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April 20, 2025

The Crown Inn, Broadway, Shifnal. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'From strength to strength': Inside the Shifnal pub constantly evolving to offer something for everyone

News|8 hours ago

April 19, 2025

Telford Justice Centre.

Telford burglar, 35, admits stealing Chevrolet from Wellington house

April 18, 2025

M54 will be open this Easter weekend

M54 Easter weekend closure cancelled after repairs finish 'ahead of schedule'

Weston Park is celebrating a year of success

Weston Park Easter Motor Show 2025: All you need to know that will get your engine revving

Desmond Rodgers. Picture: West Mercia Police

Church and scout treasurer from Shifnal jailed for stealing £170,000 he spent on crypto scam

April 15, 2025

Man arrested after woman raped in layby near Shifnal

A CGI/Architect's drawing of a proposed new farm machinery workshop and sales building near Telford (Shropshire Council/Planning Portal)

Farm machinery business near Telford lodges plans for demolition and 'major upgrade' of workshops

April 4, 2025

Staff from Clarkes Solicitors in Shifnal are getting in the mood for Easter

Easter bunny trail returns to Shifnal

April 3, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Shifnal skip fire sparks call out for firefighters

April 2, 2025

Eliza and Alexander Newport with son Archie, join the woodland walk planting.

County estate to open new woodland walk to the public for the first time

April 1, 2025

Severn Trent issues apology to Shifnal residents experiencing no supply, poorer pressure or discoloured water

Swift & Styles

Taylor Swift tribute comes to Telford!

Your World|Apr 1

March 31, 2025

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes

Firefighters called to reports of a chimney fire in Shifnal

Shrewsbury church where Darwin worshipped says debris from Rackhams building is damaging its windows

March 29, 2025

Fire crew called to crash between Telford and Shifnal

March 28, 2025

How a Shifnal Resident is Facing Becoming Homeless. In Picture: Jane Nicholls

'There are no homes for me' - Disabled Shifnal woman faces homelessness after death of mother

March 27, 2025

Jenson Bridges, a 17-year-old boy who died in a crash near Shifnal, had a "heart of gold". Photo: West Mercia Police

'A heart of gold': Family of Staffordshire boy killed in crash near Shifnal pay touching tribute

March 26, 2025

'We're very proud of the man he was becoming': Family's tribute to boy, 17, killed in crash near Shifnal

March 24, 2025

Wrekin MP: 'Shropshire’s SMEs face an uncertain future'

March 23, 2025

The A41 near The Bell Inn, Tong. Picture: Google

Crash near pub on busy A41 near Shifnal - police and firefighters sent to the scene

Thom and Eloise Sutton have taken on the running of the pub

Shifnal pub which has risen from the ashes to provide new look, comfortable and friendly place to drink

March 22, 2025

The Shifnal 10k race is back - but needs your support to make it a success. Photo: Shifnal 10k

Shifnal 10k returns this summer but needs sponsors and volunteers to ensure it's a huge success - how you can help

March 21, 2025

More disruption expected this weekend as M54 to close between Shifnal and Wolverhampton

The Down Inn, Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, is one of the best places for a Sunday roast in Shropshire. Photo: Charles Bradshaw/Google

21 of the best places for a Sunday roast in Shropshire according to locals - including The Down Inn

March 20, 2025

Idsall School, Shifnal. Photo: Google

Shifnal school to reopen on Friday after 'technical issues' forced closure

Scores of tributes have been placed at the scene of the tragedy.

Inquests opened into deaths of three teenagers who died in tragic crash near Shifnal

Idsall School in Shifnal has been removed from special measures.

'Impossible to open the school safely': Secondary school in Shifnal shut for today

March 19, 2025

'Simon would do anything to help anyone': Family of teen killed in crash near Shifnal pay tribute to 'loving and kind gentleman'

March 18, 2025

Tributes at the scene of the shocking tragedy.

Tributes grow at site of tragic road crash near Shifnal which killed three teenagers and seriously injured another

For Christine Smith, 84, who has lived at Droitwich Mews Care Home since June 2024.

"I never thought I’d see this again" – care home grants resident’s lifelong wish

Your World|Mar 18

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Firefighters called to van fire in Shifnal

A proposal has been submitted to create a wildlife pond on land near Kembleton Village Hall. Picture: Google

New wildlife pond proposed near Shifnal

Environment|Mar 18

March 17, 2025

The police attended to the crash in Shifnal last night, where an 18-year-old man was killed and three teenagers suffered serious injuries. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Third teenager dies after tragic crash near Shifnal - police name three young victims

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

'Hugely frustrating' - Shropshire Council tells planning inspectors of disappointment over local plan

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Local plan: Shropshire Council expects increase in 'speculative' proposals but stresses 'it is not a total free for all'

March 16, 2025

The police attended to the crash in Shifnal last night, where an 18-year-old man was killed and three teenagers suffered serious injuries. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Second teenager dies after collision near Shifnal on Friday

March 15, 2025

Emergency services on scene following fatal crash in Shifnal

Urgent appeal following death of 18-year-old killed in Shifnal crash - with three others left injured

The police attended to the crash in Shifnal last night, where an 18-year-old man was killed and three teenagers suffered serious injuries. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Man dead and another three in hospital with ‘life threatening injuries’ following late night crash in Shifnal

The Swan Inn in Newport is one of the best pubs in Shropshire. Photo: The Swan Inn/Google

10 amazing pubs across Shropshire according to TripAdvisor reviews

March 13, 2025

Shifnal

Towns and villages 'exposed' to development by failure of Shropshire Council's local plan, says planning agent

March 12, 2025

Lovingly restored Shifnal pub set to reopen for first time since the pandemic

Trees that line the eastern bank of Hurley Brook, behind Dyas Close in Shifnal. Picture: Melina Abbott.

'We are supposed to be planting more' - Shropshire Council cancels tree work in Shifnal after concerns by residents

March 11, 2025

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Emergency services respond to collision involving tractor in Shifnal

Councillor Ellen Moore with the newly refurbished bench

Striking remembrance bench returned to town centre

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Shropshire locals urged to brace for new housing targets amid local plan debacle

March 8, 2025

Delays expected as M54 closure continues over the weekend

March 7, 2025

Police issue CCTV appeal after man lifts woman’s skirt in sexual assault at Shifnal pub

March 6, 2025

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Bombshell as council withdraws Shropshire local plan after inspectors' verdict

Photo: Albrighton Fire Station

Cat stuck up 60-foot tree for three days is rescued by firefighters

March 5, 2025

Leader of Shropshire Council announces shock decision to step down at May's elections