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December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Landowners seek permission to build up to nine new homes on edge of small north Shropshire village

Landowners seek permission to build up to nine new homes on edge of small north Shropshire village

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lorry driver, 45, ordered to stay off alcohol after drink driving on busy A41 at Whitchurch

Lorry driver, 45, ordered to stay off alcohol after drink driving on busy A41 at Whitchurch

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called after fire involving van on A-road in north Shropshire

Emergency services called after fire involving van on A-road in north Shropshire

Supporting image for story: New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

Supporting image for story: Plan for 70 new homes on edge of Shropshire village is approved even as inspector admits it will cause 'moderate harm'

Plan for 70 new homes on edge of Shropshire village is approved even as inspector admits it will cause 'moderate harm'

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due

Shropshire hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due

Supporting image for story: 'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

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

Supporting image for story: Split decisions, tech problems and a HMO u-turn: the most dramatic Shropshire Council meeting in years had it all

Split decisions, tech problems and a HMO u-turn: the most dramatic Shropshire Council meeting in years had it all

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plan for up to 65 homes in Whitchurch approved despite objections

Plan for up to 65 homes in Whitchurch approved despite objections

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: A41 speed camera update: Shropshire councils to discuss next steps to improve safety along notorious road stretch

A41 speed camera update: Shropshire councils to discuss next steps to improve safety along notorious road stretch

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire teenager claims commanding victory at 40th anniversary of ‘unofficial Major of junior golf’

Shropshire teenager claims commanding victory at 40th anniversary of ‘unofficial Major of junior golf’

Supporting image for story: 'We opened a restaurant in Shropshire to make the most of the county's seasonal produce and have been recognised by the Michelin Guide'

'We opened a restaurant in Shropshire to make the most of the county's seasonal produce and have been recognised by the Michelin Guide'

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Controversial 65-homes plan for Whitchurch recommended for approval

Controversial 65-homes plan for Whitchurch recommended for approval

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

Supporting image for story: Artists of Whitchurch: Homebuilder to host photography gallery at development

Artists of Whitchurch: Homebuilder to host photography gallery at development

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza raises more than £7,000 for dog charities

Shropshire's Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza raises more than £7,000 for dog charities

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire golfer follows in footsteps of Ryder Cup heroes at ‘unofficial Major of junior golf’

Shropshire golfer follows in footsteps of Ryder Cup heroes at ‘unofficial Major of junior golf’

Supporting image for story: 11 adorable photos of sausage dogs taking over Shropshire attraction as popular Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza returns

11 adorable photos of sausage dogs taking over Shropshire attraction as popular Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza returns

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent apology after burst pipe affects water supplies for Prees residents

Severn Trent apology after burst pipe affects water supplies for Prees residents

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'For book lovers who want a little magic': Fantasy-inspired bookshop opening in north Shropshire market town

'For book lovers who want a little magic': Fantasy-inspired bookshop opening in north Shropshire market town

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free stroke awareness workshops coming to Whitchurch in collaboration with Community Resource Care

Free stroke awareness workshops coming to Whitchurch in collaboration with Community Resource Care

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Most affordable towns to live in across Shropshire

Revealed: Most affordable towns to live in across Shropshire

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called out to fire in engine bay of car

Firefighters called out to fire in engine bay of car

Supporting image for story: Appeal for new members and volunteers at Whitchurch day centre

Appeal for new members and volunteers at Whitchurch day centre

Supporting image for story: Star-studded Shropshire: Remember when Ellesmere College was backdrop to a 1978 Richard Burton psychological thriller?

Star-studded Shropshire: Remember when Ellesmere College was backdrop to a 1978 Richard Burton psychological thriller?

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to reports of crash on Whitchurch road

Fire crews called to reports of crash on Whitchurch road

Supporting image for story: Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire farmer overturned vehicle with telehandler in debt row - and secured £30k of credit illegally

North Shropshire farmer overturned vehicle with telehandler in debt row - and secured £30k of credit illegally

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Volunteers in Whitchurch needed to support Marie Curie fundraising appeals

Volunteers in Whitchurch needed to support Marie Curie fundraising appeals

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire, police and ambulance services at crash near Whitchurch

Fire, police and ambulance services at crash near Whitchurch

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Burst water pipe causes water supply interruptions in Whitchurch

Burst water pipe causes water supply interruptions in Whitchurch

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Public thanked as untaxed, uninsured Vauxhall Corsa seized by police in north Shropshire

Public thanked as untaxed, uninsured Vauxhall Corsa seized by police in north Shropshire

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Frustration grows over lack of progress on 'inadequate' step-free access at Whitchurch Railway Station

Frustration grows over lack of progress on 'inadequate' step-free access at Whitchurch Railway Station

Supporting image for story: Top sopranos in double billing for Shrewsbury Symphony

Top sopranos in double billing for Shrewsbury Symphony

Supporting image for story: Four Shropshire buildings added to 'at risk' list by Historic England

Four Shropshire buildings added to 'at risk' list by Historic England

Supporting image for story: 265 homes could be coming to Whitchurch - find out the details here

265 homes could be coming to Whitchurch - find out the details here

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sweet steps! Line dancers raise over £300 with summer cake nights

Sweet steps! Line dancers raise over £300 with summer cake nights

Supporting image for story: Adorable puppy Tiger from Guide Dogs’ ‘Baker’s Dozen’ litter pup arrives in Shropshire

Adorable puppy Tiger from Guide Dogs’ ‘Baker’s Dozen’ litter pup arrives in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: 'I'm so proud of the team being recognised': Specsavers' Whitchurch branch in line for national award

'I'm so proud of the team being recognised': Specsavers' Whitchurch branch in line for national award

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Good progress': Shropshire foster care agency that was repeatedly slated by Ofsted wins praise for major improvements

'Good progress': Shropshire foster care agency that was repeatedly slated by Ofsted wins praise for major improvements

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flood alerts issued across Shropshire with river levels high

Flood alerts issued across Shropshire with river levels high

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: New self storage facility to open in Whitchurch

New self storage facility to open in Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Farm vet has sights strictly set on dance competition success

Farm vet has sights strictly set on dance competition success

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire author’s debut book becomes Amazon bestseller

Shropshire author’s debut book becomes Amazon bestseller

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of sausage dogs to take over Shropshire attraction this month for return of popular Christmas dachshund event

Hundreds of sausage dogs to take over Shropshire attraction this month for return of popular Christmas dachshund event

November 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's an honour': Gift maker creates 500 keepsakes for Shropshire hospice to bring comfort to bereaved families

'It's an honour': Gift maker creates 500 keepsakes for Shropshire hospice to bring comfort to bereaved families

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire swimming and fitness centre makes final of UK pool and spa awards just months after opening

Shropshire swimming and fitness centre makes final of UK pool and spa awards just months after opening