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August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Busy night for Shropshire firefighters as they deal with series of fires in the open

Busy night for Shropshire firefighters as they deal with series of fires in the open

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: New holiday lets unveiled at Upper Norton

New holiday lets unveiled at Upper Norton

Supporting image for story: A Shropshire beauty spot has been named one of the UK's best places to see tonight's Perseid meteor shower billed as a 2025 highlight

A Shropshire beauty spot has been named one of the UK's best places to see tonight's Perseid meteor shower billed as a 2025 highlight

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency crews help person from van after it overturned on road in Craven Arms

Emergency crews help person from van after it overturned on road in Craven Arms

Supporting image for story: Emergency crews rush to barn fire in south Shropshire village - straw bales and biomass boiler 'alight'

Emergency crews rush to barn fire in south Shropshire village - straw bales and biomass boiler 'alight'

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant officially opens Empathy Inclusion Hub

Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant officially opens Empathy Inclusion Hub

Supporting image for story: Empathy for Special Children - new inclusion hub opens in south Shropshire

Empathy for Special Children - new inclusion hub opens in south Shropshire

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Four-leg fundraiser to hike through Shropshire in a tiger suit on mission to walk 25 marathons over 25 days

Four-leg fundraiser to hike through Shropshire in a tiger suit on mission to walk 25 marathons over 25 days

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Power company ‘tripling capacity’ of overhead lines across Shropshire to ‘reinforce’ network

Power company ‘tripling capacity’ of overhead lines across Shropshire to ‘reinforce’ network

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'He would have loved it': Hundreds turn out for Bridgnorth rugby day to celebrate memory of 'gentle giant'

'He would have loved it': Hundreds turn out for Bridgnorth rugby day to celebrate memory of 'gentle giant'

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'He was talking and laughing throughout' - Farmer helps rescue lorry driver after crash with car and building

'He was talking and laughing throughout' - Farmer helps rescue lorry driver after crash with car and building

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision on major south Shropshire road

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision on major south Shropshire road

Supporting image for story: Six weeks of A49 disruption set to begin

Six weeks of A49 disruption set to begin

Supporting image for story: Person freed after crash between lorry and car on south Shropshire B-road - air ambulance called

Person freed after crash between lorry and car on south Shropshire B-road - air ambulance called

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local business 'proud' to support Acton Scott Cricket Club's Fun Day

Local business 'proud' to support Acton Scott Cricket Club's Fun Day

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to turn lock-up office in Craven Arms into house

Plans to turn lock-up office in Craven Arms into house

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Family meant the world to him' - Shropshire rugby tournament planned in memory of 'gentle giant' hit and killed by van

'Family meant the world to him' - Shropshire rugby tournament planned in memory of 'gentle giant' hit and killed by van

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former hair salon in Craven Arms to become a home after attempts to find new commercial tenant fail

Former hair salon in Craven Arms to become a home after attempts to find new commercial tenant fail

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven weeks of roadworks planned for major Shropshire route

Seven weeks of roadworks planned for major Shropshire route

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: A49 disruption ahead for level crossing work

A49 disruption ahead for level crossing work

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: B-road in south Shropshire to shut for resurfacing weeks - what you need to know

B-road in south Shropshire to shut for resurfacing weeks - what you need to know

Supporting image for story: Magical treasure hunt at historic house

Magical treasure hunt at historic house

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Driver to face trial in 2027 over crash which left woman with serious injuries

Driver to face trial in 2027 over crash which left woman with serious injuries

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former hair salon in Craven Arms can be converted into pub extension after plans approved

Former hair salon in Craven Arms can be converted into pub extension after plans approved

Supporting image for story: Urgent appeal after one kitten found dead and another put to sleep after being tied to fence at Shropshire farm

Urgent appeal after one kitten found dead and another put to sleep after being tied to fence at Shropshire farm

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Overnight closures on A49 as work takes place to Onibury crossing

Overnight closures on A49 as work takes place to Onibury crossing

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: All the Shropshire gardens open to the public this weekend as temperatures soar

All the Shropshire gardens open to the public this weekend as temperatures soar

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning cottage overlooking expansive private lake and occupying 'secluded picturesque location' hits the market

Stunning cottage overlooking expansive private lake and occupying 'secluded picturesque location' hits the market

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews scrambled after car hits tree on the A49

Fire crews scrambled after car hits tree on the A49

Supporting image for story: Woman seriously injured in car crash on A49 - police launch witness appeal

Woman seriously injured in car crash on A49 - police launch witness appeal

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: A49 set for six weeks of overnight closures - here's where and when

A49 set for six weeks of overnight closures - here's where and when

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire residents warned to expect discoloured water or lower pressure amid 'essential' works in the area

South Shropshire residents warned to expect discoloured water or lower pressure amid 'essential' works in the area

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man repeatedly punched partner in the face after afternoon in Craven Arms pub

Man repeatedly punched partner in the face after afternoon in Craven Arms pub

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 59, accused of seriously injuring woman by careless driving due in court this month

Motorist, 59, accused of seriously injuring woman by careless driving due in court this month

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shepherd huts in walled garden at Shropshire wedding venue would 'harm' historic site, inspector rules

Shepherd huts in walled garden at Shropshire wedding venue would 'harm' historic site, inspector rules

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 of the finest fish and chip shops in Shropshire according to our readers - including OH MY COD and the Victorian Fryer

15 of the finest fish and chip shops in Shropshire according to our readers - including OH MY COD and the Victorian Fryer

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews attend blaze at a shed in a South Shropshire village as a boiler is in flames

Fire crews attend blaze at a shed in a South Shropshire village as a boiler is in flames

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to blaze on railway embankment near Craven Arms

Firefighters called to blaze on railway embankment near Craven Arms

Supporting image for story: Craven Arms pub plans expansion into former hair salon next door

Craven Arms pub plans expansion into former hair salon next door

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Craven Arms gears up for the return of Summer Fun Day!

Craven Arms gears up for the return of Summer Fun Day!

May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Elderly driver rushed to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after crash with lorry near Church Stretton

Elderly driver rushed to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after crash with lorry near Church Stretton

May 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 black and white images of beloved Shropshire pubs you may have enjoyed a pint in

15 black and white images of beloved Shropshire pubs you may have enjoyed a pint in

Supporting image for story: Car crashes near level crossing in South Shropshire village

Car crashes near level crossing in South Shropshire village

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plan to turn derelict, long-empty pub near Craven Arms into homes is thrown out

Plan to turn derelict, long-empty pub near Craven Arms into homes is thrown out

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning former rectory with expansive grounds in a 'glorious village setting' near Craven Arms hits the market

Stunning former rectory with expansive grounds in a 'glorious village setting' near Craven Arms hits the market

May 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Houses to be built on former Labour Club site in Craven Arms

Houses to be built on former Labour Club site in Craven Arms

May 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: VE Day celebrations at Craven Arms Community Gardens

VE Day celebrations at Craven Arms Community Gardens

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrate VE Day in Craven Arms!

Celebrate VE Day in Craven Arms!

May 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Time will tell if I did the right thing' - Shropshire author took a sometimes rocky road to achieve his mill home dream

'Time will tell if I did the right thing' - Shropshire author took a sometimes rocky road to achieve his mill home dream

April 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major Shropshire railway line expected to reopen this week after urgent repairs

Major Shropshire railway line expected to reopen this week after urgent repairs