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December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Immune from enforcement action': Homeowners bid to keep using Telford chalet on their land as living space

'Immune from enforcement action': Homeowners bid to keep using Telford chalet on their land as living space

Supporting image for story: Business champions of Telford and Wrekin high streets are revealed

Business champions of Telford and Wrekin high streets are revealed

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Latest river levels forecast and warnings in Shropshire as Shrewsbury prepares for flooding

Latest river levels forecast and warnings in Shropshire as Shrewsbury prepares for flooding

Supporting image for story: Grade II-listed former school in Ironbridge among properties sold at £2m bumper auction

Grade II-listed former school in Ironbridge among properties sold at £2m bumper auction

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It feels amazing': Shropshire first-time buyer secures dream home as completions begin at Ironbridge development

'It feels amazing': Shropshire first-time buyer secures dream home as completions begin at Ironbridge development

Supporting image for story: Flood alert update: River Severn set to peak midweek after yellow weather warning

Flood alert update: River Severn set to peak midweek after yellow weather warning

Supporting image for story: Shropshire residents warned of flooding risk today as river levels rise

Shropshire residents warned of flooding risk today as river levels rise

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Incredible' turnout for Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on and spectacular firework display

'Incredible' turnout for Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on and spectacular firework display

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 12 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways get updated food hygiene ratings

12 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways get updated food hygiene ratings

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire town street signs snapped by county photographer to create spectacular jigsaws

Shropshire town street signs snapped by county photographer to create spectacular jigsaws

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Time to replace Ironbridge Gorge China museum’s leaky roof, planners told

Time to replace Ironbridge Gorge China museum’s leaky roof, planners told

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: New drone photos show huge Ironbridge development as houses go up on the site of former power station

New drone photos show huge Ironbridge development as houses go up on the site of former power station

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Atlantic rowing challenge here we come: Shropshire trio taking on gruelling 3,000-mile ocean crossing

Atlantic rowing challenge here we come: Shropshire trio taking on gruelling 3,000-mile ocean crossing

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Latest river levels and warnings in Shropshire as flooding expected following Storm Claudia

Latest river levels and warnings in Shropshire as flooding expected following Storm Claudia

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flooding alerts issued for Shropshire as Storm Claudia brings more rain

Flooding alerts issued for Shropshire as Storm Claudia brings more rain

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flood alerts issued across Shropshire as River Severn levels rise

Flood alerts issued across Shropshire as River Severn levels rise

Supporting image for story: Four Shropshire buildings added to 'at risk' list by Historic England

Four Shropshire buildings added to 'at risk' list by Historic England

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flood alerts issued across Shropshire with river levels high

Flood alerts issued across Shropshire with river levels high

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Freedom, friendship and a fresh start: Hft’s vision for inclusive living comes to life in Ironbridge

Freedom, friendship and a fresh start: Hft’s vision for inclusive living comes to life in Ironbridge

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Gorgeous' craft fair heads for Ironbridge Gorge

'Gorgeous' craft fair heads for Ironbridge Gorge

Supporting image for story: A building plot wtih panoramic views of Ironbridge Gorge and permission for 'impressive' home is up for auction

A building plot wtih panoramic views of Ironbridge Gorge and permission for 'impressive' home is up for auction

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge's distinctive 'Blue School' up for auction with £100k guide price

Ironbridge's distinctive 'Blue School' up for auction with £100k guide price

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rescue dog trapped in culvert in Coalport - helped by 'encouragement' from owner

Firefighters rescue dog trapped in culvert in Coalport - helped by 'encouragement' from owner

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Holly at planned Ironbridge play area is a thorny issue for planners

Holly at planned Ironbridge play area is a thorny issue for planners

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council voices 'excitement' at National Trust's Ironbridge museums takeover

Council voices 'excitement' at National Trust's Ironbridge museums takeover

Supporting image for story: 'Parents are highly positive about the warm and nurturing setting' - Telford nursery praised in glowing Ofsted report

'Parents are highly positive about the warm and nurturing setting' - Telford nursery praised in glowing Ofsted report

Supporting image for story: Enginuity retro: 35 photos showing the museum's hands-on fun over the years - spot the famous faces and relive the memorable moments

Enginuity retro: 35 photos showing the museum's hands-on fun over the years - spot the famous faces and relive the memorable moments

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Blists Hill retro: 42 photos of the Telford Victorian town that brings the 1900s to life - see how many faces and events you remember

Blists Hill retro: 42 photos of the Telford Victorian town that brings the 1900s to life - see how many faces and events you remember

Supporting image for story: Residents invited to help choose official flag for Telford and Wrekin after four designs by schoolchildren shortlisted

Residents invited to help choose official flag for Telford and Wrekin after four designs by schoolchildren shortlisted

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Beloved Ironbridge all-year Christmas shop closes its doors after six festive years - but it's 'not completely the end'

Beloved Ironbridge all-year Christmas shop closes its doors after six festive years - but it's 'not completely the end'

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire residents urged not to be 'complacent' about flooding despite drought conditions

Shropshire residents urged not to be 'complacent' about flooding despite drought conditions

Supporting image for story: 'It was urgent': Minister and museums boss lift the lid on reasons behind National Trust's Ironbridge takeover

'It was urgent': Minister and museums boss lift the lid on reasons behind National Trust's Ironbridge takeover

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Landmark moment for Telford's heritage' hailed by town's MP

'Landmark moment for Telford's heritage' hailed by town's MP

Supporting image for story: National Trust to take over Ironbridge museums with £9m Government grant

National Trust to take over Ironbridge museums with £9m Government grant

Supporting image for story: 'A remarkable place': Heritage Minister on Ironbridge's importance and legacy as museums prepare for new chapter

'A remarkable place': Heritage Minister on Ironbridge's importance and legacy as museums prepare for new chapter

Supporting image for story: Homebuilder backs historic Shropshire boating charity

Homebuilder backs historic Shropshire boating charity

Supporting image for story: How the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust preserved the birthplace of modern industry

How the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust preserved the birthplace of modern industry

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire communities to benefit from record £10.5 billion investment in flood defences

Shropshire communities to benefit from record £10.5 billion investment in flood defences

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit Ironbridge Candle Company where people can make their own products in new workshops

We visit Ironbridge Candle Company where people can make their own products in new workshops

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Thriving' holiday let cottages near Ironbridge offering 'steady stream of income' listed for sale

'Thriving' holiday let cottages near Ironbridge offering 'steady stream of income' listed for sale

September 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Van driver caught in Shrewsbury under influence of drugs gets road ban

Van driver caught in Shrewsbury under influence of drugs gets road ban

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Harvest event celebrates arrival of autumn at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Harvest event celebrates arrival of autumn at Blists Hill Victorian Town

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flood warnings issued across Shropshire as river levels rise after heavy rain - towpath also closed in Shrewsbury

Flood warnings issued across Shropshire as river levels rise after heavy rain - towpath also closed in Shrewsbury

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sewage repair works underway in Telford as residents warned of 'increased tanker activity'

Sewage repair works underway in Telford as residents warned of 'increased tanker activity'

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three new communities with nearly 8,000 homes officially on the table for Telford as local plan submitted

Three new communities with nearly 8,000 homes officially on the table for Telford as local plan submitted

Supporting image for story: Tent structure protecting Old Furnace at heart of Ironbridge Gorge in line for ‘essential’ repair

Tent structure protecting Old Furnace at heart of Ironbridge Gorge in line for ‘essential’ repair

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reinforced Jiggers Bank to be inspected after ‘vigilant’ resident raises concerns over cracks in retaining wall

Reinforced Jiggers Bank to be inspected after ‘vigilant’ resident raises concerns over cracks in retaining wall

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Taylor Wimpey launches new homes at the former Ironbridge Power Station

Taylor Wimpey launches new homes at the former Ironbridge Power Station

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Gorge road to close for five days for resurfacing

Ironbridge Gorge road to close for five days for resurfacing