank in north Shropshire town

Man freed from vehicle in ditch after crash near riverbank in north Shropshire town

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Green light for new homes near Wem

Green light for new homes near Wem

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dangerous Shrewsbury motorcyclist whose speeding Instagram posts went viral is banned from driving - see shock footage here

Dangerous Shrewsbury motorcyclist whose speeding Instagram posts went viral is banned from driving - see shock footage here

Supporting image for story: Epidaurus Court comes alive with theatre after centuries at Soulton Hall

Epidaurus Court comes alive with theatre after centuries at Soulton Hall

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: "I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

"I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire service called to tackle North Shropshire car blaze

Fire service called to tackle North Shropshire car blaze

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 100 new homes on the way to Wem as plans approved

100 new homes on the way to Wem as plans approved

Supporting image for story: "We were so upset by the cancellation of Shrewsbury Flower Show that we have organised our own floral event in Wem"

"We were so upset by the cancellation of Shrewsbury Flower Show that we have organised our own floral event in Wem"

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire planning round-up: This week's most eye-catching applications for new developments in your area

Shropshire planning round-up: This week's most eye-catching applications for new developments in your area

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wem Town Hall announces departure of valued team member

Wem Town Hall announces departure of valued team member

Supporting image for story: Plans to build 60 homes on outskirts of Shropshire market town lodged - decade after first attempt failed

Plans to build 60 homes on outskirts of Shropshire market town lodged - decade after first attempt failed

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Repair work begins on a derelict pub that has been a 'blight' on a Shropshire town centre

Repair work begins on a derelict pub that has been a 'blight' on a Shropshire town centre

Supporting image for story: Quirky north Shropshire garden beloved by frogs, newts and dragonflies opening for charity this weekend

Quirky north Shropshire garden beloved by frogs, newts and dragonflies opening for charity this weekend

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: British Touring Shakespeare brings enchantment and gothic thrills to Shropshire’s Soulton Hall

British Touring Shakespeare brings enchantment and gothic thrills to Shropshire’s Soulton Hall

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan calls for new banking hubs for Ellesmere and Wem

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan calls for new banking hubs for Ellesmere and Wem

Supporting image for story: Ballroom and sequence dance date for Wem Town Hall

Ballroom and sequence dance date for Wem Town Hall

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hands-on construction insight given to Woodlands School students

Hands-on construction insight given to Woodlands School students

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smiley face appears in the sky over Shropshire

Smiley face appears in the sky over Shropshire

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Car collides with fallen tree on B-road in north Shropshire

Car collides with fallen tree on B-road in north Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Wem barn fire that spread to adjacent buildings sparked by 'electrical fault'

Wem barn fire that spread to adjacent buildings sparked by 'electrical fault'

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tickets selling fast for Shropshire festival of rural-themed films this weekend - here's what's on and when

Tickets selling fast for Shropshire festival of rural-themed films this weekend - here's what's on and when

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 400 Wemians – 40 Years Ago: Wem Town Hall hosts special presentation evening and free exhibition

400 Wemians – 40 Years Ago: Wem Town Hall hosts special presentation evening and free exhibition

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former Shropshire station house that was visited by Queen Mary is to be sold by auction this month

Former Shropshire station house that was visited by Queen Mary is to be sold by auction this month

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Excellent’ Considerate Constructor status granted at Wem Bungalows

‘Excellent’ Considerate Constructor status granted at Wem Bungalows

Supporting image for story: Wem Community Hub Project: Weekly Wellbeing Cafe

Wem Community Hub Project: Weekly Wellbeing Cafe

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: How footprint put police on path to catch two burglars 'preying' on the elderly in Shrewsbury, Wellington and Wem

How footprint put police on path to catch two burglars 'preying' on the elderly in Shrewsbury, Wellington and Wem

Supporting image for story: Albanian burglars who struck homes across Shropshire were stared down by a courageous elderly victim who told court of her 'nightmare'

Albanian burglars who struck homes across Shropshire were stared down by a courageous elderly victim who told court of her 'nightmare'

Supporting image for story: Get active and feel connected - activities for the over 65s

Get active and feel connected - activities for the over 65s

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!

Supporting image for story: Jazz Nights are back at Wem Town Hall

Jazz Nights are back at Wem Town Hall

Supporting image for story: Supporting local business: Join our free networking event this July

Supporting local business: Join our free networking event this July

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Edstaston Dakota sets new centre record at Carlisle Supreme sale

Edstaston Dakota sets new centre record at Carlisle Supreme sale

June 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Green-fingered primary pupils celebrate first sales after growing their own produce at school

Green-fingered primary pupils celebrate first sales after growing their own produce at school

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrity singer plans Shropshire concert

Celebrity singer plans Shropshire concert

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 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire secondary school biology teacher is named in UK's top three

Shropshire secondary school biology teacher is named in UK's top three

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Soulton Long Barrow celebrates record-breaking 2025 Midsummer Solstice Sunrise Gathering

Soulton Long Barrow celebrates record-breaking 2025 Midsummer Solstice Sunrise Gathering

Supporting image for story: Soulton Long Barrow to host "Summer in Song" performance as part of arts programme

Soulton Long Barrow to host "Summer in Song" performance as part of arts programme

Supporting image for story: Inside Shropshire's newest music shop opened by a guitar technician who toured the world with the biggest stars

Inside Shropshire's newest music shop opened by a guitar technician who toured the world with the biggest stars

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Care is not available at all' - MP says terminally ill Wem man was told Shropshire hospice has no capacity

'Care is not available at all' - MP says terminally ill Wem man was told Shropshire hospice has no capacity

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire farmer banned from keeping animals for five years after farm found in 'unsuitable' state

Shropshire farmer banned from keeping animals for five years after farm found in 'unsuitable' state

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Work planned for Wem church as proposals lodged

Work planned for Wem church as proposals lodged

Supporting image for story: Police find teen car thief hiding in a cupboard after he stole a BMW and Ford from owners' driveways in Shropshire in one night found

Police find teen car thief hiding in a cupboard after he stole a BMW and Ford from owners' driveways in Shropshire in one night found

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Time travel to 16th century for Midsummer Supper in Wem

Time travel to 16th century for Midsummer Supper in Wem

Supporting image for story: Wem gears up for annual sunshine Midsummer event

Wem gears up for annual sunshine Midsummer event

June 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: All's rosy for Rosie the horse rescued from ditch by Shropshire firefighters and vet

All's rosy for Rosie the horse rescued from ditch by Shropshire firefighters and vet

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