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January 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police investigating after theft of valuable collectors toy from Ironbridge store

Police investigating after theft of valuable collectors toy from Ironbridge store

Supporting image for story: Dudley's father of the Industrial Revolution could have become a brewer

Dudley's father of the Industrial Revolution could have become a brewer

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rotary club raise thousands from Christmas gift-wrapping event

Rotary club raise thousands from Christmas gift-wrapping event

January 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Historic Ironbridge Gorge buildings wrapped in scaffolding as landmark restoration work takes place

Historic Ironbridge Gorge buildings wrapped in scaffolding as landmark restoration work takes place

January 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal campaigners fear Shropshire's local plan bombshell will turn development focus back on the town

Shifnal campaigners fear Shropshire's local plan bombshell will turn development focus back on the town

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I am very proud of everyone who has contributed' - Telford primary school celebrates glowing SIAMS report

'I am very proud of everyone who has contributed' - Telford primary school celebrates glowing SIAMS report

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called to Ironbridge after dog and owner get stuck in pond

Emergency services called to Ironbridge after dog and owner get stuck in pond

January 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former overspill car park for Coalport China Museum listed for sale - permission for two homes to be built

Former overspill car park for Coalport China Museum listed for sale - permission for two homes to be built

January 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury flood warning removed but River Severn to be 'monitored closely' with snow and rain expected

Shrewsbury flood warning removed but River Severn to be 'monitored closely' with snow and rain expected

January 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge flood prevention plans announced after heavy rain causes disruption

Ironbridge flood prevention plans announced after heavy rain causes disruption

Supporting image for story: Flood barriers now up in Shrewsbury as River Severn rises

Flood barriers now up in Shrewsbury as River Severn rises

January 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Traditional Morris Dancers celebrate New Year with spectacular display on historic bridge

Traditional Morris Dancers celebrate New Year with spectacular display on historic bridge

Supporting image for story: Historic Ironbridge drinking fountain campaign hoping to progress this year

Historic Ironbridge drinking fountain campaign hoping to progress this year

December 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford's world explorer couple set off on latest adventure in Asia seeking 'rainforests, reefs and ancient tribes'

Telford's world explorer couple set off on latest adventure in Asia seeking 'rainforests, reefs and ancient tribes'

December 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Three men taken to hospital after car crashes into field near Buildwas

Three men taken to hospital after car crashes into field near Buildwas

December 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: We visit the award-winning Shropshire cafe where it really is Christmas every day - but it’s shut on December 25!

We visit the award-winning Shropshire cafe where it really is Christmas every day - but it’s shut on December 25!

December 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Holiday lodges plan for Ironbridge clay pigeon shooting facility considered 'overdevelopment'

Holiday lodges plan for Ironbridge clay pigeon shooting facility considered 'overdevelopment'

December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Their priority seems to be making money for shareholders and CEOs' - River campaigners slam water bill hike

'Their priority seems to be making money for shareholders and CEOs' - River campaigners slam water bill hike

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Gorge-based bicycle design company celebrates 20 years in business

Ironbridge Gorge-based bicycle design company celebrates 20 years in business

December 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge car parks made free by council in bid to increase visitor numbers before Christmas

Ironbridge car parks made free by council in bid to increase visitor numbers before Christmas

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Storm Darragh: Update on flooding, power, water and transport problems across Shropshire

Storm Darragh: Update on flooding, power, water and transport problems across Shropshire

December 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: This is why flood alerts are still going out: Environment Agency chief speaks from Ironbridge

This is why flood alerts are still going out: Environment Agency chief speaks from Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: Museum trust calls out for runners to compete in next year's Ironbridge Half Marathon

Museum trust calls out for runners to compete in next year's Ironbridge Half Marathon

December 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Storm Darragh: Flood barriers go up in Ironbridge as thousands remain without power and scores of lost trees are counted

Storm Darragh: Flood barriers go up in Ironbridge as thousands remain without power and scores of lost trees are counted

December 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Saturday's Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town is cancelled due to weather concerns

Saturday's Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town is cancelled due to weather concerns

Supporting image for story: New guidebook mapping out 11 Telford walking routes to go on sale soon

New guidebook mapping out 11 Telford walking routes to go on sale soon

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: £8,000-a-month Telford builder caught drink driving in his Range Rover at 'birthday drinks' handed hefty fine

£8,000-a-month Telford builder caught drink driving in his Range Rover at 'birthday drinks' handed hefty fine

December 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge's festive Christmas lights switch-on postponed by Storm Bert goes ahead at last

Ironbridge's festive Christmas lights switch-on postponed by Storm Bert goes ahead at last

November 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge flood barriers removed and roads reopening today 'to allow the town to return to normal'

Ironbridge flood barriers removed and roads reopening today 'to allow the town to return to normal'

November 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford MP says flood barriers in Ironbridge 'a real hammer blow for the economy' - but businesses stay open for now

Telford MP says flood barriers in Ironbridge 'a real hammer blow for the economy' - but businesses stay open for now

Supporting image for story: One in 12 swimming spots including three Shropshire sites failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

One in 12 swimming spots including three Shropshire sites failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

Supporting image for story: On-demand transport scheme with dedicated vehicles coming to Shropshire tourist hotspot in 2025

On-demand transport scheme with dedicated vehicles coming to Shropshire tourist hotspot in 2025

Supporting image for story: Wall hit and badly damaged by vehicle at junction of two narrow roads in Ironbridge

Wall hit and badly damaged by vehicle at junction of two narrow roads in Ironbridge

November 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Latest Shropshire river levels as flood barriers go up along the River Severn

Latest Shropshire river levels as flood barriers go up along the River Severn

November 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Serious flood warnings in place for Shropshire in aftermath of Storm Bert

Serious flood warnings in place for Shropshire in aftermath of Storm Bert

November 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Storm Bert: Landslide on Shropshire/Wales border and Ironbridge canoeists in trouble in weather chaos

Storm Bert: Landslide on Shropshire/Wales border and Ironbridge canoeists in trouble in weather chaos

November 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on 'regrettably' postponed due to weather forecast

Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on 'regrettably' postponed due to weather forecast

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Refurbished playground inspired by Ironbridge history officially opens

Refurbished playground inspired by Ironbridge history officially opens

Supporting image for story: Car flips on steep road in Ironbridge in icy conditions - driver escapes serious injury

Car flips on steep road in Ironbridge in icy conditions - driver escapes serious injury

Supporting image for story: Traffic jams and car crashes as motorists battle more snow in Shropshire

Traffic jams and car crashes as motorists battle more snow in Shropshire

November 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Darts sensation Luke Littler warmed up for a devastating Grand Slam performance with a bite to eat at an Ironbridge cafe

Darts sensation Luke Littler warmed up for a devastating Grand Slam performance with a bite to eat at an Ironbridge cafe

November 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: We celebrate the cafes, takeaways and restaurants of the West Midlands recognised on the Good Food Awards list

We celebrate the cafes, takeaways and restaurants of the West Midlands recognised on the Good Food Awards list

November 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Judge tells council to release more information on former landfill site near Ironbridge after toxic waste fears

Judge tells council to release more information on former landfill site near Ironbridge after toxic waste fears

November 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flooding from stream temporarily closes road near Ironbridge

Flooding from stream temporarily closes road near Ironbridge

October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Beyond the Lecture - An Exhibition: Arts society celebrates 50th anniversary

Beyond the Lecture - An Exhibition: Arts society celebrates 50th anniversary

Supporting image for story: An interactive exhibition at Jackfield this November

An interactive exhibition at Jackfield this November

October 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: How to get planning permission in a World Heritage site: Surgery to be held for Ironbridge residents

How to get planning permission in a World Heritage site: Surgery to be held for Ironbridge residents

October 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tributes to 'much-loved' Harry after inquest hears of desperate attempts to rescue him from the River Severn

Tributes to 'much-loved' Harry after inquest hears of desperate attempts to rescue him from the River Severn

October 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Community-run Shropshire village pub recognised in CAMRA guide for the first time

Community-run Shropshire village pub recognised in CAMRA guide for the first time

October 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Water company committed to more collaboration to safeguard River Severn

Water company committed to more collaboration to safeguard River Severn

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