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December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 35, who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to West Midlands construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Shifnal man, 35, who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to West Midlands construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trafficked driver who ditched car with 50 kilos of cannabis inside and tried to lose Shropshire police in maize field after 80mph chase avoids jail

Trafficked driver who ditched car with 50 kilos of cannabis inside and tried to lose Shropshire police in maize field after 80mph chase avoids jail

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: How CPR and two everyday heroes saved a 13-year-old boy's life - and why Shropshire FA is supporting lifesaving training

How CPR and two everyday heroes saved a 13-year-old boy's life - and why Shropshire FA is supporting lifesaving training

Supporting image for story: Shifnal residents being consulted over devolution of Shropshire Council services like litter picking and street cleaning

Shifnal residents being consulted over devolution of Shropshire Council services like litter picking and street cleaning

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal

Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal dentist's HMO plan with 'oppressive and substandard' element is rejected

Shifnal dentist's HMO plan with 'oppressive and substandard' element is rejected

Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

Supporting image for story: 'Idiot' teenage dad who led police on dangerous chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in high-powered Audi avoids prison

'Idiot' teenage dad who led police on dangerous chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in high-powered Audi avoids prison

Supporting image for story: Brewing company plans expansion after move to premises near Shifnal

Brewing company plans expansion after move to premises near Shifnal

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Chris Whitty visits Shropshire for discussions on rural health challenges

Chris Whitty visits Shropshire for discussions on rural health challenges

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle large blaze at building on Shifnal Industrial Estate

Firefighters tackle large blaze at building on Shifnal Industrial Estate

Supporting image for story: Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Fire extinguisher explodes in back of bin lorry in Shifnal prompting council warning to residents

Watch: Fire extinguisher explodes in back of bin lorry in Shifnal prompting council warning to residents

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation

Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation

Supporting image for story: 'Everyone has to understand how difficult the situation is': Shropshire Council to assess 'minimum service provision' as financial crisis looms

'Everyone has to understand how difficult the situation is': Shropshire Council to assess 'minimum service provision' as financial crisis looms

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council submits request to government for more than £71m in financial support

Shropshire Council submits request to government for more than £71m in financial support

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026

Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It works in Telford!' Shropshire Council to trial evening meetings to help working councillors and 'broaden talent pool'

'It works in Telford!' Shropshire Council to trial evening meetings to help working councillors and 'broaden talent pool'

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We’re delighted to support a group that brings Shifnal together': Running group's 'new chapter' in partnership with dentist

'We’re delighted to support a group that brings Shifnal together': Running group's 'new chapter' in partnership with dentist

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for 47-bed care home on the edge of Shifnal approved

Plans for 47-bed care home on the edge of Shifnal approved

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent apologises to Shifnal residents for second day of water supply issues

Severn Trent apologises to Shifnal residents for second day of water supply issues

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Investigation under way after pile of rubbish dumped in lay-by near Shifnal frequented by fly-tippers

Investigation under way after pile of rubbish dumped in lay-by near Shifnal frequented by fly-tippers

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: BMW driver, 31, caught in Telford after taking cannabis is ordered to pay hundreds of pounds by court

BMW driver, 31, caught in Telford after taking cannabis is ordered to pay hundreds of pounds by court

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

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 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire reacts to the Autumn Budget with apathy and disinterest towards Rachel Reeves' tax and spending changes

Shropshire reacts to the Autumn Budget with apathy and disinterest towards Rachel Reeves' tax and spending changes

Supporting image for story: Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal homes plan withdrawn day before planning committee decision

Shifnal homes plan withdrawn day before planning committee decision

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is like the start of Christmas' - Popular Apley Farm Shop's festive market draws thousands of visitors

'It is like the start of Christmas' - Popular Apley Farm Shop's festive market draws thousands of visitors

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Digital advertising board backed by community would 'harm' Shifnal's conservation area, rules planning inspector

Digital advertising board backed by community would 'harm' Shifnal's conservation area, rules planning inspector

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Opponents in Shropshire A41 speed camera row set to meet

Opponents in Shropshire A41 speed camera row set to meet

Supporting image for story: Villagers will cover this Shropshire church in plants - here's why

Villagers will cover this Shropshire church in plants - here's why

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal homes: Decision day set for housing scheme on site of abandoned swimming pool plans

Shifnal homes: Decision day set for housing scheme on site of abandoned swimming pool plans

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal woman stole £30k from elderly relative - spending thousands on clothes

Shifnal woman stole £30k from elderly relative - spending thousands on clothes

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 20mph zone and speed bumps planned for outside Shifnal school

20mph zone and speed bumps planned for outside Shifnal school

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council financial crisis worsens with rise in predicted multi-million pound overspend

Shropshire Council financial crisis worsens with rise in predicted multi-million pound overspend

Supporting image for story: Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I urge all residents to make their voices heard': Shifnal public meeting planned over concerns at scale of development

'I urge all residents to make their voices heard': Shifnal public meeting planned over concerns at scale of development

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal scouts and church treasurer who stole more than £170,000 from groups and blew it on crypto scam ordered to pay back less than half of what he took

Shifnal scouts and church treasurer who stole more than £170,000 from groups and blew it on crypto scam ordered to pay back less than half of what he took

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal 'infrastructure enhancements' will be needed to cope with housing plans says council

Shifnal 'infrastructure enhancements' will be needed to cope with housing plans says council

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ambulance crew called to incident in Shifnal town centre

Ambulance crew called to incident in Shifnal town centre

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Protect Shifnal': Campaigners' plea amid latest housing plans for the town

'Protect Shifnal': Campaigners' plea amid latest housing plans for the town

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Residents and businesses invited to Shifnal history event

Residents and businesses invited to Shifnal history event

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 25, denies killing IT consultant and seriously injuring another man in A5 crash near Shifnal

Man, 25, denies killing IT consultant and seriously injuring another man in A5 crash near Shifnal

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rare commercial investment opportunity offered at Shifnal industrial estate

Rare commercial investment opportunity offered at Shifnal industrial estate

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal's 'significant long-term investment' in Christmas lights to be revealed at switch-on this month

Shifnal's 'significant long-term investment' in Christmas lights to be revealed at switch-on this month

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal set for new play park amid £370k plan including upgrades for three other play areas

Shifnal set for new play park amid £370k plan including upgrades for three other play areas

Supporting image for story: 'Time to be honest - tell us where the cuts will fall': Reform demands details of Shropshire Council's financial crisis

'Time to be honest - tell us where the cuts will fall': Reform demands details of Shropshire Council's financial crisis

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Urgent' cash plea from Shropshire Council to Government in bid to avoid 'bankruptcy'

'Urgent' cash plea from Shropshire Council to Government in bid to avoid 'bankruptcy'