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September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: I learned the secrets of perfect porridge from a former Bake Off star ahead of her Golden Spurtle contest debut

I learned the secrets of perfect porridge from a former Bake Off star ahead of her Golden Spurtle contest debut

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shoplifters and illegal hunters targeted during Staffordshire's rural and wildlife crimefighting week

Shoplifters and illegal hunters targeted during Staffordshire's rural and wildlife crimefighting week

Supporting image for story: Best tourism venues in the West Midlands shortlisted for 2026 awards - here are the finalists

Best tourism venues in the West Midlands shortlisted for 2026 awards - here are the finalists

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crest Nicholson acquires 150-home development in Shropshire

Crest Nicholson acquires 150-home development in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Spitfire flypasts will mark Battle of Britain anniversary at county RAF museum this weekend

Spitfire flypasts will mark Battle of Britain anniversary at county RAF museum this weekend

Supporting image for story: Reform backs Shropshire Council administration over financial crisis - but warns no money for 'frivolous projects'

Reform backs Shropshire Council administration over financial crisis - but warns no money for 'frivolous projects'

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton drink driver, 31, banned after being caught in Ironbridge while more than twice the limit

Albrighton drink driver, 31, banned after being caught in Ironbridge while more than twice the limit

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are in the lap of the gods' - Shropshire Council declares financial emergency as Greens demand a plan

'We are in the lap of the gods' - Shropshire Council declares financial emergency as Greens demand a plan

Supporting image for story: Extra beds and staff jabs drive: Shropshire hospitals' plan to cope with ‘super surge’ triple whammy this winter

Extra beds and staff jabs drive: Shropshire hospitals' plan to cope with ‘super surge’ triple whammy this winter

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Call to scrap Shropshire councillors' annual pay rise amid financial woes

Call to scrap Shropshire councillors' annual pay rise amid financial woes

Supporting image for story: 'The Government must deliver fairer funding' - MPs’ reaction to Shropshire Council’s finances

'The Government must deliver fairer funding' - MPs’ reaction to Shropshire Council’s finances

Supporting image for story: Neighbouring council sympathetic over Shropshire's financial plight

Neighbouring council sympathetic over Shropshire's financial plight

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Christmas Market jobs among roles up for grabs as businesses recruit for the festive season

Birmingham Christmas Market jobs among roles up for grabs as businesses recruit for the festive season

Supporting image for story: Three Shropshire wedding venues apply for licence renewals

Three Shropshire wedding venues apply for licence renewals

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rush to property fire in Cosford

Firefighters rush to property fire in Cosford

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton business owner left distraught after scooter destroyed by fire - and then stolen

Albrighton business owner left distraught after scooter destroyed by fire - and then stolen

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Urgent intervention' needed to improve Shropshire Council's finances after latest damning spending forecast

'Urgent intervention' needed to improve Shropshire Council's finances after latest damning spending forecast

Supporting image for story: Complaints to Shropshire Council rise by almost a quarter - amid 'growing trend of abuse' towards staff

Complaints to Shropshire Council rise by almost a quarter - amid 'growing trend of abuse' towards staff

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lib Dems mark 100 days in charge of Shropshire Council - hailing progress but challenges to come

Lib Dems mark 100 days in charge of Shropshire Council - hailing progress but challenges to come

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire service called to two-vehicle crash in Albrighton

Fire service called to two-vehicle crash in Albrighton

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council advertises £5m contracts for private health support services

Shropshire Council advertises £5m contracts for private health support services

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

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