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November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Polar Express brings festive magic to Ellesmere Winter Festival

Polar Express brings festive magic to Ellesmere Winter Festival

Supporting image for story: Shropshire town's new mayoral chain will cost £4,000

Shropshire town's new mayoral chain will cost £4,000

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Totally inappropriate': Residents pack pub for meeting over concerns for 14 new homes in their Shropshire village

'Totally inappropriate': Residents pack pub for meeting over concerns for 14 new homes in their Shropshire village

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oswestry illuminated tractor run thinks of Ella from Ellesmere who died when she was just 13 years-old

Oswestry illuminated tractor run thinks of Ella from Ellesmere who died when she was just 13 years-old

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere Winter Festival 2025: Full schedule, road closures and everything you need to know

Ellesmere Winter Festival 2025: Full schedule, road closures and everything you need to know

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere Poppy Appeal concert raises more than £1k

Ellesmere Poppy Appeal concert raises more than £1k

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: Your photos of wintry Shropshire scenes as cold snap delivers first snowfall of the season

Your photos of wintry Shropshire scenes as cold snap delivers first snowfall of the season

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: New plans for 14 homes near Ellesmere

New plans for 14 homes near Ellesmere

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning photos as Northern Lights treat Shropshire residents to rare spectacle

Stunning photos as Northern Lights treat Shropshire residents to rare spectacle

Supporting image for story: Temporary consent for static caravans near Ellesmere is refused

Temporary consent for static caravans near Ellesmere is refused

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Village effort dresses Cockshutt Church Tower in poppies once again

Village effort dresses Cockshutt Church Tower in poppies once again

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tesco customers in Ellesmere can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

Tesco customers in Ellesmere can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere housing plan attracts objections with claims town is 'being swamped' with new houses

Ellesmere housing plan attracts objections with claims town is 'being swamped' with new houses

November 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Fuel tanker in a Shropshire village that rolled down an embankment while full of 36,000 litres of kerosene

In pictures: Fuel tanker in a Shropshire village that rolled down an embankment while full of 36,000 litres of kerosene

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire floral talent blooms on national stage

Shropshire floral talent blooms on national stage

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three sheep saved from shoulder-deep bog on farmland near Ellesmere

Three sheep saved from shoulder-deep bog on farmland near Ellesmere

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Van driver arrested after woman 'seriously injured' in north Shropshire crash - police appeal for witnesses

Van driver arrested after woman 'seriously injured' in north Shropshire crash - police appeal for witnesses

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters share dramatic images after two-vehicle crash near Oswestry

Firefighters share dramatic images after two-vehicle crash near Oswestry

Supporting image for story: Woman cut free after van crashes into wall near Shropshire-Wales border - air ambulance called to scene

Woman cut free after van crashes into wall near Shropshire-Wales border - air ambulance called to scene

Supporting image for story: 'Dangerous' Shropshire paedophile locked up for 21 years after historical abuse unearthed after sting by online vigilantes

'Dangerous' Shropshire paedophile locked up for 21 years after historical abuse unearthed after sting by online vigilantes

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters reveal details of early morning boat rescue for stricken fishermen on Ellesmere's Mere

Firefighters reveal details of early morning boat rescue for stricken fishermen on Ellesmere's Mere

Supporting image for story: Full list of roads set for pothole repairs across Shropshire throughout November

Full list of roads set for pothole repairs across Shropshire throughout November

Supporting image for story: Man rescued from boat on The Mere in Ellesmere in early hours

Man rescued from boat on The Mere in Ellesmere in early hours

Supporting image for story: Popular ice cream shop near Ellesmere could be on the move

Popular ice cream shop near Ellesmere could be on the move

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Union Canal Society - Enhancement team is expanding

Shropshire Union Canal Society - Enhancement team is expanding

October 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is heartbreaking': Woman taking on 60km challenge to support Shropshire teenager seriously injured in accident

'It is heartbreaking': Woman taking on 60km challenge to support Shropshire teenager seriously injured in accident

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Autumn Lunch in Ellesmere returns: A feast for friendship and fundraising

Autumn Lunch in Ellesmere returns: A feast for friendship and fundraising

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Arrest made after man leapt out of first-floor window and hopped over fences in bid to escape police in Ellesmere

Arrest made after man leapt out of first-floor window and hopped over fences in bid to escape police in Ellesmere

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere farmers named as Community Farming Heroes

Ellesmere farmers named as Community Farming Heroes

Supporting image for story: Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run registration is coming - here's when you can register

Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run registration is coming - here's when you can register

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

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Price rises confirmed for Shropshire Council car parks - here's when and why

Price rises confirmed for Shropshire Council car parks - here's when and why

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle house blaze in Hamlet near Oswestry

Firefighters tackle house blaze in Hamlet near Oswestry

Supporting image for story: Shropshire primary school celebrates 175th birthday as former pupils share memories of days gone by

Shropshire primary school celebrates 175th birthday as former pupils share memories of days gone by

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire service warning after discarded wax sparks Oswestry bin fire near gas supply

Fire service warning after discarded wax sparks Oswestry bin fire near gas supply

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere dairy farmer takes home auction championship after he sells off herd

Ellesmere dairy farmer takes home auction championship after he sells off herd

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Paws for a cause: Mayor’s pet photo contest backs local charities

Paws for a cause: Mayor’s pet photo contest backs local charities

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere Bowling Club hosts annual tournament

Ellesmere Bowling Club hosts annual tournament

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dramatic pictures show fire that destroys telehandler at farm near Ellesmere

Dramatic pictures show fire that destroys telehandler at farm near Ellesmere

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to Shropshire town after blaze involving electric bollard

Firefighters called to Shropshire town after blaze involving electric bollard

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Metal detectorist, 20, unearths stunning Bronze Age bracelet which could be worth thousands of pounds

Metal detectorist, 20, unearths stunning Bronze Age bracelet which could be worth thousands of pounds

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Versatile' 130-acre north Shropshire farm near picturesque town hits the market for £2.4 million

'Versatile' 130-acre north Shropshire farm near picturesque town hits the market for £2.4 million

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Rare opportunity to acquire a property of such authentic charm' - Historic Ellesmere home hits market

'Rare opportunity to acquire a property of such authentic charm' - Historic Ellesmere home hits market

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters find cause of burning smell at Shropshire church

Firefighters find cause of burning smell at Shropshire church

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three generations of Shropshire dairy farming comes to an end with herd going under the hammer at dispersal sale

Three generations of Shropshire dairy farming comes to an end with herd going under the hammer at dispersal sale

Supporting image for story: New food hygiene ratings for 19 Shropshire pubs, cafés and takeaways - including one rated 2

New food hygiene ratings for 19 Shropshire pubs, cafés and takeaways - including one rated 2

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lights, tractors, tribute: Run to honour Gobowen farmer expands route

Lights, tractors, tribute: Run to honour Gobowen farmer expands route

Supporting image for story: 'Keen to build on the legacy of my predecessors' - New headmaster joins prestigious Shropshire private school

'Keen to build on the legacy of my predecessors' - New headmaster joins prestigious Shropshire private school

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Caravan goes up in flames in a village near Ellesmere - firefighters called to the scene

Caravan goes up in flames in a village near Ellesmere - firefighters called to the scene