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July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch 'under siege' from developers, residents claim after latest housing schemes lodged

Whitchurch 'under siege' from developers, residents claim after latest housing schemes lodged

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

Supporting image for story: Unique new north Shropshire high street shop to turn people and pets into miniature figurines

Unique new north Shropshire high street shop to turn people and pets into miniature figurines

July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans revealed for 190 new homes near A41 at Whitchurch

Plans revealed for 190 new homes near A41 at Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Solar-powered speed devices to be installed in Whitchurch

Solar-powered speed devices to be installed in Whitchurch

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans lodged for 42 new houses near Whitchurch

Plans lodged for 42 new houses near Whitchurch

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dig deep as charity trustee dives deep for shark encounter

Dig deep as charity trustee dives deep for shark encounter

Supporting image for story: 'My best find!' Bronze age gold ribbon found by metal detectorist among latest treasures to be unearthed in Shropshire

'My best find!' Bronze age gold ribbon found by metal detectorist among latest treasures to be unearthed in Shropshire

July 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: BMW car seized in Whitchurch after being driven in 'erratic manner' and found in 'unroadworthy condition'

BMW car seized in Whitchurch after being driven in 'erratic manner' and found in 'unroadworthy condition'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire planning round-up: The most eye-catching applications for new buildings and redevelopments this week

Shropshire planning round-up: The most eye-catching applications for new buildings and redevelopments this week

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Military block on former Shropshire airfield will be demolished as auctioneer office plans get go-ahead

Military block on former Shropshire airfield will be demolished as auctioneer office plans get go-ahead

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: 13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Safety remains our top priority' - Shropshire beauty spot to remain shut this weekend due to toxic algae growth

'Safety remains our top priority' - Shropshire beauty spot to remain shut this weekend due to toxic algae growth

Supporting image for story: Shropshire fitness class helping reverse type 2 diabetes

Shropshire fitness class helping reverse type 2 diabetes

Supporting image for story: Watch: Talented Shrewsbury teen lived the dream singing on stage at Alderfest - headlined by Toploader, Pixie Lott and Ella Henderson

Watch: Talented Shrewsbury teen lived the dream singing on stage at Alderfest - headlined by Toploader, Pixie Lott and Ella Henderson

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The last thing we wanted' - Shropshire beauty spot to remain closed this heatwave weekend due to toxic algae

'The last thing we wanted' - Shropshire beauty spot to remain closed this heatwave weekend due to toxic algae

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alderford Lake closed after toxic blue-green algae blooms

Alderford Lake closed after toxic blue-green algae blooms

Supporting image for story: Haul of illegal vapes seized in Whitchurch

Haul of illegal vapes seized in Whitchurch

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Permission sought for new gypsy/traveller site near Whitchurch

Permission sought for new gypsy/traveller site near Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch Men in Sheds receive housebuilder’s donation in fight against loneliness

Whitchurch Men in Sheds receive housebuilder’s donation in fight against loneliness

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to Whitchurch property fire involving furniture

Fire crews called to Whitchurch property fire involving furniture

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Half-year profits at farm feed company Wynnstay jump to £5.5m

Half-year profits at farm feed company Wynnstay jump to £5.5m

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two women arrested for drink drive offences after separate collisions in north Shropshire towns

Two women arrested for drink drive offences after separate collisions in north Shropshire towns

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent apologises to residents after 'booster failure' disrupts supply

Severn Trent apologises to residents after 'booster failure' disrupts supply

Supporting image for story: Day nursery in Whitchurch rated 'Good' by Ofsted sold as owner announces retirement

Day nursery in Whitchurch rated 'Good' by Ofsted sold as owner announces retirement

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire leisure centres introduce ‘Tiny Lungs, Big Impact’ to prioritise health of young children

Shropshire leisure centres introduce ‘Tiny Lungs, Big Impact’ to prioritise health of young children

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

Wheelers: Your community bus – hop on and explore!

Supporting image for story: Update on 'vital' new bus service to connect Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital

Update on 'vital' new bus service to connect Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poultry farm near Whitchurch granted permission for solar array

Poultry farm near Whitchurch granted permission for solar array

Supporting image for story: 'Inadequate' foster care agency slated in new damning report with 'little action' to improve reported

'Inadequate' foster care agency slated in new damning report with 'little action' to improve reported

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrity singer plans Shropshire concert

Celebrity singer plans Shropshire concert

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch woman cleared of drug offences

Whitchurch woman cleared of drug offences

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenage drug dealers jailed for peddling crack cocaine and heroin - Shropshire police hail 'great result'

Teenage drug dealers jailed for peddling crack cocaine and heroin - Shropshire police hail 'great result'

Supporting image for story: 17-year-old girl due to appear in court after being charged with four counts of criminal damage in Whitchurch

17-year-old girl due to appear in court after being charged with four counts of criminal damage in Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Wild Shropshire’s Joseph Stark named in Top 100 UK Sommeliers and wins national Innovation Award

Wild Shropshire’s Joseph Stark named in Top 100 UK Sommeliers and wins national Innovation Award

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lorry driver taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after vehicle overturns on A41 junction near Whitchurch

Lorry driver taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after vehicle overturns on A41 junction near Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Plans lodged for new banners at Subway sandwich shop at Whitchurch service station

Plans lodged for new banners at Subway sandwich shop at Whitchurch service station

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: A41 closed in both directions after serious crash involving lorry near Prees

A41 closed in both directions after serious crash involving lorry near Prees

Supporting image for story: Shropshire leisure centres to offer free entry to service personnel and veterans on Armed Forces Day

Shropshire leisure centres to offer free entry to service personnel and veterans on Armed Forces Day

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters and police rush to car crash on the A49 near Whitchurch

Firefighters and police rush to car crash on the A49 near Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Closing down: Five major High Street retailers with outlets in Shropshire who have cut jobs this year

Closing down: Five major High Street retailers with outlets in Shropshire who have cut jobs this year

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: New French-inspired flea market brought a 'real buzz' to Whitchurch

New French-inspired flea market brought a 'real buzz' to Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Supermarket giant Lidl announces plans for 'new, modern store' in north Shropshire town

Supermarket giant Lidl announces plans for 'new, modern store' in north Shropshire town

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

Supporting image for story: Glamping site plan for garden in sleepy village rejected over 'noise and disturbance' concerns for neighbours

Glamping site plan for garden in sleepy village rejected over 'noise and disturbance' concerns for neighbours

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lucky Whitchurch street wins daily People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot with £1,000 per ticket

Lucky Whitchurch street wins daily People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot with £1,000 per ticket

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: House hunters invited to summer roadshow for mortgage advice in Shropshire

House hunters invited to summer roadshow for mortgage advice in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: WI group entertained at meeting and look ahead to summer events

WI group entertained at meeting and look ahead to summer events

Supporting image for story: 'There is a caring and respectful culture' - North Shropshire primary school 'overjoyed' by inspector's praise

'There is a caring and respectful culture' - North Shropshire primary school 'overjoyed' by inspector's praise

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