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10 spectacular pictures from Kington’s illuminated tractor run

Santas, snowmen, reindeers, golden antlers, Christmas trees and multi-coloured lights – all created a spectacular festive tractor run in Kington

Supporting image for story: 10 spectacular pictures from Kington’s illuminated tractor run

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's fire service 'making steady progress' on recommendations by inspector

Shropshire's fire service 'making steady progress' on recommendations by inspector

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals

West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals

Supporting image for story: Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Supporting image for story: 'It will help people feel safe on a night out': Police launch WalkSafe app to help revellers 'stay connected'

'It will help people feel safe on a night out': Police launch WalkSafe app to help revellers 'stay connected'

Supporting image for story: Will the West Midlands get a white Christmas in 2025? Weather forecast revealed

Will the West Midlands get a white Christmas in 2025? Weather forecast revealed

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10 spectacular pictures from Kington’s illuminated tractor run

Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

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Supporting image for story: 10 Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin restaurants, takeaways and pubs handed new hygiene ratings - including four rated as 'improvement necessary'

10 Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin restaurants, takeaways and pubs handed new hygiene ratings - including four rated as 'improvement necessary'

Supporting image for story: International buyout deal for Ludlow firm Flowfit

International buyout deal for Ludlow firm Flowfit

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals ask families to take loved ones home for Christmas if they're ready amid winter pressures

Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals ask families to take loved ones home for Christmas if they're ready amid winter pressures

Supporting image for story: Chris Whitty visits Shropshire for discussions on rural health challenges

Chris Whitty visits Shropshire for discussions on rural health challenges

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council leader says residents 'let down' by government finance settlement while Telford celebrates 'game-changer' funding boost

Shropshire Council leader says residents 'let down' by government finance settlement while Telford celebrates 'game-changer' funding boost

Supporting image for story: Pupils join major effort to restore local rivers and create greener school grounds

Pupils join major effort to restore local rivers and create greener school grounds

Supporting image for story: New barber salon to open in Grade II-listed former sweet shop in Ludlow

New barber salon to open in Grade II-listed former sweet shop in Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Ludlow market stallholder spends donkey's years raising £190,000 for equine charity - selling footstools and false teeth

Ludlow market stallholder spends donkey's years raising £190,000 for equine charity - selling footstools and false teeth

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Face of Ludlow grandfather who had almost £100,000 of heroin hidden in Gucci bag

Revealed: Face of Ludlow grandfather who had almost £100,000 of heroin hidden in Gucci bag

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospitals' nursing chief: Trust 'doing all that we can to reduce disruption' from this week's strikes

Shropshire hospitals' nursing chief: Trust 'doing all that we can to reduce disruption' from this week's strikes

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Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Shropshire Council has been accused of being “biased” towards the Ludlow Hunt and giving the organisation "privileges".

Supporting image for story: Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Supporting image for story: Ludlow Winter Festival brings magic to the town centre

Ludlow Winter Festival brings magic to the town centre

Supporting image for story: Countdown to Christmas begins in south Shropshire as towns hold their big light switch-on events

Countdown to Christmas begins in south Shropshire as towns hold their big light switch-on events

Supporting image for story: Fundraising talk and art fair in Church Stretton

Fundraising talk and art fair in Church Stretton

Supporting image for story: Christmas Concert at Ditton Priors

Christmas Concert at Ditton Priors

Supporting image for story: Rick Astley confirmed for Ludlow Castle concert line-up - tickets on sale later this week

Rick Astley confirmed for Ludlow Castle concert line-up - tickets on sale later this week

Supporting image for story: A celebration of Britten: Marches Choir to bring composer’s genius to Bishop’s Castle

A celebration of Britten: Marches Choir to bring composer’s genius to Bishop’s Castle

About South Shropshire

South Shropshire is the most rural area of the county. It is home to ancient monuments and is packed with history, and includes Ludlow, where tourists flock to all year round to visit the castle and many other landmarks.