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March 14, 2025

Attingham Park is set to illuminated its snowdrop wood for visitors this February.

14 of the best tourist attractions across West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire from Alton Towers to Attingham Park

Emstrey Crematorium in Shrewsbury

Event to 'honour and celebrate' mother's who have died to be held at Shrewsbury crematorium ahead of Mothering Sunday

The patch of land next to the railway line. Photo: Google

New plan for homes next to Shrewsbury to Chester railway line submitted - after two failed attempts

Property management staff from Shrewsbury gear up for 'gruelling' triathlon

Business|Mar 14

Is controversial merger of councils in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire good for our region - or simply 'number crunching'?

The existing memorial plaques at the chapel cemetery in Longden Road, Shrewsbury. Picture: Shropshire Council

Memorial plaques to be added to chapel cemetery in Shrewsbury

Property|Mar 14

March 13, 2025

The crash happened in Huffley Lane, Shrewsbury, this afternoon (Thursday, March 13). Photo: Google

Firefighters and paramedics rush to crash between two cars and a van in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury|Mar 13

$Paula Gardner SaTH\'s Chief Nursing Officer. Picture: SaTH$

Leadership guru to work with ward managers as hospital gives them 'power to do things differently'

Rotarian Richard Green (left) is welcomed to Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club by president David Morris.

Rotarian tells of memorable and poignant trip to Belgium

Your World|Mar 13

Shrewsbury Morris Dancers will be at the festival

Countdown... one week until Shrewsbury Moves Festival

Your World|Mar 13

Shrewsbury Moves starts later this month.

Shrewsbury Moves festival set to open later this month

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Full list of Shropshire Council's electoral divisions following notice of election

Politics|Mar 13

John with his wife Judy and Karen Roberts from Lingen Davies.

Cancer survivor’s final ski trip for charity

Shropshire village faces 40-mile diversion taking over an hour.

Shrewsbury Road: Locals fear Shropshire village could be “cut off” by 40-mile diversion taking over an hour

Chief Officer Karen Farrow says members will have the opportunity at the annual general meeting to vote on the dividend to be paid to those saving with Just Credit Union.

Just Credit Union members to vote on dividend at AGM

Your World|Mar 13

RoadPeace’s Abbie Brookes, Resilience Building Programme Coordinator, PCC John Campion, RoadPeace group member Stacey Roalfe, RoadPeace’s Lucy Harrison West Mercia Project and Outreach Coordinator, and Kate Gynn Victim Care Coordinator and, West Mercia Police’s Detective Inspector Stephanie Arrowsmith.

'Dignity boxes' to be used for bereaved loved ones after Shropshire road crash tragedies

Men on trial for murder of DPD driver in Shrewsbury seen brandishing weapons on CCTV seconds after killing

Pair accused of Shrewsbury murder ambush on DPD worker seen buying Starbucks just an hour after brutal killing

Geraint Howells, Chair of Ford & District Branch, RBL.

Shrewsbury veterans set to sleep out to raise awareness and funds for homeless ex-servicemen and women

The coffee shop is not only a place for customers to enjoy brunch and a hot drink, it is also a 'community hub,' Sam told the Shropshire Star.

Inside the top-rated Shrewsbury coffee shop and ‘community hub’ now granted outdoor seating as weather warms

Northern Belle, Britain's 'poshest' train, will be departing from Shropshire. Photo: Northern Belle

Luxury train with food by renowned chef to celebrities and the royals set to depart from Shropshire - find out what's on the menu

Lorry-damaged pub near Shrewsbury set for rebuild after council approves plan

Shifnal

Towns and villages 'exposed' to development by failure of Shropshire Council's local plan, says planning agent

March 12, 2025

The show will celebrate Sir Van's songwriting legacy and his 80th birthday

Show celebrating Van Morrison’s 80th birthday, featuring musicians who recorded with Van, coming to Shropshire

Your World|Mar 12

Shrewsbury MP, Julia Buckley.

Local business leaders to gather for summit on net zero carbon

Your World|Mar 12

HSL variety Freers Mummy Pea

The search is on for unique veg seeds in Shropshire

Your World|Mar 12

Volunteers from WSP UK Ltd were among those who have been planting trees in the Rea Brook catchment area as part of the SVWMS. Picture: Shropshire Council.

More than 1,000 trees planted in project to deliver nature-based flood management schemes

High Sheriff Brian Welti with the two shield winners – Telford & Wrekin winner Darcey Till, left, and Shropshire winner Oscar Smith.

High Sheriff honours Shropshire's inspirational young people

SFRS

Car ends up on roof after crash near Shrewsbury

Paula Gardner.

Hospital boss' praise for intensive care nurse up for national award

Men wielding hockey stick and shovel joined eight-man ambush to butcher DPD worker, court told

The proposed North West Relief Road. Picture: Shropshire Council

'Openness, and transparency are not something the council recognises' - Councillor slams 'scandalous' handling of Shrewsbury’s North West Relief Road

Transport|Mar 12

Cabin Lane in Oswestry. Picture: Google

Parking restrictions and traffic calming measures could be introduced in Oswestry

Transport|Mar 12

March 11, 2025

Loss of 150 police roles will 'undeniably' impact frontline policing, claims federation

Former Shrewsbury Town player Elliot Bennett (right) visited St Mary's CofE Primary School's careers event.

Shropshire football legend Elliot Bennett visits Shawbury primary school to inspire the next generation

Julia Buckley and Matthew Neal, Director of Hospitals Transformation Programme at SaTH.

'It's a big problem' - Call for hundreds fresh parking spaces at Shrewsbury hospital

Digbeth Dining Club Tour in previous years

Popular street food festival set to return to Shropshire - with a new event at Attingham Park

Your World|Mar 11

Sean and Theo.

Shrewsbury dad to run Birmingham Half Marathon for Hope House

The incident happened at Kingsland Bridge in Shrewsbury. Photo: Robert G William

Man pulled from river in Shrewsbury as emergency services rush to rescue

The Montgomery Canal.

Canal developments and plans set for meeting spotlight

Police have seized a car in Shrewsbury. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Vehicle seized in Shrewsbury after being declared as SORN but parked on public road

Cound has been named the poshest villages in Shropshire - and one of the poshest in the Britain. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Shropshire village named one of the 'poshest' in Britain by The Telegraph

Every Shropshire train station ranked best to worst according to number of cancellations

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Shropshire locals urged to brace for new housing targets amid local plan debacle

Tracy Hamer and grandchild Henry.

Grateful grandmother taking on marathon in aid of neonatal unit which provided care for her grandson

March 10, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident involving a caravan in Craven Arms today (February 19).

Firefighters called to ‘large amount’ of rubbish alight in Shrewsbury playing field

West Mercia Police has put out a CCTV appeal for this woman in regards a theft in Shrewsbury last month. Photo: West Mercia Police

Shrewsbury police issue CCTV image after thief attacks a Co-op supermarket

Shrewsbury|Mar 10

Matt Cuhls and June Campbell

'Together we will be stronger' - credit union chairs on merger plans

Your World|Mar 10

The crash happened on Dobbies Roundabout in Shrewsbury. Photo: Shropshire Star

Person trapped in crash between van and HGV on Shrewsbury roundabout

Oberon on Wyle Cop

Celebrating women-owned businesses in Shrewsbury

Your World|Mar 10

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