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'We need a crackdown on litter' - MP calls for clean-up in Shropshire amid concerns by residents

A Shropshire MP has ordered a crackdown on "unacceptable" littering in towns and villages across the county after concerns have been raised by residents.

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Supporting image for story: Residents across Shropshire wake up to no power in their properties

Residents across Shropshire wake up to no power in their properties

Supporting image for story: 12 secret spots in Shropshire for autumn colours - with wonderful walks, cosy cafes and the best pubs

12 secret spots in Shropshire for autumn colours - with wonderful walks, cosy cafes and the best pubs

Supporting image for story: 'We are still working towards a positive outcome' leisure centre criticises council over closure announcement

'We are still working towards a positive outcome' leisure centre criticises council over closure announcement

Supporting image for story: Pair arrested for drug dealing in Leominster

Pair arrested for drug dealing in Leominster

Supporting image for story: Fire service tackle incident at a pub on the South Shropshire border

Fire service tackle incident at a pub on the South Shropshire border

Supporting image for story: Butcher of 26 years becomes latest recruit to Shropshire town's fire station

Butcher of 26 years becomes latest recruit to Shropshire town's fire station

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'We need a crackdown on litter' - MP calls for clean-up in Shropshire amid concerns by residents

First ever lager brewed by Cleobury Mortimer brewers a testament to wind power and sustainability

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

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

Supporting image for story: A taste of the Tropics: Stone House residents enjoy a Hawaiian-themed day

A taste of the Tropics: Stone House residents enjoy a Hawaiian-themed day

Supporting image for story: Delivery van completely destroyed by fire in Welsh border village

Delivery van completely destroyed by fire in Welsh border village

Supporting image for story: Noise warning as demolition to begin at Ludlow's former anaerobic digester

Noise warning as demolition to begin at Ludlow's former anaerobic digester

Supporting image for story: Full steam ahead at The Retro Station in Leominster

Full steam ahead at The Retro Station in Leominster

Supporting image for story: Amit Dattani 'Wrong Kind of One' album release tour heading to Ludlow

Amit Dattani 'Wrong Kind of One' album release tour heading to Ludlow

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First ever lager brewed by Cleobury Mortimer brewers a testament to wind power and sustainability

The first lager ever brewed at a popular Cleobury Mortimer brewery has been described as a change of the winds and a major statement around sustainability and innovation.

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire's top beer, cheese, coffee, cake and kombucha: All 54 of county's Great Taste Awards 2025 winners

Shropshire's top beer, cheese, coffee, cake and kombucha: All 54 of county's Great Taste Awards 2025 winners

Supporting image for story: Ludlow to mark VJ Day with evening event in historic castle grounds

Ludlow to mark VJ Day with evening event in historic castle grounds

Supporting image for story: Owner urged to 'get serious' about sorry state of Bishop's Castle's famous Three Tuns pub

Owner urged to 'get serious' about sorry state of Bishop's Castle's famous Three Tuns pub

Supporting image for story: "The Last Laugh", comedy of yesteryear at the Birmingham Alex

"The Last Laugh", comedy of yesteryear at the Birmingham Alex

Supporting image for story: 21 star-studded pictures from Live at Ludlow Castle music events - including headliners Texas and Faithless

21 star-studded pictures from Live at Ludlow Castle music events - including headliners Texas and Faithless

Supporting image for story: Ludlow pub announces shock closure after parent company goes into administration

Ludlow pub announces shock closure after parent company goes into administration

About South Shropshire

South Shropshire is the most rural area of the county. It is home to ancient monuments and is packed with history, and includes Ludlow, where tourists flock to all year round to visit the castle and many other landmarks.