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August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Preparations in hand for return of spectacular village scarecrow festival

Preparations in hand for return of spectacular village scarecrow festival

August 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tory Robert Jenrick enjoys family return to Shropshire hills as Conservative party leader criticises 'sore losers' pushing for him to replace her

Tory Robert Jenrick enjoys family return to Shropshire hills as Conservative party leader criticises 'sore losers' pushing for him to replace her

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council invites more suggestions for where to build houses in the county

Shropshire Council invites more suggestions for where to build houses in the county

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Firefighters' spectacular rescue saves horse submerged in mud

In pictures: Firefighters' spectacular rescue saves horse submerged in mud

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Spitfire flypasts scheduled for Battle of Britain 85th anniversary

Shropshire Spitfire flypasts scheduled for Battle of Britain 85th anniversary

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Southbound M6 open again after multi-vehicle crash near Junction 10

Southbound M6 open again after multi-vehicle crash near Junction 10

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's RAF Museum recognised as top-rated attraction by Tripadvisor

Shropshire's RAF Museum recognised as top-rated attraction by Tripadvisor

Supporting image for story: Second crash on M54 causes more traffic chaos - firefighters urge drivers to avoid the area

Second crash on M54 causes more traffic chaos - firefighters urge drivers to avoid the area

Supporting image for story: Major M54 disruption after lorry crashes into hedge - tailbacks reported

Major M54 disruption after lorry crashes into hedge - tailbacks reported

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council expanding in-person customer services to new locations across the county

Shropshire Council expanding in-person customer services to new locations across the county

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: West End star to headline commemorative Battle of Britain Proms at Shropshire's RAF Museum

West End star to headline commemorative Battle of Britain Proms at Shropshire's RAF Museum

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Let's build something extraordinary' - Shropshire Council welcomes 'transformative' new youth pilot scheme

'Let's build something extraordinary' - Shropshire Council welcomes 'transformative' new youth pilot scheme

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reform blasts Shropshire Council's handling of housing system's 'graveyard of broken dreams'

Reform blasts Shropshire Council's handling of housing system's 'graveyard of broken dreams'

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ten footpaths in areas across Shropshire are being resurfaced in the coming weeks - here's where

Ten footpaths in areas across Shropshire are being resurfaced in the coming weeks - here's where

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 7,000 people on Shropshire Council's social housing list as policy to be reviewed

More than 7,000 people on Shropshire Council's social housing list as policy to be reviewed

Supporting image for story: Noise complaints over cars that sound like Fast & Furious movie auditions

Noise complaints over cars that sound like Fast & Furious movie auditions

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Some geezer's just tried to rob me!' Danger driver led police on 120mph chase and left motorist terrified

'Some geezer's just tried to rob me!' Danger driver led police on 120mph chase and left motorist terrified

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited an Albrighton pub which 'feels just like home' for its new licensees - with a warm welcome, a cold pint and good food

We visited an Albrighton pub which 'feels just like home' for its new licensees - with a warm welcome, a cold pint and good food

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family pay tribute to much-loved grandfather who died after crash on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

Family pay tribute to much-loved grandfather who died after crash on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Nearly 100 properties across Newport and Albrighton affected by power cuts

Nearly 100 properties across Newport and Albrighton affected by power cuts

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Specialist vehicles to tackle potholes on rural roads in 20 towns and parishes says council - here's where

Specialist vehicles to tackle potholes on rural roads in 20 towns and parishes says council - here's where

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Residents invited to 'Summer of Fun 'n' Flight' with action-packed programme at the RAF Museum in Cosford

Residents invited to 'Summer of Fun 'n' Flight' with action-packed programme at the RAF Museum in Cosford

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Arrive Alive restores emergency lifeline to Albrighton community

Arrive Alive restores emergency lifeline to Albrighton community

Supporting image for story: Region’s gold winners are some of 200 employers awarded for outstanding support to the Armed Forces community

Region’s gold winners are some of 200 employers awarded for outstanding support to the Armed Forces community

July 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Whistleblowing reports to Shropshire Council increase

Whistleblowing reports to Shropshire Council increase

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Waiting for a pothole fix? Here's the seven roads that Shropshire Council's 'multihogs' are repairing in August - including exact date work will take place

Waiting for a pothole fix? Here's the seven roads that Shropshire Council's 'multihogs' are repairing in August - including exact date work will take place

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thousands of supporters recognised in air ambulance's annual 'thank-a-thon'

Thousands of supporters recognised in air ambulance's annual 'thank-a-thon'

Supporting image for story: Major stretch of M54 reopens after lorry transporter hits central reservation barrier and sheds load

Major stretch of M54 reopens after lorry transporter hits central reservation barrier and sheds load

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

Supporting image for story: I saw firsthand the multi-purpose 'Multihog' machines speeding up Shropshire Council's war on potholes

I saw firsthand the multi-purpose 'Multihog' machines speeding up Shropshire Council's war on potholes

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Call to remove old road signs 'blighting Shropshire's verges'

Call to remove old road signs 'blighting Shropshire's verges'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council's green waste subscription could be scrutinised

Shropshire Council's green waste subscription could be scrutinised

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to a Shropshire village to help release person stuck in industrial storage container - at 3am

Fire crews called to a Shropshire village to help release person stuck in industrial storage container - at 3am

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local plan work set to start again for Shropshire Council as authority issues fresh call for development sites

Local plan work set to start again for Shropshire Council as authority issues fresh call for development sites

Supporting image for story: 'Bread this year – next year cake' cash-strapped Shropshire Council promises residents as it aims to save millions

'Bread this year – next year cake' cash-strapped Shropshire Council promises residents as it aims to save millions

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a friendly village battling heart and soul to hang on to quaint rural life

I visited a friendly village battling heart and soul to hang on to quaint rural life

Supporting image for story: Work starts on new £12m accommodation block at RAF Cosford

Work starts on new £12m accommodation block at RAF Cosford

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Transfer of Shropshire coroner’s officers from police control to council on the cards

Transfer of Shropshire coroner’s officers from police control to council on the cards

Supporting image for story: The 'lovely' Dorcas celebrates her 101st birthday

The 'lovely' Dorcas celebrates her 101st birthday

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Unacceptable, unsustainable' - Stark warning in Shropshire Council’s latest financial forecast

'Unacceptable, unsustainable' - Stark warning in Shropshire Council’s latest financial forecast

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telecare charge backed by Shropshire Council committee

Telecare charge backed by Shropshire Council committee

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stolen vehicle recovered after being spotted by 'sharp-eyed' member of public

Stolen vehicle recovered after being spotted by 'sharp-eyed' member of public

Supporting image for story: Parking restrictions planned for Albrighton roads - here's what to expect

Parking restrictions planned for Albrighton roads - here's what to expect

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: We go behind the scenes with the West Midlands RAF Museum on its exciting mission to relocate an 'Aladdin's cave' of aviation heritage

We go behind the scenes with the West Midlands RAF Museum on its exciting mission to relocate an 'Aladdin's cave' of aviation heritage

June 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'People want to feel proud of where they live' - Council leaders pleased with town and parish discussions

'People want to feel proud of where they live' - Council leaders pleased with town and parish discussions

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: New pothole team on the way for Shropshire Council

New pothole team on the way for Shropshire Council

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major reforms to council funding formulas will bring 'huge benefits' to Shropshire Council and residents says MP

Major reforms to council funding formulas will bring 'huge benefits' to Shropshire Council and residents says MP

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire residents urged to get jabbed in drive to tackle decline in vaccination and rise in measles cases

Shropshire residents urged to get jabbed in drive to tackle decline in vaccination and rise in measles cases

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton 'Summer Fayre' event aiming to give primary school a tech reboot

Albrighton 'Summer Fayre' event aiming to give primary school a tech reboot

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to caravan fire off A41 in Albrighton

Fire crews called to caravan fire off A41 in Albrighton